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10-Day Kazakhstan Tour Packages

10-Day Kazakhstan Tour Packages

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  • 10 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Astana and Almaty

    Map of Tailor-Made Classic Kazakhstan Tour, Private Guide & Daily Starts
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    • Days 1-2

      Astana

      Start your journey in Kazakhstan's futuristic capital. Visit Hazrat Sultan Mosque before 9 AM to beat the tour buses. Women should bring a headscarf. Book your Bayterek Tower observation deck time slot ahead to avoid long midday lines. Watch the sunset at Khan Shatyr to see its tent-like structure glow beautifully.

      10 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Astana and Almaty
    • Days 3-4

      Almaty & Surrounds

      Take a quick 1.5-hour flight to Almaty. Visit the Sunkar Raptor Center for the 4 PM falconry show. Grab a front-row seat to experience birds flying right overhead. Take the cable car up to Kok-Tobe Hill around 6 PM for city views. Pack warm clothes as mountain evenings get cold even in summer.

      10 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Astana and Almaty
    • Days 5-6

      Altyn Emel National Park

      Take a 3.5-hour drive to Basshi Village to access Kazakhstan's largest nature reserve. Visit the red Aktau Mountains in the morning light. The 150-meter Singing Dune needs good walking shoes. A recent visitor shared: "The dune climb is steep but worth it. Go early before the sand gets too hot to walk on."

      10 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Astana and Almaty
    • Day 7

      Charyn Canyon & Alpine Lakes

      Plan 2-3 hours to explore the Valley of Castles. Wear shoes with good grip on the dusty trails. Visit Kaindy Lake to see its underwater forest of dead spruce trees. You'll need a 4x4 vehicle for the rough roads.

      10 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Astana and Almaty
    • Day 8

      Kolsai Lakes

      Begin at dawn for the 7km hike to Middle Kolsai Lake. The trail climbs about 400m and can get muddy. Consider a horse ride ($30-40) if the hike seems too challenging. Bring food as there are no services at the lake. The best photos are between 10 AM-2 PM when sunlight hits the turquoise water.

      10 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Astana and Almaty
    • Day 9

      Almaty City & Return to Astana

      Start at the Central Mosque, then browse the Green Bazaar where locals do their shopping. Try the 842 steps at Medeu Ice Arena for city views. Take an evening flight back to Astana.

      10 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Astana and Almaty
    • Day 10

      Final Morning

      If you have an afternoon departure, visit the Astana Grand Mosque near the airport. Leave extra time for morning traffic if flying out early.

      10 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Astana and Almaty
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  • 9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan

    Map of Private South Kazakhstan Tour, Daily Stars and Exclusive Car
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    • Day 1

      Almaty Arrival

      Arrive in Almaty in the afternoon or evening to avoid intense summer heat. The city sits at 4,413 feet, so take time to adjust to the altitude at your downtown hotel.

      9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan
    • Day 2

      Almaty City Exploration

      Head to Medeu Valley early to avoid crowds. Take on the 842-step "Health Stairs" to Medeu Dam but pace yourself at this altitude. Visit Green Bazaar for lunch and sample local Kurt cheese and dried fruits. See the wooden Zenkov Cathedral before taking the cable car to Kok-Tobe Hill around 5:30 PM for sunset city views.

      9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan
    • Day 3

      Charyn Canyon Adventure

      Drive three hours to Charyn Canyon. Explore Valley of Castles but bring sturdy shoes for the loose paths. Visit between 10 AM-2 PM for the best photos of the 12-million-year-old rocks. Bring lots of water and sun protection. Stay overnight in Saty Village in simple but clean guesthouses run by local families.

      9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan
    • Day 4

      Alpine Lakes

      Visit Kaindy Lake early morning. The drive is rough so consider motion sickness medication. Morning light is perfect for photos of the submerged forest. At Kolsai Lake walk the lakeside path to see wildflowers in summer. Return to Almaty takes about 3.5 hours.

      9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan
    • Day 5

      Taraz Journey

      Travel seven hours to Taraz. Stop at local roadside spots to try beshbarmak. Visit the 11th-century Karakhan Mausoleum in the morning before it gets busy. Late afternoon light works best for photos at Aisha Bibi Mausoleum.

      9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan
    • Day 6

      Turkestan Exploration

      Drive five hours with a stop at Ak Meshit Cave. Plan to reach the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi by 3 PM. Visit the cool underground Hilvet Mosque and see Rabia Sultan Begum Mausoleum at sunset when the architecture looks its best.

      9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan
    • Day 7

      Otrar and Shymkent

      Start at Otrar archaeological site. Wear good shoes for the uneven ground. Visit Arystanbab Mausoleum but remember to dress modestly. Spend the afternoon exploring Shymkent's parks and local culture.

      9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan
    • Day 8

      Return to Almaty

      Visit Shymkent's Qyrgy Bazar before 10 AM for good deals. Consider flying back to Almaty instead of the 9-hour drive. Book flights after 2 PM to avoid morning traffic.

      9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan
    • Day 9

      Departure

      Plan afternoon flights to avoid morning traffic. The airport is 30-45 minutes from downtown but allow extra time during rush hour (7-9 AM).

      9 Day Kazakhstan Itinerary, incl. Almaty and Turkestan
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  • Kazakhstan's Soviet Legacy

    Map of Kazakhstan's Soviet Legacy
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    • Astana Kazakhstan

      1,073 mi
    • Aktau Kazakhstan

    • Aktau Kazakhstan

      610 mi
    • Baikonur Kazakhstan

      290 mi
    • Turkestan Kazakhstan

      436 mi
    • Almaty Kazakhstan

    • Kazakhstan's Soviet Legacy
    • Kazakhstan's Soviet Legacy
    • Kazakhstan's Soviet Legacy
    • Kazakhstan's Soviet Legacy
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