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Charyn Canyon
The Valley of Castles, red canyon walls and a walk down to the rushing Charyn river.
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Almaty in a Day
A wooden cathedral, the Green Bazaar, Kok-Tobe hill and a city at the foot of the mountains.
- Duration
- 5–6 h
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- 12/12
- Price
- Price on request
Almaty is a city where snowy peaks are visible from almost every window. In one day we show you the essentials, from the historic centre to the panorama from Kok-Tobe hill.
It is a great option for your arrival or departure day: short drives, plenty of walking and a chance to try local food.
Highlights
- Panfilov Park
- Ascension Cathedral
- Green Bazaar
- Kok-Tobe cable car
- Zhibek Zholy street
Itinerary
- Pick-up at your hotel
- Panfilov Park and Ascension Cathedral
- Green Bazaar: dried fruit, cheese, spices
- Lunch: Kazakh cuisine
- Kok-Tobe: cable car and viewpoint
- Back at your hotel
Times are approximate and depend on the road and your stops.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Comfortable car and fuel
- Driver-guide in your language
- Bottled water in the car
Not included
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Kok-Tobe cable car tickets
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Cash for the bazaar
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Kazakhstan’s two most famous mountain lakes in one day: spruce-lined shores and a sunken forest.
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Big Almaty Lake
A turquoise lake at 2,511 metres — just an hour’s drive from the city.
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