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Astana Region 5 Day Tour

This journey combines the modern wonders of Astana with the pristine natural beauty of Borovoye. In Astana tour, explore architectural wonders like Nurzhol Boulevard, Khan Shatyr, and the Opera House. Cruise along the Ishim River, visit the Museum of the First President, and marvel at the futuristic Nur Alem Exhibition Complex. Transition to Borovoye, often dubbed the "Kazakh Switzerland," and immerse yourself in its stunning landscapes. Enjoy a leisurely day exploring Borovoye's natural wonders before concluding the tour. Depart with cherished memories of Kazakhstan's diverse landscapes and vibrant city life.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Astana, Local Touring

▸We’ll meet you upon arrival at the airport or train station this morning. Chances are it will be an early arrival, and so we’ll first take you to breakfast.
▸After breakfast, we then see some of the amazing sights and sites in modern Astana, starting first at the three level Nurzhol Boulevard on Millennium Avenue.
▸We then go on to the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center, said by Forbes Magazine to be the most unique building in the world. It is also the largest tent in the world.
▸Next is the Opera House, which is the third largest theater in the world. We can help you with ticket bookings if you’d like to attend a performance during your stay.
▸We then travel to Lovers’ Park, a traditional destination for newly-weds (and for those wishing to become so!).
мNext up – and we mean “up” literally – is going to the viewing platform on the top of the Baiterek Tower, where you’re in the center of much of the modern development of the city.
▸We continue our city tour and then have a break for lunch.
▸After lunch we’ll walk some of the food calories off while touring around the Independence Square and buildings facing it. Then, mid-afternoon, we take you to your hotel for the next two nights, giving you some free time and concluding with dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Day 2: Astana City Touring

▸We start off with an aquatic theme this morning, first starting with a stroll along the embankment of the river Ishim. This is a popular place for the locals to meet, with street vendors and entertainers, cafes, and other experiences along the promenade.
▸After walking for a while, we then take a sightseeing boat excursion further along the river. If it’s a hot day, we’ll likely have refreshing cool breezes off the river as we cruise along.
▸After this, we go to the Museum of the First President, a treasure trove of amazing exhibits relating to the country’s heritage and especially its development since independence in 1991 and the tenure of our first President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, for the 28 years that followed.
▸After time for lunch we go to the Nur Alem Exhibition Complex. This includes the largest spherical building in the world, inside of which is the fascinating Museum of the Future, with a look at new energy technologies. Talking about looks, we take elevators up to a viewing platform for another view of the city and the EXPO 2017 site.
▸After this, we take you back to your hotel, in time for dinner.

Day 3: Transfer to Borovoe

▸You’ll check out of your Astana hotel this morning after breakfast, and we’ll then transfer you north up to the beautiful natural resort region of Borovoe.
▸We go through the Khan Pass with a beautiful view of the mountains around us and continue north, seeing the Cliffs of Ush-Kyz and mountains such as Burabay and Kokshetau.
▸We arrive at your hotel in time for an early afternoon lunch, and you have free time to enjoy the area for the rest of the day.

Day 4: In Borovoe

The Borovoe region has been referred to as the Kazakh Switzerland, and as the “Pearl of Kazakhstan”. Whatever you wish to call it, there is no doubt that it is an outstandingly beautiful part of our country.
Today you have a chance to enjoy this beautiful region.

Day 5: Tour Ends, Extensions Possible

We hope you enjoyed your time in Borovoye, and more generally in Astana, too.
Unless you’re extending your time, we’ll return you back to the Astana area after breakfast this morning and to your choice of train station or airport for your ongoing travels – hopefully to somewhere else, with us, in Kazakhstan or a neighboring country, possibly somewhere else or back to your home.