Great news! We are glad to announce that Kazakhstan has become more open to foreign citizens. Namely, since January 1, 2017 the citizens of forty-five countries listed below have the access to visa-free entry and transit within the territory of the country. In accordance with the Government Resolution* citizens of the following countries enter and exit […]
Being natural oasis amidst huge steppe land, for a long time Burabai had been a favorite place for nomads. Due to the nomadic lifestyle and late introduction of literacy, most of history is known in verbal, as legends and ethos or is not known at all. But this does not bother enjoying the beauty of […]
Along with urban sightseeing and tours, knowledge and experience of nomadic life are demanded quite often. Generally, after collectivization, industrialization and consequent urbanization, there are almost no nomads in Kazakhstan anymore, for almost 90 years. Nevertheless, this interest may be satisfied. Ethno-awul (nomadic village) still bears many old-fashion features of nomadic life. Host party is […]
Day 1 Moving from Almaty to Baiseit village (140 km, 2.5 hours), lunch at a roadside cafe. Transfer to Lake Kaiyndy (144 km, 3 hours). A small walking tour to the lake (3 km, 1 hour). Transfer to Kurmety village (25 km, 1.5 hours). Accommodation in a guesthouse, dinner. Day 2 Breakfast. Journey from Kurmety […]
Day 1 Moving from Almaty to Baiseit village (140 km, 2.5 hours). Lunch at a roadside cafe. Transfer to the Lake Kaiyndy (144 km, 3 hours). A small walking tour to the lake (3 km, 1 hour). Transfer to Kurmety village (25 km, 1.5 hours). Accommodation in guesthouses. Dinner. Day 2 Breakfast. Horse riding for […]
The Karkaraly and the Kent Mountains, located within the bounds of the Karkaraly National Nature Park, are one of the most popular pleasure resorts among the inhabitants of Central Kazakhstan. This is especially true about the Karkaraly mountains, which have not only mountain peaks and pine forests, but also various lakes at tourists’ disposal. The […]
Thread of the route Astana city – Kurchatov town – “Opytnoe pole” test site – Kurchatov town –Atomic lake – Kurchatov town – Aksu town – Pavlodar city – Astana city The total length of the route is about 1700 km. Program of the tour Day 1 Meeting with a guide in Astana. Journey to […]
The Kyzylarai mountain and forest oasis, located in Central Kazakhstan, gives truly exclusive opportunities for a traveler. Where else can you make a journey, figuratively speaking, “3000 years back” and “1500 metres up” just within a few days? Just here, in the Kyzylarai mountains, the highest point of Sary Arka, Aksoran peak (1565 metres), is […]
The Kazakhstani part of Soviet heritage is presented in the central part of the country in the best way. It was in this region that the notorious correctional camps of the Stalin epoch – “Karlag” and “Alzhir” were situated in. These lands became witnesses of the nuclear explosions, which were produced during the Cold War […]
