The Romantic Escape
Almaty: Kazakhstan
4N/5D (Night/Day)
Included
Transfers
Meals
Activities
3 Star Hotel
Starts at per person
₹ 62,499
Activities
Gondola tickets to Shymbulak – Level 3
Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
Kok Tobe
Rakhat Chocolate shop
Itinerary
Day 1 - Journey Begins | Almaty Arrival
Private basis
(Private basis)With excitement and happiness on your face, jump into your flight for Almaty and say goodbye to India. After landing in Almaty and clearing immigration (we’ll help you our dear traveler), drive towards your hotel. Check-in to our comfy hotel and have some leisure.Soak in the vibes of Almaty and feel free to stroll around the city. Make the most out of your evening in Almaty, either by exploring the nightlife & bars or chilling in a quaint cafe.
Overnight stay at hotel in Almaty.
Day 2 - Shymbulak Ski Resort
Post a delightful breakfast, drive towards the Shymbulak Ski Resort. Level 3 via Gondola In just 1 hour, you can get from Almaty city center to its
highest point (3200 meters) and drink coffee in the highest bar in the CIS using 3 tier world-class Gondola. For those who want to enjoy the mountain silence and admire the snowy slopes, the resort offers high-class cafes and various kinds of adventure activities such as Zip Lining, Paragliding, Horse riding etc.
In the evening walk around Panfilov promenade. The promenade which overlooks the Kazakh Opera & Ballet theatre is lined with small shops, eateries,
and cafes & beautiful lights. You will enjoy hearing many local musicians singing songs & playing local musical instruments. The tour will end on Arbat street with lots of shopping outlets and street entertainment.
Back to hotel, overnight stay at hotel in Almaty.
Activities
Gondola tickets to Shymbulak – Level 3
Day 3 - Almaty City Tour | Kok Tobe & Sunset
Wake up to the peaceful morning and post breakfast, hop on to your vehicle for an exciting Almaty city tour. This exploratory city tour will start from the Zenkov Cathedral (Ascension Cathedral). Visit the “Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen”. 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. Visit the Kok Tobe via car and experience the mesmerising sunset and do activities there. It is worth a visit to KokTobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. Once you reach the KokTobe hill, you would see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cui- sines from across the globe.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Almaty.
Activities
Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
Kok Tobe
Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
Located in front of the Memorial of Glory, this flame burns continuously in memory of those who died in the Civil War and World War II. It is a local tradition for newlyweds to visit and lay flowers here.
Day 4 - Green Bazaar + Rakhat Chocolate Shop
Wake up to the peaceful morning and post breakfast, hop on to your vehicle for an exciting tour to Green Bazaar & Rakhat Chocolate Shop If you are among these, who don’t like to go to a mall and prefer the outdoor market among fresh air and belong to the old-school shopping type, then
without wasting any time, head straight towards the Zelyony Bazaar located close to the Panfilov Park in Almaty. Also, known as the Green Market, this market is your typical local market where you can purchase every- thing starting from meat to spices to fruits to even clothes and furniture. The key to shopping here is that you should have a flair for bargaining, and you can get everything at a very reasonable rate. Right next door is the famous Rakhat Chocolate shop. Rakhat which means pleasure in Kazakh is the oldest manufactures of chocolates dating back to almost 70 years. Around 3500 workers work in basically 2 factories, one located in Almaty and one in Shymkent city. They also make chocolates for people suffering from diabetes and their low-calorie products like candies, cookies and waffles are a range among the people and tourists.
● Overnight stay at the hotel in Almaty.
Activities
Rakhat Chocolate shop
Day 5 - Goodbye Almaty | Depart for Homeland
Wake up in the morning and post breakfast, check-out from our hotel. You have free time today for shopping and cafe crawling. Drive towards the airport and flyback to your respective destinations with the mesmerizing views and memories to cherish forever.
Here’s a list of package inclusions & exclusions for you
Inclusions
● Accommodation in a 3 star Hotel for 4 Nights in Almaty
● Daily buffet Breakfast at Hotel.
● Almaty airport to Hotel transfers on Pvt basis and vice versa.
● Almaty city tour.
● Gondola tickets to Shymbulak – Level 3
● Entry tickets to Kok Tobe.
● All local assistance with customized live suggestions for the best city
experience.
● Visa & Immigration assistance. GST and TCS
Exclusions
● Any kind of personal expense.
● Anything (meals, transport & services) that are not mentioned in the above
‘Inclusions’ section.
● Travel Insurance.
Things to Pack –
● Easy to carry trolley bag or good quality backpack/rucksack (prefered)
● Comfortable clothing
● Comfortable shoes, flip flops or open sandals while commuting local
● Water bottles (avoid single-use plastic)
● Quick snacks for journey like dry fruits, chocolates
● Sunblock lotions and other personal care items & toiletries
● Personal medicines
● Phone, camera and photography equipments
● ATMs and adequate amount of cash for shopping, cafe visits
● Items like torch, power banks, sunglasses
● Personal identity document – Passport
Starts at per person
₹ 62,499
4N/5D (Night/Day)
Included
Transfers
Meals
Activities
3 Star Hotel
