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Kazakhstan The Charm of the steppe

8 days
From Astana to Almaty

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Astana

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Astana city
    • Visit Nur-Alem Expo exhibition center
    • Visit Museum of Energy of the Future
    • Visit Great Mosque
    Landmarks
    Nur-Alem Expo
    Great Mosque
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  2. Day 2

    Astana to Almaty

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Astana
    • Visit Palace of Peace and Concord
    • Visit Khazret Sultan Mosque
    • Visit National Museum
    • Visit Baiterek Tower
    • Domestic flight Astana to Almaty
    Landmarks
    Palace of Peace and Concord
    Khazret Sultan Mosque
    National Museum of Kazakhstan
    Baiterek Tower
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  3. Day 3

    Almaty to Charyn Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Uyghur village of Koram), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Charyn National Park (Valley of Castles)
    • Visit Uyghur village of Koram
    • View Charyn River viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Charyn National Park
    Charyn River
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  4. Day 4

    Saty

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Off-road vehicle transfer to Kaindy Lake
    • Hiking trail to Kaindy Lake viewpoint
    • Transfer to Kolsay Lake
    • Easy hike in Kolsay Lake area

    Optional Activities

    • Horse ride back to starting point from Kaindy Lake
    • Boat trip on Kolsay Lake
    • Swimming in Kolsay Lake
    Landmarks
    Kaindy Lake
    Kolsay Lake
    Kungey Alatau
  5. Day 5

    Saty to Almaty

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Almaty with photo breaks

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ascent to Kok-Tobe Hill
    • Sunset viewing from Kok-Tobe Hill
    • Cable car descent from Kok-Tobe Hill
    Landmarks
    Kok-Tobe Hill
  6. Day 6

    Almaty

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Green Bazaar
    • Visit Panfilov Park
    • Visit Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
    • Visit Republic Square
    • Stroll along Arbat pedestrian shopping street
    • Falcon hunting show
    Landmarks
    Green Bazaar
    Panfilov Park
    Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
    Republic Square
    Arbat pedestrian shopping street
  7. Day 7

    Nomad Ethno Village

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in the village)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nomad Ethno Village
    • View traditional yurts and handicrafts
    • Watch equestrian demonstrations
    • Watch martial arts demonstrations
    • Archery demonstration
    • Traditional lunch in village
    Landmarks
    Nomad Ethno Village
  8. Day 8

    Almaty

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Tour ID: 293908

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    Kazakhstan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Kazakhstan
    Type E
    Kazakhstan
    Type F
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kazakhstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Ruefa Studienreisen. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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