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Description
Enjoy a wonderful and intensive 2 days tour in Almaty. Savour wild nature of the eponymous Kazakhstan and vivid life of modern city. Explore, Kazakhstan's largest metropolis, set in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It served as the country's capital until 1997 and remains Kazakhstan's trading and cultural hub.
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Day 1: City, Green Bazar, Zenkov cathedral, Kok tobe hill expand_more
09:00- Depart from the hotel.
09:10- Walk by Panfilov Pedestrian streets- Soviet and Modern Architecture and craft fair. Stop for a cup of a good coffee.
09:50- Panfilov park- visit Zenkov Cathedral, Memorial of the Glory and other historical monuments.
10:40- Green Bazar- visit oriental market, try local food, nuts and dry fruits, freshly squeezed pomegranate juice and locally produced chocolate.
11:40- Visit Central Almaty Mosque.
12:00- Board on Almaty Metro.
12:25- Reach Auezov Drama Theatre.
13:00- Lunch in one of the local restaurants/cafes.
14:30- Visit local museum.
15:30- Visit New Square.
16:30- Depart by cable car to Kok Tobe hill-it is a viewing platform at the height of 1130 mt above sea level lots of entertainments, a mountain roller coaster, panoramic wheel, souvenirs and great view.
17:30- Back to the city.
17:45-Observe architectural monuments of the Soviet period- Hotel Kazakhstan, Republican palace etc.
18:00- Go up to the 26th floor of hotel Kazakhstan to see another great view.
18:30-20:30- Dinner in a local restaurant with musical show.
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Day 2: Medeu - Shymbulak - Talgar pass - Almarasan gorge expand_more
09:00- Depart from the hotel.
10:00-Arrive at Medeu cable car station.
10:25- Arrive to Shymbulak- enjoying beautiful view, hiking.
11:00- Arrive to Talgar pass, 3200 mt above sea level amazing view of the mountains, cup of the in the highest mountain bar in Central Asia.
12:00- Depart to Medeu.
12:45- Lunch in a cafe at Medeu.
13:45- Depart to Almarasan gorge and Big Almaty Lake.
15:15- Arrive at BAL- enjoy the beautiful view of a high mountain lake, hike 2511 m above sea level.
16:30- Depart from the BAL.
17:00- Arrive to Falcon nurcery and Falcon show.
18:45- Dinner in a cafe in the Almarasan gorge.
20:00 Arrive to the hotel.
What's Included
Car with the driver and English speaking guide
Entrance tickets to BAL and Falcon Farm
What's Excluded
Tickets for the cable cars
Meals and beverages
Tickets to the show at Falcon nursery
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 300 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |