DESTINATION:

LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND COUNTRIES GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The 9th largest country in the world, with everything from mountains as high as seven thousands meters to lakes as large as the sea and vast steppes in between, has many amazing wonders, admirable places and good traditions that will make you love Kazakhstan and never forget it.

This land has fascinating (at times sad) history that is shared by a hundred of ethnic groups and which has created a strong nation with unique culture and friendship that bounds people of this country and leads them together into the future.

Due to the large area of the country, climate can vary a lot. Every season in this country shows its full extent, whether summer, winter, autumn or spring. For someone who loves changes in weather, it is a perfect place.

No matter if your visit to Kazakhstan will be long or short, you should learn about the country before coming here to fully enjoy your stay and understand people around you.

Population of country 15,340,000 people Area of Kazakhstan 2,717,300 sq. kilometers Located on the continent Asia (AS) Capital Astana Currency Tenge (KZT)

LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE

Almaty The airport was founded in 1935. Up to 1990 it was the part of Kazakh Department of Civil Aviation. On April 26, 1991, the airport was re-organized into Alma-Ata Airport, and since 1993 it runs as an independent business unit. In 1994, it was re-organized into Almaty Airport OJSC, and later re-named to Almaty International Airport JSC. The Almaty International Airport (Almaty, Kazakhstan) has an advantageous geographical location on the route from South-Eastern Asia to Europe and back.

Astana Airport Astana – today is one of the most modern airports on Eurasian continent. Its history has begun from 1930 when airport was built in 3 km far from Akmolinsk-city (now – Astana). There were square field for aircraft take-off and landing, adobe 8-room station with a small waiting hall, a two-room house for pilots and fuel storage on the airport territory.

There is automated toll and alternative free parking for passengers’ private vehicles. Since 2015 in Astana International Airport offers its service an official taxi, which can be ordered in the arrival hall. Capital airport is the visit card of the State and it makes all efforts to give good impression for their visitors.

LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES TRANSPORT

Economy Class Sedan: Almaty – transfer 31 $ Astana – transfer 31 $

Business Class Sedan: Almaty – transfer 56 $ Astana – transfer 33 $

Executive Class Sedan: Almaty – transfer 67 $ Astana – transfer 117 $

Minibus up to 13 seats (without luggage): Almaty – transfer 56 $ Astana – transfer 47 $

Minibus up to 17 seats (without luggage): Almaty – transfer 67 $ Astana – transfer 53 $

Bus up to 50 seats: Almaty – transfer 167 $ Astana – transfer 111 $

LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES

HOTELS

There are about 90 hotels now in Almaty. Over the past 10 years the number of hotels in Almaty has increased by 3 times. There are global hotel brands such as Ritz-Carlton, Intercontinental, Rixos in the city . They set world standards of quality services for tourists. The 14 hotels are presented with information points with booklets, maps and guides in Almaty.

Hotel rates vary depending on the level of the hotel: from the hostel to the hotels of 5 stars, some of which belong to the world- renowned hotel chains.

LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES RESTAURANTS

There are a lot of restaurants in Almaty and Astana with the of different nationalities such as Uzbek, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Russian, etc. And also tourists show particular interest for the restaurants with national Kazakh . Almaty: Restaurant "Alasha" was created in the image of the Khan's palace and designed in oriental style: Carved doors and columns, skillfully made by skillful hands of hard-working craftsmen and are exact replicas of the palace; Khan's room, made in the palace style with modern elements that complement the feeling of a rich ancient decorations; Hookah room in which you feel most completely full flavor of the east, lying on the couch and smoking a hookah with the flavors of various fruits. Astana: Upon entering the restaurant "Kishlak", you immediately find yourself in the cozy streets of the ancient East. You will meet kishlak area where gurgling ditch with goldfish. There are tandyr oven and swallows' nests among the leaves, oriental kilims on the fence will take you to the friendly atmosphere of the cozy east courtyard. In the shade of plane trees, vine-covered, you can relax from the bustle of the modern city.

LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES TOURS

Kazakhstan tours will introduce you to the largest and economically the most developed country of Central Asia. National traditions and culture of Kazak people can be attributed to the nomadic past of their ancestors, who were roaming from one place to another in horizonless Kazak steppes. An interesting image of modern Kazakhstan is the result of interaction of Russian and Islamic influences, oriental mentality and modern trends of globalization. The famous high-altitude skating-rink Medeo, the world’s first cosmodrome Baikonur, grandiose , unique Sufi monuments and also splendid Astana and Almaty is not a complete list of the places we offer you to visit as part of Kazakhstan tours.

Almaty City Tour is the licensed Kazakhstan tour-operator company operating group and private sightseeing tours and offering a wide variety of holidays in Kazakhstan. Our tours are distinctive not only by the quality of service but also by the interesting and saturated programs and routes. We invite you to become our valued customer and will make every effort to ensure you remained an unforgettable impression of your journey to the beautiful land.

• One-day tours in Almaty, Astana and neighboring regions • Travel programs in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. • Tours along the Great Silk Way • Active, air tours, extreme entertainment • Ethno-tourism and eco-tourism, master classes, show programs • Accommodation services in more than 20 cities of the country • Rest and treatment in the resorts of Kazakhstan and Central Asia • MICE, business tourism, transport services LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES

ETHNO ACTIVITIES

Ethno-tourism - a type of tourism in Kazakhstan, attracting streams of people who are interested in the country's rich history and unique culture of the Kazakh people. In any region of Kazakhstan travelers have the opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions and customs typical of the Kazakh ethnic group, features creative, explore the culture and life.

Ethno activities in Almaty: • Kazakh Folk Concert • Hunting Birds Show • Feltmaking Master-Class • Traditional Archery • Making of Traditional Cane Mats • Master Class for Tumar Making • Master Class for Shashak Making • Traditional Jewelry Making Master Class

Ethno activities in Astana: • Feltmaking Master-Class • Hunting with Eagles • Traditional Master Class • Pottery Master Class

LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES

Like other nomadic peoples, ethnic cuisine of Kazakhstan included the preparation of such technologies, in which the food does not spoil a relatively long time. And since the maximum energy can only be obtained from , it began to play a most important role in the country's cuisine.

Meat is the basis for the preparation of various snacks and , of which the best known in the world has found “kazi”. It is made with ribs with fat. Spicy taste of this involves warm bright sun and the bitter aroma of steppe grasses, allowing you to fully feel like an ancient warrior-. A more delicate taste sausage “shuzhuk” very similar technology to prepare “kazi”. Only it uses any horse meat (not solid piece of rib meat, in Casa) and fat. This appetizer stuffed into the small intestine.

“” is already quite widespread in European and CIS countries, which is sold in plastic bottles. This is cooked just that, it is a cut above the taste of their canned counterparts. In addition to beverages, from sour makes even “Kurt”.

LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES SOUVENIRS

A huge mistake would be to visit this beautiful country, and not to bring anything from there to memory. The charm of the steppe wind and natural beauty should not forget what help various national souvenirs.

First of all, it is, of , Kamsha - a mandatory attribute of the nomad. Suffice it to hold in their hands a little whip made of leather, to feel the breath of the centuries-old nomadic freedom, the sound of hooves on the ground fossilized and whistling wind. Of course, this souvenir is aimed primarily at men, but also the beautiful half of Kazakhstan will not leave the underdog.

Why are alone saukele - national women's wedding headdress, made by hand. It gives a sense of celebration and eternal youth. In addition to it, you can buy and beliziki - massive wide bracelets. Ornamented, they are quite suitable to wear and at home.

As a gift to a friend, you can bring a small souvenir bottle with mare's milk.

LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES SERVICES

VIP Services at the Airports of Kazakhstan IP lounges at International Airports make maximum comfort of waiting for the flight and undergoing organizational, customs and border formalities for passengers of that special category. High quality service, ethics and attention are the things that can please and cheer up passengers before a flight or after it. A separate check-in desk as well as separate points of security check, customs and border control will help you to undergo preflight procedures without waist of time. An excellent bar, with wide choice of drinks, cable TV, newspapers and magazines are at your service. Charming staff of VIP lounge control documents and baggage handling from the moment of a passenger appearance in VIP doors up to the aircraft. If it is necessary to open an incoming visa, the only thing you should do is to wait for 10 minutes, for example, to drink a cup of flavored coffee, and the VIP lounge staff will carry out all the formalities. Possibility of check-in prior to 30 minutes before flight departure as well as delivery of passengers to the aircraft by a separate comfortable minibus are quite important pluses in service of VIP passengers. Price of VIP Service at ALMATY International Airport: Arrival: 16500 KZT / 92 USD per person Departure: 22000 KZT / 122 USD per person Price of VIP Service at ASTANA International Airport: Arrival: 14500 KZT / 81 USD per person Departure: 19500 KZT / 108 USD per person LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC’S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES