Classical Kazakhstan

Arrive at Almaty International Airport (ALA) at 04:00. Then you will be transferred to the hotel at 06:00, check-in, and rest.

In the morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At 12:00, you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to the Medeo tract, 1690 meters above sea level, and then connect to the gondola road that will take you to the Shymbulak mountain resort. You will have an opportunity to climb the mountain.

After an exciting 20-minute ride in the cable car over the tops of coniferous trees, you'll reach the first level of the mountain resort, which is 2,260 meters above sea level. Here, you can see the mountains and the beautiful nature around them in a way that looks like a painting.

In the mountains, you enjoy the cool breeze and fresh air and feel closer to nature. There are a variety of paid activities available at the Shymbulak Mountain Resort. Ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding are just a few of the activities available at Alpine Park, as are paragliding, horseback riding, a ropes course (called "Shymba"), quad bike tours, and the "Chimba" cargo cab. You will have enough time to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other activities. Later, you will be transferred to the hotel for the night.

In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 : Transfer to Hunns Ethno Village.

If you want to experience life as a nomadic Kazakh, the Huns ethno community is the place to visit. The village in the Talgar district, about 35 kilometers from Almaty, is a wonderful place to get away to the mountains for some fresh air, go horseback riding, and have an exciting trip.

11:00 : Arrival

When you arrive at the village, you will be served traditional appetizers like baursak and samsa, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages such as kompot (prepared from dried fruit).

11:40 : Exhibition of Kazakh traditional and enjoy horse riding games

You will get to experience some traditional Kazakh performances, such as "Atpen audaryspaq," which is a wrestling match between two men that takes place. At the same time, they are seated on a horse, "Kazakh traditional trick riding," and an interactive flash mob in which attendees will learn to dance a traditional dance called "qara zhorga." After the performances, you will get to enjoy horse riding

13:00 – 14:00 : Lunch in Huns Ethno Village.

14:20 : Bow shooting master class.

Transferred back to the hotel

08:00 : Visit Issyk Lake

Issyk Lake, located not far from Almaty, has its peculiar past. The locals have always referred to this body of water as "Green Lake." One of the European explorers made the first reference to a beautiful body of water back in 1856.

Almaty's Issyk Lake is in Ile-Alatau National Park, on the district's southwestern edge. It is a hollow that was made when tectonic plates moved apart a long time ago. It is thought that Issyk Lake, near Almaty, started forming about 10,000 years ago.

This happened because a piece of the rock that broke off and fell into the river caused the river to fall. So, a dam grew up, and it was about 300 meters tall. The reason this pond got bigger was because of the building of this dam.

14:00 : Visit to Green Bazaar

Green Bazaar has a history dating back more than one hundred years, making it one of the oldest market areas in the city. Green Bazaar was historically considered one of the most significant trading points ever since 1875.

Several Kazakhs, Uzbeks, Tadjiks, Koreans, and Russians work as sellers here, so visitors can experience the ambiance of an authentic Middle Eastern bazaar while shopping for fresh produce, souvenirs, and regional specialties. They can also get a glimpse of Kazakhstan's rich cultural variety.

It is easy to know the vendor's country of origin by the things they sell: Kazakhs are more likely to sell fresh dairy and meat, Uzbeks and Tadjiks will sell delicious fresh and dried fruit and vegetables, Koreans will sell spicy salads and snacks, and Russians will mostly sell pickles and herbal tea. You will have time to go shopping.

After touring the green bazaar, next will be to visit the Rakhat Chocolate Shop. The Rakhat Company is Kazakhstan's primary provider of confectionary products and the country's largest manufacturer. Every product is manufactured per the recipe from the Soviet Union and the GOST standards from the Soviet Union.

Visit to the old part of Almaty

This park is in Moscow, and it was built to honor the 28 Panfilov guardsmen who died while protecting the city. The park is interesting for people who live in the city and those who visit. It has several interesting sights that date back to when Kazakhstan was part of the Soviet Union.Guests will be able to admire the stunning Ascension Cathedral, erected in 1907. Even though it was constructed without using any nails, the cathedral suffered only minor damage during the earthquake that occurred in 1911.

17:00: Visit Kok Tobe Park

You will be driven to Kok Tobe Park, known for its clean air, friendly people, and never-ending fun. Kok Tobe Park is a symbol of Almaty, Kazakhstan, and the whole country of Kazakhstan. It is on the Peak of Kok Tobe Mountain, 1100 meters above sea level, and only a five-minute drive from the city center.

You can visit the park's attractions, such as a zoo, a Ferris wheel, restaurants, and an exotarium for an additional fee. These attractions are suitable for both adults and children.

20:00: Transferred back to hotel

02:00 AM: You will be driven to Almaty International Airport (ALA) and board your flight back to UAE.