Name of tour: Modern Kazakhstan 

Length: 5 days 

Places of interest:  Nur-Sultan, Borovoe Lake, Almaty, Issyk Lake

Day 1: Nur- Sultan
The transfer and our guide will meet you at the airport. The first day of your tour in Kazakhstan will start from the city tour of the capital Nur-Sultan. You will see the Constitution Square, Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan* with the Golden man and shopping center Khan Shatyr. Besides that you will have a chance to enjoy the cpectacular view of the city from famous Astana-Baiterek monument. After lunch we will derive along the Ishym River to Kazakh Eli Square. Here there are another fascinating sites – the Palace of Peace and Reconcilidation and Khazret Sulan Mosque. You will be impressed by their majestic architecture. This will be followed by the visit of National Museum of History of Kazakhstan. You will get acquainted with the history of Nur-Sultan city and its future development. 

Day 2: Nur- Sultan – Borovoye – Nur- Sultan
In the morning we will explore Burabai Natonal Park (Borovoe). Its territory is 85000 hectares situated in the northern part of Kokshetau hills. There many lakes of different sizes. 14 lakes have a surface are of more than 1 sq.km. After arrival you will see amazing Khan’s pass and Burabay and Zheke-Batyr mountains. Ush-kyz, Ok-Zhetpes rocks and Kokshetau Mountain have its unique legends related to the history of Kazakh people. You will have a picnic and then you will be able to walk around and enjoy the beautiful nature. If you want you can have a short trekking tour on Bolektau Mountain. On the top you will be amazed by the grand panoramic view of Borovoe Lake and Zhumnaktas rock. Borovoe Lake is like an oasis situated in the middle of Kazakh steppe. It is an ideal place to hide from the bustle of the city and relax mentally. After an excursion of the lake and the mysterious forest we will drive return to the hotel in Nur-Sultan city.

Day 3: Nur- Sultan – Almaty
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Almaty. Today you will have a sightseeing tour in the southern capital of Kazakhstan.  The guide will accompany you to the Green Bazaar. It is one of the most popular place for shopping among local people. Then you will walk around the Panfilov Park, which is considered be one of the oldest in the city. The park is famous for the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame and Zenkov cathedral with its fascinating architecture. After you will see all interesting sites if the city, we will head to Medeo Gorge. Here the world’s highest mountain rink and the dam are located. Then we will visit Kok-Tobe hill with the highest (a.s.l.) TV tower. In Kok-Tobe Park you will be free to explore surroundings, admire the wonderful nature and take mountain-view pictures. We will return to the city by Almaty cableway. You will spend the night in the hotel.

Day 4: Almaty – Issyk Lake – Almaty
Today we will travel to one of the most amazing gorges of Trans-Ili Alarau – Issyk Gorge. We will drive along the famous Kuldja tract, where in ancient times the Great Silk Road passed. On the way we will stop at the State historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “ISSYK”, where you will learn about the history of Kazakhstan. The highlights of this museums are the monuments of Saka period, including a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, horse equipment and the model of Saka burial mound. After that you will have an opportunity to discover the wonderful Issyk Lake, which is located at an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level. About 10000 years ago a big landslide resulted in the creation of natural dam of 300m in height. This was also the reason for the appearance of the lake. After arrival you will be able to come up to the shore and admire the charming beauty of this azure lake and its surroundings. The guide will tell you about the natural disaster of 1963 and its consequences. After a lunch in nature you will have some free time. In the evening you will be taken to the hotel in the city.

Day 5: Almaty – Kordai
After breakfast the transfer will take you to Kordai checkpoint.

Transport:
02 pax – Sedan
04 pax – Minivan
06-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter

Price per person:
02 pax – 635 $
04 pax – 480 $
06 pax – 380 $
08 pax – 320 $
10 pax – 300 $
Single – 75 $

Early check-in – 30 $
Single early check-in – 45 $

Half board – 100 $
Full board – 180 $ 

English-speaking guide – 470 $ per group 

Flight Nur-Sultan – Almaty – от 40 $

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
      Nur-Sultan – “Ibis” Hotel 3*
      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