Almaty City & Nature Retreat: Hot Springs & Mountain Views

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• Shymbulak Mountain Resort with optional adventure activities
• Alma Arasan Gorge with hot spring river
• Ayusai Center and Waterfall
• Traditional Falcon Hunting Show opportunity
• City tour including Park of Panfilov 28 and Ascension Cathedral
• Koktobe Hill excursion with panoramic city views

Day 1: Arrival in Almaty

• Arrival at Almaty International Airport
• Meet and greet by representative
• Transfer to hotel
• Overnight stay

Day 2: Shymbulak Mountain Resort & City Tour

• Breakfast at hotel
• Excursion to Shymbulak Ski Resort
• Optional activities: Cable Car, Zip lining, Paragliding, Horseback riding
• Afternoon city tour
• Explore Old Green Bazar and Rakhat Chocolate Factory
• Visit Park of Panfilov 28 and Ascension Cathedral
• Overnight stay

Day 3: Koktobe and Alma Arasan Gorge

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Alma Arasan Gorge
• Short hike to hot spring river
• Visit Ayusai Centre and Waterfall
• Optional Falcon Hunting Show
• Visit First President Park
• Koktobe Excursion with optional activities
• Visit Mini Zoo
• Overnight stay

Day 4: Departure

• Breakfast at hotel
• Check out from hotel
• Transfer to Almaty International Airport by 10:00
• Departure flight to Abu Dhabi

• City-focused sightseeing in Almaty
• Nature excursions to mountains and hot springs
• Enjoy beautiful mountain views
• Visit cultural sites and historical attractions
• Relax at natural hot spring river
• Optional activities like zip lining, paragliding & mini zoo visit
• No long-distance canyon trips—easy and relaxed pace

• Daily buffet breakfast included from Day 2
• Lunch and dinner not included
• Local Kazakh cuisine available at restaurants throughout the city

• Departure: June 6, 2025, Abu Dhabi (14:15) to Almaty (19:45)
• Return: June 9, 2025, Almaty (13:35) to Abu Dhabi (17:25)
• Airline: Wizz Air with 10kg hand luggage allowance

• Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights - (June 6-9, 2025)
• Destination: Almaty, Kazakhstan
• Departure City: Abu Dhabi

• Resident Hotel Abay 4* (or similar)
• Standard Room
• Check-in: 14:00 hrs
• Check-out: 12:00 hrs
• Refundable security deposit of USD 100 may be required

• Shymbulak Ski Resort panoramic views
• Hot spring river in Alma Arasan Gorge
• Traditional Falcon Hunting Show (additional payment)
• Koktobe excursion with optional cable car and activities
• Panfilov Park and Ascension Cathedral
• Old Green Bazar and Rakhat Chocolate Factory

• Package includes basic attraction entry.
• Optional activities require additional tickets.

• Flexible payment options available
• Airfare with 10 KG hand carry only
• Standard check-in/out times apply
• Passport must be valid for 6 months
• The UAE Residence valid for 3 months for VOA
• Package non-refundable if VOA rejected
• Maximum airport waiting time: 90 minutes
• Unused services non-refundable
• Itinerary may change due to circumstances.

• Direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Almaty via Wizz Air.
• Airport transfers in Almaty included in the package.

• June weather in Almaty is generally warm but can be cooler in the mountains
• Bring swimwear for hot spring river visit
• Bring layers for temperature changes at different elevations
• Local currency is Tenge (KZT)
• Visa requirements vary by nationality

• Do I need a visa? Selected nationalities with UAE Residency may get VOA.
• What is the luggage allowance? 10kg hand carry only.
• Are meals included? Only breakfast from Day 2.
• What should I bring for the hot springs? Swimwear, towel, and change of clothes.

• Exceeding 10kg hand luggage allowance
• Dimensions greater than 40 x 30 x 20 cm for carry-on
• Late arrival for group activities

• 4-day, 3-night city and nature getaway
• Explore Almaty’s top urban attractions
• Visit nearby natural sites like hot springs & gorges
• Round-trip flights included (from Abu Dhabi)
• Comfortable hotel accommodation
• All transfers covered
• Guided tours throughout the trip
• Relaxed itinerary, no long drives or strenuous activities

Flexible payment options available to all the customers.

• Meet and greet at Almaty International Airport.
• Maximum waiting time: 90 minutes.

• Valid passport and travel documents
• Weather-appropriate clothing (layers recommended)
• Swimwear for hot springs
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Personal medications
• Camera
• Hand luggage within size restrictions

• Passport validity of 6 months required.
• The UAE Residence validity of 3 months required for VOA.
• Approval at immigration discretion.

Inclusions:

• Two-way Wizz Air flights with 10kg hand carry
• Travel insurance (up to USD 50,000)
• Airport transfers in Almaty
• 4-star hotel accommodation
• Daily breakfast from Day 2
• Shymbulak Tour
• Almaty City Tour
• Koktobe Tour
• Alma Arasan Tour
• English-speaking guide

Exclusions:

• Lunch and dinner
• Cable car tickets and monument entry fees
• Cable car fee for Koktobe and Shymbulak + Falcon Show ($40/person)
• Tourist visa
• The UAE airport transfers
• Any services not mentioned in inclusions

• WiFi
• Breakfast
• Washroom

• Non-Refundable
• Online payments can be refunded to the bank account or wallet, while wallet or point payments can only be refunded to the wallet balance.
• Direct refunds to a bank account may take 10-15 working days to process.
• Refunds refunded into the wallet balance will be transferred immediately and can only be used in the DoJoin App or website.
• Refunds will not be issued for issues related to the quality or satisfaction of the activity.