🇰🇿 Big sky country
Kazakhstan
Vast steppe, red-rock canyons and glacial lakes within a few hours of Almaty. Kazakhstan is the easiest introduction to Central Asian scale — and one of the least crowded.
- Typical length
- 8–14 days
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate
- Best time
- May–June, September–October
Highlights
- Charyn Canyon
- Kolsai Lakes
- Big Almaty Lake
- Almaty city and mountains
- Steppe landscapes
- Nomadic culture and horse traditions
Practical information
- Getting there
- International flights to Almaty and Astana.
- Entry requirements
- Entry rules vary by nationality — check official guidance before booking.
- Terrain
- Steppe, canyon, alpine lakes and high mountain roads.
- Altitude
- Mostly low; some mountain days above 2,500 m.
Some mountain and border-zone areas require permits or registered guides. We confirm current requirements for your route before departure.
What you can do here
Experiences in Kazakhstan
Example itinerary
One clear way to see Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Wild Landscapes
Canyon country, glacial lakes and open steppe on a two-week loop out of Almaty.
- Length
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best time
- May–June, September
- Day 1–2Almaty — Arrive, acclimatise and explore the city and nearby mountains.
- Day 3–4Big Almaty Lake — Walking days above the treeline with long valley views.
- Day 5–7Charyn Canyon — Canyon walks, camping and the drive east.
- Day 8–10Kolsai Lakes — Lake-to-lake walking and forest camp nights.
- + 2 more days
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