Day 01: Arrival in Almaty

Arrive in Almaty, Kazakhstan's cultural capital, framed by the snow-capped Tian Shan mountains. Transfer to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

• Private transfer from Almaty International Airport to your hotel

• Free time to rest and settle in after arrival

• Overnight: Almaty

Day 02: Almaty City & Mountain Tour

A full day combining alpine scenery with Almaty's cultural landmarks, from a mountain cable car to the city's historic squares and bazaars.

• Cable car ride up to Shymbulak Mountain Resort for panoramic alpine views

• Walking tour of Panfilov Park and the colourful wooden Ascension Cathedral

• Visit the Glory Memorial and browse the traditional Green Bazaar

• Cable car up to Kok-Tobe hilltop for sweeping views over the city

• Optional family-friendly amusement rides at Kok-Tobe (payable locally)

• Overnight: Almaty

Day 03: Charyn Canyon & Kolsay Lakes

A scenic journey from Almaty into Kazakhstan's canyon country, ending at the turquoise waters of Kolsay Lakes.

• Walking visit through Charyn Canyon's sandstone "Valley of Castles"

• Short ride on an old Soviet-style vehicle from the lower canyon

• Lunch stop in the mountain village of Saty

• Free time at Kolsay Lakes' accessible first-lake area

• Overnight: Kolsay Lakes region

Day 04: Kaindy Lake & Oi-Qaragai

A nature-focused day centred on Kazakhstan's most photographed lake, ending at a forested mountain resort.

• Excursion to Kaindy Lake, famous for its submerged spruce trunks in turquoise water

• Walking time along the lake's natural trails

• Lunch stop near Baiseit village

• Arrival and check-in at Oi-Qaragai Mountain Resort

• Overnight: Oi-Qaragai Mountain Resort

Day 05: Leisure Day at Oi-Qaragai

A free day to relax within the resort after several longer touring days, with optional activities available.

• Free time to explore the resort's restaurants, spa or forest surroundings

• Optional recreational activities available locally (payable on-site)

• Overnight: Oi-Qaragai Mountain Resort

Day 06: Almaty to Chunkurchak Gorge, Kyrgyzstan

Cross from Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan and settle into the mountain scenery of Chunkurchak Gorge.

• Transfer into Kyrgyzstan and on to Chunkurchak Gorge

• Check-in at a traditional-style mountain resort, with yurt-style stay options

• Evening at leisure surrounded by forest and mountain views

• Overnight: Chunkurchak Gorge

Day 07: Chunkurchak to Bishkek

A relaxed mountain morning followed by an introduction to Kyrgyzstan's capital city.

• Free time in Chunkurchak, with optional horse riding across the gorge (payable locally)

• Cable car ride for elevated mountain views, with an optional Sky Bridge stop

• Transfer to Bishkek and check-in at a modern city-centre hotel

• Evening city tour of Ala-Too Square, the Kurmanjan Datka, Manas and Lenin Monuments, Bishkek's main government buildings, Old Square and Victory Square

• Overnight: Bishkek

Day 08: Kashka-Suu & Ala-Archa National Park

A day trip into the mountains just outside Bishkek, combining a recreation area with one of Kyrgyzstan's best-known national parks.

• Visit Kashka-Suu, a mountain recreation area with open valley views

• Continue to Ala-Archa National Park for a gentle, family-paced walk

• Time among the park's pine forests and mountain rivers

• Return to Bishkek in the evening

• Overnight: Bishkek

Day 09: Leisure Day in Bishkek

A flexible final day in the capital, with guide and vehicle available for sightseeing or shopping before the evening departure.

• Free time for parks, cafés, local markets or malls

• Vehicle and guide available within Bishkek as needed

• Late-night transfer to Bishkek Airport for departure

Day 10: Departure

Trip concludes with return travel from Bishkek.

• Arrival back home, marking the end of the 10-day Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan journey