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Adventures in Almaty 🌄

Zerda Karaca

19 Jan 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Almaty, where ancient wonders meet modern delights. From breathtaking landscapes to mouthwatering cuisine, this 8-day itinerary will take you on a whirlwind adventure you won't soon forget!

Trip to Almaty

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Summit Thrills and Botanical Beauty

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$29

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$ 1

Kok Tobe

Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Botanical garden

Lotus ponds, swans & tree-lined pathways, plus exotic plants from around the world.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Korean Street Food

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

5 - 8 min

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Directions

KFC

KFC - место, где можно отведать сочной курочки!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Coffee, Culture, and Aquatic Escapes

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$41

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$ 1

Coffee and the City

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Aquapark Hawaii, Miami Aquapark&SPA

Hawaii-themed indoor water park featuring rivers, a wave pool, slides & more for adults & kids.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Almaty Central Mosque

Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Cicek Mangal

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$11

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Ozyurt

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

Day 3Museums, Burgers, and Crafty Cocktails

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$37

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$ 1

Gloria Jean's Coffees

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan.

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$6

8 - 10 min

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Directions

House Museum named after D.Konaev

Museum dedicated to Soviet politician Dinmukhamed Kunayev, with tours & his former apartment.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$6

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Smug Burger Bar

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Craft Kitchen & Bar

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$9

Day 4Cathedrals, Parks, and Sushi Delights

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$33

ПаркЕт

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$5

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Zenkov's Cathedral

This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen

A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Friuli

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$11

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Museum of Musical Instruments

Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Sushi'n'Roll

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5Fairy Tales, Skating, and Mountain Bliss

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$35

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$ 1

кафетерий Лесная сказка

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$5

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Tabagan

Recreational ski mountain offering alpine trails, a lodge, a toboggan run & other winter activities.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

68 - 82 min

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Directions

Medeu

Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Samal

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$9

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Paul

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

Day 6Nature Trails and Citrus Delights

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$28

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$ 1

Apa Katya

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$7

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Ile-Alatau National Park

Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Лимоны жёлтые

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

30 - 36 min

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Directions

Paul

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

Day 7Skiing, Floating, and Korean Delicacies

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$53

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$ 1

Paul

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Shymbulak

Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

48 - 58 min

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Directions

The Float

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$11

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Central Park

Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Korean House

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$9

Day 8Uzbek Delights and Fantasy Worlds

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$39

Узбекская кухня "Tashkent #1"

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Aya Fantasy World

Family-friendly park with a roller coaster & other rides, plus bumper cars & a carousel.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Чайхана «Тюбетейка»

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$11

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Rahat Palace Hotel Lobby

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Budget breakdown: $294 In total

Activities & Food:$292

Transport:$2