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Day 1 — Arrival in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
• Arrival at Almaty International Airport
• Meet & greet with tour representative
• Private transfer to hotel
• Check-in at 4★ hotel / apartments
• Free time to relax after flight
• Overnight stay in Almaty
Day 2 — Charyn Canyon | Kolsai Lake | Kaindy Lake
• Breakfast at hotel
• Departure to Charyn Canyon (Approx. 12 million years old – second largest after Grand Canyon)
• Visit Moon Canyon (Yellow Canyon)
• Continue to Lake Kolsai — known as "Pearl of Northern Tian Shan"
• Visit Lake Kaindy — famous submerged forest lake with turquoise water
• Horse riding (approx. 4 km each way) to Kaindy Lake
• Free time for photography & sightseeing
• Return to Almaty
• Free time
• Overnight stay in Almaty
Day 3 — Almaty City Tour → Transfer to Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
• Visit Voznesensky Cathedral (wooden cathedral built without nails)
• Visit Arbat Street (shopping & cafes)
• Visit Green Market (local bazaar & national food tasting)
• Visit Kok-Tobe Hill (Cable Car Ride Included) — panoramic city view
• Transfer to Korday Border (Kazakhstan → Kyrgyzstan)
• Border crossing assistance
• Transfer to Bishkek hotel
• Check-in & free time
• Overnight stay in Bishkek
Day 4 — Chunkurchak Gorge Adventure
• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Chunkurchak Gorge
• Stop at Sky Bridge (Optional)
• Stop at Cable Car (Optional)
• Arrival at Supara Chunkurchak Ethno Complex
• Lunch break (Self-paid)
• Horse riding
• Walking tour around valley
• Free time for photos & relaxation
• Return to Bishkek
• Overnight stay in Bishkek
Day 5 — Ala-Archa National Park & Bishkek City Tour
• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Ala-Archa National Park
• Feed birds & squirrels
• Stop at fish farm — Trout tasting
• Visit Chingiz Aitmatov Museum (with historian guide)
Bishkek City Tour:
• Ala-Too Square
• Art Gallery
• Oak Park
• Central Mosque
• Orthodox Church
• Osh Bazaar
• Transfer to airport
End of Tour
Hotels
• Almaty — Grand Erbil (4★)
• Bishkek — Botel (4★)
(Similar category hotels if unavailable)
Make it your own! Contact us for a fully customized travel plan.
Highlights
- Visit Two Countries in One Trip
- Charyn Canyon (Grand Canyon of Central Asia)
- Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes
- Almaty City Tour
- Kok-Tobe Cable Car
- Chunkurchak Gorge Adventure
- Ala-Archa National Park
- Bishkek City Tour
- Horse Riding Experience
- Cultural & Nature Combination
Includes
- 4 Nights Accommodation (4★ Hotels)
- Daily Breakfast at Hotels
- Private Transportation Throughout Tour
- English Speaking Guide
- Airport Transfers
- Border Crossing Assistance
- Eco-fees & National Park Entry Fees
- Cable Car to Kok-Tobe
- Safari Taxi in Charyn Canyon
- Taxi from Saty to Lake Kaindy
- Ala-Archa National Park Entrance
- Chingiz Aitmatov Museum Entrance
- Horse Riding (Kaindy & Chunkurchak)
- International Air Tickets
- Domestic Flights (if any)
- Medical Insurance
- Lunches & Dinners
- SIM Card
- Personal Expenses
- Tips for Guide & Driver
- Tour Cancellation Charges
- Any Service Not Mentioned Above
Details
This exciting multi-country tour combines the beauty of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Visit Almaty’s modern city attractions and explore Kyrgyzstan’s natural landscapes. Experience mountains, lakes, and cultural heritage in a short timeframe. The journey offers smooth cross-border travel and comfortable transportation. Perfect for travelers wanting maximum experience in limited time.
Know Before You Go
- Carry a valid passport and check visa requirements for Kyrgyzstan
- Weather can vary — warm in the city, cooler in mountains and near Issyk-Kul Lake
- Moderate walking and light hiking involved (especially in Ala-Archa National Park and gorges)
- Travel times between locations can be long (4–5 hours on some days)
- Early hotel check-in and late check-out are subject to availability
What To Bring
- Valid passport & travel documents
- Comfortable walking shoes / hiking shoes
- Light jacket or sweater (for mountains & evenings)
- Casual clothing suitable for layering
- Sunglasses, sunscreen & hat
- Personal toiletries & medications
- Reusable water bottle
- Some cash (local currency for small expenses)
