WINTER GETAWAY

A day tour to explore the southern capital of Kazakhstan - Almaty . Our experienced tour guide will lead you to the 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. The tour will continue with a brief visit to the Green Bazaar (local food market). The highlight of the afternoon will be the world's highest ice skating rink called Medeo, located in the mountains. 

Day 2 continues with exploring Almaty surrounding mountains. You'll have a walk in First President's Park then depart to 3 Bears Glade where we'll visit a picturesque waterfall and have lunch in a yurt. Next stop is 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. On our way down you will have a chance to collect water from Alma-Arasan spring and visit Sunkar Falcon Farm reserve to watch an amazing show with birds of prey like steppe eagles, falcons and vultures. Last stop of the day is  Arasan SPA & Wellness center, where you will enjoy a SPA treatment and traditional sauna.

Your skiing holidays start today. After having nutritious breakfast you will stop by Ski Rental Shop to get all the needed equipment and drive in the direction of Medeo. You will have plenty of time to explore the ice skating rink and the nearby water dam, and then take a cable ride to Shymbulak . Here you will check in a boutique hotel right on the slopes of the resort, have lunch and start skiing. You will dine here in the hotel with a stunning backdrop of Shymbulak slopes. 
 

Whole day 4 is just you and the mountains. No particular plans for today. Breakfast is on time, the rest of the day is up to you. Note that there is Terrain Park in Shymbulak for those who love adrenaline, as well as night skiing sessions. We will recommend you the best places to have lunch and dinner. 

It is the last day of skiing, so after having breakfast you are free and easy on the slopes. We will join you in the lunch, check you out of the hotel and take a cable ride back to Medeo where a car is already expecting us. Next stop is Lesnaya Skazka Mountain Resort and SPA which is located in the picturesque place near Almaty. After actively spent days skiing, you will relax in the finest SPA and stay overnight in the resort hotel.

On day 6 you continue exploring amazing Lesnaya Skazka resort. You will be offered many activities, such as horse riding, hiking, ice skating or sledding. After lunch, you will be taken back to Almaty, where you will visit Kok-Tobe hill. Kok-Tobe is the highest point of Almaty, located on the South-East of the city. It is a famous recreational zone, as well as the popular sight of Almaty. Kok-Tobe is reached by car or aerial tram, you will be taken there by aerial tram. At the end of the day you will have spectacular farewell dinner in a traditional yurt restaurant. 

This is the last day of your tour. Remaining time until your flight is free of plans, just let us know what you would like to do. We may suggest you shopping or getting souvenirs. It is up to you. Depending on your flight time there will be breakfast, lunch or dinner. We transfer you to the airport and wish you the most pleasant flight!