Day 1: Arrival in Almaty – City Tour

Arrive at Almaty International Airport, Meet and greet by local representative and transfer to hotel, Check-in and relax, Afternoon Almaty City Tour: Visit Panfilov Park and the Zenkov Cathedral (a wooden Orthodox church built without nails), See Republic Square and Independence Monument, Explore the Green Bazaar and Arbat Street for shopping and local souvenirs, Evening: Visit Kok Tobe Hill by cable car for a panoramic view of Almaty city and the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains and overnight stay in Almaty.

Day 2: Almaty – Medeu – Shymbulak Ski Resort - Almaty

Breakfast at hotel, Visit Medeu, the highest-altitude ice skating rink in the world, Take a scenic cable car ride to Shymbulak Ski Resort, Enjoy snow activities (depending on season) and mountain cafes, Optional: Ride up to the third cable car level for panoramic mountain views, Return to Almaty by afternoon, Evening free for shopping or exploring Mega Mall / Dostyk Plaza and overnight stay in Almaty.

Day 3: Almaty – Big Almaty Lake Excursion

Breakfast at hotel, Drive to the stunning Big Almaty Lake (approx. 1.5 hrs), Enjoy breathtaking alpine scenery and mountain landscapes, Take photos and short nature walks, Stop at Falcon Nursery (Sunkar) on the way back to watch falconry demonstrations (subject to schedule), Return to Almaty by evening and overnight stay in Almaty.

Optional Suggestions: Visit Central State Museum or Kazakh Museum of Folk Instruments

Day 4: Almaty – Charyn Canyon Excursion

Early breakfast at hotel, Full-day tour to Charyn Canyon, one of Central Asia’s greatest natural wonders (approx. 3 hrs drive), Explore the Valley of Castles, Enjoy optional picnic lunch and photo stops, Short trek along the canyon floor or viewpoints for panoramic photos, Return to Almaty in the evening and overnight stay in Almaty.

Day 5: Departure

Breakfast at hotel check out and transfer to Almaty International Airport for departure.