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15/09/2015

Shymbulak

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18/07/2015

18/07/2015

The first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1) and the first man (Yuri Gagarin) were sent into space from Baikonur cosmodrome located in Kazakhstan

18/07/2015

In 2009, Kazakhstan took the first place in the world in the production of uranium (14020 tons); in 2011, the country produced 19450 tons of uranium (35% of world production). Kazakhstan has the second largest uranium reserves in the world.

18/07/2015

The chimney of Ekibastuz GRES-2 is the highest in the world (420 meters)

18/07/2015

interesting facts about Kazakhstan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Kazakhstan is home to about 120 ethnic groups and nationalities

16/07/2015

Hunting with hawks is one of the most unique features of the Kazakh way of life. We Invite you to visit the spectacular show with specially trained hunting birds and learn more about the traditions and history of falconry...
Hunting with birds of prey is traditional for all Central Asian nomads. A rider with a golden eagle sitting on the wrist, has always been a symbol of the Asian steppes. Falconry is practiced in many countries, but hunting with eagles on hares and foxes is an exceptional attraction of Kazakhstan.
In Kazakhstan, hunters with eagles are called «berkutchi». The training experience of wild birds handed down from father to son for centuries and kept in secrecy. These masters have native talent for training of wild birds and their activity is not limited by just hunting. Today, the golden eagle is listed among birds threatened with extinction. Together with the environmental service staff the hunters participate in a program of research and monitoring of population of this rare bird in the remote regions of Central Asia.
In Almaty located a nursery of rare endangered species of birds, unique in its species composition and equipment, where we offer you a visit. The nursery is the only one on the entire territory of Kazakhstan and during its operation has grown 1060 birds and released into nature 360 saker falcons.
While visit to falcon nursery you can admire the most beautiful birds of prey, learn about their biological characteristics, as well as watch to falcon show (from May to October). The show involves the trained birds that demonstrate how to hunt with a bird, how the birds gather food from the water, and more. During the spectacular performance with the free-flying birds of prey you will know about the traditions and history of falconry.

Private show or hunting is available on request.

16/07/2015

Get an unforgettable impressions during the tour on an airplane or self-piloting!
Departure / Arrival Place:
Almaty region, Boraldai airport
our Route № 1: Airport - Kapshagai Reservoir - Ili River - Airport
Flight duration by airplane Cessna 150 (1 passenger) - 2:00 hrs
Flight duration by airplane Maule-235 (3 passengers) - 1:45 hrs

Tour Route № 2: Airport - Singing Dune - Charyn Canyon - Airport

Flight duration by airplane Cessna 150 (1 passenger) - 3:30 hrs
Flight duration by airplane Maule-235 (3 passengers) - 3:00 hrs

Tour Route № 3: Airport - Big Almaty Lake - Kolsai Lakes - Kaindy Lake - Issyk Lake - Airport

Flight duration by airplane Maule-235 (3 passengers) - 4:00 hrs

Familiarization Flight (15 minutes)

Have you ever dreamt of piloting the airplane? Now you have opportunity to make your dreams real! We offer several ways of flights, which will leave memories of the sky in your heart for whole life! Simple piloting in the airport area: horizontal flight, sharp turnings, nosedives, spirals, hook turns and many other things...

Aerial Acrobatics

Unforgettable impressions for you and your frends! Aerial acrobatics is made on airplane Cessna 150 Aerobat under control of experienced instructors. Piloting includes: loop-the-loop, half-loop, barrel-roll, Eight, Cuba's Eight, horizontal tuck-under back, nose-spin and etc.

10/07/2015

10/07/2015

Алма-Ата
Charyn Canyon is one of the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan. The canyon is about 12 million years old and surprises with its vertical cliffs, reminding the ancient castles, created by wind, sun and rain.

It will take about 3 hours to reach the canyon. Meanwhile, you will hear a lot of interesting about the history and nature of the region, about Kazakh people, their life and traditions as well as have a lunch in a local cafe.

And as soon as you see Charyn Canyon you will forget about this long way at once - so much you will be impressed with the beauty and splendor of the canyon. You can admire the grand panorama and then have a walk through the maze of the Castles Valley with its inaccessible walls overhanging you.

Anyone who has ever been to the Charyn Canyon, falls in love with it forever!

10/07/2015

Issyk Kul Lake
Go to one of the most beautiful gorges of Trans-Ili Alatau - Issyk Gorge lies along the Kuldja tract, where hundreds of years ago the trade caravans travelled. On the way you will learn a lot about nature and history of this region and see the burial mounds of Saka period, where the famous "Golden Man" was found, which has become the state symbol of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Also you will visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “ISSYK”, where you will see the expositions dedicated to the history and culture of the Saka period, including a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Saka burial mound.

Then the tour route will take you to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, to the beautiful mountain lake Issyk, located in the valley with the same name. The lake was formed about 10,000 years ago due to colossal landslide, resulted in formation of the natural dam of 300 meters in height. On the lake you will enjoy the majestic beauty of its turquoise water surface and the Issyk Gorge, as well as listen to the details of the natural disaster of 1963. Also at the lake you will have a picnic and free time for recreation at nature.

10/07/2015

The Road to Big Lake

10/07/2015

Visit Big Almaty gorge, where at an altitude of 2,510 m above sea level located the Big Almaty lake - one of the most picturesque lakes in Trans-Ili Alatau. The lake is very beautiful, especially when its blue surface is absolutely calm, and it reflects the sky and surrounding mountains. The Big Almaty lake was formed as a result of movement of an ancient glacier. Thanks to high-mountain location the water in the lake is always cool - even in July the water temperature does not exceed 10 degrees.

The lake is a source of potable water for Almaty city, that is why the access of tourists to the lake is limited. The tour route lies higher the Big Almaty lake to the altitude of 3300 meters above sea level, where scientific premises for astronomical and space researches have settled down. Here, at the basis of the Big Almaty peak, you can enjoy a fascinating panorama of mountains and the Big Almaty lake, surrounded by the picturesque mountain peaks covered with Tian-Shan fir-tree, aspen and juniper.

On the way back to the town you will visit the Falcon Farm, where you will enjoy a spectacular show with specially trained hawks - hunting with them is one of the most unique features of the Kazakh way of life.

10/07/2015

10/07/2015

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09/07/2015

Turgen Waterfall
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09/07/2015

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
Augustine of Hippo
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09/07/2015

It's better to see something once, than to hear about it thousand times

08/07/2015

Kazakhstan Hotel which we offer for our guests is one of the best. The building is considered to be one of the highest
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08/07/2015

We can create a song ourselves...))
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08/07/2015

Dina Nurpeisova-folk singer - dombra player, composer. She Honored Artist of Kazakh SSR in 1940. She mastered the art of playing the dombra to 8 years.
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