Mountains, lakes and the steppe – wow
Vikram and Anjali
Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai Lakes were breathtaking, and our guide and 4x4 driver were superb. Everything was organised to perfection.
6 May 2026
Almaty Short Break with the Shymbulak Cable Car
5 days1 cities
This holiday takes you to
AlmatyMedeu
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₹45,000SAVE 10%From₹45,000per person
Design Your EscapeWhat’s included
- 1 hotel
- 3 experiences
- 5 transfers
- 4 meals
- 24/7 support
- CustomisationExpert customisation
Rated 4.7 on Google
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Trip created by Aisha, Kazakhstan expert at Hi Tours
“Four nights is enough for Almaty because the mountains start where the city ends. You are at three thousand metres within an hour of breakfast.”
Your suggested itinerary
Fully customisable with our holiday experts
Arrival in Almaty
- Arrival at Almaty International and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and the rest of the day free
- Optional: the stalls of the Zelyony bazaar
- Optional: an evening on Abai Square
Overnight in Almaty
Your accommodation
Kazakhstan Hotel, Almaty
4 nights · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Landmark Soviet era tower on Dostyk Avenue
Almaty city tour
- Breakfast, then a guided tour of the city
- The Monument of Independence on Republic Square
- Panfilov Park and the wooden Ascension Cathedral
- Afternoon free along Zhibek Zholy
Overnight in Almaty
Your activities
(1)Almaty city sightseeing tour
A guided tour of the old capital, taking in the Monument of Independence, Panfilov Park and the wooden Ascension Cathedral.
Medeu rink and Shymbulak
- Breakfast, then up the Malaya Almatinka valley
- The Medeu dam and its Olympic skating rink
- On by gondola to the Shymbulak ski resort
- Snow peaks of the Zailiysky Alatau above you
Overnight in Almaty
Your activities
(1)Medeu rink and Shymbulak ski resort
A day up the Malaya Almatinka valley to the Olympic skating rink at Medeu, then by gondola to the Shymbulak slopes.
Green Bazaar and chocolate factory
- Breakfast, then into the Green Bazaar halls
- Horse meat counters, dried fruit and spice stalls
- The Rakhat chocolate factory and its shop
- Optional: the Kok Tobe gondola for the city at dusk
Overnight in Almaty
Your activities
(1)Green Bazaar and the Rakhat chocolate factory
The spice and dried fruit halls of the Green Bazaar, then the Rakhat factory whose chocolate every Kazakh family grew up on.
Departure from Almaty
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Private transfer to the airport for your flight home
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Tour summary
Five days in Almaty with daily breakfast: a guided city tour, the Olympic rink at Medeu with the gondola up to Shymbulak, and the Green Bazaar with the Rakhat chocolate factory.
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What customers say about booking Kazakhstan with Hi Tours
Excellent4.8 out of 5based on 420 Kazakhstan reviews
Almaty and Astana both amazed us
Rohit and Neha
The contrast between relaxed Almaty and futuristic Astana was fascinating. Flights, hotels and transfers all ran like clockwork thanks to Hi Tours.
18 April 2026
A Central Asian adventure to remember
Priya
Staying near the Kolsai Lakes and meeting a local family was the highlight. Perfectly planned, safe and unforgettable from start to finish.
1 April 2026
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