Five Almaty nights reaching Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake alongside Shymbulak, Almarasan Gorge and Kok Tobe.
Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake set this five-night Almaty stay apart, reaching well beyond the city alongside Shymbulak Ski Resort, the Almarasan and Ayusai gorges and the Kok Tobe viewpoint, a wider-ranging plan that pairs the in-town sights with longer drives out into the mountains and the lake country beyond.
Things to do in Almaty
Days mix mountain country and city: the Shymbulak slopes, the two gorges, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral and the Green Bazaar, with Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake as the longer excursions further out. A single base keeps the trip steady, and the wider day-trips give this run more range than the in-town-only versions of the same stay.
Stays and meals
Daily breakfast is included, and three-star rooms cover all five nights of the stay from one base. The six-day frame holds room for the canyon and lake drives without losing the easy city days in between, so the longer excursions sit alongside relaxed time around Panfilov Park and the Green Bazaar.
Trip Highlights
Shymbulak Ski Resort
Panfilov Park
Zenkov Cathedral
Break at Bellagio
Almarasan Gorge
Day 1: Almaty | Arrival & Check-in
Arrive in Almaty, transfer to the hotel and settle in for the stay.
Day 2: Almaty | Shymbulak Ski Resort
A full day in Almaty taking in Shymbulak Ski Resort, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral and Break at Bellagio. The stops are spread across the day with time to stop, eat and take photos.
Day 3: Almaty | Almarasan Gorge
A full day in Almaty taking in Almarasan Gorge, Ayusai Gorge, Green Bazaar and Rahat Chocolate Shop. The stops are spread across the day with time to stop, eat and take photos.
Day 4: Almaty | Kok Tobe Viewpoint
A full day in Almaty taking in Kok Tobe Viewpoint and Stopover at Dostyk Plaza. The stops are spread across the day with time to stop, eat and take photos.
Day 5: Almaty | Charyn Canyon
A full day in Almaty taking in Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake. The stops are spread across the day with time to stop, eat and take photos.
Day 6: Almaty | Departure
Check out and transfer for your onward journey home.
Inclusions
• 3-star hotel accommodation (5 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Meals as per itinerary
• 6 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake set this five-night Almaty stay apart, reaching well beyond the city alongside Shymbulak Ski Resort, the Almarasan and Ayusai gorges and the Kok Tobe viewpoint, a wider-ranging plan that pairs the in-town sights with longer drives out into the mountains and the lake country beyond.
Things to do in Almaty
Days mix mountain country and city: the Shymbulak slopes, the two gorges, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral and the Green Bazaar, with Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake as the longer excursions further out. A single base keeps the trip steady, and the wider day-trips give this run more range than the in-town-only versions of the same stay.
Stays and meals
Daily breakfast is included, and three-star rooms cover all five nights of the stay from one base. The six-day frame holds room for the canyon and lake drives without losing the easy city days in between, so the longer excursions sit alongside relaxed time around Panfilov Park and the Green Bazaar.
Trip Highlights
Shymbulak Ski Resort
Panfilov Park
Zenkov Cathedral
Break at Bellagio
Almarasan Gorge
Itinerary
Day 01
Almaty | Arrival & Check-in
Arrive in Almaty, transfer to the hotel and settle in for the stay.
Overnight: Grand Voyage
Day 02
Almaty | Shymbulak Ski Resort
A full day in Almaty taking in Shymbulak Ski Resort, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral and Break at Bellagio. The stops are spread across the day with time to stop, eat and take photos.
Overnight: Grand Voyage
Day 03
Almaty | Almarasan Gorge
A full day in Almaty taking in Almarasan Gorge, Ayusai Gorge, Green Bazaar and Rahat Chocolate Shop. The stops are spread across the day with time to stop, eat and take photos.
Overnight: Grand Voyage
Day 04
Almaty | Kok Tobe Viewpoint
A full day in Almaty taking in Kok Tobe Viewpoint and Stopover at Dostyk Plaza. The stops are spread across the day with time to stop, eat and take photos.
Overnight: Grand Voyage
Day 05
Almaty | Charyn Canyon
A full day in Almaty taking in Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake. The stops are spread across the day with time to stop, eat and take photos.
Overnight: Grand Voyage
Day 06
Almaty | Departure
Check out and transfer for your onward journey home.
Cost Includes
• 3-star hotel accommodation (5 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Meals as per itinerary
• 6 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Cost Excludes
• Airfare (book your own flights separately)
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
