Kazakhstan travel plans with the routes already figured out
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7 days in Kazakhstan
AlmatySemeyItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
- Big Almaty Lake
Hotel
Day 3: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astana
- Fly from Almaty to Astana
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astana
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
3h 59m
$70–161
Activities
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Hotel
Day 4: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Pavlodar
6h 24m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Aksaray Palace
- Pavlodar Botanical Garden
Hotel
Day 5: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
- Cathedral of St Andrew
Hotel
Day 6: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Childrens Park
- Ridder City Viewpoint
Hotel
Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Abay Kunanbayev Museum
- Resurrection Cathedral
Hotel
8 days in Kazakhstan
AstanaKaragandaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
- Astana Opera
Hotel
Days 2–3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almaty
- Fly from Astana to Almaty
- Take the foot from Astana to Almaty
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
4h 2m
$65–161
Activities
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
Hotel
Day 4: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkent
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkent
2h 47m
$65–128
Activities
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
- Shymkent Zoo
Hotel
Day 5: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestan
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Turkestan City Park
- Local Bazaar
Hotel
Day 6: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylorda
4h 55m
$17–24
Activities
- Kyzylorda Regional Museum
- Kyzylorda Orthodox Church
Hotel
Day 7: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonur
3h 22m
$16–23
Activities
- Baikonur Local Market
- Space Shuttle Buran Monument
Day 8: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Karaganda
- Fly from Baikonur to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Karaganda
9h 53m
$175–455
Activities
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
- Stella of Independence
Hotel
9 days in Kazakhstan
AktauKaragandaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Aktau Botanical Garden
- Aktau City Beach and Promenade
Hotel
Days 2–3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almaty
- Fly from Aktau to Almaty
- Take the foot from Aktau to Almaty
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almaty
4h 16m
$121–244
Activities
- First Presidents Park
- Big Almaty Lake
Hotel
Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astana
- Fly from Almaty to Astana
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astana
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
3h 59m
$70–161
Activities
- Ailand Duman Entertainment Center
- Nur-Astana Mosque
Hotel
Day 5: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Pavlodar
6h 24m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Pavlodar Bridge
Hotel
Day 6: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Zhastar Park
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
Hotel
Day 7: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ridder Central Market
- Try Local Kazakh Cuisine
Hotel
Day 8: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
- Resurrection Cathedral
Hotel
Day 9: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
- Fly from Semey to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
1h 37m
$198–401
Activities
- Victory Park
- Stella of Independence
Hotel
10 days in Kazakhstan
ShymkentKaragandaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Victory Park
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
Hotel
Day 2: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestan
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
Hotel
Days 3–4: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Almaty
- Fly from Turkestan to Almaty
- Take the foot from Turkestan to Almaty
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Almaty
2h 38m
$75–306
Activities
- Green Bazaar
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral
Hotel
Day 5: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astana
- Fly from Almaty to Astana
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astana
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
3h 59m
$70–161
Activities
- Presidential Park
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
Hotel
Day 6: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Pavlodar
6h 24m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Irtysh River Embankment
- Regional Library named after S Toraighyrov
Hotel
Day 7: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Metallurg Stadium
- Gorky Park
Hotel
Day 8: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ridder Mountain Ski Resort
- Ridder Central Market
Hotel
Day 9: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Market
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
Hotel
Day 10: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
- Fly from Semey to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
1h 37m
$198–401
Activities
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima
- Shopping at City Mall
Hotel
11 days in Kazakhstan
KostanayShymkentItinerary navigation
Day 1: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- Kostanay Ice Palace
Hotel
Day 2: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Fly from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
5h 30m
$207–1,110
Activities
- Kyzylzhar Central Mosque
- Esil River Embankment
Hotel
Day 3: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodar
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodar
15h 25m
$109–208
Activities
- Batyr Mall
- Aksaray Palace
Hotel
Day 4: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Gorky Park
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Ice Palace
Hotel
Day 5: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ridder Ice Palace
- St Nicholas Cathedral
Hotel
Day 6: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
- Central Market
Hotel
Day 7: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
- Fly from Semey to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
1h 37m
$198–401
Activities
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
- Shopping at City Mall
Hotel
Day 8: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Karaganda to Astana
3h
$7–10
Activities
- Nur-Astana Mosque
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
Hotel
Days 9–10: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almaty
- Fly from Astana to Almaty
- Take the foot from Astana to Almaty
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
4h 2m
$65–161
Activities
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
Hotel
Day 11: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkent
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkent
2h 47m
$65–128
Activities
- Ken Baba Park
- Independence Park
Hotel
12 days in Kazakhstan
KaragandaUst-KamenogorskItinerary navigation
Day 1: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Karaganda Circus
- Art Museum of Karaganda
Hotel
Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Karaganda to Astana
3h
$7–10
Activities
- Ailand Duman Entertainment Center
- Ak Orda Presidential Palace
Hotel
Days 3–4: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almaty
- Fly from Astana to Almaty
- Take the foot from Astana to Almaty
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
4h 2m
$65–161
Activities
- Republic Square
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
Day 5: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkent
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkent
2h 47m
$65–128
Activities
- Abay Park
- Shymkent Plaza
Hotel
Day 6: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestan
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
- Arslanbab Mausoleum
Hotel
Day 7: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylorda
4h 55m
$17–24
Activities
- Kyzylorda Railway Station
- Kyzylorda Central Park
Hotel
Day 8: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonur
3h 22m
$16–23
Activities
- City Museum of Baikonur
- Space Shuttle Buran Monument
Day 9: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Kostanay
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Kostanay
- Fly from Baikonur to Kostanay
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Kostanay
10h 9m
$273–382
Activities
- Kostanay Central Market
- Kostanay Ice Palace
Hotel
Day 10: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Fly from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
5h 30m
$207–1,110
Activities
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
- Petropavl Zoo
Hotel
Day 11: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodar
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodar
15h 25m
$109–208
Activities
- Cathedral of the Annunciation
- Victory Park
Hotel
Day 12: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Ice Palace
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
Hotel
13 days in Kazakhstan
AktobeTurkestanItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Aktobe Botanical Garden
- Aktobe Planetarium
Hotel
Day 2: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
5h 6m
$248–490
Activities
- Central Mosque of Kostanay
- Kostanay Regional Art Gallery
Hotel
Day 3: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Fly from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
5h 30m
$207–1,110
Activities
- Petropavl Railway Station
- Petropavl Zoo
Hotel
Day 4: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodar
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodar
15h 25m
$109–208
Activities
- Regional Library named after S Toraighyrov
- Pavlodar Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
Day 5: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Local Bazaar Visit
- Victory Park
Hotel
Day 6: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ridder Cultural Center Exhibitions
- Ridder Local Lore Museum
Hotel
Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Abay Kunanbayev Museum
Hotel
Day 8: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
- Fly from Semey to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
1h 37m
$198–401
Activities
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
- Karaganda Zoo
Hotel
Day 9: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Karaganda to Astana
3h
$7–10
Activities
- Ailand Duman Entertainment Center
- Hazret Sultan Mosque
Hotel
Days 10–11: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almaty
- Fly from Astana to Almaty
- Take the foot from Astana to Almaty
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
4h 2m
$65–161
Activities
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
Day 12: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkent
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkent
2h 47m
$65–128
Activities
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
- Shymkent Zoo
Hotel
Day 13: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestan
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
- Turkestan Museum
Hotel
14 days in Kazakhstan
OralKokshetauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Oral, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Victory Park
- Central Market
Hotel
Day 2: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktau
- Fly from Oral to Aktau
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktau
2h 21m
$129–475
Activities
- Central Square Aktau
- Aktau Dolphinarium
Hotel
Days 3–4: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almaty
- Fly from Aktau to Almaty
- Take the foot from Aktau to Almaty
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almaty
4h 16m
$121–244
Activities
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- Republic Square
Hotel
Day 5: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astana
- Fly from Almaty to Astana
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astana
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
3h 59m
$70–161
Activities
- Hazret Sultan Mosque
- Nur-Astana Mosque
Hotel
Day 6: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Pavlodar
6h 24m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Bridge
- Cathedral of the Annunciation
Hotel
Day 7: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Cathedral of St Andrew
- East Kazakhstan Art Museum
Hotel
Day 8: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ridder Local Lore Museum
- Ridder Cinema
Hotel
Day 9: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
- Semey Bridge
Hotel
Day 10: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
- Fly from Semey to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
1h 37m
$198–401
Activities
- Karaganda Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Karaganda Circus
Hotel
Day 11: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktobe
- Fly from Karaganda to Aktobe
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktobe
7h 25m
$210–283
Activities
- Central Park
- Memorial Complex of Glorious Deeds
Hotel
Day 12: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
5h 6m
$248–490
Activities
- Kostanay Central Market
- Central Mosque of Kostanay
Hotel
Day 13: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Fly from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
5h 30m
$207–1,110
Activities
- Monument to the Founders of Petropavl
- Petropavl Drama Theater
Hotel
Day 14: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Kokshetau
3h 1m
$5–150
Activities
- Central Park of Culture and Rest
- Burabay National Park
Hotel
15 days in Kazakhstan
AlmatyKulsaryItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
Hotel
Day 3: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astana
- Fly from Almaty to Astana
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astana
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
3h 59m
$70–161
Activities
- Presidential Park
- Ailand Duman Entertainment Center
Hotel
Day 4: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Pavlodar
6h 24m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Victory Park
- Gorky Park
Hotel
Day 5: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Victory Park
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
Hotel
Day 6: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ridder Local Lore Museum
- WWII Memorial Complex
Hotel
Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Victory Park
Hotel
Day 8: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
- Fly from Semey to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
1h 37m
$198–401
Activities
- Palace of Culture of Miners
- Karaganda Academic Drama Theater S Seifullin
Hotel
Day 9: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktobe
- Fly from Karaganda to Aktobe
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktobe
7h 25m
$210–283
Activities
- Aktobe Drama Theater
- Orthodox Cathedral of St Michael the Archangel
Hotel
Day 10: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
5h 6m
$248–490
Activities
- Kostanay Childrens Art School
- Kostanay Central Park
Hotel
Day 11: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Fly from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
5h 30m
$207–1,110
Activities
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
- Petropavl Zoo
Hotel
Day 12: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktau
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktau
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktau
6h 42m
$296–520
Activities
- Central Square Aktau
- Aktau Lighthouse
Hotel
Day 13: Oral, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oral
- Fly from Aktau to Oral
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oral
2h 25m
$128–475
Activities
- Gorky Park
- Pugachev Museum
Hotel
Day 14: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Oral to Atyrau
- Take the bus from Oral to Atyrau
- Take the taxi from Oral to Atyrau
9h 15m
$33–36
Activities
- Atyrau Mall
- Imangali Mosque
Hotel
Day 15: Kulsary, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Kulsary
- Take the train from Atyrau to Kulsary
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Kulsary
4h 32m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kulsary Sports Complex
- Kulsary Central Market
Hotel
16 days in Kazakhstan
AstanaAktobeItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Assumption Russian Orthodox Cathedral
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Hotel
Days 2–3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almaty
- Fly from Astana to Almaty
- Take the foot from Astana to Almaty
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
4h 2m
$65–161
Activities
- Kok Tobe Hill
- Almaty Zoo
Hotel
Day 4: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkent
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkent
2h 47m
$65–128
Activities
- Dendropark
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
Hotel
Day 5: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestan
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
- Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum
Hotel
Day 6: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylorda
4h 55m
$17–24
Activities
- Syr Darya River Embankment
- Kyzylorda City Administration Building
Hotel
Day 7: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonur
3h 22m
$16–23
Activities
- International Space School
- Soyuz Rocket Monument
Day 8: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Karaganda
- Fly from Baikonur to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Karaganda
9h 53m
$175–455
Activities
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
- Victory Park
Hotel
Day 9: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsk
- Take the transfer from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsk
- Take the bus from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsk
- Take the bus from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsk
- Take the transfer from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsk
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsk
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 5m
$84–361
Activities
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
- Gorky Park
Hotel
Day 10: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ridder City Viewpoint
- Hiking in Altai Mountains
Hotel
Day 11: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Art Museum
- River Irtysh Embankment
Hotel
Day 12: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgan
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgan
15h 2m
$37–52
Activities
- Statue of Abay Kunanbayev
- Taldykorgan Drama Theater
Hotel
Day 13: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodar
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodar
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodar
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodar
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Pavlodar
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodar
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodar
9h 34m
$175–455
Activities
- Pavlodar Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Irtysh River Embankment
Hotel
Day 14: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Pavlodar to Kostanay
- Take the train from Pavlodar to Kostanay
25h 6m
$26–49
Activities
- Kostanay Central Market
- Kostanay State University named after A Baitursynov
Hotel
Day 15: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Fly from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
5h 30m
$207–1,110
Activities
- North Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
Hotel
Day 16: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobe
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobe
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobe
6h 22m
$260–563
Activities
- Nur Gasyr Mosque
- Aktobe Regional Philharmonic
Hotel
17 days in Kazakhstan
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Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Aktau Lighthouse
- Aktau Restaurant Street
Hotel
Days 2–3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almaty
- Fly from Aktau to Almaty
- Take the foot from Aktau to Almaty
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almaty
4h 16m
$121–244
Activities
- Green Bazaar
- Republic Square
Hotel
Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astana
- Fly from Almaty to Astana
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astana
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
3h 59m
$70–161
Activities
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
- Assumption Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Hotel
Day 5: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Pavlodar
6h 24m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Aksaray Palace
- Regional Library named after S Toraighyrov
Hotel
Day 6: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- East Kazakhstan Art Museum
- Central Mosque
Hotel
Day 7: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ridder Central Market
- Ridder Cultural Center Exhibitions
Hotel
Day 8: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
- Semey Bridge
Hotel
Day 9: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
- Fly from Semey to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
1h 37m
$198–401
Activities
- Karaganda Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Ecomuseum
Hotel
Day 10: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktobe
- Fly from Karaganda to Aktobe
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktobe
7h 25m
$210–283
Activities
- Memorial Complex of Glorious Deeds
- Orthodox Cathedral of St Michael the Archangel
Hotel
Day 11: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
5h 6m
$248–490
Activities
- Kostanay State University named after A Baitursynov
- Kostanay Central Market
Hotel
Day 12: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Fly from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
5h 30m
$207–1,110
Activities
- Monument to the Founders of Petropavl
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
Hotel
Day 13: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Kokshetau
3h 1m
$5–150
Activities
- Shopping at Rixos Borovoe
- Hiking Okzhetpes Mountain
Hotel
Day 14: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Kokshetau to Shymkent
- Take the transfer from Kokshetau to Shymkent
- Take the bus from Kokshetau to Shymkent
- Take the transfer from Kokshetau to Shymkent
- Fly from Kokshetau to Shymkent
- Take the taxi from Kokshetau to Shymkent
8h 56m
$86–210
Activities
- Victory Park
- Abay Park
Hotel
Day 15: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestan
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Underground Mosque Hilvet
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
Hotel
Day 16: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylorda
4h 55m
$17–24
Activities
- Kyzylorda Drama Theater
- Kyzylorda Central Market
Hotel
Day 17: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonur
3h 22m
$16–23
Activities
- Baikonur Cosmodrome Museum
- Syr Darya River Embankment
18 days in Kazakhstan
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Day 1: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Ken Baba Park
- Victory Park
Hotel
Day 2: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestan
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
- Ancient Settlement of Kultobe
Hotel
Days 3–4: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Almaty
- Fly from Turkestan to Almaty
- Take the foot from Turkestan to Almaty
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Almaty
2h 38m
$75–306
Activities
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
- Medeu High Mountain Skating Rink
Hotel
Day 5: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astana
- Fly from Almaty to Astana
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astana
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astana
3h 59m
$70–161
Activities
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
Hotel
Day 6: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Pavlodar
6h 24m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar State University named after S Toraighyrov
- Gorky Park
Hotel
Day 7: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
- Gorky Park
Hotel
Day 8: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ridder Cinema
- WWII Memorial Complex
Hotel
Day 9: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Abay Kunanbayev Museum
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
Hotel
Day 10: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
- Fly from Semey to Karaganda
- Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda
1h 37m
$198–401
Activities
- Palace of Culture of Miners
- Stella of Independence
Hotel
Day 11: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktobe
- Fly from Karaganda to Aktobe
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktobe
7h 25m
$210–283
Activities
- Aktobe Embankment
- Orthodox Cathedral of St Michael the Archangel
Hotel
Day 12: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanay
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanay
5h 6m
$248–490
Activities
- Kostanay Ice Palace
- Kostanay City Akimat Building
Hotel
Day 13: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Fly from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
5h 30m
$207–1,110
Activities
- North Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Ascension Cathedral
Hotel
Day 14: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktau
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktau
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktau
6h 42m
$296–520
Activities
- Central Mosque Aktau
- Victory Park
Hotel
Day 15: Oral, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oral
- Fly from Aktau to Oral
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oral
2h 25m
$128–475
Activities
- St Nicholas Cathedral
- Regional Philharmonic Hall
Hotel
Day 16: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Oral to Atyrau
- Take the bus from Oral to Atyrau
- Take the taxi from Oral to Atyrau
9h 15m
$33–36
Activities
- Atyrau Drama Theater
- Atyrau City Park
Hotel
Days 17–18: Kulsary, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Kulsary
- Take the train from Atyrau to Kulsary
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Kulsary
4h 32m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kulsary Public Library
- Kulsary Regional History Museum
Hotel
20 days in Kazakhstan
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Day 1: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Karaganda Circus
- Karaganda Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
Hotel
Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Karaganda to Astana
3h
$7–10
Activities
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
- Hazret Sultan Mosque
Hotel
Days 3–4: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almaty
- Fly from Astana to Almaty
- Take the foot from Astana to Almaty
- Take the bus from Astana to Almaty
4h 2m
$65–161
Activities
- Kok Tobe Hill
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
Day 5: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkent
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkent
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkent
2h 47m
$65–128
Activities
- Historical and Local Lore Museum
- Shymkent Plaza
Hotel
Day 6: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestan
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Local Bazaar
- Juma Mosque
Hotel
Day 7: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylorda
4h 55m
$17–24
Activities
- Korkyt Ata Memorial Complex
- Monument to Korkyt Ata
Hotel
Day 8: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonur
3h 22m
$16–23
Activities
- Soyuz Rocket Monument
- Gagarins House Museum
Day 9: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Kostanay
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Kostanay
- Fly from Baikonur to Kostanay
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Kostanay
10h 9m
$273–382
Activities
- Victory Park
- Kostanay Regional Kazakh Drama Theater named after I Omarov
Hotel
Day 10: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Fly from Kostanay to Petropavl
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavl
5h 30m
$207–1,110
Activities
- Halyk Arena Ice Palace
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
Hotel
Day 11: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodar
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodar
15h 25m
$109–208
Activities
- Mashkhur Zhusup Mosque
- Gorky Park
Hotel
Day 12: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Ice Palace
- Irtysh River Embankment Walk
Hotel
Day 13: Ridder, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- WWII Memorial Complex
- Ridder Ice Palace
Hotel
Day 14: Semey, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Ridder to Semey
- Take the bus from Ridder to Semey
4h 43m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
- Kazakh State Musical Drama Theatre named after Abay
Hotel
Day 15: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgan
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgan
15h 2m
$37–52
Activities
- Orthodox Church of St. John the Theologian
- Taldykorgan Central Park
Hotel
Day 16: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraz
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Taraz
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Taraz
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Taraz
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Taraz
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Taraz
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraz
8h 46m
$254–513
Activities
- Taraz City Park
- Central Mosque Kaliyev
Hotel
Days 17–20: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Transport
- Take the train from Taraz to Balqash
- Take the transfer from Taraz to Balqash
- Take the bus from Taraz to Balqash
9h 53m
$17–31
Activities
- Lake Balkhash Embankment Walk
- Balkhash Architectural Photography Tour
Hotel
