Almaty & the southeast
City culture, Charyn Canyon and the Kolsay lake region.
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Kazakhstan
A DESTINATION FOR YOUR NEXT PROGRAMME
Wide horizons & Cities & canyons
Kazakhstan brings scale and contrast to a regional itinerary: the urban life of Almaty and Astana, mountain lakes, open steppe and the desert landscapes of Mangystau.
WHERE TO GO
Build the journey around these places.
Astana
Architecture and city programmes that complement a landscape-focused journey.
Mangystau & the Caspian
Chalk formations, desert routes and the coastal gateway of Aktau.
PLANNING NOTES
A useful starting point.
Distances are a defining part of planning in Kazakhstan. Treat southeastern routes, Astana and Mangystau as distinct programme components, with transport and connections agreed individually.
Season & pace
Published catalogue examples use May to October. The most suitable month depends on the selected region and activities.
Combine with neighbouring countries
The Almaty region pairs naturally with Kyrgyzstan. Longer catalogue journeys also connect Kazakhstan with Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
These notes describe catalogue concepts, not current entry rules or confirmed transport. CATS checks the proposed arrangements for your dates and travellers.
SELECTED PROGRAMMES
Explore Kazakhstan with CATS.
9 days / 8 nightsKyrgyzstan · Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan Journey
Bishkek → Ala-Archa → Burana → Issyk-Kul (North Shore) → Karakol → Karkara → Kolsay → Charyn Canyon → Almaty
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15 days / 14 nightsKazakhstan · Uzbekistan · Turkmenistan
Silk Road & Desert Legends: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Kazakhstan
Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva → Darvaza Gas Crater → Ashgabat → Turkmenbashi → CaspianCoast → Aktau → Mangystau → Aktau
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