Almaty (Kazakhstan)

Kazakhstan - Almaty
DAY 01

City centre

Visit Panfilov Park and the colourful Zenkov Cathedral

Walk down Zhibek Zholy (Arbat), a pedestrian street with cafés and shops.

Take the cable car up Kok Tobe for city views at sunset.



Medeu and Shymbulak
DAY 02

Medeu and Shymbulak

Visit Medeu, the high-altitude skating rink in the mountains.

Take the cable car up to Shymbulak ski resort.

Return to the city and try Kazakh dishes



Charyn Canyon Day trip
DAY 03

Charyn Canyon Day trip

Start early, as the drive is about three to four hours each way.

Walk through the Valley of Castles, with its red rock formations.

Take the path down to the Charyn River at the bottom of the canyon.

Return to Almaty in the evening.



Big Almaty Lake and museums
DAY 04

Big Almaty Lake and museums

Visit Big Almaty Lake

Visit the Central State Museum

See the Golden Man replica and nomadic artefacts.



Shopping and departure
DAY 05

Shopping and departure

Visit the Museum of Folk Musical Instruments.

See Republic Square and the Independence Monument.

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