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Kazakhstan Grand Tour
10 days/9 nights
from 1 690 $
Almaty - Altyn Emel - Charyn Canyon - Kolsai Lakes - Bartogai Reservoir - Borovoe - Astana
DAY #1. Arrival to Almaty
Arrival to Almaty, the Southern capital of Kazakhstan. Meeting and greeting at Almaty
International airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. In the evening at 9pm will starts
tour to the Observatory. The tour includes a walk along the observatory accompanied by a
story about her half-century history, visit telescope, showing planets, stars and nebulae;
conducted at the request of the lecture hall, with a slide show. Observatory territory passes
near "the path of desires" - the alley of trees planted along the seventy-seventh meridian.
Return to the city about 24.15. Overnight in the hotel.
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DAY #2. Almaty
Breakfast at the hotel. Almaty City Tour (3 hours):
The tour starts with sightseeing in the central part of Almaty. You will know more about
history and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its major attractions:
Central State Museum, Palace of President, Republic Square and Monument of
Independence, Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre, Astana Square, Almaty Railway Station,
Central Mosque, Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park, Abai Square and Palace of Republic.
After exploration of the sport, cultural and business areas of the city (Sport Palace, Central
Stadium, Kazakh Circus, Wedding Palace, Auezov Drama Theatre, Almaty Towers, Nurlytau
Business Center, Financial Center, Kok-Tobe Hill) the tour route will take you to the Medeo
Gorge, where you will have a brief stop on the huge Medeo dam, which protects the city
Адрес: РК, г.Алматы, 050034, пр. Райымбека, 251 Г, БЦ «AVALON», оф 3/6.
Тел: +7 727 390 18 98, Факс: +7 727 390 18 98
E-mail: info@artibelon.kz
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from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan. On the top of the
dam, at the altitude of 1733 meters above sea level, you will enjoy an amazing panorama
of the largest high mountain skating rink in the world – Medeo, surrounded by wonderful
mountains of Trans-Ili Alatau.
DAY #3. Almaty - Altyn Emel
Departure from Almaty at 07:00am. Arrival to Altyn Emel National Park at 10:00am.
Sightseeing at Kyzylauyz petroglyphs. Picnic at nature. Kyzylauyz Petroglyphs located in the
gorge Taigak, where you can find five groups of inscriptions in Tibetan language, all are of
the same content and read as "Om - Mani - Pad - Me - Hum". Also there are the images of
generic characters, pictures of mountain goats and sheep, view of the collective hunt for
goats and deer, images of musical instruments and a picture of the holiday, with multiple
actors.
Sightseeing at Besshatyr burial mounds.
Besshatyr burial mounds - is the main sightseeing of the Altyn Emel National Park. Besshatyr" is
translated as "five tents": probably because of the five biggest burial mounds on this territory,
part of which has been excavated by the archaeologists in the middle of the past century.
Besshatyr necropolis is considered to be the shrine of ancient Saks lived on territory of
modern Kazakhstan in the 6th century BC. Altogether 18 royal burial mounds, having
diameter from 8 to 70 meters and height from 2 to 20 meters, are concentrated at the
territory of 2 sq.km. Transfer to Altyn Emel hotel. Dinner. Overnight in Altyn Emel.
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DAY #4. Altyn Emel
Breakfast at 07:30am. Sightseeing tour to the Singing Dune.
Singing Dune, reaching a height of 120 meters and a length of about 3 km, located in one
of the corners of the Altyn-Emel National Park, a few kilometers from the Ili river between the
mountains of Big and Small Kalkan. This sandy hill consists of very fine pure sand, which starts
to "sing" in windy weather and its sound reminds the organ music. Before a sandy storm the
dune sounds like a drum. From the top of the Dune you can observe the grand panorama
Адрес: РК, г.Алматы, 050034, пр. Райымбека, 251 Г, БЦ «AVALON», оф 3/6.
Тел: +7 727 390 18 98, Факс: +7 727 390 18 98
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of the surroundings. In the south - thin strip of the Ili River is visible as well as purple mountains
of Sogety and Boguty, looking out from the white peaks of the Ketmen ridge. On the west
the horizon is obstructed by the steep slope of the Big Kalkan, and the Small Kalkan – from
the east. In the north - violet-blue ridge of Djungarian Alatau mountains, Chulak mountain,
Matai and Altyn-Emel are visible. If the weather is dry and windy, the sand-dune will "sing"
you its song, which could be heard as far as several kilometers...
Return to the hotel and lunch at 12:00 noon. Sightseeing tour to Katutau and Aktau
mountains.
Katutau Mountains (Harsh Mountains) are very ancient ruined mountains with preserved
volcanic outputs. The breed is very fragile and breaks down under the physical impact.
Water, time and wind carved intricate shapes in the rock. Sedimentary rock of the bottom
of the ancient Tethys Ocean is preserved there. From the effects of environmental factors it
took the form of intricate figures and landscapes.
Aktau Mountains (White Mountains) are world-renowned paleontological field. In the layers
of Paleogene lacustrine deposits well-preserved remains of ancient animals whose age is
estimated at 25-30 million years have been found. Among the finds there are the remains
the giant rhinos, crocodiles, turtles. Huge conical mountains remind the Egyptian pyramids
and are a magical scene of the variety of shapes and colors.
Return to Altyn Emel hotel. Dinner and overnignt in Altyn Emel.
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DAY #5. Altyn Emel - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
Breakfast at 08:00am. Transfer to Ash-tree Grove on the Temerlik River. Sightseeing and
picnic.
In the lower reaches of the Charyn River and its tributary Temirlik there is a unique place,
where relict species of Sogdian Ash-tree are growing. According to a legend, another 5
million years ago a wind blew a winged seed of Sogdian Ash-tree in this so-called "Valley of
Yurts”. The millions of years have passed, mountains and climate have changed, the
ancient era has sunk into oblivion and the mammoths have disappeared with it. But Ashtree is still exist... In 1964 the Ash-tree Grove has been given the status of the monument of
nature. The four trees of about the same age are fenced off in the grove. It is some kind of
Адрес: РК, г.Алматы, 050034, пр. Райымбека, 251 Г, БЦ «AVALON», оф 3/6.
Тел: +7 727 390 18 98, Факс: +7 727 390 18 98
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open-air museum. Botanists believe that these trees are over a thousand years old.
Transfer to Charyn Canyon. Sightseeing in the "Valley of Castles".
Charyn Canyon is a natural complex, unique in its kind not only in Kazakhstan but also
worldwide. It was formed during Paleogene and reminds the Grand Canyon of Colorado
River in North America, although inferior to it in size. The height of the steep slopes of the
canyon is up to 150-300 meters. Extraordinary dissection of the terrain is striking: the
numerous ravines form a dense, chaotic network. Wind and water have created the
beautiful "Valley of Castles", where you are always surrounded by the fancy towers
composed of sedimentary rocks. The length of the valley - more than 2 km, width - 20-80
meters. For millions of years the nature has been creating a unique architecture, erecting
magnificent castles carefully and slowly. You can spend hours walking among the strange
towers and columns, being surprised by the wild imagination of the nature.
Departure to Almaty at 13:00. Arrival to Almaty at 17:00.
Transfer to the railway station for evening train to Astana. Overnight in the train.
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DAY #6-8. Borovoe
Arrival to Borovoe, by morning train from Almaty. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Borovoe - Pearl of Kazakhstan, which occupies 85000 hectares of northeastern part of
Kokshetau elevation. There are 14 lakes in the park, each having surface area of more than
1 sq.km, and a large number of small lakes. There are no monuments of material heritage in
Borovoe. But the nature itself has created the unique natural landscapes of extraordinary
beauty with combination of majestic mountain scenery, blue mirror lakes, coniferous and
deciduous groves. Viewing the National Park surrounded by the pine trees and birches Rixos
Borovoe promises a holiday experience in the heart of the nature with its great location in
combination of forest and lake landscapes.
Overnights in the hotel.
Адрес: РК, г.Алматы, 050034, пр. Райымбека, 251 Г, БЦ «AVALON», оф 3/6.
Тел: +7 727 390 18 98, Факс: +7 727 390 18 98
E-mail: info@artibelon.kz
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DAY #8. Borovoe - Astana
Check out from Borovoe hotel. Transfer to Astana.
DAY #9. Astana City Tour
Arrival to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, by morning train from Almaty. Transfer to the
hotel. Accommodation. Astana City Tour (3 hours):
Who said that East is East, West is West, and these two cannot be together? City disproved
this statement. Astana is a unique symbiosis of east and west traditions, modernity and
history, riskiness and rationality.
During this excursion you will take a closer look at the most significant architectural
constructions and monuments of modern capital (Square of Independence, Khazret Sultan
Mosque, Green Water Boulevard, Round Square), its’ history and plans of further
development.
The tour has a round route, that’s why it can be started from any part of the city. Apart of
overall sightseeing you will visit the unique shopping and entertainment center "Khan
Shatyr", and will also take the elevator to the top of the “Astana-Baiterek” monument, where
you can admire the magnificent panorama of the Kazakhstan capital from the special
observation deck.
DAY #10. Astana. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out before 12:00 noon. Transfer to the airport for the departure
flight.
Tour Rates from 1 690 $ per person, provided 3 persons traveling together
This program can be modificate by the customer
Адрес: РК, г.Алматы, 050034, пр. Райымбека, 251 Г, БЦ «AVALON», оф 3/6.
Тел: +7 727 390 18 98, Факс: +7 727 390 18 98
E-mail: info@artibelon.kz
www.artibelon.kz
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Tour prices and conditions
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Accommodation in the hotel of Altyn Emel National Park
Accommodation in the guest house at Kolsai Lakes
Transportation according to the program in comfortable minivan
Sightseeing according to the program with English speaking guide
All environmental and admission fees during the tour
Meals:
o Breakfast in Days 2-6
o Lunch in Days 1-6
o Dinner in Days 1-5
Tour Price EXCLUSIONS:
International flight
Accommodation in Almaty, if required
Meals not indicated in the program and/or not included into the tour price
Horseback riding, lake boating
Visa support and registration on the territory of Kazakhstan, if required
Personal expenses and other expenses not indicated in the program
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Адрес: РК, г.Алматы, 050034, пр. Райымбека, 251 Г, БЦ «AVALON», оф 3/6.
Тел: +7 727 390 18 98, Факс: +7 727 390 18 98
E-mail: info@artibelon.kz
www.artibelon.kz