Almaty is famous for its amazing location. Discover the silence of stones in Charyn Canyon, mystery of the Kaindy lake, peacefulness of the Kolsai lake, music of Dunes and greatness of the Valley of Castles. Experience an adventure in comfortable conditions and get closer to the secrets of nature...
Pick up at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and check-in at the hotel. Free time.
Meeting with your guide at 1 p.m. for a guided tour of Almaty: You will start your tour at Astana Square, then explore the historical sites of Almaty (former witnesses of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union) and the Central Mosque, the Green Bazaar, Panfilov Memorial Park. At the foot of the Koktobe hill, you take the cable car to the top of the hill and complete your city tour with a night walk in the local "Arbat" district.
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for an excursion to Bashi village (3-4 hours by transport): you will arrive at the territory of Altyn Emel National Park. Lunch on the spot and free time.
Then you will go to the "Singing Dune" for a surprising hike. Apart from the magnificent landscapes that will surround you, you will realize that your steps in the sand produce bass sounds similar to those of an organ.
Return to Bashi village, and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will leave the village of Bashi for visiting Charyn Canyon. On the way, you will make a stop by the Valley of Castles. Lunch at the cafe. Then you will explore Charyn Canyon at your own pace and let yourself be dazzled by the beauty of the panorama.
After that you will visit the village of Satty, the nearest village to the Kolsai lakes. Dinner at the village and overnight in a yurt.
Breakfast at the guest house.
You will continue your journey to the Kolsai Lakes: hiking around the first lake (3-4h, 8 km one way), then you will have a picnic around the second lake. You will discover beautiful landscapes lost in a virgin wilderness.
Return to Almaty at the end of the day. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning free for a personal discovery of the city and the purchase of souvenirs.
Transfer to the airport in the early afternoon. Return flight.
. Accommodation (as mentioned or similar) in standard room on double basis (unless your quotation indicates another room category)
. Breakfasts
. Transport mentioned
. Guided tours mentioned with an English-speaking guide and entrance tickets
. Air / train tickets
. Unsigned meals (lunch, dinner)
. Possible public transport costs
. Tips and personal expenses
. Optional tours and services
. Eventual expenditure related to tourist visa
. Deposit of 30% of the total amount of the tour when booking it
. The rest of amount (70%) 45 days before departure
. The order of the visits may be modified according to the confirmation of the touristic sites or for any other technical reasons
. Non-contractual photos
. In case of a delay in the delivery of luggage at the airport, and according to the Warsaw Convention, the recipient (the passenger) must personally send a written protest to the actual carrier (the company operating the flight, which may be different from the company selling the ticket in the case of a code-share flight) within 21 days from the day on which the luggage was placed at his disposal.
. PLEASE NOTE: In case of an order and after checking availability and fares, it will be the subject of a travel contract. The order of the visits can be modified according to the confirmation of the museums.
. If the cancellation occurs more than 45 days before your departure, the cancellation fee is 15% of the total amount of the trip.
. Between 45 days and 31 days before departure, it amounts 30% of the total amount of the trip.
. Between 30 days and 15 days, it amounts 50%.
. Between 14 days and 8 days, it amounts 75%.
. If the cancellation occurs less than 7 days before departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of the total amount.
Special cases: 100% cancellation fee may be applied upon registration on certain services, including, unless otherwise stated, on all plane tickets, train tickets and show tickets. These charges are calculated in addition to the general cancellation fee.
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