Steppes and Mountains of Tien-Shan
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Destination: Almaty & Bishkek
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Best season: All year round
Destination: Almaty & Bishkek
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Best season: All year round
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Visit Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in a short period of time - it is possible with our company with no doubt! This program includes visiting the best places of Almaty and Bishkek cities and you will have guided city tours, lift to the greenest mountain by cable car and visit well-known skating rink, walk in main squares and see post-soviet styled architectural buildings, explore beautiful national park only within 4 days. After you can see that these cities have so much in common and at the same time are very diverse.
Highlights
Guided city-tour in Almaty and Bishkek
Excursion to Kok-Tobe park with panoramic view of Almaty
Excursion to famous from Soviet epoch Medeu stadium and Shymbulak ski resort
Shopping in Almaty
Excursion to Ala-Archa National Park
Excursion to Kok-Tobe park with panoramic view of Almaty
Excursion to famous from Soviet epoch Medeu stadium and Shymbulak ski resort
Shopping in Almaty
Excursion to Ala-Archa National Park
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in in Almaty. City tour (Half-day)
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Meet and Greet on arrival and transfer to your hotel (cost of early check-in already included).
Breakfast at hotel.
After some leisure time at hotel explore Almaty city – get acquainted with the history of the origin and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan, and you will see its main attractions as well: The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Presidential Residence, the Republic Square and the Independence Monument, the Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abai, Astana Square, Railway Station, Central Mosque, Park of 28 Panfilov guardsmen, Abai Square and the Palace of the Republic.
Visit Kok-Tobe park, the highest TV tower in the world.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
After some leisure time at hotel explore Almaty city – get acquainted with the history of the origin and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan, and you will see its main attractions as well: The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Presidential Residence, the Republic Square and the Independence Monument, the Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abai, Astana Square, Railway Station, Central Mosque, Park of 28 Panfilov guardsmen, Abai Square and the Palace of the Republic.
Visit Kok-Tobe park, the highest TV tower in the world.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2. Tour to Medeo (Half-day)
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion gives you a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with the most beautiful mountains of Zailiyskiy Alatau, surrounding the city of Almaty.
The first stop awaits you in the Medeo natural boundary, where you see the dam that protects the city from the devastating mudflows that form on the tops of the Western Tien Shan. Further, the tour route will take you to a height of 2200 meters above sea level, where the ski resort Shymbulak is located, and which is considered to be one of the best ski bases in the territory of the CIS.
Afterwards Shopping in Mega Mall.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Excursion gives you a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with the most beautiful mountains of Zailiyskiy Alatau, surrounding the city of Almaty.
The first stop awaits you in the Medeo natural boundary, where you see the dam that protects the city from the devastating mudflows that form on the tops of the Western Tien Shan. Further, the tour route will take you to a height of 2200 meters above sea level, where the ski resort Shymbulak is located, and which is considered to be one of the best ski bases in the territory of the CIS.
Afterwards Shopping in Mega Mall.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3. Almaty - Bishkek
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Bishkek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan.
Upon arrival explore Bishkek city – one of the greenest city of Central Asia. The city tour starts from exploring the central square – Ala-Too with highest flagpole and statue of Kyrgyz hero – Manas. Afterwards visit the Museum of Fine Arts, see the facade of architectural heritage – Opera and Ballet Theatre. Have short walk to oldest park of the city – Oak Park with beautiful sculptures at the open air. Before the city tour finish see the facade of National University, walk through Youth Alley and take photo of the State Philharmonic Hall.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Drive to Bishkek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan.
Upon arrival explore Bishkek city – one of the greenest city of Central Asia. The city tour starts from exploring the central square – Ala-Too with highest flagpole and statue of Kyrgyz hero – Manas. Afterwards visit the Museum of Fine Arts, see the facade of architectural heritage – Opera and Ballet Theatre. Have short walk to oldest park of the city – Oak Park with beautiful sculptures at the open air. Before the city tour finish see the facade of National University, walk through Youth Alley and take photo of the State Philharmonic Hall.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4. Tour to Ala-Archa National Park (Half-day)
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Breakfast at the hotel.
Afterwards, drive to Ala-Archa National Park, one the most picturesque sights of Bishkek surroundings. Here, in the narrow valley of Ala-Archa river you may see a concentration of wonderful, stunning landscapes, waterfalls and amazing rocks. Here is unexpectedly rich flora and fauna, so that many people suppose this region to be a symbol of Kyrgyz mountain range (Ala-Too).
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Afterwards, drive to Ala-Archa National Park, one the most picturesque sights of Bishkek surroundings. Here, in the narrow valley of Ala-Archa river you may see a concentration of wonderful, stunning landscapes, waterfalls and amazing rocks. Here is unexpectedly rich flora and fauna, so that many people suppose this region to be a symbol of Kyrgyz mountain range (Ala-Too).
Overnight stay at the hotel.
*Optional activities and services
- Visit local Osh bazaar for shopping souvenirs etc.
Day 5. Departure
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport in proper time according to your flight.
Your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport in proper time according to your flight.
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Tour Info
Inclusions
✓ 4 nights' accommodation in standard room on twin sharing basis, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast.
✓ Tours and activities, as per itinerary.
✓ Entry fee to monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Return airport-hotel transfers.
✓ Return transfers for tours and activities (2-4 pax – car/minivan, 5-10 pax – minibus, 10+ pax – two minibuses)
✓ Services of an English / Arab-speaking driver/tour guide
✓ Tours and activities, as per itinerary.
✓ Entry fee to monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Return airport-hotel transfers.
✓ Return transfers for tours and activities (2-4 pax – car/minivan, 5-10 pax – minibus, 10+ pax – two minibuses)
✓ Services of an English / Arab-speaking driver/tour guide
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Visa
- Full board
- Insurance and airport taxes
- Tips and Porterage.
- All items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu.
- Visa
- Full board
- Insurance and airport taxes
- Tips and Porterage.
- All items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu.
Accommodation
Allotment: standard rooms in the following hotels:
2 nights in "Kazzhol Almaty" 4* hotel or similar in Almaty
2 nights in "Madison Ave" 4* hotel or similar in Bishkek
2 nights in "Kazzhol Almaty" 4* hotel or similar in Almaty
2 nights in "Madison Ave" 4* hotel or similar in Bishkek
Prices: 452 USD per person (when group of 10 people)
Single supplement: 170 USD
Single supplement: 170 USD
Booking and Enquiry Form
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Note: Deadline for booking of the tour is 5-15 days before the starting date of the tour (depending on the program).
Note: Deadline for booking of the tour is 5-15 days before the starting date of the tour (depending on the program).