The Golden Ring Of Zhetisu Tour - 7 Days

The Golden Ring Of Zhetisu Tour - 7 Days

This tour includes the most beautiful and exciting places around Almaty. Taking this tour you will deeply understand the Kazakh soul and will get unforgettable emotions from all this natural beauty.

Itinerary

Day 1: The icy breath of Medeo

Stop At: Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort, Gornaya St., 465 Medeu Valley, Almaty Kazakhstan
During a dizzy climb to the Shymbulak glacier, a modern ski resort, you can feel the free spirit of Kazakhstan, the scope of its territories and the beauty of these lands. Snowy peaks, centuries-old forests, mountain lakes… All this, combined with modern ski lifts, thermal pools, and comfortable cottages leaves no doubt that Kazakhstan is developing by leaps and bounds, remaining true to the traditions of the steppe peoples.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Abai's Theater (National Academical Theater of Opera and Ballet), Almaty Kazakhstan
You will see beautiful architecture and learn more about history og this place.

Pass By: Panfilov Street Promenade, Panfilov street, Almaty Kazakhstan
You will have a look at the new pedestrian Panfilov’s street.

Pass By: Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen, Almaty Kazakhstan
You will have a walk in the Park of 28 heroes-panfilovtsy, who gave their lives fighting for the country's independence.

Stop At: Ascension Cathedral, Gogol st. 40B Panfilov Park, Almaty 050065 Kazakhstan
You will visit the Ascension Cathedral, located in the Park. It is the oldest building in the city.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kok-Tobe Hill, Dostyk Avenue, 104A, Almaty 50051 Kazakhstan
The Kok-Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located (if to count from the sea level) and where you will get by the picturesque winding mountain road on the park eco-cars.
In Kok-Tobe Park you can stroll along the winding paths of the park, admire the magnificent panorama of the city from the special observation deck, throw a coin in the "apple" fountain and visit the shop of national souvenirs

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Kazzhol Almaty 4*


Day 2: Big Almaty Lake & Falcon Farm

Stop At: Big Almaty Lake, Ili-Alatau National Park, Almaty 050065 Kazakhstan
The Big Almaty lake was formed as a result of the movement of an ancient glacier. The excursion route leads a little bit higher above the lake, where you can enjoy the glorious panorama of the mountains and the Big Almaty lake, surrounded by different mountain peaks covered with Tien Shan fir-tree, aspen and juniper
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Falcon Farm Sunkar, Almarasan 7, Almaty 050065 Kazakhstan
On the way back to the town you will visit the Falcon Farm, where you will enjoy a spectacular show with specially trained hawks - hunting with them is one of the most unique features of the Kazakh way of life.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: The restaurant in Almarasan

Accommodation included: Kazzhol Almaty 4*

Day 3: In the footsteps of the Buddha

Stop At: Tamgaly Tas, Kapchagay Kazakhstan
Tamgaly Tas - "stone library” of Kazakhstan, wherein the tract by the river or on the rocks, numerous petroglyphs have been saved, images of mysterious deities and late Buddhist inscriptions. Also in the "Tamgaly Tas" you can find the ancient Turkic runic inscriptions of VIII-IX centuries.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Singing Barkhan, National Park Altyn Emel Kazakhstan
The Singing Barkhan got this name because the western wind, dispersing the sands, creates the vibrations that resemble the sounds of the pipe organ. It is the best place to develop your imagination and create some surrealistic pictures in your mind.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guesthouse “Agaikum”


Day 4: The Stone Fairytale

Stop At: Aktau Mountains, State National Park Altyn-Emel Kazakhstan
The Aktau Mountains are decorated, like a bride on a festive day, with red, green, pink, blue flowers and shades. This mosaic was scattered by the sea, covering the rocks with stony deposits. In the place of the majestic mountains, a salt sea was once splashing. Here, until now, bones of ancient animals, for example, dinosaurs, are found.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Katutau Mountain, Kazakhstan
The Kututau Mountain appears in front of the travelers in the form of erupting lava, frozen in its rapid flow. Curves, hollows, cracks, holes at one moment take the form of an imperial bowl, and at another seem to be a cradle for a baby. Your own fantasy and hundreds of legends told by our tour guide will help you find the right key to the riddles of Katutau.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guesthouse “Agaikum”


Day 5: The majesty and force of nature

Stop At: Charyn Canyon, Charyn National Park, Charyn River Kazakhstan
Charyn Canyon a paradise for fans of hiking and lovers of wild nature. Here you can find a unique ash-tree grove that survived the Ice Age and now is officially acknowledged as a natural monument.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guesthouse

Day 6: The taste of Kolsay

Stop At: Kolsai Lake, Saty Kazakhstan
. The landscapes, framing the lake, look like the the sceneries from the paintings of great artists and stand still in reverence to the greatness of nature. Here, in the shadow of age-old trees and spruces, you will learn the history of the region and its cultural background. Legends, fairy tales, facts and the lives of heroes are intertwined in the mottled carpet of the Kazakh pattern.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Lower Kolsai Lake, Saty Kazakhstan
Three Kolsay lakes are located at an altitude of 1800, 2250 and 2700 meters above sea level and form a unique natural region.

Pass By: Upper Kolsai Lake, Saty Kazakhstan
Three Kolsay lakes are located at an altitude of 1800, 2250 and 2700 meters above sea level and form a unique natural region

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch in the Yurt (you can taste koumiss, shubat)

• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guesthouse

Day 7: The legends of Kaindy

Stop At: Lake Kaindy, Saty Kazakhstan
The force of nature became a creator of the picturesque landscape: on the territory of 400 meters, graceful fir-trees are growing there, in turquoise glittering water. We will have a walk along the lake and make souvenir photos that will resemble the shoots from fantastic movies.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.