Name of the tour: Discovering capitals of Kazakhstan
The best attractions: Nur-Sultan, Ethno village, Almaty, Charyn Canyon
Length of the tour: 5 days
Day 1: Nur-Sultan
Today you will arrive to the airport and your driver will meet you at the airport. After that you will transfer to the city and have the fascinating city tour where you will explore the fabulous and prominent sites. You are going to discover the best highlights such as Constitution Square, Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan* with the Golden man, unique shopping center Khan Shatyr. The tour will take you that he amazing site called as Astana-Baiterek monument, you will go there by the elevator. There you will have a chance to explore the fascinating panorama of the Kazakhstan capital from the special observation deck. Afterwards you will cross Ishym river and direct to the Kazakh Eli Square. You will have a chance to explore here the interesting project - the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. During the tour you will also explore the unique charm of Khazret Sultan mosque. You will finish the tour with National Museum of History of Kazakhstan*. Here you will have a chance to explore the far-reaching plans of the development of Nur-Sultan. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Nur-Sultan – Ethno village – Nur-Sultan
In the tours tourists will have a chance to plunge into the history and cultural heritage of Kazakhstan. You will explore Ethno Auyl (which means as Ethno Village). a village in the national style with tents, national cuisine, crafts. All this introduces the guests of Kazakhstan to the national peculiarities. The opening of the ethnic village is timed to coincide with the world exhibition EXPO 2017. Here you can enjoy beautiful views, a program that includes many festivals of Kazakh musical and theatrical art, master classes of artisans and equestrian sports. During the tours you can enjoy a show like audaryspak, kokpar, baiga and kazkuo. Guests of Kazakhstan on tours will be able to explore not only presentations but also enjoy competitions. Small architectural forms-landscape architectural structures, equipment and artistic and decorative elements that have their own simple functions, complement the overall composition of the Ethnoauyl. The complex consists of different sectors of different directions. You will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 3: Nur-Sultan – Almaty
Today you will have a morning flight to Almaty. Along the way you will discover that the south capital of Kazakhstan is very interesting due to its amazing sights. The tour will start with visiting the amazing landmark the Green Bazaar. While exploring you will have a chance to buy here the souvenirs, fresh vegetables and fruits. Don’t miss a chance to take colorful photos. You will also have an opportunity to bargain here and reduce the price. After that you will explore the fascinating oldest Almaty parks – Panfilov Park. Walking here you will observe the popular Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame. During the tour you will enjoy the views of the charming architecture of Zenkov Cathedral. Then you will lead to Medeo Gorge. You will see that it is the interesting attraction due to its skating rink in the world and the dam that protects the city. After that you will head to Kok-Tobe hill. Along the way you will visit the highest (above sea level) TV tower in the. During the tour you will explore the fascinating views, breathe fresh air and take photos! Tourists will have a chance to buy souvenirs. The tour will be finished with exploring the ride from the hill to the Almaty by the cableway. This night you will spend in the hotel.
Day 4: Almaty – Charyn – Almaty
This day you will explore the amazing landmark Charyn Canyon. Charyn Canyon is an amazing place that tourists all call "the second Grand Canyon". This natural monument is inferior to its North American counterpart only in size, it stretches for 154 km from Almaty. The height of the rocks reaches 150-300 meters, and the canyon itself was formed 12 million years ago with the help of wind, sun and rain. The most interesting place for tourists is the so-called Valley of Castles, which is about 2 km long and 20-80 m wide. You will have a chance to walk here and explore its territory and enjoy the bizarre shapes and towers. You will also have the chance to enjoy the territory and take photos. After exploration the canyon you will return to the city. The night will be in the hotel.
Day 5: Flight
Transfer to 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 – 700 $
04 pax – 500 $
06 pax – 395 $
08 pax – 335 $
10 pax – 315 $
Single – 70 $
Half board – 100 $ per person
Full board – 180 $ per person
English speaking guide – 555 $ per group
Flight Nur-Sultan - Almaty – from 60 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Nur-Sultan – “Ibis” Hotel 3*
Almaty – “Kazakhstan” Hotel 3*
- 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