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From Almaty: 7-Day Tour to Shymkent and Astana
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 7d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
- Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles
- Visit the Essyk Lake and the Sunkar Falcon Farm for a falcon show
- Explore the city of Almaty and see the Vosnesensky orthodox cathedral
- Discover the ancient city of Otrar and the architectural complex of Turkestan
- Visit the Mausoleum of H.A. Yassavi and the medieval east bathhouses
Activity location
- Almaty City
- Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Almaty City
- Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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7-Day, From Almaty: 7-Day Tour to Shymkent and Astana in English
- 7d
- English
What's included, what's not
- Accommodation in hotels on DBL/TWN sharing
- Check-in: 14:00, check-out: noon. All early/late check-ins / check-outs are paid separately and on the spot to the hotels.
- Breakfasts at the hotels
- Services of A/C comfortable transport with a professional driver as per the program:
- 1-2 pax – Sedan car
- 3-7 pax – Minivan
- 8-19 pax – Minibus
- 20+ pax - Bus
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking local guide services for excursions only
- Entrance fees for all the above-mentioned monuments
- Museum of Kazakh folk instruments
- Charyn canyon
- Essyk lake
- Falcon show
- Koktobe cable car round trip
- Otrar old city
- Mausoleum H.A.YASSAVI
- National museum (without Golden room – supplement 3 USD per person)
- Baiterek monument
- Domestic train tickets (1 compartment in 4 beds coupe )
- Visa costs and processing if required
- International flight tickets to/from Almaty/Astana
- Domestic flight tickets from Shymkent to Astana from 115 USD per person
- Lunches, dinners, beverages and alcohol drinks
- Travel and Medical insurance
- Tips and porter services at the airports, stations and hotels
- Personal expenses and any services not included in the above program
- VISIT GUNNY ETHNOVILLAGE ON DAY 3
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Flash photography, Short skirts, Smoking
- Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Explore the highlights of Almaty and Turkestan on a 7-day tour from Almaty. Visit the Charyn Canyon, Essyk Lake, and the Falcon Show at Sunkar Falcon Farm. Explore the cities of Almaty, Shymkent, and Astana.
Day 1: Almaty City Tour
Arrive in Almaty and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide at the hotel and start your tour of the city. Visit the Vosnesensky Orthodox Cathedral, the Museum of Kazakh Folk Instruments, and the Green Bazaar. See Independence Square and ride the Almaty metro.
Day 2: Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
Explore the Charyn Canyon, often referred to as the “little brother” of the American Grand Canyon. Visit the Valley of Castles and walk along the Charyn River. Return to Almaty for the night.
Day 3: Essyk Lake + Falcon Show + Koktobe Hill – Train Station
Transfer to Essyk Lake, a picturesque alpine lake surrounded by dense forests and flower fields. In the afternoon, return to the city to visit the Falcon Show at Sunkar Falcon Farm. In the evening, visit Koktobe Hill. Transfer to the train station for your night train to Shymkent.
Day 4: Shymkent - Otrar - Turkestan
Arrive in Shymkent and take a city tour. Depart to Turkestan via Otrar Old City. Explore the settlement on the former location of Otyrar, which dates back to the 1st century AD. Continue to Turkestan and check into your hotel.
Day 5: Turkestan City Tour – Shymkent Airport – Astana City
Explore Turkestan and visit the Mausoleum of H.A. Yassavi. Visit the medieval east bathhouses, the underground mosque, and the history museum. Walk around the Karavan Sarai area. Return to Shymkent and transfer to the airport for your flight to Astana.
Day 6: Astana City
Start your city tour by walking in the old part of the capital. Visit Independence Square, the National Museum, and the Water-Green Boulevard. See the Astana-Baiterek Monument and the Khan Shatyr Mall. Return to your hotel.
Day 7: Airport Transfer
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Location
Activity location
- Almaty City
- Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Almaty City
- Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan