Wedding Photography

Your English speaking tour guide will meet and greet you at Arrivals and escort you to your private vehicle waiting outside. You will then set off for your hotel in the city. The drive will take approximately 45 mins. Check in to your hotel and some time to freshen up before dinner. Then guests will be taken to Alasha, a traditional Central Asian restaurant set in a caravanserai. This used to be the place where traders and merchants came for a night's Alasha Restaurant rest during their trip across the ancient Silk Road, Be prepared for a night of dancing, performances by local talent and great food!

Your guide will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and escort you to your vehicle waiting outside. You will then set off for Panfilov Park. The drive will take approximately 15 mins. Take a nice stroll during your walking tour in Panfilov Park. The park is located in Central-East Almaty in the area surrounding Zenkov Cathedral. Next stop is Green Bazaar - Almaty's largest farmers market, is situated in the heart of the city. Guests will have the opportunity to taste and purchase local produce such as honey, fruits, and spices. Almaty is known as the city there apples had first originated! Its former name "Alma-Ata" literally means "the grandfather of apples", so be sure to taste the variety of apples available on display. Guests will have approximately 1 hour to explore the market. After the Green Bazaar, you will visit the Rakhat Chocolate Shop where you will be able to - Lunch will be at guests own expense - Bird's eye view of the Main Square purchase some locally produced chocolate and sweets directly from the manufacturer. The factory is not open for tours as the recipe is kept in secret with only a couple of individuals having access to it! Depart for Main Square and Kok Tobe. Kok-Tobe is the highest point of Almaty City where the viewpoint is well worth a visit with panoramic views of the city in all directions. It is a recreational area filled with activities for children and adults alike. Guests will congregate at 1900 hours for dinner at Abay, a modern Kazakh restaurant with western and Chinese influences. Watch the sunset over the city as you enjoy your meal. 

Day 3 is the photoshoot day in The Charyn Canyon - younger brother to its counterpart the Grand Canyon in Arizona, is one of the most unique objects of nature. Your tour guide will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and escort you to your vehicle waiting outside. The journey will take approximately 2 hrs 45 mins to arrive at the magnificent Charyn Canyon. Enjoy the scenic drive across the Great Steppe of Kazakhstan in the comfort of your seat. 0915 hrs - Arrival at Charyn Canyon and commencement of #1 photoshoot. Then you will have delicious lunch and continue with 2nd part of the photoshoot. As the photoshoot is over you will head back to Almaty Guests will be returned to the hotel and have the opportunity to freshen up before dinner. You will dine in RestoBar.

Your guide will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and escort you to your vehicle waiting outside. You will then set off for Medeu, where the World's Highest Ice Skating Rink is located. The drive will take approximately 25 minutes. Guests will have the opportunity to take some photos of Medeu before getting on the gondola to Shymbulak Ski Resort. Shymbulak Ski Resort is the top Ski Resort in Central Asia with beautiful views of the mountains. Depart Shymbulak for the city. Guests will be taken to the largest mall in Central Asia for a free & easy afternoon (Optional). We suggest: taking the time during the afternoon to scout out places in the city for a mini photoshoot. Dinner will be in a traditional Kazakh Restaurant. 

Photoshoot #2- BIG ALMATY LAKE. Big Almaty Lake is situated in the middle of two mountain gorges 2200 meters above sea level and is located only 45 minutes away from the city. Embark on a scenic journey where you will get to see 4 tourist attractions in one day. You will begin your day with the photoshoot at Big Almaty Lake, then continuing the 2nd part of your photoshoot at President's Park. Lunch at guests owns expense. You will end your day by with unique birds of prey hunting demonstration and photos with eagles and Kazakh hunting dogs (subject to availability). Guests will be taken to a Georgian Restaurant for dinner. Georgian cuisine is famous in the region for its richness of flavors.

You will be taken to Lesnaya Skazka Mountain Resort, located 45 minutes away from Almaty City. Check into your Yurt Hotel and have free & easy day We suggest: horse back riding into the mountains (subject to availability and weather conditions) or scouting spots for a mini photoshoot. The mountain resort is filled with picturesque sites and places where you can find the perfect lighting for your photoshoot! In-house Georgian restaurant for dinner.

Breakfast will be provided at the breakfast cafe located inside the resort and depart for Almaty City Guests will have a free & easy day We suggest: visiting the sites you did not get a chance to take the photos you wanted, buying any last minute souvenirs etc. You will be taken to a Kazakh - Korean Family Restaurant for a farewell dinner. We will take you to the airport and wish you the most pleasant flight.