Kazakhstan Alpine Discovery: Almaty Mountains, Shymbulak & Charyn Canyon

The southern capital of the Great Steppe: snow-capped Tian Shan peaks, world-record high-altitude ice rinks, and dramatic red sandstone canyon gorges.

Fly direct from Dubai to Almaty, where modern tree-lined boulevards sit in the immediate shadow of 4,000-meter snow peaks. Ride the gondola to Shymbulak mountain resort, stand on the rim of the 'Grand Canyon of Central Asia' at Charyn, and savor authentic Central Asian shashlik and plov.

• Ride the cable car to Kok Tobe hill for sunset views across Almaty skyline
• Ascend into the snow-capped Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains on the Shymbulak alpine gondola
• Visit Medeu, the world's highest Olympic outdoor ice skating stadium at 1,691m
• Full-day expedition to Charyn Canyon and the 'Valley of Castles' red rock formations
• Explore Panfilov Park, the wooden Zenkov Cathedral (built without nails), and Green Bazaar
• 3 Nights in 4-star central Almaty hotel with daily breakfast buffet
• Visa-free entry for UAE citizens & resident e-Visa support

1. Day 01Day 1 — Arrive in Almaty & Kok Tobe Hill Cable CarDirect flight from Dubai, private transfer, cable car to scenic hill overlook.
   • Direct flight from Dubai DXB to Almaty International Airport (ALA).
   • Private transfer to 4★ central hotel.
   • Board the cable car to Kok Tobe viewpoint: panoramic skyline views, Ferris wheel, and traditional Kazakh dinner.

   Meals: Dinner included · Transport: Private Airport Transfer & Cable Car

2. Day 02Day 2 — Medeu High-Altitude Gorge & Shymbulak Alpine ResortGlacial valleys, world-famous ice speed skating rink, and alpine cable car to 3,200m peak.
3. Day 03Day 3 — Full-Day Expedition to Charyn Canyon Valley of CastlesJourney across the steppe to the 80-million-year-old red sandstone canyon gorge.
4. Day 04Day 4 — Green Bazaar Gastronomy & Return to DubaiSample dried apples, mountain honey, and horse-meat delicacies before flight.