Day 01: ALMATY CITY

• Arrive in Almaty and transfer to your hotel

• Check-in and rest at the hotel

• Free time to relax or explore surroundings at leisure

• Overnight stay in Almaty

• Stroll around nearby cafes or shops for a soft introduction to Kazakh culture

Day 02: ALMATY CITY

• Visit Medeu Gorge, a world-class winter sports complex at 1,961 meters

• Take the cable car to Shymbulak Ski Resort and Talgar Pass (3,200m)

• Return via cable car and enjoy lunch

• Explore Almaty’s key landmarks including:
  Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
  Ascension Cathedral
  Museum of National Instruments
  Memorial of Glory with Eternal Flame
  Green Bazaar

• Return to hotel and overnight stay

• Stop for traditional snacks like baursak or kurt along the way

Day 03: ALMATY CITY, CHARYN CANYON, KOLSAY LAKE

• Depart for Charyn National Park and enjoy a scenic canyon walk

• Transfer to a guesthouse near Kolsay Lake and have lunch

• Walk along the stunning shoreline of Lake Kolsay

• Optional: Rent a boat and explore the lake

• Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse

• Watch the sunset reflect over the crystal-clear waters of Kolsay

Day 04: KOLSAY LAKE, KAINDY LAKE, ALMATY CITY

• Breakfast and check out from the guesthouse

• Travel to Kaindy Lake and ascend by special taxi

• Optional horseback ride to the lake area

• Explore the surreal sunken forest and mountain views

• Return to Almaty with scenic transfer through Kungey Alatau

• Check in and overnight at the hotel

• Photo stop at the scenic Kungey Alatau Gorge viewpoint

Day 05: ALMATY CITY

• Breakfast and hotel check-out

• Optional last stroll in Almaty or souvenir shopping before airport transfer