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Kazakhstan.Fully Lived.

Cross Kazakhstan through its wildest contrasts — Mangystau's desert cliffs, futuristic Astana, ancient Turkestan, and the alpine lakes beyond Almaty.

12 Days 4 Regions Private or Small Group

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Historic turquoise-tiled mausoleum beneath a deep blue sky

People sharing a traditional meal inside a richly decorated Kazakh yurt

The Complete Kazakhstan Route

One country, four regions, and a complete change of landscape.

Begin among the otherworldly cliffs and desert formations of Mangystau, then fly east through futuristic Astana and historic Turkestan.

Finish in Almaty and the Tian Shan, with Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lakes completing a coast-to-mountains journey across Kazakhstan.

Coast to Mountains

The Full Kazakhstan Route

From the desert landscapes of Mangystau to Astana and Burabay, historic Turkestan, and the mountain lakes of the southeast — one journey across Kazakhstan's most contrasting regions.

WestMangystau

NorthAstana · Burabay · Astana

SouthTurkestan

SoutheastAlmaty · Altyn-Emel · Charyn · Kolsai · Kaindy

FlightsMangystau → Astana · Astana → Turkestan · Turkestan → Almaty

Route Order

01MangystauStart

02AstanaFlight

03BurabayRoad · Return to Astana

04TurkestanFlight

05AlmatyFlight

06Altyn-EmelRoad

07CharynRoad

08KolsaiRoad

09KaindyRoad

Day by Day — 12 Days

WEST: MANGYSTAU

Arrival in AktauHotel transfer and an evening walk along the Caspian Sea.

Mangystau IValley of Balls, Airakty, and Sherkala, with an overnight yurt stay.

Mangystau IIKyzylkup and the panoramic viewpoints of Bozzhyra.

ASTANA & BURABAY

Flight to AstanaArrival, hotel check-in, and city orientation.

Astana & BurabayBaiterek, Khan Shatyr, and Burabay National Park.

SOUTH: TURKESTAN

Flight to TurkestanArrival near the mausoleum complex.

TurkestanKhoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum and the Keruen Saray evening show.

ALMATY & THE MOUNTAINS

Flight to AlmatyExplore the city's green boulevards.

AlmatyGreen Bazaar, Panfilov Park, and Kok-Tobe at sunset.

Almaty HighlandsMedeu, Shymbulak, and Big Almaty Lake.

Charyn CanyonWalk through the Valley of Castles.

Kolsai LakesMountain exploration and return to Almaty.

The Fine Print, Made Simple

What's Included

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TransfersRound-trip airport transfers and all transportation throughout the expedition in reliable 4x4 vehicles.

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AccommodationBoutique hotels and comfortable guesthouses (standard double occupancy).

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Dining ExperienceDaily hotel breakfast is included. In Aktau, Astana, Turkestan, and Almaty, lunch and dinner are chosen and paid for individually. In remote areas without restaurants, all meals are included.

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Expert GuidanceProfessional tour leader/guide accompanying you throughout the entire journey.

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All Fees & PermitsNational park entrance fees, environmental taxes, and all necessary administrative permits specified in the itinerary.

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Internal FlightsDomestic flights Aktau → Astana → Turkestan → Almaty, as specified in the itinerary.

What's Not Included

RestaurantsWhere restaurants are available, lunch and dinner are on you — we point you to the best local spots, but you order and pay yourself.

Souvenirs & Personal ExpensesAnything you buy for yourself along the way.

AlcoholNot included in any meals.

Travel InsuranceArranged individually by each traveler.

Where We'll Stay

Accommodation is selected for comfort, character, and convenient access to each day's route.

AktauHotel

MangystauYurt Camp

AstanaHotel

TurkestanHotel

AlmatyHotel

Charyn CanyonGuesthouse / Yurt

Kolsai — Saty Village — photo coming soon

Kolsai — Saty VillageGuesthouse

Frequently Asked.
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Answer coming soon.

In cities, breakfast is included at the hotel every morning. For lunch and dinner, we take you to a different ethnic restaurant every day — since restaurants are available, these meals aren't included in the price; you order and pay for whatever you like. In remote areas without restaurants — like Charyn Canyon or Kolsai Lakes, where we camp or overnight in the village — all meals are included, since there's simply nowhere else to eat.