Issyk Tour

Tour 1: “Issyk” Tour
Duration: 3 days
Countries: Kazakhstan
In short: Almaty – Issyk – Almaty 

Day 1: Almaty city
You will be met and transferred for sightseeing. At first you will visit central part of Almaty and learn more about history and development of the Southern capital of Kazakhstan. Such places like the Green Bazaar, very popular among local people.  There it will be very difficult to stop yourself from the bargain. Here you can plunge to the atmosphere of local life and eastern market with its colors, smells and crowds. You can find here a lot of goods. Tour goes to one of the oldest park in Almaty - Panfilov Park. There you will also visit Zenkov Cathedral, which is considered to be one of the most wonderful wooden buildings in the world situated. Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame was made of the memory of the fighters who died for freedom and independence of the country. You will get to the Medeo Gorge after learning more about sport, cultural and business areas of the city. This gorge is famous for the highest mountain skating rink in the world and the dam, protecting the city from dangerous mudflows. Then you will visit hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located- Kok-Tobe hill. To get there you need to ride through winding mountain road. In the Park you can walk around the winding paths of the park, admire panorama view of the city from the observation deck and visit the shop of national souvenirs. To go back you will have ride by the famous Almaty cableway. Night is in the hotel. 

Day 2: Almaty – Issyk – Almaty
Today your destination is Issyk Lake. It is located in the Trans-Ili Alatau and lays along the Kuldja tract, where hundreds of years ago the trade caravans travelled. On the way you will know more about nature and history of local people. You will see the state symbol of Kazakhstan - Golden Man was buried (burial mounds of Sakas period). In the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “ISSYK” will be expositions dedicated to the history and culture of the Sakas period, including a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Sakas burial mound. Continue our drive to alpine Lake Issyk that is located in the altitude of 1756 meters above sea level and in the valley that has same name as the Lake. 10,000 years ago because of the colossal landslide this lake appeared and formed dam of 300 m high. You will be amazed by incredible beauty of the Lake. You will have opportunity to hear to the details of the natural disaster of 1963. Also at the lake you will have a picnic and free time for recreation at nature. Overnight is in the hotel. 

Day 3: Almaty – Flight
Drive to the border.

Price per person:
02 pax – 945 $
04 pax – 700 $
06 pax – 560 $
08 pax – 485$
10 pax – 445$
Single – 130 $

Early check-in – 25 $
Single early check-in – 45 $ 

Half board – 115 $
Full board – 205 $ 

English speaking guide – 535 $ per group 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
     Almaty – “Kazakhstan” Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour            

Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide

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