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Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak, Kazakhstan

🇰🇿 Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak, Kazakhstan · Family

Kazakhstan Family Holiday

A fun, easy-paced Kazakhstan family holiday across Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak.

🗓️ 6N / 7D4.8 (684)🏨 4★🌤️ Best: Apr – Oct (skiing Dec – Mar)

Starting from

₹55,999 / person

Overview

Planning Kazakhstan with kids (or grandparents) changes what a good itinerary looks like — shorter drives, earlier dinners, rooms that fit everyone. This 6-night family holiday paces Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak around real families, with Shymbulak ski resort & cable car and Big Almaty Lake timed for when energy is highest.

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, 4★ hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹55,999 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
Kid-friendly activities & theme park
Family rooms & flexible pacing

✓ What’s included

  • 6 nights' 4★ stay with daily breakfast
  • Return airport transfers
  • Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • Kazakhstan visa assistance & documentation
  • One theme-park / family activity included
  • 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

Arrive in Almaty and transfer to the hotel as a family — rooms arranged together, with the rest of the day free to rest after the flight.

2

Day 2

Shymbulak ski resort

Shymbulak ski resort & cable car in the morning while everyone is fresh, with a shorter drive and a proper lunch stop built in.

3

Day 3

Big Almaty Lake

A family-paced visit to Big Almaty Lake — skip-the-queue entry, snack breaks and an early return for pool time.

4

Day 4

Charyn Canyon day trip

Today is Charyn Canyon day trip, chosen because it holds children's attention as well as their parents'; afternoon free.

5

Day 5

Kok-Tobe hill

Explore Kok-Tobe hill & Ferris wheel together, then an easy evening near the hotel so nobody is out past bedtime.

6

Day 6

Medeu skating rink

A half-day at Medeu skating rink with a family-friendly guide, leaving the rest of the day for the pool or the park.

7

Day 7

Departure

Time for a final breakfast and the last of the packing, then an assisted transfer to the airport as a family.

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

What does the Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak package cost from Surat?
The Kazakhstan Family Holiday starts from ₹55,999 per person on twin sharing for 6 nights / 7 days (land package). Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and flights, which we quote transparently.
What is included and excluded in this package?
Included: 6 nights' 4★ stay with daily breakfast, Return airport transfers, Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary, Kazakhstan visa assistance & documentation and more. 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. The full lists are shown above and everything is customisable.
When is the best time to visit Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak?
The best time to travel is Apr – Oct (skiing Dec – Mar). We plan around weather, festivals and your dates for the best experience and value.
Can Explera customise this Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak itinerary?
Yes — adjust nights, hotels, sightseeing and dates, add flights and visa assistance, or turn it into a honeymoon or group departure. Just share your preferences with our Holidays desk.
Which is the best travel agent in Surat for a Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak package?
Explera Vacations is Surat's IATA-certified travel agency and the official Surat Diamond Bourse travel desk — 15+ years, rated 4.8/5 by 2,130+ travellers. We plan the Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak trip end to end: stays, transfers, sightseeing, visa and flights on one invoice, from our SDB (Khajod) and L. H. Road offices. Call the Holidays desk on +91 95743 32299 or WhatsApp.
Can I book this Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak package from Ahmedabad, Vadodara or anywhere in Gujarat?
Yes — Explera serves travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and all of Gujarat. Most of the planning and booking happens on WhatsApp and phone, so no office visit is needed; documents and visa filing are handled remotely with pickup available across Surat.
Does the Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak package price include flights?
Prices shown are indicative land packages per person on twin sharing. As an IATA-accredited agency we add flights at genuine fares — often better than online portals — and can bundle visa, insurance and transfers so it's one clear, GST-invoiced booking.
How do I book and pay for this package from Surat?
Share your dates on WhatsApp (+91 95743 32299) for a written quote; confirm with flexible 20% booking and pay the balance before travel. Pay by NEFT/RTGS/UPI to our Indian bank accounts or securely online via Razorpay, with a proper GST invoice.

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

★★★★★4.8/5· 684+ reviews
★★★★★
Almaty was our first big trip and Explera made it stress-free — visa guidance, forex tips, a sensible day plan and a driver who knew the area. Came back with amazing memories and zero complaints.

Rutvi Vaghani

Vapi · Family holiday

★★★★★
Fantastic trip with kids. The Almaty package was customised to our dates and budget, the 4★ were lovely, and they even rebooked one activity when the weather changed. Five stars.

Harsh Italiya

Navsari · Trip with kids

★★★★★
Great value for a 6-night Almaty trip. Clear communication before travel, GST invoice for our records, and genuine 24/7 support. This is how a holiday should be planned.

Zeel Kothiya

Navsari · Trip with kids

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