Day 1: Arrival in Almaty – City Tour

Arrive at Almaty International Airport, Meet & greet by representative and transfer to hotel, Check-in and freshen up, Afternoon Almaty City Tour: Visit Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral, one of the world’s tallest wooden Orthodox churches, Stop by Republic Square and Independence Monument, Explore Green Bazaar and Arbat Street for souvenirs, Evening: Ride the Kok Tobe Hill cable car for stunning city views and visit the Beatles monument and overnight stay at the Almaty.

Day 2: Medeu – Shymbulak Ski Resort Excursion

Breakfast at hotel, Visit Medeu, the world’s highest altitude ice skating rink, Take a scenic cable car ride to Shymbulak Ski Resort (three levels), Enjoy snow activities (depending on season), mountain cafes, and breathtaking views, Optional: Ride up to the third level for 3,200m altitude panoramas, Return to Almaty by late afternoon, Evening free for shopping at Mega Mall / Dostyk Plaza or exploring cafes and overnight stay at the Almaty.

Day 3: Almaty – Big Almaty Lake – Falcon Nursery

Breakfast at hotel, Drive to Big Almaty Lake (approx. 1.5 hrs drive) — a turquoise mountain lake nestled in the Tien Shan range, Enjoy scenic stops and photo points, Visit the Falcon Nursery (Sunkar) on the way back (subject to availability) and watch an impressive falconry show, Return to Almaty for leisure or optional museum visits: Central State Museum or Museum of Musical Instruments and overnight stay at the Almaty.

Day 4: Almaty – Charyn Canyon – Saty Village

Early breakfast at hotel, Drive to Charyn Canyon (approx. 3 hrs drive), Explore the Valley of Castles, enjoy a light hike, and take panoramic photos, Continue driving towards Saty Village (approx. 2 hrs further) — gateway to the Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes and overnight stay in Saty Village.

Day 5: Kolsai Lake & Kaindy Lake Exploration

Breakfast at guesthouse, Morning visit to Kolsai Lake, known as the “Pearl of the Northern Tien Shan” Optional activities: short hiking, horse riding, or boating, Continue to Kaindy Lake, famous for its surreal submerged forest and crystal-blue waters, 4x4 drive required to access the lake area, Return to Saty Village by evening and relax with local dinner and overnight stay in Saty Village.

Day 6: Return to Almaty via Charyn Canyon Route

Breakfast at guesthouse and check out, Drive back to Almaty (approx. 6 hrs), Optional lunch stop en route at a countryside café, Arrive in Almaty by evening, Evening free for leisure, shopping, or a spa session and overnight stay in the Almaty.

Day 7: Departure

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