One-day Almaty city tour
ABOUT THE TOUR
Explogio Travel offers one-day tours from Almaty, multi-day private tours, custom programs, and SUV jeep tours across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Our itineraries include excursions from Almaty, trips to mountain lakes, canyons, gorges, waterfalls, and plateaus. We organize private tours from Almaty, SUV tours, jeep tours, visits to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, Kaindy, and Issyk Lakes, as well as tours around the Almaty region and unique routes in Kyrgyzstan.
The one-day tour: Almaty City Tour
The journey begins with a hotel pickup and a drive to the mountains. First stop — the famous Medeu Gorge and a cable car ride to 3,200 meters, offering panoramic views of the city and glaciers. After returning to Almaty, enjoy lunch at a Kazakh cuisine restaurant, where you can try traditional dishes.
The second part of the day focuses on the old city. The itinerary includes the Cathedral in the 28 Guardsmen-Panfilov Park, the Central Mosque, the Green Bazaar with tastings of kumis and kurt cheese, the Rahat Chocolate Factory, and Independence Square.
The tour concludes with a cable car ride up Kok-Tobe Mountain: watch the sunset and enjoy an evening panorama of Almaty. In the evening, the guide will return you to your hotel or the airport.
The one-day tour: Almaty City Tour
The journey begins with a hotel pickup and a drive to the mountains. First stop — the famous Medeu Gorge and a cable car ride to 3,200 meters, offering panoramic views of the city and glaciers. After returning to Almaty, enjoy lunch at a Kazakh cuisine restaurant, where you can try traditional dishes.
The second part of the day focuses on the old city. The itinerary includes the Cathedral in the 28 Guardsmen-Panfilov Park, the Central Mosque, the Green Bazaar with tastings of kumis and kurt cheese, the Rahat Chocolate Factory, and Independence Square.
The tour concludes with a cable car ride up Kok-Tobe Mountain: watch the sunset and enjoy an evening panorama of Almaty. In the evening, the guide will return you to your hotel or the airport.
- DistanceTotal distance: about 40 km
Total travel time: 5 hours - GroupGroup size: 1–4 passengers per car (excluding the driver)
- DifficultyDifficulty level – suitable for beginners, easy hiking
Tour plan:
09:00 — Meet the guide at the hotel, departure to Medeu Gorge
10:00 — Cable car ride to 3,200 m, walk, views of glaciers and the city
13:30 – 14:30 — Lunch at a Kazakh cuisine restaurant (traditional dishes)
15:00 – 17:30 — Old city sightseeing tour:
20:00 — Return to hotel or transfer to the airport
10:00 — Cable car ride to 3,200 m, walk, views of glaciers and the city
13:30 – 14:30 — Lunch at a Kazakh cuisine restaurant (traditional dishes)
15:00 – 17:30 — Old city sightseeing tour:
- Cathedral in 28 Panfilov Guards Park
- Central Mosque
- Green Bazaar (tasting of kumis and kurt cheese)
- Rahat Chocolate Factory
- Independence Square
20:00 — Return to hotel or transfer to the airport
Tour price
Detailed description of what is included in the tour and any additional expenses
Tour cost
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- Guide services
- Meals: lunch
- First aid kit
- Eco fees (entrance to national parks)
Optional expenses
40 000 KZT
- Pocket expenses
- Catamaran or boat rental
- Meals on the road
- Horseback riding
WHAT TO BRING:
- Documents and moneyPassport or ID, medical insurance, cash, and bank card
- Clothing and footwearFrom light clothing to a warm jacket — weather in the mountains changes quickly. Footwear: comfortable sneakers or trekking boots, and lightweight sandals for relaxing.
- Personal hygieneToothbrush, toothpaste, soap, wet wipes, towel, and any personal items you may need
- Sun protectionSunglasses, sunscreen, hat
- MedicationsBandages, antiseptic, painkillers, and any personal medications
- EquipmentA comfortable hiking backpack, power bank, water bottle, flashlight, and small items to make your trek more comfortable
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