THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Explore Kolsai, Kaindy, Charyn and Issyk-Kul for mountain and lake scenery. Explore Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand for squares, madrasas, streets and markets. Visit Darvaza, Ashgabat, Mary and Dushanbe; border, access and activity arrangements are to be confirmed.
Tian Shan lakes and canyons
Explore Kolsai, Kaindy, Charyn and Issyk-Kul for mountain and lake scenery.
Silk Road cities
Explore Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand for squares, madrasas, streets and markets.
Desert and Central Asian cities
Visit Darvaza, Ashgabat, Mary and Dushanbe; border, access and activity arrangements are to be confirmed.
The journey in pictures
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
Alvin Huang
Specializes in documentary, portrait and landscape photography. He has explored dozens of intangible cultural heritage subjects and traveled extensively in western China for photographic projects. Each year he leads private, customized leisure photography and travel portrait trips overseas. An experienced retoucher with comprehensive photographic knowledge and advanced digital post-production skills, he has received dozens of provincial-level or higher awards and international awards. Photography journeys He has led groups to Norway, Iceland, Russia, Japan, New Zealand, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Dongba, Semporna, Israel, Jordan, Iran, Indonesian Papua, Namibia, Manado, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Chinese destinations include Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Guizhou.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Apr 16 · Asia/AlmatyYour departure city–Almaty, Kazakhstan
Participants gather from across China and fly to Almaty, Kazakhstan. Meet the airport pickup service, have dinner, then check into a local hotel and rest. Accommodation: Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Meals: none
Accommodation:Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent
DAY 02Apr 17 · Asia/AlmatyAlmaty
After breakfast, drive to Almaty’s famous Shymbulak International Ski Resort. Take three cable-car sections to 3,200 meters for panoramic views of the Trans-Ili Alatau’s magnificent glaciers and photography of snowy mountains and ice. Allow approximately two hours, then return to the city for lunch. Continue urban photography at Panfilov Park, Zenkov Ascension Cathedral, the WWII memorial, the Kazakh Musical Instruments Museum exterior, Green Bazaar, Central Mosque and other sights, focusing on architecture, streets and people. Have dinner and return to the hotel. Accommodation: Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent
DAY 03Apr 18 · Asia/AlmatyAlmaty–Kolsai Lake–Saty
After breakfast, drive approximately four hours, 280 kilometers from Almaty, to Kolsai Lakes National Nature Park. Kolsai Lake, a ‘blue pearl’ deep in the Tianshan, reflects towering spruce. Walk along the shore or take a boat at your own expense. Have lunch on arrival, then enjoy independent lakeside photography, horse riding or rowing. Have a local dinner nearby and stay at a lakeside hotel, with star photography possible at night. Accommodation: selected local guesthouse in Saty Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:selected local guesthouse in Saty
DAY 04Apr 19 · Asia/AlmatySaty–Kaindy Lake–Charyn–Almaty
After breakfast, take a local shuttle to another lake in the scenic area, Lake Kaindy, the ‘underwater forest.’ This earthquake-created dammed lake leaves spruce standing in the water like mysterious silver needles. After lakeside photography, return to Saty for lunch, then drive approximately one hour, 90 kilometers, to Charyn Canyon. Walk into the canyon to photograph the famous Valley of Castles, whose red sandstone rivals the Grand Canyon in the United States. Return to Almaty, have dinner and rest at the hotel. Accommodation: Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Meals: hotel breakfast, lunch at a local restaurant and Chinese dinner
Accommodation:Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent
DAY 05Apr 20 · Asia/AlmatyAlmaty–Korday–Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast and checkout, take the bus toward Korday, the Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan border crossing. En route, visit Tamgaly Petroglyphs, approximately 170 kilometers northwest in Almaty Region, among Central Asia’s most important prehistoric rock-art sites. It preserves approximately 5,000 petroglyphs, ancient ritual sites, tombs and settlement remains dating from the Bronze Age, around the 14th–13th centuries BCE, through modern times, and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004. Have lunch at the border, enter Kyrgyzstan and continue to its capital, Bishkek. Have dinner, check in and rest. Accommodation: Sofia Hotel, Bishkek, five-star Meals: hotel breakfast, local lunch and Chinese dinner
Accommodation:Sofia Hotel, Bishkek, five-star
DAY 06Apr 21 · Asia/AlmatyBishkek–Tokmok–Issyk-Kul
Rise early to photograph Ala-Too Square, the White House, the Soviet-era Lenin statue, the National Mosque and more. After lunch, travel approximately one hour, 67 km from Bishkek, to the Tokmok ruins to photograph the thousand-year-old Burana Tower and Suyab ruins. Continue to Issyk-Kul deep in the Tianshan, photograph sunset on arrival and stay at a lakeside hotel. Accommodation: hotel in the Issyk-Kul scenic area Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:hotel in the Issyk-Kul scenic area
DAY 07Apr 22 · Asia/AlmatyIssyk-Kul–Bishkek–Tashkent
After hotel breakfast, independently photograph snow mountains and villages by the lake. Return to Bishkek for lunch, then photograph Osh Bazaar in the afternoon. Finish in time to reach Manas International Airport for the 19:05 flight, suggested HY778, to Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, approximately 1.5 hours. Check into a local hotel on arrival and rest. Accommodation: Shamsan four-star hotel in Tashkent or equivalent Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:Shamsan four-star hotel in Tashkent or equivalent
DAY 08Apr 23 · Asia/AlmatyTashkent–Khiva Old Town
After breakfast, visit and photograph Amir Timur Square, Hazrati Imam Mosque, Independence Square, Tashkent TV Tower, the Central Asian Plov Center and more. Photograph the grand bazaar in the afternoon. After dinner, transfer to Tashkent Railway Station for a premium sleeper train to Khiva Old Town, described as the birthplace of tales from One Thousand and One Nights. Accommodation: premium sleeper train [suggested service 056Ч / 20:30 / 10:52+1] Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:premium sleeper train [suggested service 056Ч / 20:30 / 10:52+1]
DAY 09Apr 24 · Asia/AlmatyKhiva Old Town
After the train arrives, take the tour vehicle together to Khiva Old Town. Photograph the town and surrounding villages, experiencing the character and glorious history of this Silk Road city as if entering the Arabian fairytale world of One Thousand and One Nights. Subjects: Islam Khodja madrasa and minaret, Muhammad Amin Khan Mosque’s minaret, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa, Tash-Hauli Palace’s religious architecture, Avesta Museum, Itchan Kala walls, Kunya Ark fortress, Stone House Palace, markets and caravanserais, and old-town night scenes. Accommodation: four-star hotel converted from a former Islamic madrasa inside Khiva Old Town Meals: breakfast and lunch; a specially arranged dinner on an open-air restaurant terrace overlooking the illuminated old town
Accommodation:four-star hotel converted from a former Islamic madrasa inside Khiva Old Town
DAY 10Apr 25 · Asia/AlmatyFull-day photography in Khiva Old Town
Today’s photography is mainly within the old town, so arrange your time freely to suit your needs. Rest and do laundry at the hotel, stroll and photograph the town, or shop for gifts. The entire day is yours to use freely. Accommodation: star-rated hotel converted from a former Islamic madrasa inside Khiva Old Town Meals: hotel breakfast; guests are advised to arrange lunch and dinner independently
Accommodation:star-rated hotel converted from a former Islamic madrasa inside Khiva Old Town
DAY 11Apr 26 · Asia/AlmatyKhiva–Dashoguz–Darvaza
Rise early and cross from Uzbekistan into Turkmenistan. Transfer to local off-road vehicles for Darvaza, the desert’s Door to Hell. Check into local yurts on arrival and photograph the fiery crater at sunset and blue hour, followed by stars and the Milky Way. Accommodation: yurts in Darvaza Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:yurts in Darvaza
DAY 12Apr 27 · Asia/AlmatyDarvaza–Ashgabat
Rise early for further photography at the Door to Hell, then drive to Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, the ‘White City.’ Check in and rest, then reach photography locations before sunset to capture the White City’s evening light and enchanting night scenes. Accommodation: Sport four-star hotel in Ashgabat or equivalent Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:Sport four-star hotel in Ashgabat or equivalent
DAY 13Apr 28 · Asia/AlmatyAshgabat–Mary
Photograph in Ashgabat throughout the day. Visit an Akhal-Teke stud farm to photograph performances by the renowned ‘blood-sweating’ horses, then drive to Mary in the afternoon for the night. Subjects, time permitting: National Museum, Independence Park, Ruhnama Monument, Neutrality Arch, panoramic Wedding Palace, Parthian Fortresses of Nisa, Ruhy Mosque, Akhal-Teke stables, Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque and more. In the afternoon, drive to Mary, an important oasis city on the ancient Silk Road. Have dinner on arrival and check into the hotel. Accommodation: Mary Hotel, star-rated, or equivalent Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:Mary Hotel, star-rated, or equivalent
DAY 14Apr 29 · Asia/AlmatyMary–Bukhara
Visit historic sites around Mary, then cross the border toward Bukhara. Sites, border crossing and timing are to be confirmed.
Accommodation:Mercure Bukhara or equivalent, four-star
DAY 15Apr 30 · Asia/AlmatyBukhara
Spend the full day in Bukhara, photographing Lyabi-Hauz Square, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasa, historic commercial streets, Ulugh Beg Madrasa, Kalyan Minaret, Ark Fortress, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, traditional family life and blacksmiths striking showers of sparks. Accommodation: Mercure Bukhara or equivalent, four-star Meals: hotel breakfast; guests arrange the other two meals independently, with free photography and free time
Accommodation:Mercure Bukhara or equivalent, four-star
DAY 16May 1 · Asia/AlmatyBukhara–Samarkand
Rise early to continue photographing Bukhara, including Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Summer Palace. Finish at an appropriate time and drive to Samarkand, the capital during Timur’s rule. Check in and rest, then photograph the city’s symbol, Registan Square, at night, along with Bibi-Khanym Mosque and other cultural landscapes. Accommodation: local four-star hotel in Samarkand Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:local four-star hotel in Samarkand
DAY 17May 2 · Asia/AlmatySamarkand–Dushanbe
Rise early and drive to viewpoints for Samarkand’s dawn light, then photograph the open-air market in the old town. Afterwards, cross from Uzbekistan into Tajikistan and continue to its capital, Dushanbe. Check into a local hotel on arrival. Accommodation: The Rumi Hotel & Residences, five-star, or equivalent Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:The Rumi Hotel & Residences, five-star, or equivalent
DAY 18May 3 · Asia/AlmatyDushanbe
Dushanbe–Main Square–Interior visit and photography at Kohi Navruz–Hisor Fortress–Sunset photography at Dushanbe’s Imam Abu Hanifa Cathedral Mosque. Accommodation: The Rumi Hotel & Residences, five-star, or equivalent Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:The Rumi Hotel & Residences, five-star, or equivalent
DAY 19May 4 · Asia/AlmatyDushanbe–Almaty
After breakfast, transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule and fly to Almaty. Meet the guide and have lunch, then photograph the city’s metro and pedestrian streets. After dinner, check in and rest. Accommodation: Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Meals: hotel breakfast; local lunch and dinner
Accommodation:Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent
DAY 20May 5 · Asia/AlmatyAlmaty–Return flight
After breakfast, visit a nomadic cultural village near Almaty to photograph yurts, fine horses and hunting eagles and experience Kazakh nomadic culture. Return to the city in the afternoon to buy souvenirs at malls or markets, then arrange dinner and an airport transfer according to time. Conclude the five-country Central Asia photography journey and return to China. Subjects: nomadic culture. Meals: hotel breakfast; lunch and dinner at local restaurants Accommodation: On the plane
Accommodation:On the plane
DAY 21May 6 · Asia/AlmatyArrival home
Arrive back in China and return to the warmth of your own home. Note: provided the itinerary’s service standard remains unchanged, the accompanying instructor may reorder arrangements according to local conditions. [Reference services] The instructor will take the following flights: International flights: round trip from Guangzhou Outbound: April 16 | CZ3083 Guangzhou–Almaty, Kazakhstan | 16:15 / 19:45 Return: May 5 | CZ3084 Almaty, Kazakhstan–Guangzhou / 21:15–06:25 the following day Flights within the region: April 22 | HY778 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan–Tashkent, Uzbekistan / 18:50–19:10 May 4 | KC132 Dushanbe, Tajikistan–Almaty, Kazakhstan / 18:50–20:35 Train segment: April 23 | 056Ч Tashkent–Khiva Old Town / 20:30 / 10:52 the following day Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
Accommodation:End of trip
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Alvin Huang
- IncludedGuide: one excellent Chinese-speaking guide/tour leader throughout, working no more than ten hours per day;
- ExcludedDriver or guide overtime is additional; daily service hours, charging units and amounts are to be confirmed.
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Photography leader · Alvin Huang Included · Guide: one excellent Chinese-speaking guide/tour leader throughout, working no more than ten hours per day; Excluded · Driver or guide overtime is additional; daily service hours, charging units and amounts are to be confirmed. Excluded · Guide and driver tips;
Transport
- IncludedPlanned hotels, Saty guesthouse, sleeper train and Darvaza yurt stays; room types, standards and bookings are to be confirmed.
- IncludedTransport: 18-, 30- or 45-seat tour bus, operating no more than ten hours per day;
- ExcludedAll international and overseas flights from participants’ departure cities;
Travel details and reference schedules
The listed flights are for reference only; they are not confirmed group flights, and you do not need to take them. Please confirm the meeting location and transfer plan with us before booking your own travel. Included · Planned hotels, Saty guesthouse, sleeper train and Darvaza yurt stays; room types, standards and bookings are to be confirmed. Included · Transport: 18-, 30- or 45-seat tour bus, operating no more than ten hours per day; Excluded · All international and overseas flights from participants’ departure cities; Excluded · High-speed train air tickets;
Photography
- Tian Shan lakes and canyons
- Silk Road cities
- Desert and Central Asian cities
Photography details
Tian Shan lakes and canyons Explore Kolsai, Kaindy, Charyn and Issyk-Kul for mountain and lake scenery. Silk Road cities Explore Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand for squares, madrasas, streets and markets. Desert and Central Asian cities Visit Darvaza, Ashgabat, Mary and Dushanbe; border, access and activity arrangements are to be confirmed. Tian Shan lakes and canyons Silk Road cities Desert and Central Asian cities Included · Photography instruction and services from the accompanying instructor throughout. Excluded · Photography fees within scenic areas, sightseeing outside the itinerary and optional activities;
Accommodation
- 20 nights
- Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed.
- IncludedPlanned hotels, Saty guesthouse, sleeper train and Darvaza yurt stays; room types, standards and bookings are to be confirmed.
Accommodation details
Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Day 1: Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Day 2: Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Day 3: selected local guesthouse in Saty Day 4: Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Day 5: Sofia Hotel, Bishkek, five-star Day 6: hotel in the Issyk-Kul scenic area Day 7: Shamsan four-star hotel in Tashkent or equivalent Day 8: premium sleeper train [suggested service 056Ч / 20:30 / 10:52+1] Day 9: four-star hotel converted from a former Islamic madrasa inside Khiva Old Town Day 10: star-rated hotel converted from a former Islamic madrasa inside Khiva Old Town Day 11: yurts in Darvaza Day 12: Sport four-star hotel in Ashgabat or equivalent Day 13: Mary Hotel, star-rated, or equivalent Day 14: Mercure Bukhara or equivalent, four-star Day 15: Mercure Bukhara or equivalent, four-star Day 16: local four-star hotel in Samarkand Day 17: The Rumi Hotel & Residences, five-star, or equivalent Day 18: The Rumi Hotel & Residences, five-star, or equivalent Day 19: Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Day 20: On the plane Day 21: End of trip Day 1 · 2027-04-16 Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Day 2 · 2027-04-17 Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Day 3 · 2027-04-18 selected local guesthouse in Saty Day 4 · 2027-04-19 Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Day 5 · 2027-04-20 Sofia Hotel, Bishkek, five-star Day 6 · 2027-04-21 hotel in the Issyk-Kul scenic area Day 7 · 2027-04-22 Shamsan four-star hotel in Tashkent or equivalent Day 8 · 2027-04-23 premium sleeper train [suggested service 056Ч / 20:30 / 10:52+1] Day 9 · 2027-04-24 four-star hotel converted from a former Islamic madrasa inside Khiva Old Town Day 10 · 2027-04-25 star-rated hotel converted from a former Islamic madrasa inside Khiva Old Town Day 11 · 2027-04-26 yurts in Darvaza Day 12 · 2027-04-27 Sport four-star hotel in Ashgabat or equivalent Day 13 · 2027-04-28 Mary Hotel, star-rated, or equivalent Day 14 · 2027-04-29 Mercure Bukhara or equivalent, four-star Day 15 · 2027-04-30 Mercure Bukhara or equivalent, four-star Day 16 · 2027-05-01 local four-star hotel in Samarkand Day 17 · 2027-05-02 The Rumi Hotel & Residences, five-star, or equivalent Day 18 · 2027-05-03 The Rumi Hotel & Residences, five-star, or equivalent Day 19 · 2027-05-04 Dedaman Park four-star hotel in Almaty or equivalent Day 20 · 2027-05-05 On the plane Day 21 · 2027-05-06 End of trip 20 nights Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Included · Planned hotels, Saty guesthouse, sleeper train and Darvaza yurt stays; room types, standards and bookings are to be confirmed. Excluded · Single occupancy requires an additional supplement, to be confirmed. Excluded · All hotel items requiring additional payment, including meals excluded in some itinerary sections;
Meals
- ExcludedThe number of main meals specified in the itinerary, where listed, excluding drinks;
- ExcludedAll hotel items requiring additional payment, including meals excluded in some itinerary sections;
Visa
- ExcludedVisa or entry processing is additional; applicable requirements and arrangements are to be confirmed.
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Included
Planned hotels, Saty guesthouse, sleeper train and Darvaza yurt stays; room types, standards and bookings are to be confirmed.
Transport: 18-, 30- or 45-seat tour bus, operating no more than ten hours per day;
Guide: one excellent Chinese-speaking guide/tour leader throughout, working no more than ten hours per day;
The number of main meals specified in the itinerary, where listed, excluding drinks;
Admission: initial entry tickets to all attractions in the five countries;
Group travel insurance;
Photography instruction and services from the accompanying instructor throughout.
Not included
All international and overseas flights from participants’ departure cities;
High-speed train air tickets;
Visa or entry processing is additional; applicable requirements and arrangements are to be confirmed.
Single occupancy requires an additional supplement, to be confirmed.
Photography fees within scenic areas, sightseeing outside the itinerary and optional activities;
Driver or guide overtime is additional; daily service hours, charging units and amounts are to be confirmed.
Any other expenses not mentioned under inclusions;
Guide and driver tips;
In exceptional circumstances involving force majeure, such as natural disasters, war, strikes, airline delays or cancellations, or consular visa delays, the organizing team reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary. Additional expenses, including visas, accommodation, meals, transport, or national airfare adjustments, may be charged based on the actual additional expenditure incurred. We will nevertheless do everything within our ability to minimise participants' losses;
All hotel items requiring additional payment, including meals excluded in some itinerary sections;
Other unspecified additional service fees and personal expenses;
Taxes.
Single-room supplements, additional local expenses and the final total must be confirmed in writing.
BEFORE YOU GO
What to know before you go
Availability and booking
Let us know if you’re interested in this trip. Availability is not updated in real time, so please contact us to check whether the trip is confirmed, how many places are available, and the final total and booking terms.
Trip information
[Transport] 1. Flights arranged by the organizing team use economy-class group tickets. Before tickets are issued, check the airline's rules for changes and refunds. 2. Flight, road and boat journey times may vary with conditions on the day. 3. The airlines and flight times listed are for guidance only. Flight changes may require minor adjustments to the itinerary. Please follow the final trip details sent before departure. [Accommodation] The total is based on two people sharing a room. We'll try to match solo travelers with a roommate of the same gender. If you prefer not to share, or no roommate is available, you must pay a single supplement for your own room. [Group meals] We aim to serve meals suited to Chinese tastes. We make sure everyone has enough to eat. [Photography] 1. Photography sessions follow the itinerary, but conditions on the day may affect how long we spend at each location. 2. Read the itinerary carefully and choose a trip that suits your health and circumstances. Skipping part of the itinerary for health or other personal reasons, or choosing not to use the arranged accommodation or transport, counts as voluntary withdrawal from those arrangements. You are responsible for your own safety while not taking part in the itinerary. 3. Stay with the group during photography sessions unless you have permission to leave. This does not apply during free time. The organizing team is not responsible for accidents that occur while you are away from the group. 4. Typhoons, blizzards or other events beyond our control may require changes to the itinerary. [Fuel surcharges] The organizing team reserves the right to adjust the amount payable if fluctuations in global oil markets lead to a substantial rise in fuel surcharges. If the team can absorb the increase, the amount payable will remain unchanged. [Before departure] 1. We'll send your final trip details no later than the day before departure. If arrangements are confirmed sooner, we'll let you know as soon as possible. 2. If the online itinerary differs from the final trip details sent before departure, the final trip details take precedence. [Optional activities at your own expense] Under the Tourism Law provisions prohibiting travel agencies from arranging optional paid activities, please contact the provider directly for details, charges and bookings if you wish to take part. If you need language assistance from a guide or tour leader, any help is provided in a personal capacity, whether paid or unpaid. It is not provided on behalf of the organizing team or the local tour operator. The organizing team is not involved in the payments, transactions or service standards for activities during free time. You are responsible for the outcome of those arrangements. Some images above were supplied by local ground handlers and instructor Cyril Chan. They will be removed if we are notified of copyright infringement.
Photography credits
Most photographs: Cyril Chan, Central Asia.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
Daily arrangements depend on weather, transport and local conditions. Unspecified or conflicting details are to be confirmed. Bishkek–Tashkent reference times differ; the Dushanbe–Almaty flight and post-arrival meal and photography connections are to be confirmed.
Itinerary dates use Asia/Almaty. Flight, transfer and other times follow the time zone stated for each location. Please confirm any time without a stated time zone before departure.