Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty 3-Day Weekend Itinerary: Almaty in a weekend, already planned.
A short trip has no hours to waste. Three days in a sensible order — sights, meals and getting around — so you arrive knowing exactly where to start.
- All 3 days planned, in order — 18 stops picked for you
- Where to eat along the way, every day
- On your phone offline, or printed in your bag
$24for 3 planned days — $8 a day of your trip
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Named in the Almaty 3-day itinerary
Cover Day 1
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.
Day trips covered
- Big Almaty Lake
- Medeu and Shymbulak
- Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles
- Kolsai Lakes and Lake Kaindy
- Turgen Gorge and Waterfalls
- Kapchagay Reservoir and Konayev
- Tamgaly Petroglyphs (UNESCO)
- Altyn-Emel National Park and the Singing Dune
Local spots covered
- Kok-Zhailau plateau
- Green Bazaar dairy and kymyz stalls
- Sunkar Falcon Centre
- Almaty Botanical Garden
Day by day
Your days in Almaty
- Day 1Arrival, Panfilov Park and Kok Tobe
- Day 2Shymbulak, Medeu and the Almaty Museum of Arts
- Day 3Big Almaty Lake, Green Bazaar and Departure
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Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.
| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 40 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary Viewing | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 18 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 18 family attractions · 3 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 7 local dishes · 16 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide | Spending less | 14 free & cheap picks | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
What's inside
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Also in the guide
Welcome to Your Almaty Adventure
How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit · Route Overview
Pre-Trip Essentials
Arrival & Entry · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Travel Tips
Hidden Gems & Local Secrets
Secret Viewpoints · Skip This, Do This Instead · Where Locals Go
Best Photo Spots
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Panfilov Park and Arbat Historical Walk · Bazaar to Chaihana Food Walk · Museum Art Walk
Day Trips from Almaty
Late Night Almaty
Bars · Late Night Dining
Flexible Alternatives
Rainy Day Options · If You Have More Time · Seasonal Notes
Quick Reference Guide
Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions
Questions
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Can I use it on my phone without a connection?
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How current is it?
This edition was last updated in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport schedules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you rely on it.
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