Kazakhstan travel 6
Kazakhstan travel 6
Destination: Kazakhstan
Duration: 5 days
Day 1: Almaty
Happy to see our travelers on Kazakhstan travel 6. You will be transfer from the airport to sightseeing and visit the Green Bazaar which is best for shopping. We will continue our way to the oldest Almaty parks - Panfilov Park, where one of the most beautiful wooden buildings in the world - Zenkov Cathedral is located Visit the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, devoted to the memory of the troops who perished for freedom and independence of the country. In the afternoon, we will travel to the Medeo Gorge where you can see the highest mountain skating rink in the world and the dam. Afterwards we will travel to the Kok Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located. In Kok Tobe Park, travelers will take inspiration of magnificent panorama of the city from the special deck. Then you will admire the city by the famous Almaty cableway. Transfer to a hotel for sleep.
Day 2: Almaty - Tamgaly - Altyn Emel
On this tour we will drive to Altyn Emel national park and stop at Tamgaly Tas. Passing by the artificial Kapshagai water reservoir you will see the biggest in Almaty region, with the casinos of "Kazakh Las Vegas" on its bank. Upon arrival to Tamgaly Tas we will see Ili river. Tamgaly Tas is famous for images of Buddha's and texts in Tibetan, Kalmyk and other languages. Afterwards we will drive some hours to Basshi village located at the territory of Altyn Emel National Park and see the famous Singing Dune reaching to a height of 150 meters and a length of about 3 km. It is located in one of the corners of the Altyn Emel National Park. The sandy hill contains of pure sand, which starts to somehow "sing" in windy weather. It remains an organ music. Then we will return to Basshi village overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Altyn Emel
In the morning we will drive over 80 km (2 hours) to the Aktau Mountains. Aktau Mountains (White Mountains) are known as paleontological field. In the layers of Paleogene lacustrine bonds well-preserved remains of ancient animals of about 25-30 million years old. There are the remains the giant rhinos, crocodiles, turtles looking like the Egyptian pyramids and are a charmed sight of the diversity of shapes and colors. We will walk to the Martian landscape necessitates nothing unusual from you, except to be alert on a soft sandy surface and to add some imaginary listening to the guide's stories about citizens of an ancient ocean. Later on is transfer to Basshi village for overnight.
Day 4: Altyn Emel - Charyn - Almaty
The tour will start by transferring to Ash-tree Grove on the Temerlik River. On reaching of the Charyn River and its stream Temirlik there is an exclusive place, where remains classes of Sogdian Ash-tree. The legend says that 5 million years ago a wind puffed an aerial seed of Sogdian Ash-tree in this and named the "Valley of Yurts". In 1964 the Ash-tree Grove got the status of the monument of nature and looks like an open-air museum. In the afternoon is transfer to Charyn Canyon. On arrival, travelers will enjoy seeing vibrant panorama and walk around 2 km through the maze of the Castles Valley. This is one of the best places for photos and tours. Charyn Canyon is a natural complex and known in Kazakhstan as well as all over the world appeared in Paleogene period and reminds the Grand Canyon of Colorado River in North America Transfer to Almaty and rest in a hotel.
Day 5: Flight
Kazakhstan travel 6 is ended. Thank you for wonderful time on tours!
Transport:
02 pax - Sedan economy
04 pax - Minivan
06-10 pax - Minibus
Price per person:
02 pax - 700 $
04 pax - 495 $
06 pax - 470 $
08 pax - 385 $
10 pax - 345 $
Single - 85 $
Half board -100 $
Full board -180 $
English speaking guide - 500 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Almaty - "Kazakhstan" Hotel 3*
Altyn Emel - "Aigai Kum" Hotel
- 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