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🇰🇿 Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak, Kazakhstan · International Tour

Kazakhstan Express

The best of Kazakhstan in a short, value-packed break.

🗓️ 4N / 5D4.7 (821)🏨 3★🌤️ Best: Apr – Oct (skiing Dec – Mar)

Starting from

₹35,999 / person

Overview

Short on leave, not on wanderlust? This 4-night Kazakhstan express break distils Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak to the essentials — Shymbulak ski resort & cable car and Big Almaty Lake up front, no filler days, and value-first 3★ stays that keep the price at ₹35,999.

Apr – Oct (skiing Dec – Mar) is the sweet spot for Kazakhstan (East & Central Asia), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 3★ hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹35,999 per person on twin sharing.

Explera's Surat desk runs the whole journey end to end — flights, stays, transfers, guided sightseeing, Kazakhstan visa assistance and insurance — with a written day-by-day plan before you pay and a human on call 24/7 while you travel. Every departure is fully customisable to your dates, budget and travellers.

Trip highlights

Shymbulak ski resort & cable car
Big Almaty Lake
Charyn Canyon day trip
Kok-Tobe hill & Ferris wheel
Best of Kazakhstan in a short break

✓ What’s included

  • 4 nights' 3★ stay with daily breakfast
  • Return airport transfers
  • Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • Kazakhstan visa assistance & documentation
  • Explera 24/7 on-trip support

✗ What’s excluded

  • International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
  • Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
  • Anything not listed under "What’s included"
  • GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
  • Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel

Day-wise itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrive Almaty

Meet & greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel and an evening at leisure to settle in.

2

Day 2

Shymbulak ski resort

Guided visit to Shymbulak ski resort & cable car — entry logistics handled, with unhurried time for photos and local food.

3

Day 3

Big Almaty Lake

A full morning at Big Almaty Lake, then the afternoon free to wander, shop or relax at your own pace.

4

Day 4

Charyn Canyon day trip

Head out early for Charyn Canyon day trip; your driver and guide plan the day around the light and the crowds.

5

Day 5

Departure

Check-out and transfer to the airport for your return flight, with assistance throughout.

Book your Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak trip from Surat & Gujarat

Explera Vacations plans Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak holidays for travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and the rest of Gujarat — from our Surat Diamond Bourse (Khajod) and L. H. Road (Varachha) offices, or entirely on WhatsApp. As an IATA-certified agency and the official SDB travel desk since 2009, we handle the whole trip on one invoice: visa, flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing, with flexible 20% booking, GST billing and a 24/7 desk while you travel. Share your dates for a written, all-inclusive quote — no hidden mark-ups.

Package FAQ

Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak package — questions

The Kazakhstan Express starts from ₹35,999 per person on twin sharing for 4 nights / 5 days (land package). Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and flights, which we quote transparently.

Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.

Traveller reviews

What travellers say about the Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak trip

★★★★★4.7/5· 821+ reviews
★★★★★
Booked the 4N/5D Almaty trip with Explera for our trip with friends and it was flawless — 3★, smooth transfers and a well-paced itinerary. Nothing to arrange ourselves, we just enjoyed.

Foram Sheta

Surat (Adajan) · Trip with friends

★★★★★
Explera planned our Almaty holiday end to end — flights, 3★, sightseeing and visa where needed, all on one bill. Every day ran exactly to plan. Best travel agent in Surat, honestly.

Tejas Sojitra

Surat (Adajan) · Trip with friends

★★★★★
Our trip with friends to Almaty was better than the photos. The team suggested the perfect hotels and the 5-day route was neither rushed nor lazy. Priced fairly with no surprises at the end.

Rutvi Vaghani

Surat (Adajan) · Trip with friends

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