Almaty is a gastronomic haven, showcasing a vibrant fusion of traditional Kazakh dishes and global culinary influences. The cuisine of Kazakhstan typically features robust ingredients such as meat, potatoes, and dairy, which are indicative of the nation’s nomadic traditions. One of the hallmark dishes, Beshbarmak, is prepared with boiled meat—commonly horse or lamb—served atop flat noodles accompanied by onions. Other notable dishes include Kazy (horse sausage), Manty (steamed dumplings), and Baursaki (fried dough balls). For those willing to explore unique flavors, shubat (fermented camel’s milk) stands out as a quintessential Kazakh drink. In addition to local specialties, Almaty offers a wide array of international dining options, allowing guests to enjoy Chinese, Korean, Turkish, and European cuisines, among others. The Green Bazaar serves as a lively marketplace where visitors can experience local treats, fresh produce, and an assortment of spices.

Tour Theme

  • Family

Day Wise Itinerary

Day
01

ARRIVAL IN ALMATY

Arrive at Almaty International Airport . Transfer and check-in to your Hotel. 
20:30Hrs:- Dinner at an Indian restaurant. 

Overnight stay in ALMATY.

  • Flights
  • Hotel Stay
  • Sightseeing
  • Dinner

 

Day
02

ALMATY CITY TOUR | KOK TOBE TOUR

After Breakfast at hotel, depart for city tour at 10:00 Hrs Visit the Central State Museum. Explore the Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral (Ascension Cathedral).
14:00 Hrs:- Lunch at an Indian restaurant.  
In the evening explore Kok Tobe (Proceed towards the tour of Kok-Tobe by cable car. It is a mountain which is the highest point of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city. There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. The mountain's height is 1100 meters above sea level. Kok-tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city, and it is popular among visitors and tourists to Almaty. The Kok-Tobe recreational area has a variety of amusement park type attractions and Restaurant. It is connected to downtown Almaty by a cable car line. The City Terminal is located near Hotel Kazakhstan. Also, there is a 372 meters tall TV Tower at the foot of the mountain. The tower can be seen from most parts of the city)
19:30Hrs:- Dinner at an Indian restaurant.  

Overnight stay in ALMATY.

  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Hotel Stay

 

Day
03

KOLSAY LAKE AND CHARYN CANYON

After Breakfast at hotel(7-8:00 am), depart from hotel at 8:00 for day trip to Kolsay Lake, Pearls of Tien Shan, a stunning mountain lake renowned for its beauty.
Lunch at Kolsay Lakes with a lake view.  ( PACKED LUNCH)
Proceed to Charyn Canyon. Explore Charyn Canyon, often referred to as the Grand Canyon of Asia, known for its dramatic rock formations.
20:00Hrs:- Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight stay in ALMATY.

  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Hotel Stay

 

Day
04

SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT WITH CABLE CAR AND MEDEU GORGE, ALMA-ARASAN

After Breakfast at hotel, Rest Time. 12:00 Hrs:- Lunch at an Indian restaurant. OR may start at 11:00 with Packed Lunch. Depart for Shymbulak Ski Resort at 13:00 Hrs. Take a cable car to Shymbulak Ski Resort. (tickets for all 3 levels of Gondola), Excursion to Medeo & Shymbulak by cable car. (all 3 levels) Medeo ice rink situated on the height of 1 691.2 meters above the sea level is known around the world. It was built in 1972. The surface of the ice occupies 1 0 500 square meters, which allows conducting competitions of skating, hockey and figure skating. Ski resort «Shymbulak» is situated in the picturesque ravine of Zailiysky Ala-Tau Mountain on the height of 2260 meters above the sea level and 25 kilometers from the center of the city of Almaty. At the height of3163 meters above sea level the elevators start their ways down.
Explore Shymbulak and return to Almaty.
19:30Hrs:- Dinner at an Indian restaurant.  

Overnight stay in ALMATY.

  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Hotel Stay

 

Day
05

ILE ALATAU NATIONAL PARK (ALMARASAN GORGE + HOT WATER SPRINGS + AYUSAI WATERFALL) – FALCON BIRD SHOW

After Breakfast at hotel, depart for city tour at 10:00 Hrs. Visit the ILE- Alatau National Park. (60 minutes ride from city) known for its serpentine road with breathtaking view of mountains. Located just south of Almaty, the country’s largest city, it serves as a gateway to the majestic Tian Shan Mountains and offers a mix of alpine landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. Established in1996, Approximately 200,000 hectares (2,000 km²), ranges from 600 meters to over 5,000 meters above sea level
Alma-Arasan means “Apple Spring” in Kazakh. It's a lush mountain gorge known for: Dense forests of Tien Shan spruce and wild apple trees, The Prokhodnaya River, flowing through the gorge Tranquil hiking paths with bridges, picnic spots, and panoramic views. Natural Thermal Springs These are geothermal mineral springs located deep within Alma-Arasan Gorge, past the old sanatorium area. Temperature: Around 35–45°C
Water Type: Sulfur-rich, with claimed healing properties. Access: Requires a short hike (sometimes off-path) along the river upstream from the main gorge "Ayusai Waterfall"
Location : Just west of Alma-Arasan, near the Ayusai Visitor Center (10 km from Almaty), Easily reachable by car or taxi (about 30 minutes from the city)
About the Waterfall: Beautiful two-tiered waterfall tucked into a narrow gorge Around 7–10 meters high, with crystal-clear mountain water. Surrounded by pine forests, mossy rocks, and alpine flora
Hiking Trail
A well-maintained trail with wooden steps and railings leads to the falls ~2 km round-trip from the visitor center — good for families and beginners In winter, the trail gets icy but is still accessible with proper footwear Ayusai Ecological Trail & Visitor Center Offers eco-education programs, small cafes, and occasionally guided tours Popular year-round for day trips
Enjoy PACKED Lunch 
Heads towards Sunkar Bird Century. The Sunkar Falconry Center is a wildlife sanctuary and breeding center for birds of prey, particularly the endangered saker falcon, as well as other majestic raptors.

Overnight stay in ALMATY.

  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Hotel Stay

 

Day
06

ISSYK LAKE ––ARBAT STREET

After Breakfast at hotel, Proceed to Issyk Lake is a high-altitude alpine lake nestled at around 1,750 meters (5,740 ft) above sea level. It sits in a steep, pine-covered valley and is known for:Its emerald-green water The surrounding snow-capped peaks mountains
15:00 Hrs:- Lunch at an Indian restaurant.  
ENJOY the moments at very happening place of Almaty – The Arbaat Street with performing local artists.
19:30Hrs:- Dinner at an Indian restaurant. 

Overnight stay in ALMATY.

  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Hotel Stay

 

Day
07

LEISURE – DEPARTURE

Day is free and you can explore the city on your own
Departure for Airport

  • Breakfast
  • Transfer
  • Flights

 

Hotel Info

Inclusion & Exclusions

  • Air Tickets.
  • 06 Nights accommodation on BB basis  (4 STAR hotel in Almaty)
  • 06 x Dinners 
  • 05 x Lunches
  • Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport
  • Vehicle: TOYOTA HI-ACE
  • English speaking guide for all tour days ONLY
  • Koktobe Tour by round trip of cable car.
  • Kolsay Lake Tour
  • Charyn Canyon Tour
  • Medeu Shymbulak (all 3 levels by cable car)
  • ILE Alatau National Park Tour (Alma-arasan Gorge & Waterfall)
  • Falcon Bird Show
  • Tour of Oi-Qaragai Mountain Resort (all activities on own)
  • 1Ltr X 2 water bottle per person per day 
  • Entrance fee & tickets according to program
  • Hotel VAT and other taxes
  • Exclusions: 
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions. 
  • Porter service. 
  • Personal Expenses. 
  • Medical Expenses. 
  • Travel Insurance.  
  • Hard drinks. 
  • Early Check In / Late Check Out. 
  • GST & TCS. 
  • Charges in hotels for additional services & penalties. 
  • Tips 3USD Per Person Per Day

Availability

MONTH Departure Dates
Jun 25
  • 27

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Particulars No. of Traveller
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Child with Bed
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Infant (0-2 yrs)
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Guest cancels the tour due to any personal reason:

  1. After booking guest may have any personal reason like non sanction of leave, exam postponement, illness, family emergency etc. which leads to cancellation of their tour/ package.
  2. Date of the cancellation request email sent by the guest (unless decision withheld or changed), will be considered as the date of cancellation and the cancellation charge will be applicable accordingly.           

B. Considering the safety of the tourists, Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. is compelled to postpone/ reschedule the tour under force majeure situation or due to uncontrollable factors at the destination, however guest/s do not wish to continue and cancel the tour:

  1. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to cancel/ postpone/ re-schedule any tour under force majeure situation like natural calamity, epidemic, pandemic, terrorist activities, political unrest, curfews, local riots, government orders etc. or uncontrollable factors like airline operation/ schedule change, disruption due to political/ sports/ local/ VIP event etc. at the destination considering the safety of the tourists.
  2. Under any such force majeure situation/ uncontrollable factors, no refund - fully or partially will be applicable. As refund is not applicable, guest will be required to choose the next possible future date of the same tour. If there is any price difference for the future tour, guests will have to pay the same before the tour departure.
  3. To reschedule the tour in force majeure situation/ uncontrollable factors, Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. will send the request to all the concerned associates like airlines, hoteliers, transporters etc. for their cooperation and assistance in postponement of the services. In case these associates are not in a positon to consider the request, then actual cancellation charges may apply.
  4. If guest wants to change the destination, then decision will depend on the cooperation of the associates like airlines, hoteliers, transporters etc. Such a decision will require time and will be given as early as possible. If the selected tour’s price is more, then guest will have to pay the difference before the tour departure. In case the tour price is less, then the remaining amount will be kept in a credit shell with Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd.. No refund is applicable for the credit shell.

C. Guest cancels the tour due to non-acceptance of change in itinerary/ service:

  1. For the betterment of the itinerary or under unforeseen situation, Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to add/ delete/ exchange the sightseeing place/s or any other service and on this ground guest will not be able to withdraw from the tour.
  2. In this case if the additional sightseeing or service requires extra charge then it will have to be paid by the guest.
  3. If any guest is not willing to accept the said change, then guest will have to cancel the tour and cancellation charges as per the Cancellation Policy will be applicable.

D. Deemed Cancellation - Guest’s booking stands cancelled due to visa rejection/ delay:

  1. Rejection/ delay of visa will lead to deemed cancellation and the booking will stand cancelled without any intimation or confirmation from the Guest.      
  2. Visa rejection date will be considered as the date of cancellation and the cancellation charge will be applicable accordingly.
  3. Guest can re-apply by paying additional visa charges, however granting of visa is at the discretion of the respective Consulates and Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. will not be responsible for the same.
  4. If visa is not granted even for the second time, the cancellation charge will be based on the date of the rejection of the second visa application.
  5. If no intimation of visa (granted/ rejected) is received from the respective consulate/ embassy before the tour departure, then it is considered as deemed cancellation and cancellation charge will be applicable.
  6. In case of ‘group booking’, if visa of an individual in a group is rejected or delayed and the rest of the group cancels the tour then cancellation charges as mentioned in the Cancellation Policy shall be applicable to the entire group.
  7. When visa is received from consulate, it’s copy is sent to the guest via email by Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd., however sometimes consulates dispatch the passports directly to the guest’s residence. In both the cases it is the responsibility of the guest to check the visa sticker/visa copy and verify that the personal details and visa validity is accurate. Due to any incorrect details, if the immigration office does not allow the guest to leave or enter the country, then Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. will not be responsible for any refund / losses / consequences.
  8. In certain cases, where air ticket/ visa is processed more than 91 days in advance, there along with regular tour cancellation charges, additional actual charges on account of air/visa fees will be applicable.

E. Deemed Cancellation - Guest’s booking stands cancelled due to the non-payment of partial/ full tour price:

  1. Guest is required to pay full tour price at the time of booking/ 60 days/ 45 days prior to the tour departure date. If the payment is not received during the mentioned time frame, then Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to cancel the booking without any written notification from the guest and forfeit the paid amount.
  2. In such case, Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd.’s cancellation notice date will be treated as the deemed cancellation date and cancellation charges will apply as per the Cancellation Policy.

F. Deemed Cancellation - Guest’s booking stands cancelled due to ‘No show’ or absence on Day 1 of the tour:

  1. If any guest fails to join the tour on day one, it is termed as ‘No Show’ and will be treated as deemed cancellation and no refund will be applicable.
  2. All services will stand cancelled and 100% cancellation charges will be applicable, unless the guest notifies Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. about joining the same tour later at their own expense.

G. Deemed Cancellation - Guest’s tour stands cancelled due to discontinuation from ongoing tour:

  1. If Guest discontinues/ terminates the tour for any personal reason, it is termed as deemed cancellation and no refund will be applicable.
  2. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. team will assist the guest to book the required services, however all expenses for the same will have to be paid by the guest immediately in advance.

H. Single (Solo) Guest sharing a room with other guest, cancels the tour:

  1. Single guest should ideally book on speciality tours such as Women's Special/ Seniors Special/ Adventure Special etc., where Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. guarantees a room partner and guest saves on the single occupancy charge.
  2. If a single guest is travelling alone on a regular tour, then s/he will have to pay single occupancy charge. If s/he gets a room partner for the tour and shares the twin/ double room for all tour days, then the single occupancy charge will be refunded to the guest within 10 working days of tour completion.
  3. In case of cancellation by one of the room sharing partners, no refund of single occupancy charge is applicable.

I. In all the above situations, the following cancellation charges will be applicable:

Cancellation received number of days prior to Tour Departure

Cancellation Fee applicable on Net Tour Price (per person)

D-01 to 30

100%

D-31 to 60

50%

D-61 to 90

25%

D-91 to 365

Cancellation of the booking amount and the remaining amount as a credit note. [Refer Point 19]

 

 

J. The above cancellation charges include various direct and indirect expenses incurred for preparation and operation of the tour.

K. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. is not liable to give any details or bifurcation of the tour price or the cancellation charge.

L. Any refund payable to the guest as per the Cancellation Policy will be paid within 10 working days of receiving the final confirmation of cancellation request from the guest.

31. Cancellation of the tour by Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd.:

  1. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to cancel any group tour/ package due to any operational reason or inadequate participation of the guests required to operate a group tour. In such case, cancellation of tour shall be communicated to the guest on their registered email/ telephone/ sms.
  2. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. will not be liable to pay any interest on the tour amount paid by the guest.
  3. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. owes no responsibility for any additional expense related to any other arrangements made by the guest on their own.
  4. A guest willing to take any other tour can do so in consultation with the respective Travel Advisor. Excess / short payment, if any for the new tour will be refunded/ collected, to/ from the guest.

32. Right of Admission and Termination:

  1. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to deny any booking or cancel the accepted booking of any guest without divulging any reason or giving any justification.
  2. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to terminate the tour of any guest while on tour if the guest does not follow the group tour decorum or misbehaves/ create nuisance to the co-passengers/ Tour Manager/ coach captain/ local citizens/ officials etc. Under such circumstance guest will have to make arrangements for their return travel on their own and no refund is applicable.        
  1. Transfer of Tour:
  1. If guests wish to transfer their original tour to a new tour for any reason, then such transfer is treated as cancellation of the original tour and hence a fresh booking of the new tour has to be made. Cancellation charges will apply on the net tour price of the original tour. For the new tour, prevailing tour price and discounts will be applicable.
  2. If guests wish to transfer the tour, they will have to communicate in writing to the Travel Advisor. Such requests will be accepted subject to availability.
  1. Merging of Tours:
  1. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to merge two or multiple tours when there is inadequate participation of the guests in a single tour or for any operational reason. Seat allocation in the coach will happen as per the booking date priority of the merged tours.
  1. Refund:
  1. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to determine the quantum of refund payable to the guest in case of cancellation, transfer or amendment of the tour. Refund is calculated on the basis of various factors such as the cancellation date, reduction in tour capacity, contractual agreement and cancellation policies of associates like airlines, hoteliers, transporters etc. The decision given by Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. on the quantum of refund according to the Cancellation Policy.
  2. As per GOI regulations any refund from Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. for both, Indian or International tours will be paid only in Indian rupees by A/C payee cheque/ NEFT/RTGS, even if guest has made the tour payment partly or fully in foreign currency.
  3. Refund is always processed in the name of the family head marked on the booking form or in case of ad-hoc/corporate group it may be in the name of the institution/company who has made the payment on behalf of the group.
  4. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. is not liable to pay any interest on the tour amount paid by the guest/s.
  5. Convenience Charge for the payments made by Credit Card, Debit Card, Online Transfer etc., is non-refundable.
  6. Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for international tours is non-refundable as it is deposited with the income tax department and recorded on guest’s registered PAN. TCS once paid cannot be reversed, however can be claimed by the guest while filing their annual Income Tax Returns.
  7. In case of force majeure/ uncontrollable situation Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to levy non-refundable ‘tour transfer charge’ or ‘service charge’ for standalone service. 
  8. For FIT/Customized packages, Holiday Design Fee charged at the time of enquiry is non-refundable in case guests do not book the holiday with Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd..
  9. When tour price includes visa fee and if consulate/ VFS/ embassy procedure requires visa fee payment directly by the guest, then visa fee reduction will be given at the time of booking or will be refunded within 7 working days of submission of visa payment receipt by the guest.
  10. When tour price includes visa fee and guest holds a valid visa for the tour, they are required to submit the visa copy at the time of booking to avail the reduction of the visa fee. In case of unforeseen circumstances if tour reschedules then guest will have to get the visa done according to the new schedule and bear the costs of the same.

Travel Tips

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

  • Booking amount = Full Payment per person to confirm the booking

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • No name change allowed after booking.
  • Minimum booking amount is Full Payment per person.
  • Booking Amount will be non-refundable once booked.
  • PAN card is mandatory to be given at the time of Booking of every passenger above 18 years, travelling outside India.
  • Universal standard check-in time is 1500 hrs & check-out time is 1000 hrs. All hotel stays will strictly follow these timings and passengers need to comply with the same.
  • Early check-in and/or late check-out will not be possible.
  • If tour get cancelled due to Covid Protocols or any Government restrictions, then cancellation charges would be waived off and credit note will be given to be utilized in future.
  • In case of Visa rejection, the above-mentioned cancellation policy shall apply. Issuing of Visa or Rejection is solely in hands of Visa Consulate. Neem Holidays Pvt. Ltd. is not liable for any rejections.

General advisories regarding your baggage & Bus travel
Only the two pieces of Check In & Hand Baggage (1 pc each) permitted to be carried in the Bus during travel. If any guest wishes to carry additional baggage on board which is not compliant with the permissible limits it’s at discretion of baggage space in the bus subject to availability. Hence would request all guest to fellow the above strictly and avoid inconvenience to other co passengers on Board.
The turn round for breakdown of bus on tour is minimum of 3hrs

 

ALMATY 6N

Tour code: ALM-06N

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