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Almaty
Kazakhstan
Complete 7-Day Itinerary
Open Travel Guide
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Complete 7-Day Itinerary

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Almaty 7-Day Itinerary: Your week in Almaty, already planned.

Skip the endless tabs. Every day is laid out in order — what to see, where to eat and how to get between them — so you can stop planning and start looking forward to it.

  • All 7 days planned, in order — 40 stops picked for you
  • Day trips worked out: Big Almaty Lake · Medeu and Shymbulak · Kolsai Lakes and Lake Kaindy
  • On your phone offline, or printed in your bag

$34for 7 planned days — under $5 a day of your trip

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Built from the research behind opentravelguide.com · Updated October 2026

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Named in the Almaty 7-day itinerary

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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

  1. Day 1Arrival, Zenkov Cathedral and the Arbat
  2. Day 2Museums, Republic Square and Kazakh Dinner
  3. Day 3Medeu, Shymbulak and Gorky Park
  4. Day 4Big Almaty Lake and the Almaty Museum of Arts
  5. Day 5Charyn Canyon Day Trip
  6. Day 6Almaty Zoo, Green Spaces and Japanese Dinner
  7. Day 7Green Bazaar and Departure

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All Almaty guides

Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.

GuideBest forInsidePrice
7-Day Itinerary ViewingA full week, planned7 days planned · 40 scheduled stops$34
3-Day Weekend ItineraryA long weekend3 days planned · 18 scheduled stops$24
Family Travel GuideTravelling with kids18 family attractions · 3 family stays$29
Food & Restaurant GuideEating well7 local dishes · 16 places to eat$24
Budget & Money-Saving GuideSpending less14 free & cheap picks$19
Complete BundleEverything, for lessAll 5 guides$79saves $51

What's inside

Everything in this guide

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Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.

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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What exactly do I get?+

A PDF. It's ready to download the moment payment completes, and we email you the link too.

Can I use it on my phone without a connection?+

Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF opens in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer with no connection needed, and it prints cleanly if you prefer paper.

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.

What if it is not what I needed?+

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Is this guide included in the bundle?+

Yes. The Almaty Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.

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