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Kazakhstan's Soviet Legacy

9 days
From Astana to Almaty
3.0 (1 review)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 23
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Astana to Aktau

    Astana to Aktau
    Landmarks
    Astana
    Aktau
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Aktau

    Aktau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Aktau and its seaside atmosphere
    • View Soviet-era urban planning and numbered micro-districts
    • Visit sites related to Kazakhstan's oil economy
    Landmarks
    Aktau
    Caspian Sea
  3. Day 3

    Aktau to Aralsk

    Aktau to Aralsk
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Overnight train journey from Aktau to Aralsk (2nd class)
    Landmarks
    Aralsk
    Aral Sea
  4. Day 4

    Aralsk to Baikonur

    Aralsk to Baikonur

    Included Activities

    • Jeep expedition to the Aral Sea remnants
    Landmarks
    Aral Sea
    Baikonur
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Baikonur

    Baikonur
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Baikonur city and surroundings
    • Learn about the Baikonur Cosmodrome, world's first and largest space launch facility
    • Overnight train journey from Baikonur to Turkestan (2nd class)
    Landmarks
    Baikonur Cosmodrome
    Turkestan
  6. Day 6

    Turkestan to Almaty

    Turkestan to Almaty

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Turkestan city and Islamic heritage sites
    Landmarks
    Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
    Turkestan
    Almaty
  7. Day 7

    Almaty

    Almaty
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Green Bazaar
    • Visit Russian Orthodox Zenkov Cathedral
    • Explore Panfilov Park
    Landmarks
    Green Bazaar
    Zenkov Cathedral
    Panfilov Park
  8. Day 8

    Almaty to Semey to Kurchatov

    Almaty to Semey to Kurchatov
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Semipalatinsk Nuclear Testing Site
    Landmarks
    Semey
    Semipalatinsk Nuclear Testing Site
    Kurchatov
  9. Day 9

    Kurchatov to Semey

    Kurchatov to Semey
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Semey

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  • Peter
    Peter3.0May 2026
    There were some inconsistencies and confusions raised in the trip notes on TRs site. For example, it reads "You'll...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Penguin Travel
    Dear Peter, The Kazakhstan tour departing on May the 14-th was a "Pioneer Tour" and according our booking conditions "More often than not, it is impossible to plan every detail on these tours, and changes can occur as we are exploring the destination". As Baikonur is a closed city under Russian administration going "outside" the city is not possible.
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Tour ID: 312528

  • Currency
    Tenge
    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
    Kazakhstan
  • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 24th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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