Exclusive Golf Tour

On the day of your arrival, you will be met at the airport in Almaty - the biggest city in Kazakhstan. Later comfortable car will be taking you in the direction of Almaty on the new highway that runs through the foothills of Trans-Ili Alatau. At that moment you'll get to see the magnificent mountains the city is surrounded by. We know you've had a long flight, so the first destination of your trip is restaurant Alasha where you will try Kazakh national cuisine. Then you will be accommodated in a luxury hotel where you can relax after a flight.       

After having breakfast in the hotel you'll be transferred to Zhailjau. The total area of eighteen fields of the golf resort of "Zhailjau" is 82 hectares. The 18-hole golf field is recognized as one of the best in the territory of CIS, except that, the golf resort is listed in the catalog of the best in the world, as its fields completely corresponding to standards of champion fields, was projected, developed and realized by the company «Palmer Course Design Co», - the golf resort of "Zhailyau" is proud that bears on itself handwriting of the legend of world golf Arnold Palmer. After lunch, you will depart to Kok Tobe hill, the highest land point in Almaty. The viewpoint from Kok-Tobe is well worth a visit with panoramic views of the city in all directions. An added attraction to the area around the mast is a recreation and amusement park, with restaurants and cafes.  It is a good place for a family day out or walks with a view. 

Day 3 continues with Zhailjau Golf resort, where you'll enjoy golf for a half a day. After lunch, you will be visiting the Big Almaty Lake - one of the most picturesque places located 2511 meters above the sea level in the charming Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. If you like mountains, you will surely like this gorgeous place as we drive up and make a stop at the viewpoint for some great photos. You can hike up the mountain, go down to the lake or simply enjoy the scenery and a beautiful sunset. The day will end with dinner in a traditional Kazakh barbeque restaurant. Traditional Kazakh barbeque is called Shashlik, which is a common dish in Central Asia. It consists of meat cubes skewered with some vegetables cooked over an open fire or a bed of coals. 

Today you will visit Medeo which is the highest skating rink in the world built half a century ago. Lying in the gorge, it is surrounded by Trans Ile Alatau mountains and long has been one of Almaty's visit cards. The ice surface occupies 10.5 thousand sq meters, which allows conducting contests in skating sport, hockey and figure skating. Then cable car ride awaits you, where you'll able to see all the beauty of the region with your own eyes. The cable car will stop in Shymbulak - Almaty's most prominent ski resort. After  Shymbulak you will be escorted back to the city where you will have a chance to indulge yourself in the warm and relaxing atmosphere. Arasan Wellness & SPA offers exclusive spa treatments in Russian & Finnish saunas, Turkish hammam and the Moroccan spa ceremony to give your body and mind a good rest.

Your golf adventures continue when you'll visit Almaty's second most prominent golf resort Nurtau. It is the first 18-hole golf course built in Almaty and the first to host the European Challenge Tour in 2005 for the Kazakhstan Open. Then You'll have a walk in the First President's Park, huge and beautiful park lying on the borderline between mountains and the city. The second destination of the day is park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen located in the central part of Almaty where you will learn about Kazakhstan and its vital role during the Soviet Union era. The park surrounds the Zenkov Cathedral, a unique cathedral built out of wood in 1907 using special techniques. Taking a stroll around the park we will see the Monument of Glory followed by the Eternal Flame located not far from the cathedral. The large Monument depicts Panfilov soldiers standing up staunchly to guard the wall of the Kremlin against German Nazis during the Second World War. Grand Soviet architecture of the Officers House and the museum of musical instruments are also very popular among visitors of the park. 

As usual, after having breakfast in the hotel you'll go to play golf in Nurtau until lunch. After having lunch you will visit Tau Spa - a unique place for a relaxation, where you can indulge yourself with the Spa treatment, stroll around the park, admire the views of the mountains and just enjoy the frosty mountain air. There are also indoor pools with warm waters of the Dead and Mediterranean seas.
 

Today is the big day as for today you will fly to Astana city - the dazzling capital of Kazakhstan. Upon coming, you will have lunch in one of Astana's finest restaurants and hit the road in direction of Borovoe, picturesque place 2.5-hour drive from Astana. You will check into a hotel, have dinner and relax after the flight and road drive.  

Day 8 is golf day as well. You will get a chance to play in Burabay Golf Resort - an all-new facility built at the beautiful coast of Schuchye Lake that attracts golf enthusiasts from all over Kazakhstan. The Resort is managed by Troon, the leader in upscale golf courses around the world to ensure you have the best golf experience here at Burabay Golf Resort. After lunch, you will have time exploring Borovoe vicinities. You can take hiking, walking in pine woods or climbing in nearest Okzhetpes mountain. 

Day 9 you continue playing golf here at Burabay Golf Resort. Unfortunately, this is your last golf day, so make sure you enjoy as much as you can. Have a good round on one of the several championship-class golf fields along the lakeshore with stunning views of the mountains in the backdrop. After lunch time is devoted to beautiful Borovoe Lake. You can go swimming, or tan on the beach. Or you can take the boat trip to the center of the lake where there is a rock island. Or you can try your luck in Borovoe's casinos. 

On your last tour day, you will have breakfast in the hotel and then depart back to Astana. In Astana you'll be taken to the airport to fly back to Almaty, where we will have farewell dinner and you will fly back to your home country.