8-Day Almaty Family Adventure Tour
Highlights
Almaty
nature, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Days
Medium
Arabic, English, French, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Russian, Turkish
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Russian, Turkish
Description
Enjoy an 8-Day family friendly adventure in Almaty, combining art, culture, mountain scenery, eco experiences, and outdoor fun. Visit top highlights including Shymbulak Ski Resort, Medeo, Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon, Big Almaty Lake, Gunny Ethno Village, Issyk Lake, and Ak-Bulak. Take part in engaging activities such as light hikes, cable car rides, hot springs, workshops, farm experiences, and cultural demonstrations.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Modern Art and Light Mountain Hiking
- 07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – Visit the National Film Studio “Kazakhfilm” named after Shaken Aimanov.
10:00 – Explore the Kasteyev Modern Art Museum.
11:00 – Travel to Medeo and Shymbulak with photo stops.
11:30 – Cable car ascent to Shymbulak and winter activities:
Lift to 3,200 meters.
Tubing and sledding.
Eagle photo session.
Family photos in national costumes.
Lunch at a mountain restaurant.
Continue to Medeo skating rink and Gorelnik Gorge trail.
14:00 – Scenic walk with photo stops.
19:00 – Dinner.
21:00 – Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2 – Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon
- 06:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 – Departure to Kolsai Lake with scenic stops.
12:00 – Lake visit, photo sessions, and optional horseback riding.
14:00 – Drive to the Black Canyon.
14:30 – Short walk and photos.
15:30 – Continue to Moon Canyon and Valley of Castles.
16:00 – Walk through the canyon with viewpoints.
21:00 – Arrival in Almaty.
22:00 – Rest at the hotel.
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Day 3 – Big Almaty Lake and Almarasan Gorge
- 08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – Drive to Big Almaty Lake.
10:30 – Walking and photo stops.
12:00 – Viewpoint photo stop.
13:00 – Snack and descent.
14:00 – Visit Ayusai Tourist Center for a light hike.
15:00 – Walk in Almarasan Gorge.
15:30 – Relax in open-air hot springs.
17:00 – Visit the D. A. Kunaev Memorial Apartment-Museum.
18:00 – Ular Gallery visit.
20:00 – Dinner.
22:00 – Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 4 – Eco Day on the Farm
- 08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – Departure to the farm.
10:00 – Meet animals and explore the mini-zoo.
11:00 – Cultural workshops:
Bread baking in a tandoor.
Ayran making.
Woodcraft activity.
12:30 – Tasting of farm products.
13:30 – Lunch with traditional entertainment.
15:00 – Horseback riding and seasonal sled rides.
16:30 – Tea break and leisure walk.
18:00 – Return to Almaty.
19:30 – Dinner.
22:00 – Rest at the hotel.
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Day 5 – Discover the Heart of Almaty
- 08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – Walking tour:
Panfilov Park.
Zenkov Cathedral.
Seasonal attractions and photos.
10:30 – Ykhlas Museum of Folk Instruments.
11:30 – Smagulov Museum of Contemporary Art.
13:00 – Family lunch with local cuisine.
14:30 – Aspan Gallery visit with games.
15:30 – Ornament workshop and postcard creation.
17:00 – “Treasure Map of Almaty” children activity.
18:00 – Dinner.
22:00 – Rest at the hotel.
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Day 6 – Ethno Village and Issyk Lake
- 08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – Departure to Gunny Ethno Village.
10:30 – Welcome ceremony with traditional treats.
11:30 – Ethnic program and master classes.
13:00 – Lunch.
14:00 – Optional horseback riding.
15:00 – Photo stop and walk at Issyk Lake.
18:00 – Gorky Park stroll and souvenir shopping.
19:00 – Dinner.
22:00 – Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 7 – Ak-Bulak Ski Resort
- 07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – Drive to Ak-Bulak and hotel check-in.
10:00 – Optional skiing, snowboarding, or tubing.
11:00 – Scenic walk through mountain forest.
12:30 – Lunch.
14:00 – Funicular ride and viewpoints.
15:00 – Optional horseback riding.
16:30 – Evening relaxation in wellness facilities.
20:00 – Dinner.
22:00 – Overnight at the resort hotel.
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Day 8 – Farewell Almaty
- 08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – Walk in Almaty Old Center.
11:00 – Visit Kazakhfilm Studio.
12:00 – Lunch.
14:00 – Shopping and tasting at Green Bazaar.
15:00 – Walk along Arbat Street.
18:00 – Dinner.
22:00 – Overnight at the hotel and conclusion of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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