10-Day Volunteering Itinerary in Almaty, Kazakhstan

1. Day 1: Almaty Central Park
   30 minutes (8.6 km) from Almaty International Airport

   Spend the day in the beautiful and spacious park, enjoy the nature and meet locals during your first day in the city.

2. Day 2: Almaty Zoo
   20 minutes (6.7 km) from Almaty Central Park

   Volunteer at the zoo to help care for the animals and learn more about local wildlife conservation.

3. Day 3: Kok-Tobe Park
   25 minutes (9.3 km) from Almaty Zoo

   Take a cable car to the top of the hill to see the panoramic views of the city and visit the theme park for fun and volunteering opportunities.

4. Day 4: Kazakhstan National Museum
   20 minutes (6.1 km) from Kok-Tobe Park

   Learn about the country's rich cultural heritage and ancient history while also supporting staff with preserving and maintaining the exhibits.

5. Day 5: Charyn Canyon
   3 hours (200 km) from Kazakhstan National Museum

   Join a group of volunteers for a trip to the natural wonder of Charyn Canyon and help with conservation efforts of the unique ecosystem.

6. Day 6: Medeu Skating Rink
   1 hour (25 km) from Charyn Canyon

   V oteer at the world's highest ice-skating rink to support young local talents and learn about the history of ice skating in Kazakhstan.

7. Day 7: Big Almaty Lake
   45 minutes (32 km) from Medeu Skating Rink

   Help clean the lake and surrounding area while exploring the picturesque scenery and enjoying a serene day in nature.

8. Day 8: Duman Entertainment Center
   40 minutes (16 km) from Big Almaty Lake

   Volunteer with various animal welfare organizations and enjoy a fun day at the aquarium and 3D cinema.

9. Day 9: Almaty Botanical Garden
   15 (7.4 km) minutes from Duman Entertainment Center

   Support the local botanists in nurturing and preserving various flora species and learn about different plant varieties native to the region.

10. Day 10: Zenkov Cathedral
    20 minutes (5.6 km) from Almaty Botanical Garden

    End your trip with a visit to the iconic cathedral where you can learn about the history of the building and contribute to its maintenance.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Almaty Central Park (3 hours, Free)
• Almaty Zoo (4 hours, Free)
• Kok-Tobe Park (5 hours, KZT 500)
• Kazakhstan National Museum (4 hours, KZT 1,000)
• Charyn Canyon (8 hours, KZT 5,000)
• Medeu Skating Rink (4 hours, KZT 1500)
• Big Almaty Lake (6 hours, KZT 1000)
• Duman Entertainment Center (5 hours, KZT 2,000)
• Almaty Botanical Garden (3 hours, KZT 500)
• Total Estimated Costs (42 hours, KZT 10,000)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can extend your volunteering activities or take a day trip to other nearby natural attractions such as Altyn-Emel National Park, or visit the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University to participate in educational programs. Alternatively, if you have less time, consider skipping one or two places with lower personal interest and budget in advance.