Aquilla Hikes
Kazakhstan – Almaty Highlights
4 Nights / 5 Days · from Almaty
Stay: 4 nights in a 3-star hotel in Almaty on twin sharing
Meals: Daily buffet breakfast
Transport: Private airport transfers
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Almaty
- Private pickup at Almaty airport and transfer to the hotel
- Check in and rest after the flight
- Evening free to explore the leafy city centre, its cafés and Arbat walking street
Night: Almaty
Day 2: Shymbulak
- Drive up towards the Tian Shan mountains above the city
- Gondola ride past Medeu, the high-altitude skating rink, up to Shymbulak ski resort
- Continue by cable car to Level 3 at about 3,200 m for views of snow peaks and glaciers
- Time to enjoy the snow and the mountain cafés; return to the city by evening
Meals: Breakfast · Night: Almaty
Day 3: Almaty City Tour & Kok Tobe
- Panfilov Park, the city's central green space
- Zenkov Cathedral, a brightly painted wooden cathedral inside the park
- Kok Tobe hill at sunset, reached by cable car, with a view over the whole city and the mountains behind it
Meals: Breakfast · Night: Almaty
Day 4: Green Bazaar & Rakhat Chocolate Shop
- Green Bazaar, Almaty's main market, for dried fruit, nuts, spices and local food
- Rakhat chocolate shop, the outlet of Kazakhstan's best-known chocolate maker
- Evening free for shopping or a relaxed dinner
Meals: Breakfast · Night: Almaty
Day 5: Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and some free time
- Private drop at Almaty airport for your flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Accommodation: 4 nights in a 3-star hotel in Almaty on twin sharing
- Meals: Daily buffet breakfast
- Transport: Private airport transfers
- Sightseeing: Almaty city tour, Shymbulak gondola (Level 3), Kok Tobe entry
- Visa: Visa-free for Indians; immigration assistance
- Support: Aquilla destination expert on WhatsApp throughout
Exclusions
- Flights: International and domestic airfare (we quote the best fares on request)
- Meals: Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
- Personal: Tips, laundry, shopping and personal expenses
- Insurance: Travel insurance
- Taxes: 5% GST and TCS as per government rules (TCS is adjustable against income tax)
Price per person
| Double sharing (2 per room) | ₹39,999 |
| Triple sharing (3 per room) | ₹38,499 |
5% GST extra. Booking advance ₹10,000 per person (non-refundable). Balance before boarding.
Things to carry
Passport valid for at least 6 months from your return date · Return ticket and hotel booking (may be asked at immigration) · Forex card or some local currency + a credit card · Universal travel adapter and power bank · International roaming or a local SIM / eSIM · Travel insurance documents · Warm jacket, thermals, gloves and cap (mountains are cold even in summer) · Comfortable walking shoes with grip · Modest clothing for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered) · Personal medicines with prescriptions
Cancellation policy
- The booking amount / advance is non-refundable in any case.
- 30 or more days before departure: 80% refund (excluding the advance).
- 15–29 days before departure: 50% refund (excluding the advance).
- 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund (excluding the advance).
- Less than 7 days before departure: no refund.
- No-shows and late arrivals: no refund.
- If Aquilla Hikes cancels or reschedules for unavoidable reasons, you get another date or a trip of equal value (no cash refund). Rescheduling credit is valid for 12 months.