Arrival at Almaty Airport. Private airport pickup and transfer to Resident Hotel Abay. Check-in when room ready. Light orientation walk visiting Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, and Green Bazaar. Evening dinner recommendation for Kazakh cuisine.

Breakfast at hotel. Pickup by private sedan with Arabic-speaking guide. Visit Big Almaty Lake for scenic nature and photo stops. Optional light hike. Lunch at local café or picnic. Visit Medeu high-mountain skating rink and take cable car to Shymbulak viewpoint (seasonal activities extra). Return to hotel in evening.

Early departure for full-day excursion to Charyn Canyon (3-4 hours drive each way). Explore canyon viewpoints and light walks. Packed lunch or local stop. Panoramic photo stops on return route. Evening dinner in city or at hotel.

Morning visit to Almaty city museum or Central State Museum and local market. Afternoon free time for optional activities: local cooking class, craft workshop, or spa session. Evening farewell dinner recommendation provided by guide.

Breakfast at hotel. Check-out according to standard hotel check-out times. Depending on flight time, short city stop or direct transfer to Almaty International Airport for departure.