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Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak, Kazakhstan

🇰🇿 Almaty · Charyn · Shymbulak, Kazakhstan · Ski

Kazakhstan Ski & Snow

A Kazakhstan ski week — lift pass, gear and instruction sorted.

🗓️ 5N / 6D4.8 (254)🏨 4★ ski-in / ski-out where available🌤️ Best: Dec – Mar (ski season)

Starting from

₹74,999 / person

Overview

Kazakhstan in winter is a different country. This 5-night ski week puts you on the snow from day one — lift pass, boot fitting and hire gear all sorted before you arrive — with 4★ ski-in / ski-out where available beds and an instructor for whoever wants one. Non-skiers still get Shymbulak ski resort & cable car and Big Almaty Lake on the rest days.

Dec – Mar (ski season) is the sweet spot for Kazakhstan (East & Central Asia), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 4★ ski-in / ski-out where available hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹74,999 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
Lift pass & equipment hire included
Instructor available for every level

✓ What’s included

  • 5 nights' 4★ ski-in / ski-out where available stay with daily breakfast
  • Return airport transfers
  • Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • Kazakhstan visa assistance & documentation
  • Lift pass for the full stay and ski/board hire
  • Group instruction and boot fitting on arrival
  • 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 resort, with a boot and ski fitting done the same evening so day one is all skiing.

2

Day 2

Shymbulak ski resort

Morning on the pistes with your pass and gear sorted, then Shymbulak ski resort & cable car in the afternoon once the light goes flat.

3

Day 3

Big Almaty Lake

A full day's skiing today; Big Almaty Lake sits close to the lifts for anyone in the group taking a rest day.

4

Day 4

Charyn Canyon day trip

First lifts, fresh corduroy, and a long lunch on the mountain — Charyn Canyon day trip for the non-skiers.

5

Day 5

Kok-Tobe hill

Ski or board as long as you like, with Kok-Tobe hill & Ferris wheel and an après-ski table booked for the evening.

6

Day 6

Departure

Return your hire gear, a last morning on the slopes if the flight allows, then a transfer down the valley.

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 Ski & Snow starts from ₹74,999 per person on twin sharing for 5 nights / 6 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: 5 nights' 4★ ski-in / ski-out where available 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 Dec – Mar (ski season). 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· 254+ reviews
★★★★★
Fantastic solo travel. The Almaty package was customised to our dates and budget, the 4★ ski-in / ski-out where available were lovely, and they even rebooked one activity when the weather changed. Five stars.

Yash Bhanderi

Navsari · Solo travel

★★★★★
Great value for a 5-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.

Dixita Lathiya

Navsari · Solo travel

★★★★★
Booked the 5N/6D Almaty trip with Explera for our solo travel and it was flawless — 4★ ski-in / ski-out where available, smooth transfers and a well-paced itinerary. Nothing to arrange ourselves, we just enjoyed.

Sagar Movaliya

Anand · Solo travel

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