Tours across Kazakhstan — a chance to discover the amazing diversity of your home country, from the snow-capped peaks of the Tian Shan to the boundless steppes of Saryarka. Kazakhstan astonishes every traveler with its incredible nature, ancient monuments of the Great Silk Road, and modern world-class cities.
Why choose Kazakhstan
- Stunning natural diversity — mountain lakes, canyons, deserts, relict forests, and steppe expanses — landscapes that would be enough for a whole continent are gathered in a single country.
- Accessibility and convenience — domestic flights from Almaty take 1 to 3 hours, no foreign passports or visas are needed, and tourist infrastructure is developing rapidly.
- Rich cultural heritage — the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan, the Tamgaly petroglyphs, ancient Otrar, and dozens of UNESCO sites let you touch the millennia-old history of nomadic civilization.
- Gastronomic tourism — beshbarmak, kazy, baursaks, and kumys — Kazakh cuisine wins hearts with authenticity, and every region offers its own unique dishes and hospitality traditions.
- Active leisure year-round — ski resorts in winter, trekking and rafting in summer, horseback tours across the steppes, and jeep tours through canyons — Kazakhstan has an adventure for any season.
Popular destinations in Kazakhstan
Almaty and surroundings
Kazakhstan's southern capital is the perfect launchpad for trips around the country. The city itself charms with green boulevards, the mountain panorama of the Trans-Ili Alatau, and a vibrant cultural scene. Around Almaty are Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon — the "younger brother" of the Grand Canyon, the Tamgaly Tas tract with rock paintings, and the year-round Shymbulak ski resort.
Astana
The capital of Kazakhstan stuns with futuristic architecture and scale: Bayterek, Khan Shatyr, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and the Khazret Sultan Mosque — each landmark a calling card of the country. Astana is ideal for city tourism with museum visits, shopping, and national-cuisine restaurants. The flight from Almaty takes just an hour and a half.
Burabai (Borovoye)
The Burabai resort area is called the "Kazakh Switzerland" for its picturesque crags amid coniferous forests and crystal-clear lakes. Lake Borovoye, Zhumbaktas Rock, the dancing birches, and the healing pine-forest air draw thousands of visitors year-round. There are sanatoriums, recreation bases, and hotels in every category — from budget to premium.
Turkestan
An ancient city on the Great Silk Road, the spiritual capital of the Turkic world. The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi — a masterpiece of medieval architecture and a UNESCO site — is the region's main attraction. Modern Turkestan is developing fast: a new airport, caravanserai, amphitheater, and well-kept historic zone make the city a must-stop for anyone wanting to learn the history of Kazakhstan.
When to go
Kazakhstan is wonderful any time of year, but the best season depends on the destination. For trips to Burabai, the lakes, and mountain routes the best time is May to September, when temperatures sit at +20...+30 °C. For ski holidays at Shymbulak and winter tours — December to March. Turkestan and Astana are most pleasant in spring (April-May) or early autumn (September-October), avoiding the summer heat and winter frosts.
Useful information
| Capital | Astana |
| Currency | Kazakhstani tenge (KZT) |
| Language | Kazakh (state), Russian (official) |
| Visa | Not applicable — domestic tourism |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (Almaty, south) / UTC+6 (Astana, west) |
| Flight time | Domestic flights from Almaty — 1 to 3 hours |
What to see in Kazakhstan
- Charyn Canyon — a magnificent 154-km canyon with the "Valley of Castles" of red rocks 12 million years old, located 200 km from Almaty.
- Kolsai Lakes — three emerald mountain lakes in the spurs of the Northern Tian Shan, surrounded by Tian Shan firs and alpine meadows.
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi — a majestic 14th-century monument in Turkestan, built by order of Tamerlane and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Baikonur — the legendary cosmodrome from which humanity first set off into space, open for tourist excursions with a permit arranged in advance.
- Singing Dune — a unique sand dune in Altyn-Emel National Park that, in dry weather, makes sounds like an organ — a natural phenomenon without equal.
Tours across Kazakhstan
Want to see the beauty of your home country? Kz.Eurasiatravel arranges unforgettable tours across Kazakhstan — from sightseeing routes through Almaty and Astana to adventure expeditions to the Kolsai Lakes, Charyn Canyon, and Mangystau. Our specialists will tailor a program to your budget and interests, book flights, hotels, and transfers. Contact Kz.Eurasiatravel — discover Kazakhstan in a new way.
