Star carpet

Star carpet

Star carpet, Kazakhstan tours.

Tour’s name: Star carpet 

Duration: 6 days 

Day 1: Almaty
Welcome to Kazakhstan! You will be transferred from the airport to explore the amazing highlights of the south capital of Kazakhstan. You will start your tour in the heart of Almaty.  The first destination will be famous place - the Green Bazaar, these are the pearls of the crossroads of the worlds of the Great Silk Road, the "cauldrons" of cultures. This is not just a place to buy and sell goods or open-air stores, it is also a place to meet and exchange news. You will also visit Panfilov Park, where is situated one of the most magnificence constructions Zenkov Cathedral. In the tour you will also explore the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame. In the second part of the day you will visit the Medeo Gorge, hundreds of world records in speed skating were set at this skating rink, for which the place became known as the "record factory". After you will direct to another spot the Kok-Tobe hill where is situated the tallest TV tower in the world. You will ride there by mountainous breathtaking road. You will complete the tour with ride from the top to the center by rail road, where you will observe amazing landscapes of the city. You will spend the night in the hotel.

Day 2: Almaty – Kolsai lakes
Thi day is dedicated to Saty settlement; to reach the destination you will cross over 300 km from Almaty. En route you will have a unique chance to stop in a village to immerse in national flavor of a local market. In the afternoon you will change the transport to another one  AWD local cars, such as "UAZ" or "PAZ" (Russian car models), because they are fully capable of driving on a mountain road (12 km) to Kaindy Lake. this is a Paradise for recreation. The lake's beauty and tranquility attract tourists from all over the world. The beautiful lake is located at an altitude of more than 1600 meters above sea level. The lake is surrounded by rocky slopes and steep cliffs. Coniferous trees and birches grow on them. The length of the reservoir is about 400 m, but the depth ranges from 17 to 25 m. The highlight of the lake is the pine trees that rise majestically above the transparent surface. Century-old trees — they are also called guardians of the lake. And under the water you can even see preserved needles. Night will be in the guest house.

Day 3: Kolsai lakes – Charyn Canyon – Almaty
This day you will start your tour at 8.00, you will begin driving to Charyn Canyon. En route you will discover the local museum of traditional decorative and applied arts and crafts. If you want to travel along the American Grand canyon, but you do not have the opportunity, you can come to Kazakhstan to see the beautiful canyon in miniature. This canyon is no less picturesque and interesting.Charyn canyon was named after the river Chara, which flows along its bottom. It is located almost two hundred kilometers from the capital of Kazakhstan – Almaty, near the border with China. This natural monument is part of the Charyn National Park, established in 2004. On arrival to Charyn Canyon, you will be inspired by grand panorama, you will go down stairs to the low part of the canyon, then meander around 2 km through  the Castles Valley with its walls of strange forms, towers, animals overhanging you. Further you will come back the same way as you had before and drive to another panorama view. You will drive back to Almaty.

Day 4: Almaty – Nur-Sultan
Today you will drive to Almaty International airport for the flight to Nur-Sultan. During the tour you will be able to see outstanding historical monuments, but also modern masterpieces. The first spot will be the Constitution Square, where the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan made a decision to change the capital from Almaty to Nur-Sultan. You will also explore Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan* with the Golden man, well known not only in the Kazakh steppe but also in all Central Asia. Books and documents written by Nazarbayev, his diplomas and awards, gifts from foreign heads of state with wishes are stored here. Then you will discover one of the main highlight Khan Shatyr this futuristic building in the form of a tilted tent serves as a shopping and entertainment center. After that you will take a lift to the top of the Astana-Baiterek monument, it symbolizes the nomads ' ideas about the structure of the Cosmos. Further you will cross Ishym river and get to the Kazakh Eli Square. You will get there another extraordinary project - the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and also observe the unique charm of Khazret Sultan mosque. The remarkable spot will be National Museum of History of Kazakhstan*. There you will get to know about futer plans of development of country. In the end of the tour you will transfer to the hotel.

Day 5: Nur-Sultan – Borovoe – Nur-Sultan
This day you will explore the famous Burabai National park (Borovoe), Borovoye is an amazing and attractive region of virgin nature with outstanding forests and healing lakes, where you can also enjoy the air saturated with needles, as well as see the unique beauty and uniqueness of the landscapes that make this region of Kazakhstan a real natural jewel. Many people not only from Kazakhstan, but also from all over the world try to come here to enjoy the healing air, wander along the numerous forest paths, climb the mountains, relax from the city bustle and drink their souls and bodies with harmony. Upon arrival you will visit pass and see Burabay and Zheke-Batyr mountains. On Abylaykhan Valley you will admire the view of Ush-kyz, Ok-Zhetpes rocks and Kokshetau mountain. Each of these places contains legends and stories related to the Kazakh people. After that you will hiking on Bolektau Mountain, on the top of which the you will see magnificence view of the Borovoe lake. In the end of the tour you will drive back to Nur-Sultan. Nnight will be in the hotel.

Day 6: Flight
Transfer to airport and departure.

 

Transport:
02 pax – Sedan
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter


Price per person:
02 pax – 850 $
04 pax – 590 $
06 pax – 520 $
08 pax – 425 $
10 pax – 385 $
Single – 75 $

Half board – 130 $
Full board – 230 $ 

English speaking guide – 675 $ per group 

Flight Almaty – Nur-Sultan –from 50 $ per person

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
      Almaty – “Kazakhstan” Hotel 3*
      Astana – “Ibis” Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour            

Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide
- Flight Almaty – Nur-Sultan

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