The steel-and-glass capital, then the mountains, canyons, and nomadic culture of Almaty. A complete introduction to Kazakhstan's two very different capitals.
Astana and Almaty don't feel like they belong to the same country — one is a futuristic capital built from scratch on the northern steppe, the other a green, mountain-ringed city that was Kazakhstan's capital for most of the 20th century.
This route opens with two full days in Astana — Baiterek, Nur Alem, the Grand Mosque, the National Museum — then flies south to Almaty for a week that mixes nomadic culture, a spa afternoon, the region's best canyons and alpine lakes, and an evening with eagle hunters.
In Astana and Almaty, we stay in 5-star hotels — think glass towers, mountain or city views, and real comfort after a full day out. At Kolsai Lakes, we trade the skyline for a cozy 4-star guesthouse right by the water.
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Astana and Almaty aren't just two cities on a map — they're two completely different sides of Kazakhstan. One is steel, glass, and steppe modernism; the other is mountains, orchards, and nomadic culture just outside the city limits.
To make the most of both, we've blended real exploration with real comfort: boutique hotels, traditional restaurants, a spa afternoon, and a small group that never feels like a crowd.
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Boutique hotels and guesthouses in the best locations in Astana, Almaty, and Kolsai — a real oasis to recharge after a day full of adventure.
From comfortable minivans in the city to sturdy 4x4s on the way to Charyn and Kolsai — we match the transport to the terrain.
From nomadic culture and eagle hunters to canyon hikes and alpine lakes — plus a dozen new friends, tested by the road.
Photos coming soon — this shows where the nights fall along the route.
Round-trip airport transfers and all transportation in comfortable vehicles, plus the domestic flight Astana → Almaty. Accommodation: 5-star hotels in Astana and Almaty, around 4-star at Kolsai Lakes, twin rooms with two separate beds. Breakfast every morning; in places without restaurant access, lunch is included too, plus snacks in the car on long drives; one meal is included on the eagle-hunting and horseback day. All museum tickets, eco-park and national-park entries, cable car / funicular rides, and every activity in the program. A professional guide throughout, plus all fees and permits.
Restaurants — lunch and dinner in the cities, where you order and pay for yourself. Souvenirs and personal expenses. Alcohol. Travel insurance, which we recommend arranging individually.
The program is designed to be equally comfortable for both physically prepared and unprepared travelers.
Diana personally accompanies every group throughout the journey — follow the trip in real time on her Instagram, @diana_the_explorer_. Groups are small: up to 11 travelers plus Diana, so no more than 12 people in total.
Breakfast is included at the hotel every morning. In the cities, we take you to the best traditional restaurants for lunch and dinner — these aren't included in the price, so you order and pay for whatever you like. In places without restaurant access, lunch is included, and on long drives we bring snacks along so you can enjoy the views. On the eagle-hunting and horseback day, one meal is included. We always check in about allergies and food preferences beforehand.
5-star hotels in Astana and Almaty; around 4-star at Kolsai Lakes. Rooms are twin — two people per room, each with their own bed.
We'll send you a full packing list and everything you need to know to prepare, once you book your spot.
Message us on Telegram or WhatsApp — after that, we'll issue an official invoice from our company.
Payment is made in full — we don't currently offer an installment plan. If the group dates don't work for you, we also run individual and private tours, so ask us about custom dates. If you've paid in full and need to cancel, the refund is 50% of what you paid.
No problem — we run this route on other dates too, and we also offer individual and private tours if a group departure doesn't fit your schedule.