Itinerary
- Day 1
Almaty
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kazzhol hotel)
Optional Activities
- Ride the Almaty Metro - an 18-meter-deep Soviet-era transit system with themed stations featuring mosaics, murals, and ornate chandeliers
- Evening performance at Abay Opera House - world-class ballet and opera productions in a grand Soviet-era building
- Explore Arbat Street - vibrant pedestrian zone with street performers, local art, crafts, and cafes
Landmarks Almaty International Airport 
- Day 2
Almaty
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kazzhol hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park and Memorial of Glory
- Guided tour of Ascension Cathedral (Zenkov Cathedral)
- Tour of Military History Museum
- Visit to Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- Browse Green Bazaar marketplace
- Cable car ride up Kok-Tobe Hill
- Visit Beatles monument at Kok-Tobe
- View the TV Tower at Kok-Tobe
Optional Activities
- Live performance of traditional Kazakh music at Museum of Folk Musical Instruments (if timing allows)
- Ferris wheel ride at Kok-Tobe Hill
- Mini-zoo visit at Kok-Tobe Hill
- Relax at cafes on Kok-Tobe Hill
Landmarks 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park Ascension Cathedral (Zenkov Cathedral) Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame Military History Museum Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments Green Bazaar (Zeleny Bazar) Kok-Tobe Hill Beatles Monument TV Tower Shymbulak Mountains - Day 3
Almaty to Charyn Canyon
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch with sandwiches, fruit, and bottled water)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kazzhol hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Charyn Canyon National Park
- Hiking in Valley of Castles - leisurely 2-3 km walk along canyon floor
- Picnic lunch at the Charyn River
Landmarks Charyn Canyon National Park Valley of Castles (Dolina Zamkov) Charyn River Tian Shan Mountains - Day 4
Almaty to Bishkek
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plaza)
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration of Almaty before departure
Landmarks Manas International Airport 
- Day 5
Bishkek
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plaza)
Included Activities
- Light hiking on riverside trail in Ala-Archa National Park
- Visit to Ala-Too Square and statue of Manas
- Changing-of-the-guard ceremony (if timing allows)
- Walk through Oak Park
- Tour of State Historical Museum
- Browse Osh Bazaar marketplace
Landmarks Ala-Archa National Park Tian Shan Mountains Ala-Too Square Statue of Manas Government House Oak Park State Historical Museum Osh Bazaar - Day 6
Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Karven 4 Seasons)
Included Activities
- Visit to Burana Tower - 11th-century minaret
- Climb to top of Burana Tower for panoramic views
- Explore Balbals - medieval stone figures
- Transfer to Cholpon-Ata
Optional Activities
- Scenic boat ride on Issyk-Kul Lake
- Swimming in Issyk-Kul Lake
- Sunbathing on the golden sandy beaches
Landmarks Burana Tower Issyk-Kul Lake Cholpon-Ata 
- Day 7
Cholpon-Ata to Bishkek
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kazzhol hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Petroglyphs Museum
- Explore ancient petroglyphs on black basalt stones
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs at local Bishkek markets
Landmarks Petroglyphs Museum Tian Shan Mountains - Day 8
Bishkek
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Bishkek
