Kazakhstan
Canyons, alpine lakes and a modern city base in Almaty — big landscapes in short trips.
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Why Kazakhstan
Big landscapes, short trips
Almaty is a leafy base for canyons, alpine lakes and the Tian Shan — year-round, with a day-trip rhythm.
Visa — Visa-free or e-visa for most nationalities — we confirm your case at booking
Best time — See the month chart below
Getting around — Private car with driver on all our tours
Currency — Cards in cities, cash in villages and bazaars
Where you’ll go
Almaty
Leafy former capital at the foot of the Tian Shan — base for canyons and lakes.
Known for: Medeo, Kok-Tobe
Charyn Canyon
Kazakhstan’s grand canyon, three hours east of Almaty.
Known for: Valley of Castles
Saty
Village base for the Kolsai and Kaindy lakes.
Known for: Kolsai lakes
Basshi
Gateway village of the Altyn-Emel park and the Singing Dune.
Known for: Altyn-Emel
Tours
Our Kazakhstan tours
Two countries
Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan in 11 Days: Bishkek to Almaty
Bishkek → Cholpon-Ata → Karakol → Tamga → Kochkor → Son-Kul → Chon-Kemin → Almaty
11 days
from $1,790
All five countries
Five Stans Ultimate: Bishkek to Ashgabat in 21 Days
Bishkek → Cholpon-Ata → Karakol → Tosor → Kochkor → Chon-Kemin → Almaty → Tashkent → Khujand → Dushanbe → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva → Darvaza → Ashgabat
21 days
from $4,990
Four countries
Best of Central Asia: Four Stans in 18 Days
Bishkek → Cholpon-Ata → Karakol → Tosor → Kochkor → Chon-Kemin → Almaty → Tashkent → Khujand → Dushanbe → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva
18 days
from $4,190
When to go
Season by season — terracotta is prime time.
Jan2°C
Feb4°C
Mar10°C
Apr17°C
May22°C
Jun27°C
Jul30°C
Aug29°C
Sep24°C
Oct17°C
Nov9°C
Dec4°C
IdealGoodHot or cold — lower prices
Kazakhstan travel FAQ
Most nationalities travel visa-free or with a simple e-visa. We check your passport at booking and guide you through any application.
Yes. You are met by our team at every airport and station, and an online coordinator stays in touch throughout the trip.
Travel guide
Read before you go to Kazakhstan
Planning
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Planning
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