Discover Kazakhstan
From the silent vastness of the Great Steppe to the pulse of modern Almaty: discover the soul of Central Asia through our eyes.
The soul of Central Asia, from the Great Steppe to modern Almaty.
The story of the land
A land of dramatic contrasts
The world's ninth-largest country, stretching from the Caspian shore to the Altai peaks. White chalk canyons in the west, emerald alpine lakes in the east. The landscape shifts every few hundred kilometers, best explored by 4x4 and a spirit of curiosity.
Heritage you can still share a table with
For centuries these spaces moved to the rhythm of the horse and the shelter of the yurt. That heritage lives on in our hospitality, our music, our traditional sports and the warmth of a shared meal.
Never more accessible
Almaty remains our cultural and travel heart, while the capital, Astana, shows the country's vision of the future. With visa-free entry for many nationalities, the Great Steppe has never been easier to reach.
Place guides
Place guideCharyn CanyonDistance, entry fees, the best time and every viewpoint.About 200 kmAll yearRead the guide 
Place guideKolsai LakesThe three lakes, the hike, horses and park fees.About 300 kmAll yearRead the guide 
Place guideKaindy LakeHow the sunken forest formed, the road and the walk down.About 300 kmAll yearRead the guide 
Place guideBig Almaty LakeCar rules, the hike, fees and when it is turquoise.15 km southAll yearRead the guide 
Place guideShymbulak and MedeuCable car prices, seasons and the bus up from the city.15 km awayAll yearRead the guide 
Place guideAltyn-EmelThe Singing Dune, Aktau, permits and fees.About 250 kmSpring, autumnRead the guide 
Place guideAssy PlateauThe plateau, the observatory and Bartogay.About 2,800 mApril to NovemberRead the guide 
Place guideLake Issyk and TurgenThe 1963 mudflow, the Golden Man and the waterfall walk.1,759 mApril to NovemberRead the guide 
Place guideTanbaly PetroglyphsThe carvings, tickets and the best time to go.About 170 kmAll yearRead the guide Routes and guides for Almaty
Walking route 01Historic AlmatySeven stops through the old centre, from Republic Square down to the Central Mosque.6 kmHalf a dayOpen the route 
Walking route 02Soviet ModernismSix landmarks built from 1967 to 1982, from Arman Cinema down to Hotel Otrar.4 km2 to 3 hoursOpen the route 
Walking route 03A Taste of AlmatyWhat to buy at the Green Bazaar and what to order at a café.Green Bazaar15 min from the metroOpen the route 
Walking route 04Green AlmatyTwo parks and a riverside path, then the cable car up to Kok Tobe.3.4 km6 min by cable carOpen the route 
Guide 05Your First Day in AlmatyFrom the airport to the city, plus SIM cards, transport and money.18 km from the airportSIM, transport, moneyOpen the guide 
