Big Almaty Lake below the mountains, Kazakhstan
Almaty 2 Dec to 6 Dec 20% off About 4 hours

National Day in Almaty.

A lively city under the Tian Shan mountains: Kok Tobe, the Medeu ice rink, Shymbulak and the red walls of Charyn Canyon. Flights, hotel, tours and a guide included.

3N/4D fromAED 4,499AED3,599per person, twin sharing

We call back in 60 seconds, 9 AM to 5 PM UAE time.

Leaves2 Dec
Trip length3N/4D
FlightsAir Arabia, SHJ
From 20% offAED 3,599

The plan

Your trip, day by day.

  1. 01
    Day 1 · City day

    Almaty and Kok Tobe

    Land overnight with a guaranteed early check-in. From 10 AM: Panfilov Park, the wooden Zenkov Cathedral, Republic Square, the Green Bazaar, the Rahat chocolate shop, Arbat street and the views from Kok Tobe hill.

    • Zenkov Cathedral
    • Green Bazaar
    • Kok Tobe
  2. 02
    Day 2 · Canyon day

    Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake

    The Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon, often called the Grand Canyon of Central Asia, then Kolsai Lake among the pine forests. Buggy rides, boating and horse riding are optional.

    • Charyn Canyon
    • Valley of Castles
    • Kolsai Lake
  3. 03
    Day 3 · Mountain day

    Medeu and Shymbulak

    The high-altitude Medeu ice rink, the Medeu to Shymbulak gondola across the Tian Shan, the Talgar Pass viewpoint and a warm drink in a mountain cafe.

    • Medeu
    • Shymbulak gondola
    • Talgar Pass
  4. 04
    Day 4 · Going home

    Airport drop

    Transfer to Almaty airport for the early morning flight, landing in Sharjah at 06:25 on Sunday.

    • Airport drop

Where you stay

AlmatyHotel Voyage or similar3 Dec to 6 Dec · Breakfast, guaranteed early check-in

Flights · Air Arabia

G9 253Sharjah to AlmatyWed 2 Dec · 20:35 to 01:45 next day
G9 254Almaty to SharjahSun 6 Dec · 02:40 to 06:25

Economy class, 20 kg check-in, 10 kg hand baggage out and 7 kg back. Flight times are local and can be changed by the airline.

Included

  • Return Air Arabia flights from Sharjah
  • 3 nights with breakfast and guaranteed early check-in
  • Return airport transfers
  • Almaty city tour and Kok Tobe
  • Medeu and Shymbulak
  • Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake
  • English-speaking guide
  • Travel insurance

Not included

  • Visa fee
  • Meals other than breakfast
  • Entrance tickets: Shymbulak, Kok Tobe and museum, about USD 70 per adult and USD 40 per child
  • Anything not listed as included

Price per person

Adult, twin or double sharingAED 4,499 AED 3,599
Adult, single roomAED 4,249
Child, 6 to 11 yearsAED 3,499
Child, 2 to 5 yearsAED 2,999
Infant, under 2AED 499

Good to know

  • VisaTravellers with a passport valid for 6 months and an Emirates ID can get a visa on arrival. Please carry USD 500 in cash as show money.
  • PaymentAED 500 deposit per person to confirm (non-refundable). The balance is due 30 days before departure, so a booking made now is normally paid in full.
  • Cancellation45 days or more before departure: AED 500 deducted. 44 to 30 days: 50% refunded. Within 30 days: no refund.

The order of the days can change on the ground to make things run smoothly. Hotels may be swapped for one of the same standard.

Photos

What you’ll see there.

Swipe through a few of the places on this trip.

Questions

Things people usually ask.

How quickly will you call me?

Within 60 seconds of sending the form during office hours, Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 5 PM UAE time. If you send it after we close, we call you first thing when we open.

What exactly is included?

Return flights from the UAE, your hotel with breakfast, the tours in the plan, airport transfers, an English-speaking guide and travel insurance. Open “See the plan” above for the full list, including what isn’t covered.

Is the price per person?

Yes. AED 3,599 is per person when two people share a room. Single rooms and children have their own prices, listed under “Price per person” in the plan.

Do I need a visa?

Travellers with a passport valid for 6 months and an Emirates ID can get a visa on arrival. Please carry USD 500 in cash as show money.

How do I book and pay?

Leave your number and we call you to confirm seats, rooms and who’s travelling. AED 500 deposit per person to confirm (non-refundable). The balance is due 30 days before departure, so a booking made now is normally paid in full. You’ll need your passport and Emirates ID.

Can I bring children?

Yes, there are child prices for every trip. Tell us their ages on the call and we’ll price it properly.

Seats are limited

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