Discover Kazakhstan

Name of the tour: Discover Kazakhstan

Duration: 6 days

Day 1: Nur-Sultan
Upon arrival at the airport, our driver will meet you and will take you to the capital of Kazakhstan to Nur-Sultan. This day, you will visit the sights of the capital such as Constitution Square, Museum of the First President, the largest and unique shopping center Khan Shatyr. After that you will take the elevator and get to the top of the Astana-Baiterek monument. There you can admire the magnificent panorama of Nur-Sultan from the special observation deck.  Then you will get to Kazakh Eli Square by crossing the Ishym river. At the Square you will visit the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and enjoy of the beauty of Khazret Sultan mosque. The excursion in National Museum of History of Kazakhstan will be important moment of your tour in Kazakhstan. There it is possible to look at the far-reaching plans of the development of the capital city together with its historical background. At the end of the day your transfer will take you to the hotel.

Day 2: Nur-Sultan – Ethno village – Nur-Sultan
Today you will get acquainted with the culture of the country in Ethno village. You will have a gastronomic experience, consisting of cooking traditional dishes yourself and you will have an acquaintance with the secrets of traditional culinary arts. Kazakhstan is country of rich cultural heritage. Because Kazakh people were spaced at the crossroad of both Eastern and Western cultures. Also, you will be able to participate in the process of manufacturing of “sazsyrnay”. It is the name of ancient Kazakh musical instrument. During the day you will also have unique opportunity to participate in the process of construction of traditional dwelling of the nomads-yurt. It is an extraordinary process, because it requires some special skills which is going from ancient times till nowadays, passed down from generation to generation. You will not only observe, but also join to the construction process.  You will be offered to try Kazakh national clothes and dance the national dance "Kara zhorga" at the end of the program, where you will feel yourself as a real Kazakh.  On continuation we will visit EXPO museum and the triumphal arch “Mangilik El”. After all you will come to the hotel to spend the night.

Day 3: Nur-Sultan – Almaty
Today you will have a flight to the largest city in Kazakhstan, to Almaty in the morning. First thing which we will do is to visit sightseeing of central part of the city. You will get acquainted with the major attractions and visit townspeople’s popular place Green Bazaar. Then we will go to one of the oldest parks in Almaty, to Panfilov Park, where Zenkov Cathedral is located. It is considered as one of the most beautiful wooden buildings in the world. After visiting the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, you will have an exploration of sport, cultural and business areas of the city. On the continuation of the tour will be Medeu Gorge. It is the well-known skating rink in the world due to the highest mountain. Your next destination will be the Kok-Tobe hill where the tallest TV. There we will get by the picturesque winding mountain road. In this Park it is possible to stroll along the winding paths of the park and admire the magnificent panorama of Almaty city from the special observation. We will havethe short ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway at the end of the tour. After we will go to the hotel.

Day 4: Almaty – Saty – Kolsai Lake – Saty
After breakfast at the hotel, we will start our trip to Kolsai lakes.  It is the largest lake which represents a cascade of three lakes and accessible for all visitors. It is the most beautiful lake, having a lack of civilization and the abundance of mushrooms. The highest lake is small. It is located on the border of fir-wood and the alpine meadows and amazes by its harsh alpine beauty, as well as the rich flora and fauna. Vertical drop between the three lakes is about 700 meters. You will walk few kilometers and see the second and the third lake. You can see Marals, mountain goats, wolves and even bears in the around mountains. You are expected to have a wonderful vacation in these places. After all you will be transferred to Saty settlement and spend the night at the guest house.

Day 5: Kolsai – Charyn – Almaty
Today we will depart to Almaty city. On the way to the city we will stop at the famous place for both tourists and locals at natural complex Charyn Canyon, which was formed during Paleogene and reminds the Grand Canyon of Colorado River in North America. The height of the steep slopes of the canyon is up to 150-300 meters. The numerous ravines form a dense, chaotic network. There is a beautiful “Valley of Castles" created by wind and water. Here you will be surrounded by the fancy towers composed of sedimentary rocks. The length of the valley is more than 2 km and width - 20-80 meters. For millions of years the nature has been creating a unique architecture, erecting magnificent castles carefully and slowly. During this excursion you will spend hours of walking among the strange towers and columns, being surprised by the wild imagination of the nature. At the end of the day your transfer will take you to the hotel.

Day 6: Flight
Today is the end of your travel in Kazakhstan. You are returning back. You will be transferred to the airport.