Kazakhstan Winters
Venture into Snowy Winter trip of Kazakhstan while visiting many offbeat places.
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Destinations
Kazakhstan
Cities
Almaty
Duration
6 Days
Highlights
Visit the famous landmarks in Almaty like the Zenkov Cathedral with City Tour
Marvel at the rock formations at the Black Canyon and Charyn Canyon
Spend some peaceful moments at the scenic Kandy and Kolsai Lakes
Feel the adrenaline rush while taking a cable car ride to Shymbulak mountains
Inclusions / Exclusions
Astana International Hotel or Similar with Breakfast for Day 1, 2 4 and 5
Ni Guest House or Similar for Day 3 in Saty Village with Breakfast
Meal Plan - Breakfast ( unless mentioned otherwise in the itinerary flow)
Sightseeing as per Itinerary
VISA Assistance: Visa is free for Indians.
Travel Insurance
Vehicle as per the itinerary.
Train or Airfare
Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.
Drinks, or any extra meals
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing
Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel/Room upgrade.
TCS as applicable.
Pachage Options / Variants
Shared Accommodation Option
KZKGPT01/01
With this option, you'll be sharing your room with one other traveller.
Private Accommodation Option
KZKGPT01/02
With this option, you'll be accommodated alone in a private room.
Itinerary
Arrival and Transfer to Hotel
Upon your arrival at Almaty Airport, you will receive a warm welcome. Following that, you will be transported via your shared transfer to your accommodation in Almaty.
Almaty Sightseeing Tour
ALMATY CITY TOUR : After breakfast, proceed fo the Almaty city tour : Explore the city of Almaty by quickly getting acquainted with discovering major areas of interest – During this tour, you will visit the First President Park, Republic square, Abay Square, Kazakhstan Hotel, Palace of the Republic. Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral The Park is named and dedicated to the Panfilov Heroes who were 28 soldiers of an Almaty Infantry. Their memories are etched at the fearsome war memorial east of the Zenkov Cathedral which depict soldiers from all 15 soviet republics on the map of USSR. The Park is lush green area and it’s a good place to sit, rest, relax and see the bustling sights of the city. "Zenkov Cathedral", is one of the most beautiful, magnificent, and architectural monuments of the city of Almaty with the height of 56 meters and is in the green Panfilov Park of Almaty. A. Zenkov had supervised the construction of this cathedral in the early 19th century and legend goes that it was built without a single nail. But unfortunately, it’s not true. Although the design is remarkably unique but it’s because of the advanced technological expertise of that time. Later get transferred to your accomodation.
Kolsay & Charyn Canyon (Overnight stay on Saty Village)
KOLSAY & CHARYN CANYON ; Get ready for an exclusive tour: Tentatively around 08:00 AM, get picked up and depart from Almaty, Arrival at Charyn Canyon after a scenic ride through cold desert plains for approx 3.5 hours. Visit Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along the bottom of the canyon 1.5 km to Charyn river This will be approximately a 35-40 min walk. You can optionally choose to take a transfer ride down in the canyon as well ( we request to book a return journey as soon as you arrive at the river point) Post your great visit to Canyon's - further move towards Kolsai Lake. Trip to Kolsai Lake Visit Kolsai Lake, one of the most picturesque lakes in the upper Kazakhstan region. You shall explore horseback riding (self-expense) or boating (optional) as part of your visit to Lake. Around - 18:30, arrive at your accommodation to relax after a long day.
Kaindy lakes & Black Canyon ( Overnight Stay in Almaty)
KAINDY LAKES & BLACK CANYON; Today is another beautiful day of the tour - Post Breakfast, check-out from the property. Take the trip to Kaindy Lake area, which is a nice offbeat ride. You will be transferred to a 4X4 vehicle for this transfer. Arrival at Kaindy Lake parking area - You can choose to have a short hiking or horseback-riding (optional) towards Lake. Later, we will leave Kolsai Lakes National Park and have a short stop at Black Canyon, which is a beautiful location with a wide open valley view. Further have a short stopover at Yellow (Moon) Canyon. Finally, we will move towards Almaty and tentatively will arrive back to accommodation by 19:00 Hrs.
Day Trip to Shymbulak Ski Resort
DAY TRIP TO SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT | PRIVATE: Enjoy a day in the beautiful mountains surrounding Almaty City on this amazing day trip to Shymbulak Ski Resort and Medeu Ice Skating Rink. Get transferred from the hotel to Medeu and enjoy skiing in one of the largest alpine skating rinks in the world. Then, enjoy a cable car ride to Shymbulak Ski Resort and enjoy panoramic views of the surroundings on the way. Later, get transferred back to the hotel in Almaty.
Departure from the Winter World of Kazakasthan
HOTEL TO AIRPORT DEPARTURE TRANSFER: Departure transfers from hotels to Almaty Airport provide a hassle-free experience for travelers. With reliable transportation options, including private cars, guests can enjoy a comfortable ride to the airport. Timely pickups ensure you arrive relaxed and on schedule, making your journey seamless as you head home or to your next destination.
Important Terms & Conditions
Know before you book
• Please note that this is intended to be a backpacking adventure trip. The accommodations included in standard option are shared ones, which will allow you to meet new people and make travel friends. If you’re looking for private rooms, it can be arranged at additional cost.
• Moderate fitness will be required considering the cold climate of Almaty and surrounding regions. Winter clothes to withstand near zero temperatures will be required.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation up to 45 days before departure
You can cancel this trip without any cancellation penalty up to 45 days before your trip starts. Up to 30 days before departure, you can cancel with a 10% cancellation penalty.Up to 45 days before: 0% of price
Up to 30 days before: 10% of price
Up to 15 days before: 25% of price
Up to 7 days before: 50% of price
Within 7 days of service start: Non-refundable
General Terms & Conditions
1. Please note that these are live prices and no bookings have been made yet. Final price and availability can only be confirmed at the time of booking.
2. The outline itineraries given are a statement of our intent. Local weather conditions, events, festivals, political and security problems, or a host of other uncontrollable factors could force a change in the itinerary.
3. Embassy / High Commission for your visa application. Grant of the visa is at the sole discretion of the respective embassy / high commission. We have no role in grant of any visa. We only facilitate the visa application, on a best effort basis, as per the requirements laid down by the embassy / high commission.
4. Please reconfirm your flight timings with the airline company 72 hours before departure, for any changes in the flight schedule.
5. Special requests to hotels e.g. bed type, interconnecting rooms, adjacent rooms, early check in, late check out etc. are subject to availability at the time of check in and is at sole discretion of hotel management, and the cost for the same is to be borne by the customer.
6. Any significant changes in foreign exchange rates or government taxes may lead revision in prices until the time of last installment payment.
7. For more detailed Terms of Service, please refer to https://lykke.travel/terms-and-conditions . Your decision to make the first payment implies that you are in agreement with the terms and conditions provided on the above link.
Frequent Asked Questions
We get asked these questions a lot, so we thought these might help you too.
Is Almaty good to visit in Winter?
Almaty is infact a destination of interest for Winters with the opportunity to Ski and witness snowfall with almost 100% certainty.
Will i need VISA for my visit to Kazakhstan?
For Indian, Kazakhstan is VISA free, please enquire with us separately in case you are holding any other nationality.
