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POST-TRIP
Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICE
» Airfare from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, to » 11 small group activities
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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» Accommodations for 2 nights in Almaty,
» Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and
2 nights in Cholpon-Ata (for Lake
luggage porters
Issyk-Kul), 3 nights in Bishkek
» All transfers
» 19 meals—7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 5
dinners (including 1 Home-Hosted Lunch)
POST-TRIP EXTENSION ITINERARY
Journey to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, two Turkic states nestled in the heart of Central Asia’s rugged
mountain ranges. Witness nomadic tribes and untouched alpine lakes, explore the post-Soviet cities of Bishkek
and Almaty, and discover a coalescence of cultures thriving in a series of European- and Asian-inspired
villages and towns.
Day 1 Fly to Almaty, Kazakhstan Day 2 Almaty
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Almaty, Kazakhstan, arriving in time for lunch With the scent of apple blossoms in the air,
at a local restaurant. After checking in to our LYO _SP ^_]TVTYR ?TPY >SLY 8Z`Y_LTY ]LYRP
hotel, we’ll have free time in the afternoon rising from the verdant countryside, it’s easy
before we regroup for an orientation walk to forget you’re in the Kazakhstan’s largest,
followed by dinner at a local restaurant in most modern city. Our discoveries begin with
Almaty. Please note: Travelers who depart L R`TOPO _Z`] ZQ _SP .PY_]LW >_L_P 8`^P`X
,^SRLML_ ZY L >`YOLd bTWW ʮd Z`_ _ST^ PaPYTYR LYO home to archaeological treasures spanning the
have lunch and an included activity in Ashgabat entire history of Kazakhstan, from prehistoric
on this day. Due to their late arrival in Almaty, the _TXP^ _Z _SP []P^PY_ OLd BPɪWW aT^T_ =P[`MWTN
order of Day 2 activities will be adjusted for these >\`L]P _Z ^PP _SP 4YOP[PYOPYNP 8ZY`XPY_
travelers. topped by a Golden Warrior and spend time
Lunch, Dinner learning about ancient musical instruments at
the Museum of National Musical Instruments.
Then, we’ll visit Zenkov Cathedral, one of
the few tsarist-era buildings to survive a
devastating 1911 earthquake. After lunch at
a local restaurant we’ll have free time back
Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-955-1925
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