Kazakhstan travel plans with the routes already figured out
Rome2Rio itineraries for Kazakhstan are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.
7 days in Kazakhstan
Almaty SemeyItinerary navigation
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Republic Square
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- Presidential Park
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Balkhash Copper Smelter Viewpoint
- Lake Balkhash Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
- Ecomuseum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Local Bazaar Visit
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Ice Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Bridge
- Pavlodar State University named after S Toraighyrov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Abay Kunanbayev Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
8 days in Kazakhstan
Astana OralItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Astana Opera
- Ak Orda Presidential Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almatytransfer
- Fly from Astana to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$75–131
Activities
- Kok Tobe Hill
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$61–110
Activities
- Regional Drama Theater
- Ken Baba Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Underground Mosque Hilvet
- Local Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–23
Activities
- Kyzylorda Orthodox Church
- Kyzylorda Regional Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Walk through City Center
- City Museum of Baikonur
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Aktautrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
10h 49m
$309–640
Activities
- World War II Memorial
- Mangystau Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Oralplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
2h 20m
$137–583
Activities
- Uralsk Regional Museum
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Kazakhstan
Aktau TaldykorganItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Aktau City Beach and Promenade
- Aktau Dolphinarium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–273
Activities
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- Bayterek Tower
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Lake Balkhash Boat Tour
- Central Mosque of Balkhash
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
- Shopping at City Mall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Cathedral of St Andrew
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Bridge
- Mashkhur Zhusup Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Art Museum
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Monument to Ilyas Zhansugurov
- Taldykorgan City Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Kazakhstan
Shymkent TaldykorganItinerary navigation
Day 1: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Shymkent Plaza
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
- Turkestan City Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Turkestan to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Turkestan to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Almatybus
2h 33m
$56–307
Activities
- Medeu High Mountain Skating Rink
- Almaty Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Balkhash City Museum
- Lake Balkhash Boat Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Shopping at City Mall
- Ice Palace Karaganda Arena
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Central Mosque
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Aksaray Palace
- Regional Library named after S Toraighyrov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Victory Park
- Central Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Taldykorgan Central Market
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Kazakhstan
Pavlodar KostanayItinerary navigation
Day 1: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Cathedral of the Annunciation
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Astanabus
6h 25m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Presidential Park
- Water Green Boulevard
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almatytransfer
- Fly from Astana to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$75–131
Activities
- Medeu High Mountain Skating Rink
- First Presidents Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$61–110
Activities
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
- Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Ancient Settlement of Kultobe
- Local Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–23
Activities
- Baikonur Cosmodrome Museum
- Kyzylorda Orthodox Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Baikonur Cosmodrome Launch Pad Tour
- Baikonur City Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Aktautrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
10h 49m
$309–640
Activities
- Central Mosque Aktau
- Aktau Dolphinarium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Oralplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
2h 20m
$137–583
Activities
- Gorky Park
- Regional Philharmonic Hall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Oral to Aktobetrain
7h 12m
$10–200
Activities
- Mega Aktobe
- Aktobe Childrens Railway
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
4h 40m
$208–371
Activities
- Victory Park
- Kostanay Regional Russian Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Kazakhstan
Kostanay ShymkentItinerary navigation
Day 1: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Art Gallery
- Kostanay Central Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
6h 41m
$253–417
Activities
- Aktau Restaurant Street
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–273
Activities
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- Water Green Boulevard
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Lake Balkhash Boat Tour
- Balkhash Copper Smelter Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Ecomuseum
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
- Irtysh River Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Regional Art Museum
- Aksaray Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Taldykorgan Central Park
- Central Mosque of Taldykorgan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Taraztrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Taraztransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Tarazbus
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Tarazwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Tarazplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
8h 42m
$329–573
Activities
- Taraz City Park
- Zhambyl Regional Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain
3h 27m
$5–160
Activities
- Shymkent Zoo
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Kazakhstan
Karaganda BalqashItinerary navigation
Day 1: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Karaganda Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Ecomuseum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Karaganda to Astanabus
3h
$7–11
Activities
- Astana Opera
- Water Green Boulevard
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almatytransfer
- Fly from Astana to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$75–131
Activities
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- Medeu High Mountain Skating Rink
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$61–110
Activities
- Regional Drama Theater
- Abay Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Khanaka Yasawi Complex
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–23
Activities
- Kyzylorda Central Mosque
- Kyzylorda City Administration Building
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Monument to Yuri Gagarin
- Baikonur City Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Aktautrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
10h 49m
$309–640
Activities
- Aktau Port Viewpoint
- Aktau Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Oralplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
2h 20m
$137–583
Activities
- Victory Park
- Regional Philharmonic Hall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Oral to Aktobetrain
7h 12m
$10–200
Activities
- Memorial Complex of Glorious Deeds
- Mega Aktobe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
4h 40m
$208–371
Activities
- Kostanay Central Park
- Kostanay Embankment Tobol River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavltaxi
- Take the bus from Kostanay to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Kostanay to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Kostanay to Petropavltrain
10h 52m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Balqashtrain
- Take the train from Petropavl to Balqashtrain
21h 25m
$30–277
Activities
- Balkhash City Beach
- Holy Dormition Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Kazakhstan
Aktobe TurkestanItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Retro Park
- Aktobe Planetarium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
4h 40m
$208–371
Activities
- Kostanay State University named after A Baitursynov
- Central Mosque of Kostanay
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
6h 41m
$253–417
Activities
- Central Mosque Aktau
- Mangystau Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–273
Activities
- First Presidents Park
- Kok Tobe Hill
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
- Water Green Boulevard
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Local Cuisine Experience
- Balkhash Local Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Karaganda Academic Drama Theater S Seifullin
- Ice Palace Karaganda Arena
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Zhastar Park
- Metallurg Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Gorky Park
- Aksaray Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Market
- Semey Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Taldykorgan History Museum
- Orthodox Church of St. John the Theologian
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Taraztrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Taraztransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Tarazbus
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Tarazwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Tarazplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
8h 42m
$329–573
Activities
- Central Mosque Kaliyev
- Taraz City Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain
3h 27m
$5–160
Activities
- Dendropark
- Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum
- Arslanbab Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in Kazakhstan
Oral BaikonurItinerary navigation
Day 1: Oral, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Oral Art Gallery
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Oral to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktautaxi
2h 16m
$137–583
Activities
- Aktau Port Viewpoint
- Mangystau Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–273
Activities
- Green Bazaar
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- Water Green Boulevard
- Assumption Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Sunset Viewing at Lake Balkhash
- Balkhash Local Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Karaganda Academic Drama Theater S Seifullin
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Gorky Park
- Zhastar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Gorky Park
- Pavlodar Drama Theater named after Z Aimagambetov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- River Irtysh Embankment
- Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Statue of Abay Kunanbayev
- Orthodox Church of St. John the Theologian
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Taraztrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Taraztransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Tarazbus
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Tarazwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Tarazplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
8h 42m
$329–573
Activities
- Tekturmas Historical Complex
- Shakhristan Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain
3h 27m
$5–160
Activities
- Dendropark
- Central Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Turkestan Museum
- Oriental Bath Hammams
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–23
Activities
- Korkyt Ata Memorial Complex
- Kyzylorda Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Korolevs House Museum
- Statue of Sergei Korolev
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
16 days in Kazakhstan
Almaty AktobeItinerary navigation
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral
- Republic Square
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Lake Balkhash Boat Tour
- Central Mosque of Balkhash
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Ice Palace Karaganda Arena
- Karaganda Circus
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Metallurg Stadium
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Regional Art Museum
- Irtysh River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Taldykorgan City Lake
- Taldykorgan Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Taraztrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Taraztransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Tarazbus
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Tarazwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Tarazplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
8h 42m
$329–573
Activities
- Karahan Mausoleum
- Aisha-Bibi Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain
3h 27m
$5–160
Activities
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Turkestan Museum
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–23
Activities
- Dostyk Restaurant
- Explore Old Town Architecture
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Statue of Sergei Korolev
- Syr Darya River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Aktautrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
10h 49m
$309–640
Activities
- Victory Park
- Central Mosque Aktau
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Oralplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
2h 20m
$137–583
Activities
- Oral Art Gallery
- AS Pushkin Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Oral to Aktobetrain
7h 12m
$10–200
Activities
- Retro Park
- Aktobe Regional Philharmonic
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
17 days in Kazakhstan
Astana TaldykorganItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
- Nur-Astana Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almatytransfer
- Fly from Astana to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$75–131
Activities
- First Presidents Park
- Republic Square
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$61–110
Activities
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
- Shymkent Plaza
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
- Khanaka Yasawi Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–23
Activities
- Kyzylorda Central Park
- Kyzylorda Railway Station
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Space Shuttle Buran Monument
- Korolevs House Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Aktautrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Aktautaxi
10h 49m
$309–640
Activities
- Aktau Mall
- Aktau Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Oralplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
2h 20m
$137–583
Activities
- Ural River Embankment
- Regional Philharmonic Hall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Oral to Aktobetrain
7h 12m
$10–200
Activities
- Aktobe Regional Museum
- Memorial Complex of Glorious Deeds
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
4h 40m
$208–371
Activities
- Kostanay Embankment Tobol River Embankment
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavltaxi
- Take the bus from Kostanay to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Kostanay to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Kostanay to Petropavltrain
10h 52m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostyk Park
- Kyzylzhar Central Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Balqashtrain
- Take the train from Petropavl to Balqashtrain
21h 25m
$30–277
Activities
- Balkhash Local Bazaar
- Central Mosque of Balkhash
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Stella of Independence
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- East Kazakhstan Art Museum
- Irtysh River Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Aksaray Palace
- Cathedral of the Annunciation
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Market
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 17: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Childrens Park
- Orthodox Church of St. John the Theologian
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
18 days in Kazakhstan
Aktau TemirtauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Victory Park
- Central Mosque Aktau
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–273
Activities
- First Presidents Park
- Big Almaty Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- Hazret Sultan Mosque
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Water Sports at Lake Balkhash
- Sunset Viewing at Lake Balkhash
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Central Park of Culture and Leisure
- Karaganda Academic Drama Theater S Seifullin
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Central Mosque
- East Kazakhstan Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Bridge
- Pavlodar Regional Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Mosque
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Taldykorgan Drama Theater
- Monument to Ilyas Zhansugurov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Taraztrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Taraztransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Tarazbus
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Tarazwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Tarazplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
8h 42m
$329–573
Activities
- Central Mosque Kaliyev
- Zhambyl Regional Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain
3h 27m
$5–160
Activities
- Shymkent Plaza
- Shymkent Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Turkestan Museum
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–23
Activities
- Kyzylorda Central Park
- Baikonur Cosmodrome Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Gagarins House Museum
- Syr Darya River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Kostanaytrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Kostanaytaxi
9h 34m
$232–492
Activities
- Kostanay Central Park
- Kostanay Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavltaxi
- Take the bus from Kostanay to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Kostanay to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Kostanay to Petropavltrain
10h 52m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Petropavl Drama Theater
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 17: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Kokshetautrain
3h 14m
$5–150
Activities
- Shopping at Rixos Borovoe
- Boat Trip on Lake Borovoe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 18: Temirtau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kokshetau to Temirtautrain
- Take the transfer from Kokshetau to Temirtautransfer
- Take the bus from Kokshetau to Temirtaubus
8h 31m
$16–24
Activities
- Victory Park
- Temirtau History and Local Lore Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
19 days in Kazakhstan
Shymkent Nur-SultanItinerary navigation
Day 1: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Abay Park
- Dendropark
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Turkestan Museum
- Arslanbab Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Turkestan to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Turkestan to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Almatybus
2h 33m
$56–307
Activities
- First Presidents Park
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Balkhash Copper Smelter Viewpoint
- Sunset Viewing at Lake Balkhash
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Shopping at City Mall
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Irtysh River Embankment Walk
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Aksaray Palace
- Regional Library named after S Toraighyrov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Market
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Taldykorgan Central Market
- Zhastar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Taraztrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Taraztransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Tarazbus
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Tarazwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Tarazplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
8h 42m
$329–573
Activities
- Taraz Regional Museum
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Kostanaytrain
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Taraz to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Kostanaytaxi
7h 6m
$182–452
Activities
- Kostanay Ice Palace
- Kostanay State University named after A Baitursynov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
6h 41m
$253–417
Activities
- Central Square Aktau
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Oralplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Oraltaxi
2h 20m
$137–583
Activities
- Central Market
- AS Pushkin Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Oral to Aktobetrain
7h 12m
$10–200
Activities
- Aktobe Regional Philharmonic
- Aktobe Central Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Atyrautaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Atyrauplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Atyrautaxi
4h 5m
$198–391
Activities
- Local Fish Market
- Ural River Bridge Europe-Asia Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 17–18: Kulsary, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Kulsarytaxi
- Take the train from Atyrau to Kulsarytrain
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Kulsarytaxi
4h 34m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kulsary Cultural Center Performance
- Kazakh Cuisine Experience at Altyn Dala Restaurant
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Day 19: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kulsary to Nur-Sultantrain
- Take the train from Kulsary to Nur-Sultantrain
- Take the taxi from Kulsary to Nur-Sultantaxi
- Fly from Kulsary to Nur-Sultanplane
- Take the transfer from Kulsary to Nur-Sultantransfer
- Take the subway from Kulsary to Nur-Sultansubway
8h 42m
$156–338
Activities
- National Space Center
- Astana Opera
Hotel
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21 days in Kazakhstan
Kostanay Nur-SultanItinerary navigation
Day 1: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- Kostanay Embankment Tobol River Embankment
Hotel
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Day 2: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
6h 41m
$253–417
Activities
- Aktau Mall
- Mangystau Regional Museum of Local Lore
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Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the foot from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–273
Activities
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
Hotel
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Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the foot from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 4m
$77–125
Activities
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
Hotel
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Day 5: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Holy Dormition Cathedral
- Sunset Viewing at Lake Balkhash
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Day 6: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Shopping at City Mall
- Karaganda Zoo
Hotel
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Day 7: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
6h 43m
$209–421
Activities
- Metallurg Stadium
- Zhastar Park
Hotel
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Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Botanical Garden
- Pavlodar Regional Museum of Local Lore
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Day 9: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kazakh State Musical Drama Theatre named after Abay
- Semey Art Museum
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Day 10: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$31–252
Activities
- Taldykorgan Central Park
- Taldykorgan Sports Complex
Hotel
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Day 11: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Taraztrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Taraztransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Tarazbus
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Tarazwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Tarazplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Taraztaxi
8h 42m
$329–573
Activities
- Zhambyl Regional Art Museum
- Tekturmas Historical Complex
Hotel
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Day 12: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain
3h 27m
$5–160
Activities
- Victory Park
- Central Park
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Day 13: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Kazakhstan-Turkish University
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
Hotel
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Day 14: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–23
Activities
- Explore Old Town Architecture
- Kyzylorda Central Park
Hotel
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Day 15: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Statue of Sergei Korolev
- Monument to Yuri Gagarin
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Day 16: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Aktobetrain
15h 35m
$16–250
Activities
- Aktobe Childrens Railway
- Aktobe Drama Theater
Hotel
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Day 17: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Aktobe to Oraltrain
7h 6m
$10–200
Activities
- Uralsk Regional Museum
- AS Pushkin Museum
Hotel
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Day 18: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Oral to Atyrautaxi
- Fly from Oral to Atyrauplane
- Take the taxi from Oral to Atyrautaxi
4h 50m
$250–625
Activities
- Atyrau Regional Museum
- Local Fish Market
Hotel
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Days 19–20: Kulsary, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Kulsarytaxi
- Take the train from Atyrau to Kulsarytrain
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Kulsarytaxi
4h 34m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kulsary Family Park
- Kulsary Art Gallery
Hotel
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Day 21: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kulsary to Nur-Sultantrain
- Take the train from Kulsary to Nur-Sultantrain
- Take the taxi from Kulsary to Nur-Sultantaxi
- Fly from Kulsary to Nur-Sultanplane
- Take the transfer from Kulsary to Nur-Sultantransfer
- Take the subway from Kulsary to Nur-Sultansubway
8h 42m
$156–338
Activities
- Hazrat Sultan Mosque
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Hotel
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