A seven-day tour of Almaty and its vicinities is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the diversity and flavor of Kazakhstan. A combination of sights of the modern metropolis and beauty of wildlife with the unique natural monuments make this tour unforgettable.
SUVtours team drew up a tour program in a way that makes sure every day is exciting and consists of as many forms of entertainment as possible. Learning about the Kazakh cuisine, traditions, history and culture, and exploring a landscape will be taking place on a daily basis.
The tour will perfectly suit travelers, who bought tickets to Almaty, and are not willing to spend time for organizing their leaisure activities on their own.
Detailed TOUR PROGRAM
A guide holding a sign will meet you at the airport and will take you to a hotel. You'll have an opportunity to get to know him and discuss an upcoming trip during the drive. After checking into the hotel and having some rest, we'll have dinner at the Kazakh cuisine restaurant and take you back to your hotel located in the city's center.
After a 9.00 a.m. breakfast at the hotel, a guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. We'll get acquainted with Almaty city and its vicinities on the first day.
The first sight will be Big Almaty Lake, where we will make a 1-hour stop and go for a walk.
The next place of our visit will be "Medeu" high-mountain skating rink and "Shymbulak" ski resort. We will go up to an altitude of 3200 meters above sea level towards glaciers of Talgar pass.
At 2:00 p.m., we will have lunch at the national cuisine restaurant. Once in the city, we will visit Zenkov Cathedral, Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, City's Central Square, Central Mosque and will eat some Kazakh delicacies at the Green Bazaar and have a walk on the city's art site "Arbat".
We will watch the sunset on the observation deck of Kok-Tobe Mountain. A great end of the day will be marked by a dinner at a hotel, after which, a guide will take you to your hotel.
After an 8:00 a.m. breakfast at the hotel, we are going out on adventures. Today we'll start getting acquainted with natural sights of Almaty region.
Altyn-Emel National Park will be the first destination. We'll check into the hotel at 12:00 p.m. in Basshi village and have lunch.
We'll spend the rest of the day in wildlife. We'll go hiking in the Ak-Tau mountains, will take incredible photos in the Katu-Tau mountains, and will drink some spring water in the middle of a desert.
This exciting day will be ended with a dinner and tasting of Kazakh cheese Kurt at the hotel.
After having a hearty breakfast, we'll climb the Signing Barkhan, take a walk in the Tiger Mountains, and drive to Zharkent city. We'll visit a Chinese style wooden mosque in Zharkent and bargain a little at a noisy city bazaar.
At 2:00 p.m., we will have the tastiest lagman in Kazakhstan, will go to the Chundzha hot springs and will stay in a comfortable hotel. Swimming pools are open 24 hours a day and are open-air.
At 7:00 p.m., we will have a main national Kazakh dish "Beshbarmak".
Today we are going to a country of canyons of Charyn National Park. At 08:30 a.m., we are having breakfast and are packing up.
We are dropping in on Chundzha city to pick up lunchboxes from the restaurant to have a meal later on the bank of the raging Charyn River. We will be driving off road all day long and getting acquainted with canyons, all looking different.
We will go down into the Bestamak Canyon and have lunch there. We'll visit several canyon panoramic view sites, which will make you dizzy.
We are going spend this night in a guest house in Saty village. The hostess will cook a Kazakh dinner and local children will perform a nation dance show.
At 7:00 p.m.- putting up at the guest house and having dinner.
We'll have breakfast at 7:00 a.m., pack up our camping stuff and go to the Kolsay Lakes parking area.
Today we are going hiking 16 km from the first Kolsay lake to a second one. One-way walking trip will take around 4 hours (you may cover this distance riding a horse).
At 2:00 p.m., we will have lunch from lunchboxes taken from the guest house, and a guide will make us some tea.
We are coming back to the parking area after lunch and are going to Saty village, where a steam bath will be prepared for us.
We will try Kumys (mare's milk beverage) today during a dinner at 7:00 p.m.
We are having breakfast in the guest house and are visiting Kaindy Lake, where we'll spend two hours and will visit three locations to get a better picture of the lake.
At 1:00 p.m., we are having lunch in Saty village and are coming back to Almaty.
On the way to Almaty we will get acquainted with the most popular Kazakhstani sight - the "Valley of Castles" canyon of Charyn National Park.
After having dinner at a kebab restaurant, we will come back to the hotel in Almaty around 9:00 p.m.
Free day and transfer to the Airport. Breakfast is included in the price.
Program can be changed or supplemented according to your desire.
7 days tour package price
HOTEL PACKAGE
1 tourist - 3030 USD/per person 2 tourists - 1700 USD/per person 3 tourists - 1450 USD/per person 4 tourists - 1180 USD/per person 5 tourists - 1550 USD/per person 6 tourists - 1450 USD/per person 7 tourists - 1300 USD/per person 8 to 20 tourists - 1180 USD/per person
PRICE INCLUDES:
Rent an all-wheel drive SUV
Fuel
Services of an English-speaking guide
4* Hotels accommodation according to the program (double occupancy)
Meals according to the program
Entrance tickets to national parks
Tasting "Kurt" and "Kumys"
1.5 liters of water per person per day
In just a few clicks, you can get a quality vacation if you don't want to spend time planning a trip.
For groups up to 6 people we use Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Sequoya, Nissan Patrol. For groups more than 6 people, prepared for off-road Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Rosa.
Every evening, Internet will be available at the hotel or guest house. Your guide will distribute the Internet during the ride and you can use it wherever possible.
You can rent a horse for a walk on Lake Kaindy or ride a horse to the middle lake Kolsai. The approximate rental price is 50 USD per person.
By prior arrangement, it is possible to order vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free foods.
We recommend going on this tour from 5 years old. We had experience organizing this tour for a 7 month old baby.
We will send a program by email after booking.
We only organize private tours and do not collect groups. In any case, write to us and we will try to help you.
You can pay the full amount when booking a tour on our website. Or by prior arrangement, you can pay 10% of the cost as a prepayment via PayPal, and pay the balance in cash on the day of the tour.
We are pleased to change the program for you to make it even more individual, please contact us by e-mail.
ATTRACTIONS DURING THE 7 DAY ALMATY TOUR PACKAGE
During an individual tour on an SUV, you will visit three nature reserves in the vicinity of Almaty. Get to know the southern capital of Kazakhstan and visit Kolsai and Kaidy lakes via the Charyn Canyon. A rich program for outdoor enthusiasts.
A system of three high-mountain lakes in the Kungei Alatau Mountains, 300 km from Almaty. Favourite recreation place for Almaty residents and tourists.
The youngest high-mountain lake in Kazakhstan and the most popular attraction. In 1911 after the earthquake, the water flooded the forest and formed this natural wonder.
The most popular tourist attraction in Kazakhstan. The depth of the canyon reaches 300 meters. It is called so because of the multiple figures formed by nature, which are reminiscent of castles and animals. The length of the canyon is 3 km.
Altyn Emel is the pride of the South of the Dzungarian Alatau and the largest national park in Kazakhstan. Altyn Emel National Park is located 250 km from Almaty city.
CHUNDZHA HOT SPRINGS
Thermal springs 300 km from Almaty with an average water temperature of 38 degrees. The water in the springs is considered medicinal.
BESTOMAK CANYON
One of the canyons of the Charyn National Park. The length of the canyon is 3 km. The canyon stands out for its variety of colors and depth.
A high-mountain lake at an altitude of 2,500 m above sea level surrounded by glaciers and high peaks. The most popular attraction in Almaty. The lake attracts with its colour, which varies depending on the season.
Mysterious lake 60 km from Almaty, emerald color. One of the most popular places for day trips.
Moon Canyon
Clay canyon in the National Park "Charyn Konyon". A gorgeous place to enjoy the scenery and walk through the labyrinths of the canyon.
Black Canyon
One of the deepest parts of the Charyn Canyon on the way to the Kolsai lakes. A great place to take pictures and watch the greatness of the Charyn River.
Singing Dune
A miracle of nature in the Altyn Emel National Park. A mountain of sand 150 meters high and 3 km long, which makes singing in dry windy weather.
Altau mountains
Chalk mountains that millions of years ago were the bottom of the ocean. The beauty of this place lies in its martian landscapes and untouched nature.
Katu-Tau mountains
Altyn Emel National Park features lava mountains. Bizarrely shaped mountains with many caves, a picturesque location for a photo.
Bartogai lake
A picturesque reservoir surrounded by majestic mountains, 140 km from Almaty.
Medeo
Alpine skating rink Medeo, located in the city. This is a unique building surrounded by the mountains of Zayili Almatau.
Green Market
Bazaar in the old city center of Almaty. One of the very first bazaars in the city, where you can see a lot of interesting things.
Almaty city
The largest city of Kazakhstan is Almaty. Almaty is located in the foothills of the northern Tien Shan (Zaili Alatau)
Shymbulak
Alpine resort Chimbulak. The end station of the resort is located at an altitude of 3200 m above sea level.
Zenkov Cathedral
The main wooden building of the city. The ancient building of the city of Almaty.
Kapchagay Reservoir
One of the most popular places for summer holidays in Almaty. A warm reservoir formed by the Ili River.
TOUR ON A MAP
7 REASONS TO TRAVEL WITH SUV TOURS
To ensure our customers do not spend hours searching for hotels, attractions, and entertainment in Almaty and Almaty region, we have developed ready-made tours. All you have to do is to choose a suitable tour and buy a plane ticket.
We provide a car with a guide 30 minutes before departure
We carry out technical inspection of vehicles after each tour
We know how to glue a tire in the middle of the steppe
We will show you how to avoid a tick bite and treat the wound if you get hurt
We will find an individual approach to any customer
Show the secret areas to take the best pictures
Cooking the delicious coffee
THE BEST OF BEST TRAVELERS' CHOICE AGENCY ALMATY
From year to year, we are honored with the award choice of the year. 99% of tourists recommend us to their friends. The third part of them travels around Kazakhstan with us regularly.
A system of three high-mountain lakes in the Kungei Alatau Mountains, 300 km from Almaty. Favourite recreation place for Almaty residents and tourists.
The youngest high-mountain lake in Kazakhstan and the most popular attraction. In 1911 after the earthquake, the water flooded the forest and formed this natural wonder.
The most popular tourist attraction in Kazakhstan. The depth of the canyon reaches 300 meters. It is called so because of the multiple figures formed by nature, which are reminiscent of castles and animals. The length of the canyon is 3 km.
Altyn Emel is the pride of the South of the Dzungarian Alatau and the largest national park in Kazakhstan. Altyn Emel National Park is located 250 km from Almaty city.
Altau mountains
Chalk mountains that millions of years ago were the bottom of the ocean. The beauty of this place lies in its martian landscapes and untouched nature.
Medeo
Alpine skating rink Medeo, located in the city. This is a unique building surrounded by the mountains of Zayili Almatau.
Almaty city
The largest city of Kazakhstan is Almaty. Almaty is located in the foothills of the northern Tien Shan (Zaili Alatau)
Issyk-Kul lake
The lake is also called the sea, due to its size. One of the most popular lakes for summer holidays in Central Asia.
Song-Kul
An alpine lake with incredible scenery and thousands of cattle and horses. Here it is fashionable to try the real Sarymai.