Tour Snapshot
Overview
Almaty is famous for its natural beauty, and its national park is the finest example. The park is the soul of the city, stretching from the Turgen Gorge to the Chimlogan River.
Almaty at a glance: founded in 1854, an area of 682 km², a population of 20.68 lakh, Islam as the main religion, Russian and Kazakh as the languages, and the tenge as the currency.
Here's what the journey holds:
Flight Included
Air Astana from Delhi
Certified Guide
English-speaking guide
Taxes Included
INR 89,900 per person
Fixed Departure
19 November 2026
The Arc
Day-by-Day Journey
Welcome to Almaty
The Journey
Arrival at Almaty Airport on Air Astana (KC 908, departs Delhi 12:10, arrives 15:10)Meet & greet: your guide will help you buy a SIM card and exchange currencyTransfer to the hotelCheck in and relaxOvernight at the hotel
Almaty City with Kok-Tobe
The Journey
Buffet breakfast at the hotel11:00 pick-up from the hotelPanfilov Park, a picturesque green space in the heart of AlmatyZenkov Cathedral, a Russian Orthodox church made entirely of wood14:00 lunch at an Indian restaurant (on own)15:00 Kok-Tobe recreational area, connected to downtown Almaty by cable car, with the 372 m TV Tower19:00 dinner at an Indian restaurant (on own)20:00 back to the hotelOvernight at the hotel
Shymbulak + Arbat Street
The Journey
Buffet breakfast at the hotel11:00 Shymbulak Ski Resort, spread across three levels: Combi 1 (2,260 m), Combi 2 (2,840 m) and Talgar Pass (3,200 m), with views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers14:00 lunch at an Indian restaurant (on own)Walking tour of Arbat Street, known for its cafés, shops and art galleries19:00 dinner at an Indian restaurant (on own)20:00 back to the hotelOvernight at the hotel
Alma-Arasan + Shopping Tour
The Journey
Buffet breakfast at the hotel11:00 pick-up from the hotel for Alma-Arasan Gorge (1,780 m), known for its lush forests, the Prokhodnaya River and hot springs14:00 lunch at an Indian restaurant (on own)Shopping tour at the Green Bazaar and Rahat Chocolate Factory19:00 dinner at an Indian restaurant (on own)20:00 back to the hotelOvernight at the hotel
Leisure (Own Shopping) + Departure
The Journey
Leisure time for your own shoppingCheck out and pick-up from the hotelDrop at the airportAir Astana KC 963 departs Almaty 21:20, arrives Delhi 01:30 (next day)
The Details
Need to Know
What's Included
- Air Astana flights, Delhi–Almaty–Delhi, with meals (23 kg check-in and 7 kg hand baggage)
- 4 nights at Saraichik Hotel, Almaty, on twin/double sharing
- 4 buffet breakfasts at the hotel restaurant
- All tours and transfers on a sharing basis
- English-speaking guide
- Complimentary water bottles during the tour (2 × 0.5 L)
- Entrance fees: Shymbulak 3rd level cable car, Kok-Tobe, and Alma-Arasan national eco fees
- Shopping: Mega Park & Dostyk Plaza
- Walking tour: Green Bazaar, Lotte Factory & Arbat Street
- Taxes included
What's Not Included
- Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurants (on own)
- Local SIM card or international roaming plan (at personal cost)
- Travel insurance
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