Ladakh Spiti Early Bird – Save up to ₹3,000 🎉
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Day 1
WELCOME TO ALMATY
15:50 Hrs
Welcome to Almaty!! After clearing custom & immigration procedures followed by baggage collection, you will be met by our English-speaking office staff in the arrivals hall.
16:50 Hrs
Our team will escort the group to their vehicle. Proceed to Hotel Ritz Carlton. Upon arrival at the hotel group will check-in to their respective rooms
Time at leisure.
VERY IMPORTANT (POLICE CLEARENCE)
You are requested to kindly handover all original passports to your guide for the purpose of Police clearance. This is mandatory practice for all tourists staying in Kazakhstan for a period of more then 5 days.
Passports will be returned back to you the following evening.
20:00 Hrs
VISIT TO KOK TOBE HILL
KokTobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the city. It is worth a visit to KokTobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the KokTobe hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Kazakhstan and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. Once you reach the KokTobe hill, you would see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe.
Please contact our office for more details and prices.
22:00 HRS
DINNER AT “ABAY” RESTAURANT (outdoor sitting, weather permitting)
We recommend dinner at the newly opened Abay restaurant in KOK TOBE. The restaurant serves delicious Kazakh Cuisine with breath-taking views of the city.
The interior of the restaurant is made with elements of national colour - a hall in the form of a yurt, shanyrak in the centre of the ceiling, carpets brought from flea markets, the walls are painted with images of Kazakh rituals, customs and games. At the same time, there is a stylish European table setting here, lots of light, an interesting combination of wood, mosaic and national ornament.
Later
Proceed to your hotel for a good night rest.
Day 2
FUN IN SHMBULAK | BARS & CLUBS
07:00 – 10:00 Hrs
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Hrs
VISIT TO SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT
Proceed on an excursion to the beautiful mountain resort of Shymbulak Ski resort including Gondola tickets to level 3 and services of our English speaking guide.
“Shymbulak Ski Resort” is located in the beautiful Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain at 2260 m above sea level. It is 25 Km from the city centre of Almaty city and has an average temperature of +25C in the summer & -7C in the winter months. The average snowfall is around 1.5M. It is usually very sunny as the average number of sunny days a year can reach 90%. Ski season is normally begins in December and can run into April.
The ski slopes are served by Gondola cars from “Medeu” to the base of Shymbulak, 2260 m above sea level. This Gondola is the world’s third-longest Gondola with a length of 4.5 KM. The Gondola has 114 comfortable cabins for all guests of the resort and has the capacity of 2,000 people per hour. The Ski resort has six lifts that service the mountains. Two combination lifts ( Combi1 & Combi2) that have both quad-chairs and 8 passenger cabins, two quad-chair lifts. The lift system will take you to Talgar pass where you are 3180 m above sea level. A vertical rise of 920 m. The majestic mountain view with snowy slopes and evergreen Tien Shan are spectacular and must be seen.
Located in the resort is a hotel, restaurants, café and coffee shop with a variety of cuisine to suit all taste.
Time at leisure..
13:00 Hrs
LUNCH AT “SNEG” ON THE 2ND LEVEL
We recommend lunch at the beautiful “SNEG” restaurant located at the 2nd level of Shymbulak. In addition to Sneg (snow), it stands for Solnce, Nebo and Gora (the sun, the sky and the mountain).
Enjoy the tremendous view of Trans-Ili Alatau, the beautiful sky and clean air on the terrace of our restaurant while being treated to dishes cooked by our chef. You will find the neworiginal hot and cold appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, hot dishes and desserts from the Parmigiano Group.
16:00 Hrs
On the way back to the hotel, we recommend a short stop at the “Bellagio” restaurant to enjoy some warm tea & desserts. The restaurant’s location allows guests to move away from the bustle of the city and spend time in harmony with nature. The uniqueness of this place shows in the fact that it seems to be in the city, «Bellagio» is located in the nature park of Medeo, that allows the restaurant to be the best sights seeing restaurant in Almaty.
Later
Return to the hotel for relaxation & free time.
21:00 Hrs
AN EVENING AT THE “SUNSET CAFÉ”
The Sunset Cafe menu offers the most popular dishes of Italian, European and Pan-Asian cuisines by top chefs of the Parmigiano Group. Here you can have a tasty and quick breakfast or lunch, and HAPPY HOURS (05:00 PM-08:00 PM) are specially designed for you to relax in the Sunset Cafe after work with colleagues and friends. It offers a convenient location, a relaxed atmosphere, a visually pleasing interior and, of course, tasty food-what more could one ask for to relax at the end of a busy day?
Day 3
BIG ALMATY LAKE | CITY TOUR | SHOPPING
07:00 – 10:00 Hrs
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Hrs
VISIT TO BIG ALMATY LAKE
Lake located at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level. The inhabitants call it Zhasylkol which means "Green Lake" in Kazakh language. You will spend a few hours enjoying the pristine natural beauty of the glaciers, the harsh peaks and pine forests. On the return back to the city, the group will make a quick halt to visit The First President Park. The total area of the park is 73 hectares. The main idea of the creation the park is a combination of the unique natural landscape of Almaty and scientific achievements of the twentieth century.
13:30 Hrs
INDIAN LUNCH AT “TANDOOR” RESTAURANT
Enjoy your favourite home-made food at one of the best restaurants in Almaty.
15:00 Hrs
PANFILOV PARK & ZENKOV CATHEDRAL
Its Almaty’s most popular strolling and picnic places for people of all ages. The Park is named and dedicated to the Panfilov Heroes who were 28 soliders of an Almaty Infantry. Their memories are etched at the fearsome war memorial east of the Zenkov Cathedral which depict soliders from all 15 soviet republics on the map of USSR. The Park is lush green area and it’s a good place to sit, rest, relax and see the bustling sights of the city.
‘Zenkov Cathedral’,is one of the most beautiful, magnificent and architectural monument of the city of Almaty with the height of 56 meters and is located in the green Panfilov Park of Almaty. A. Zenkov had supervised the construction of this cathedral in the early 19th century and legend goes that it was built without a single nail. But unfortunately, it’s not true. Although the design is remarkably unique but it’s because of the advanced technological expertise of that time. They used the construction concept of Semi ruche which meant using of reinforced concrete, timber preservation and ventilation.
16:00 Hrs
GREEN BAZAAR + RAKHAT CHOCOLATE SHOP
If you are among these, who don’t like to go to a mall and prefer the outdoor market among fresh air and belong to the old-school shopping type, then without wasting any time, head straight towards the Zelyony Bazaar located close to the Paniflov Park in Almaty. Also, known as the Green Market, this market is your typical local market where you can purchase everything starting from meat to spices to fruits to even clothes and furniture. The key to shopping here is that you should have a flair for bargaining and you can get everything at a very reasonable rate.
You will be delighted to see the colourful atmosphere and the variety of goods available.
Right next door is the famous Rakhat Chocolate factor. Rakhat which means pleasure in Kazakh is the oldest manufactures of chocolates dating back to almost 70 years. Around 3500 workers work in basically 2 factories, one located in Almaty and one in Shymkent city. They also make chocolates for people suffering from diabetes and their low-calorie products like candies, cookies and waffles are a range among the people and tourists.
Relax
Time to catch a breath and relax.
21:30 Hrs
PAN-ASIAN DINNER AT “MISS WONG” RESTAURANT
Try something unusual and tasty, then look into the new restaurant of Pan-Asian cuisine. In the menu of the institution you will find something with which you usually get acquainted with the culinary traditions of the countries of southeast Asia: dim sum with different filling, spicy and sharp soups (just right for autumn weather), hot dishes and much more.
Particular attention should be paid to the section with drinks, Miss Wong offers different types of oolong tea, red and fruit teas.
Day 4
FLIGHT TO ASTANA | BOROVOE NATIONAL PARK
06:00 Hrs
Check-out with packaged breakfast to go. Proceed to the airport for your flight KC-851 to the capital city of Astana.
10:35 Hrs
Welcome to Astana!!
Meet & greet followed by a 3 hour drive to the National Park of “Borovoye” 275 KMS/3 hours (Approx)
14.30 Hrs
ARRIVAL AT THE BEAUTIFUL “RIXOS BORVOYE”
Welcome to Borovoye.Experience the fairy-tale world of Rixos Borovoe surrounded by a magnificent landscape of forests and mountains reflecting in Lake Shchuchye.
Check-in & Enjoy the surrounding & facilities of your 5 star luxury resort.
15:00 Hrs
Buffet lunch at the hotel.
Dinner
Enjoy delicious buffet dinner at your hotel.
Day 5
BOROVOE NATIONAL PARK
07:00 – 10:30 Hrs
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Hrs
GUIDED TOUR OF BOROVOYE NATIONAL PARK
Meeting at the hotel lobby; departure to Burabai Natural Park, also known as Borovoe. Arrival at the park area. With 14 big and number of small lakes Borovoe is one of the most picturesque mountain resorts in Central Asia. Have a walk along fir trees and enormous rocks of unusual forms. Enjoy boat trip and rock climbing. Take a hike to Bolektau Mountain, from where you can get the best views on National Park, ride horses.
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.
Excursion to Borovoe allows to remove not only physical, but also psychological fatigue, and also to enjoy marvellous views of an unusual oasis on the middle of the Kazakhstan steppe.
14.30 Hrs
Return to the hotel for a delicious buffet lunch. Spend the remaining day enjoying the scenic beauty of the resort & it’s surroundings.
Dinner
At your hotel.
Day 6
DRIVE TO ASTANA | ENEGERY MUSEUM | CITY TOUR
07:00 Hrs
Breakfast at your hotel.
08:00 Hrs
Check-out & proceed to the city of Astana.
11:30 Hrs
Arrive Astana and check-in to your newly opened, Hotel Hilton Astana.
A little time to relax & freshen up.
13:00 Hrs
VISIT OF THE ENERGY MUSEUM OF THE EXPO CENTRE
At the center of the Expo complex is the "Nur Alem," which the Expo website describes as the "the world's largest spherical building.
The museum is the heart of proceedings. Riding an elevator up through the core of the sphere, you find yourself almost 100 metres up in the air, overlooking a vertiginous central atrium opening up into eight floors worth of displays, each dedicated to a different kind of energy. Snaking your way back down to the ground floor, you’re treated to a series of interactive, flashy exhibits: on the Space Energy floor, a huge, glowing model of the sun is paired with a miniature planetarium; Wind Energy is demonstrated by a hypnotic display of red and green silks suspended in mid-air; Kinetic Energy features a stomach-turning gymnastic display from two performers inside a giant centrifuge.
14:30 Hrs
Lunch at Hilton Astana
Set menu lunch will be served at Axis bar of your hotel.
16:00 Hrs
ASTANA CITY TOUR
Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby in Astana. Start touring Astana on Independence Square with gorgeous fountains, 91 meter high snow-white stele Kazakh Eli, Khazret Sultan Mosque, and Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. Cross Ishim River and continue sightseeing on the left bank of the river. Visit Astana-Bayterek* monument to enjoy breath-taking panoramic view on the city on the top of the monument. Take a walk on Green Water Boulevard and visit the Round Square. At the end of the tour, visit shopping and entertainment center Khan Shatyr.
NOTE: Entry to monuments on direct payment.
Later
Return to the hotel for little relaxation.
21:00 Hrs
DINNER AT “RITZ CARLTON” restaurant
Enjoy scrumptious set-course meal at the luxurious Ritz Carlton overlooking the beautiful Bayterek Tower.
Day 7
FLIGHT BACK HOME
04:30 Hrs
Early breakfast OR breakfast to go.
04:45 Hrs
Check-out & proceed to the airport for your return flight.
Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
Meals as per hotel plan
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
GST if not mentioned in the rates
All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel Insurance if not mentioned in the itinerary
In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.
The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
The avance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first).
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