Kazakhstan legend Tour 8

Kazakhstan legend: Tour 8
Destination: Kazakhstan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty - Issyk - Nur Sultan - Borovoe - Nur Sultan

Day 1: Almaty
We are glad to see you in central part of Almaty. First to all visit the Green Bazaar and enjoy shopping. Then we will visit one of the oldest Almaty parks as Panfilov Park and see wooden building as Zenkov Cathedral. Visit the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, erected to the memory of the fighters who died for freedom of Kazakhstan. In the afternoon we will travel to the Medeo Gorge. There isthe highest mountain skating rink in the world and the dam, protecting the city from dangerous mudflows is located. The next destination is the Kok Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located. See the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway. Transfer to hotel for rest.

Day 2: Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
Today you will have a journey to Charyn Canyon on a comfortable car. On the way to the canyon you will have an opportunity to visit the local museum of traditional decorative and applied arts and crafts. When you arrive to Charyn Canyon, you will be impressed by the great panorama and go down stairs to the bottom of the canyon, then walk around 2 km through the warren of the Castles Valley with its walls of peculiar shapes. The bottom of the Canyon has minor incline to the end of the walk where you can see icy cold Charyn river, where situated eco-park with several yurts as well as a small open air café, working in the summer time. See breathtaking panoramic view and capture it. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 3: Almaty - Issyk - Nur Sultan
On this tour we will visit one of the most beautiful gorges of Trans Ili Alatau - Issyk Gorge which is located along the Kuldja tract, where hundreds of years ago the trade caravans travelled. In addition, you will see the burial mounds of Saka period, where the famous "Golden Man" was found. Later it became the state symbol of Kazakhstan. The next destination is the State Historical and Cultural Museum Reserve "ISSYK" dedicated to the history and culture of the Saka period with a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Saka burial mound. We will drive to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, to the gorgeous mountain lake Issyk, situated in the valley with the same name. You will be impressed by the beauty of its turquoise water surface and the Issyk Gorge. Transfer to the Almaty International airport. Departure to Nur Sultan. Transfer to a hotel for sleep.

Day 4: Nur Sultan
Today we will learn more about the historical center of the city as well as its modern part. Visit the Constitution Square, where the president of Kazakhstan N.A.Nazarbayev publicized the choice of relocating the capital of the country from Almaty to Astana, today Nur Sultan. Then you will see one of the most beautiful buildings in the city's architecture as Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the Golden man known in all Central Asia. See the largest and unique shopping center Khan Shatyr as well as take the elevator to the top of the Astana Baiterek monument. Here you will enjoy an amazing panorama of the Kazakhstan capital from the special observation deck. Then you will cross Ishym river and get to the Kazakh Eli Square. This tour will be continued to the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and admire unusual beauty of Khazret Sultan mosque. It is worth visiting the National Museum of History of Kazakhstan and see the plan of the development of Nur Sultan and its historical background. Transfer to a hotel.

Day 5: Nur Sultan - Borovoe - Nur Sultan
Tour will start by travelling to Burabai National park (Borovoe), which takes about 85000 hectares of northeastern part of Kokshetau elevation. The nature created a unique natural landscapes of magnificent beauty with blend of grand mountain scenery, blue mirror lakes and deciduous groves. Then we will visit the Khan's pass and see Burabay and Zheke Batyr mountains. On Abylaykhan Valley you will learn more about Ush kyz, Ok Zhetpes rocks and Kokshetau mountain full of history of the Kazakh people. Afterwards is hiking on Bolektau mountain where you can see the view of the Borovoe lake and Zhumbaktas rock. Tranfer to Nur Sultan. Night is in a hotel.

Day 6: Flight
Breakfast. Check-out. Transfer to airport.

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

Price per person:
02 pax - 780 $
04 pax - 560 $
06 pax - 440 $
08 pax - 375 $
10 pax - 345 $
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