Kazakhstan

Central Asia's largest country, where steppe, snowy mountains, canyons and Silk Road cities meet, and a modern capital sits alongside ancient culture.

Kazakhstan lies in Central Asia, straddling Europe and Asia, with the Caspian Sea to the west and the Tian Shan mountains in the southeast. It is the world's largest landlocked country. The capital, Astana, is known for its futuristic architecture. Almaty nestles against snowy mountains, with Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lakes within reach. Turkistan in the south holds Silk Road heritage such as the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, the Burabay lake district in the north has scenic forests and lakes, and Mangystau in the west features striking desert landscapes. The best season is May to September, and winter offers skiing. The main gateways are Almaty and Astana international airports.

Destinations

• Almaty
• Astana
• Mangystau
• Turkistan
• Kolsai Lakes & Charyn Canyon
• Burabay (Borovoe)
• Shymkent
• Altyn-Emel National Park
• Aksu-Zhabagly

Itineraries

• Grand Kazakhstan Tour: Four Major Regions – Connect the Tian Shan, Silk Road cities, Caspian wilderness, and the capital with domestic flights to experience four d…
• Almaty Southeast Loop: Dunes, Canyons & Alpine Lakes – A classic road trip loop from Almaty to the Singing Dunes, Charyn Canyon, and the Kolsai Lakes.
• Astana & Burabay Lakes – Spend two days exploring the modern architecture of the steppe capital, then take a train to the pine forests, granite…
• South Kazakhstan Silk Road Cities & Aksu Canyon – Visit Turkistan, Otrar, Sayram, and Shymkent, then explore the reserve in the western Tian Shan.
• Almaty to Bishkek Tian Shan Border Crossing – Explore Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lakes, cross the border via the Karkara checkpoint, and continue to Issyk-Kul and Song…
• Mangystau Wilderness Off-Road & Camping Loop – An off-road loop from Aktau to the Valley of Balls, white chalk salt flats, and Bozzhyra, with a visit to Beket-Ata.