Kazakhstan legend Tour 7

Kazakhstan legend: Tour 7
Destination: Kazakhstan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Almaty - Kolsai lakes - Charyn Canyon - Borovoe - Nur Sultan

Day 1: Almaty
We are glad to see our dear travelers in Kazakhstan. On this day of tour, you will learn more about history and development of the Southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its main sights and highlights. First to all visit the Green Bazaar and enjoy shopping. The tour will be continued in one of the oldest Almaty parks as Panfilov Park as well as Zenkov Cathedral. You will visit the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, devoted to the memory of the battalions who died for freedom of Kazakhstan. In the afternoon we will travel to Medeo Gorge where we can admire the highest mountain skating rink in the world and the dam, caring the city from dangerous mudflows. Drive to the Kok Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located. In the evening you will have a ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway. Night is in a hotel.

Day 2: Almaty - Kolsai lakes
On this tour in Kazakhstan you will cross over 300 km from Almaty to Saty settlement. On the way you will have an opportunity to stop in a village and visit a local market. In the afternoon you will change the vehicle to one of AWD local cars, such as "UAZ" or "PAZ" (Russian car models). They are capable to cover uneven mountain road (12 km) to Kaindy Lake. Kaindy Lake (birch lake) is located amid splendid pine forest at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and is well-known for its origin. It appeared in 1911 due to earthquake that caused the landslide blocked the valley by the natural dam, and the water has flooded the valley. The temperature is very cold, so it is recommended to swim in it. Kolsai Lakes are also "Pearls of the Northern Tien-Shan" signify a flow of three lakes. Vertical drop between the three lakes is about 700 meters. Overnight is in a guest house.

Day 3: Kolsai lakes - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
Today you will travel to Charyn Canyon. On the route you will visit the local museum of traditional decorative and applied arts and crafts. Upon arrival to Charyn Canyon, you can see outstanding view of panorama and go down stairs to the bottom of the canyon, then walk around 2 km through the labyrinth of the Castles Valley with its walls of unusual forms. The bottom of the Canyon has small slope to the end of the walk, where you will get to the fresh atmosphere on the bank of icy cold Charyn river, where also located eco-park with several yurts as well as a small open air café, working in the summer. You will have an opportunity to see many breathtaking panoramic views. Transfer back to Almaty for rest is in a hotel.

Day 4: Almaty - Nur Sultan
In the morning is transfer to Almaty International airport for the flight to Nur Sultan. On this tour you will visit historical center of the city as well as its modern part. See the Constitution Square, where the president of Kazakhstan N.A. Nazarbayev proclaimed the choice of transporting the capital of the country from Almaty to Astana (Nur Sultan). The next destination is the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the Golden man famous in all Central Asia. Then you will enter the largest and unique shopping center Khan Shatyr and take the elevator to the top of the Astana Baiterek monument, where you can amaze the magnificent panorama of the Kazakhstan capital from the special observation deck. You will cross Ishym river and get to the Kazakh Eli Square. In addition, you will see the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and also see the astonishing beauty of Khazret Sultan mosque. The tour will be continued to the National Museum of History of Kazakhstan, where you can look at the plans of the development of Nur Sultan historical background. Transfer to a hotel for sleep.

Day 5: Nur Sultan - Borovoe - Nur Sultan
Today is a tour to Burabai National park (Borovoe), which takes 85000 hectares of northeastern part of Kokshetau elevation. There are no monuments of material heritage in Borovoe the stunning natural landscapes of unique beauty with mixture of royal mountain background, blue mirror lakes, coniferous groves. On arrival you will visit the Khan's pass and see Burabay and Zheke Batyr mountains. On Abylaykhan Valley you will admire upon Ush kyz, Ok Zhetpes rocks and Kokshetau mountain full of replicating history and individuality of the Kazakh people. You will have an easy hiking on Bolektau mountain, on the top of which the marvelous view of the Borovoe lake and its environs opens, as well as of Zhumbaktas rock. Tranfer to Nur Sultan and rest is in a hotel.

Day 6: Flight
Transfer to airport and departure.

Transport:
02 pax - Sedan economy
04 pax - Minivan
06-10 pax - Minibus

Price per person:
02 pax - 850 $
04 pax - 590 $
06 pax - 520 $
08 pax - 425 $
10 pax - 385 $
Single - 75 $

Half board - 130 $
Full board - 230 $ 

English speaking guide - 675 $ per group 

Flight Almaty - Nur-Sultan -from 50 $ per person

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Almaty - "Kazakhstan" Hotel 3*
Astana - "Ibis" Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour            

Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide
- Flight Almaty - Nur-Sultan