Nomad path

Name of the tour: Nomad path 

The best attractions: Nur-Sultan, Ethno village, Almaty, Kolsai Lakes, Saty, Charyn Canyon 

Length of the tour: 6 days 

Day 1: Nur-Sultan
Nur-Sultan- with all its appearance, atmosphere and energy, Astana confidently declares its country's aspiration for the future. For those who decide to come to the young capital of Kazakhstan for the first time, the ultra-modern style in which this bright city is decorated will be an unexpected discovery. You will have the chance to explore all the most beautiful sights today, explore the best territories and enjoy the history and culture. On a tour of the capital of Kazakhstan, you will have a great chance to enjoy its history and learn that Almaty was once the capital of Kazakhstan. In the tours you can enjoy only the most interesting views and also explore the beautiful architectural buildings. This capital is new. The unique location of the city has served as the main distribution center since ancient times. This place was chosen on purpose.  During the tour, you will be able to find out that the Great Silk Road passed here and therefore this part of the country has become very blooming and rich. At the moment, the city is rapidly developing thanks to the economy, and modern and architectural and urban planning projects are being built. Every year, tourists want to visit the city and enjoy its sights. Night will in the hotel.

Day 2: Nur-Sultan – Ethno village – Nur-Sultan
Ethno Aul or Ethno village is a real opportunity to make a trip to the past and feel yourself in the image of a real nomad, to feel the atmosphere of long-past centuries. The national-cultural complex will introduce visitors to the rich history, culture, art and traditions of the Kazakh people, where anyone will be transported to the ethno-cultural environment of the nomadic civilization and fully enjoy the daily and festive life of the village. National games at all times and epochs were of great public importance for the peoples of Kazakhstan. In the tours, you will have the chance to enjoy and see the national games. All of them originated in ancient times and in their development went through a series of successive forms that corresponded to the relations within the established society and the economic activity of the family. In order to popularize and present the national traditions of the Kazakhs, the complex will demonstrate the national traditions in a detailed form. The night will be in the hotel.

Day 3: Nur-Sultan – Almaty
This day you will have a morning flight to the south capital Almaty. You will start the tour with visiting to the Park named after 28 Panfilov guards that was erected in honor of those who gave their lives fighting for the motherland.  In course of the tour you will have a chance to stroll in the Park. You will also explore the fascinating sites, discover the amazing views of fabulous landmark Zenkov Cathedral – the oldest building in the city. Along the way you will visit the Green Bazaar, where you will have a chance to buy amazing souvenirs, as well as visit the main mosque, Republic Square with the three main symbols of Kazakhstan and the Obelisk dedicated to Independence. In the second part of the tour you will discover Medeo gorge. There you will have a chance to see the skating rink and dam. After that you will transfer to the Kok-Tobe hill and explore the fascinating scenery. Moreover you will have chance to observe the amazing panorama from the observation deck. Exploring Kok-Tobe Park you will observe the highest TV tower in Kazakhstan. Don’t miss an opportunity to see the fascinating views of the park, breathe fresh air and discover the territory. You will also have a chance to visit the souvenir shop.  You will complete the tour with ride to the city by cable car. You will arrive to Almaty and night will be in the hotel. 

Day 4: Almaty – Saty – Kolsai Lake – Saty
After the breakfast you will transfer to Kolsai Lake. The Kolsai lakes are called the blue necklace of the Northern Tien Shan, and you can't help but agree with them. Three magnificent lakes are located in a cascade in the mountains of the eastern part of the Kungei Alatau range in one amazing mountain gorge. By the way, in translation from the Kazakh language, ”Kolsay "means" Lake in the gorge". The road to the lakes runs through the villages of Chilik, Kegen and Saty. The lakes are located 10 km north of the border with Kyrgyzstan, 330 km south-east of Almaty at an altitude of about 1000 m, 2500 m, 2700 m above sea level. The lakes are called "the pearl of the Northern Tien Shan". The lakes are surrounded by a coniferous forest of Tien Shan spruce. While exploring this place, you can enjoy the pure nature, flora and fauna. We recommend you to visit these lakes and see the unsurpassed beauty with your own eyes. You will also have a chance to ride a horse here. The tour will end with the driving to Saty settlement. You will rest the night in the hotel. 

Day 5: Kolsai – Charyn – Almaty
Today you will travel to the fabulous place and discover the natural attraction Charyn Canyon. The Charyn canyon was formed about 12 million years ago with the help of wind, sun and rain. On the mountain layers exposed by the river, volcanites, granites and detrital rocks are perfectly traced. Every year, the remains of ancient animals – rhinos, elephants, hyenas and mastodons-are found on the cliffs. The height of the canyon rocks reaches about 150-300 meters and you can see them and explore the territory. In our tours, you will also have the chance to enjoy a walk through the Valley of the Castles and explore the bizarre shapes of the towers, and fabulous faces. The valley itself stretches for 2 km and is about 20-80 meters wide. As you know, one of the most famous attractions in the United States is the Grand Canyon, and this canyon looks like it and is very interesting and attractive. After the exploration of the natural attraction you will transfer to the city. The night will be in the hotel. 

Day 6: Flight
Transfer to the airport.
 

Transport:
02 pax – Sedan
04 pax – Minivan
06-08 pax – Minivan in Nur-Sultan; Minibus in Almaty
10 pax – Sprinter

Price per person:
02 pax – 920 $
04 pax – 645 $
06 pax – 570 $
08 pax – 480 $
10 pax – 440 $
Single – 103 $

Half board – 100 $ per person
Full board – 160 $ per person 

English speaking guide – 665 $ per group 

Flight Nur-Sultan - Almaty – from 60 $ per person

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
      Nur-Sultan – “Ibis” Hotel 3*
      Almaty – “Kazakhstan” Hotel 3*
      Saty – Homestay
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour 

Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide
- Domestic flight Nur-Sultan - Almaty