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Kazakhstan 7D/6N

Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world by size. This tour is an unforgettable journey to the center of Eurasia, highlighting fascinating traditions, beautiful and pristine nature, as well as a delicate mixture of old and modern aesthetics. This is the most comprehensive tour for those traveling to Kazakhstan for the first time. You will experience large cities like Astana and Almaty with modern architecture, historic places along the ancient Silk Road and beautiful nature featuring high mountains and green valleys.

Tour Highlights

  • Experience historic places along the ancient Silk Road
  • Journey to the center of Eurasia and witness fascinating traditions, beautiful and pristine nature
  • Visit the large cities like Astana and Almaty with modern architecture
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$1,250.00

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    37382

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Includes:

  • Accommodation at a double room at 4* with breakfast
  • 1 lunch at the ethnic village and lunch box on day 3
  • Train tickets Almaty-Turkestan in 4-person compartment
  • Transport as per program
  • Sightseeing tours as per program with English speaking local guides and entrance fees
  • Cable car to Kok Tobe Hill
  • Ecological fees
  • 1 l mineral water

Dates - Small-Group Adventure:

Daily departure, March - October ***Min of 4 pax to guarantee departure***

Itinerary

Day 1. Almaty

Arrival to Almaty early in the morning. Transfer to your hotel and time for some rest. In the afternoon city tour: Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, The Ascension Cathedral and Museum of national musical instruments. The collection presents over 1000 objects, including rare exhibits dated back to the 17th century. You will also visit the Central Mosque and the Republic Square. In the evening transfer to Kok Tobe Hill (1100 m) – on of the symbols of Almaty. You will reach the top by cable car. Back to the hotel for overnight.

Day 2. Almaty - Kazakh Ethno villaga - Almaty

After breakfast drive to Huns Kazakh Ethno Village (about 35 km), where you will be introduced to the traditions of the Kazakh people. You will witness local rituals, music and dance performances, local crafts. In the afternoon you will visit a Falcon Nurse Farm and see a Hunting birds show. Back to the hotel and overnight.

Day 3. Almaty - Turkestan

Excursion to Tanbaly petroglyphs (163 km, 3 hours one way) by bus. The name Tanbaly in Kazakh means painted or marked place. All the rocks within the area of 10 km are covered with drawings. In the afternoon return to the city and drop off at the railway station. Departure to Turkestan by train (845 km, 12 h 40 min.). Overnight in train.

Day 4. Turkestan - Otrar - Shymkent

Arrival to Turkestan early in the morning and transfer to the hotel for a short break. After breakfast city tour with a visit to the Mausoleum of Khodja Ahmet Yassawi built in 14th c. – a UNESCO World Heritage Sight. The tour continues to the ancient city of Otrar (100 km, 1,5 h) and then to the city of Shymkent. Along the way you will also visit the museum in the village of Shaulder and the Mausoleum of Arystan-bab of XII century, a famous pilgrimage place. Overnight in Shymkent.

Day 5. Shymkent - Astana

In the morning transfer to the airport at domestic flight to Astana (1 h 50 min). Arrival to Astana and time for lunch. Excursion to Alzhir Concentration Camp (40 km outside Astana) from the Soviet times. Return to Astana for overnight.

Day 6. Astana

The whole day is dedicated to exploring the capital – you will visit the National Museum, Palace of Independence, Hazret Sultan mosque, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, Baiterek Tower – the symbol of the city etc. At the end of the day there will be time for some shopping at Khan Shatyr Shopping Mall. Overnight in Astana.

Day 7. Departure

Transfer to the airport and departure or extension of your stay.