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 TurkestanItinerary navigation
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- Kok Tobe Hill
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
$75–126
Activities
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
- Astana Opera
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Park of Culture and Rest
- Fishing on Lake Balkhash
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
- Karaganda Circus
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktautaxi
6h 51m
$267–411
Activities
- Aktau City Beach and Promenade
- Mangystau Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Shymkenttaxi
2h 58m
$134–277
Activities
- Shymkent Plaza
- Central Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Local Bazaar
- Kazakhstan-Turkish University
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

8 days in Kazakhstan
Astana KostanayItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Astana Opera
- Ailand Duman Entertainment Center
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
$70–131
Activities
- Republic Square
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
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
$60–109
Activities
- Shymkent Plaza
- Abay 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
- Kazakhstan-Turkish University
- Turkestan Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–24
Activities
- Monument to Korkyt Ata
- Kyzylorda City Administration Building
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Korolevs House Museum
- International Space School
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
$321–691
Activities
- Victory Park
- Mangystau Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
6h 1m
$254–428
Activities
- Kostanay City Akimat Building
- Kostanay State University named after A Baitursynov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

9 days in Kazakhstan
Aktau TaldykorganItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Central Mosque Aktau
- Aktau Coastal Cliffs
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
$141–253
Activities
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- Kok Tobe Hill
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
$75–126
Activities
- Presidential Park
- Water Green Boulevard
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Mosque of Balkhash
- Balkhash Copper Smelter Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Victory Park
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima
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
$199–381
Activities
- Victory Park
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Ice Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Gorky Park
- Mashkhur Zhusup Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
- Semey Art Museum
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 Central Park
- Almaty Region Akimat Building
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

10 days in Kazakhstan
Shymkent PavlodarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Central Park
- Shymkent Zoo
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 Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
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
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
- Kok Tobe Hill
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
$75–126
Activities
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
- Astana Opera
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Lake Balkhash Embankment Walk
- Balkhash Local Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Karaganda Zoo
- Walk along Bukhar Zhyrau Avenue
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktautaxi
6h 51m
$267–411
Activities
- Aktau Port Viewpoint
- Aktau Dolphinarium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
6h 1m
$254–428
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Art Gallery
- Kostanay Regional Russian Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: 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 Botanical Garden
- Esil River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodartrain
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodartrain
15h 25m
$113–216
Activities
- Irtysh River Embankment
- Pavlodar Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

11 days in Kazakhstan
Pavlodar KaragandaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Pavlodar Bridge
- Pavlodar Drama Theater named after Z Aimagambetov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Astanabus
6h 25m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Water Green Boulevard
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
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
$70–131
Activities
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- Republic Square
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
$60–109
Activities
- Dendropark
- Shymkent Plaza
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
- Turkestan City Park
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–24
Activities
- Kyzylorda Central Mosque
- Kyzylorda Railway Station
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
$321–691
Activities
- Aktau Coastal Cliffs
- Aktau Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
6h 1m
$254–428
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Kazakh Drama Theater named after I Omarov
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Balqashtaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Balqashplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Balqashtaxi
11h 15m
$316–1,509
Activities
- Local Cuisine Experience
- Lake Balkhash Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Ecomuseum
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

12 days in Kazakhstan
Kostanay ShymkentItinerary navigation
Day 1: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Art Gallery
- Kostanay City Akimat Building
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
$254–428
Activities
- World War II Memorial
- Aktau Dolphinarium
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
$141–253
Activities
- Green Bazaar
- Kok Tobe Hill
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
$75–126
Activities
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
- Astana Opera
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: 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 6: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Stella of Independence
- Karaganda Academic Drama Theater S Seifullin
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
$199–381
Activities
- East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Metallurg Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: 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 9: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
- 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
- Almaty Region Akimat Building
- Zhastar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautaxi
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Kokshetauplane
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Kokshetaubus
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautrain
8h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Lake Kopa
- Central Park of Culture and Rest
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kokshetau to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Kokshetau to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Kokshetau to Shymkenttaxi
2h 11m
$128–330
Activities
- Shymkent Zoo
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

13 days in Kazakhstan
Karaganda PavlodarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Ecomuseum
- Mining Glory Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Karaganda to Astanabus
3h
$7–11
Activities
- Presidential Park
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
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
$70–131
Activities
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
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
$60–109
Activities
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
- Shymkent Zoo
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
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
- Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–24
Activities
- Dostyk Restaurant
- Kyzylorda Central Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Walk through City Center
- Space Shuttle Buran Monument
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
$321–691
Activities
- Mangystau Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Central Square Aktau
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
6h 1m
$254–428
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Kostanay Ice Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Balqashtaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Balqashplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Balqashtaxi
11h 15m
$316–1,509
Activities
- Balkhash Architectural Photography Tour
- Lake Balkhash Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Balqash to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the train from Balqash to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Balqash to Taldykorgantaxi
13h 58m
$36–206
Activities
- Statue of Abay Kunanbayev
- Monument to Ilyas Zhansugurov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Ust-Kamenogorsktrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Ust-Kamenogorsktransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Ust-Kamenogorskbus
- Take the foot from Taldykorgan to Ust-Kamenogorskwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
9h 5m
$195–394
Activities
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Cathedral of the Annunciation
- Pavlodar Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

14 days in Kazakhstan
Aktobe TurkestanItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Aktobe Drama Theater
- Central Park
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
$188–381
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- 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
$254–428
Activities
- Aktau Port Viewpoint
- Aktau Dolphinarium
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
$141–253
Activities
- Republic Square
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
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
$75–126
Activities
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
- Astana Opera
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Mosque of Balkhash
- Fishing on Lake Balkhash
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Ice Palace Karaganda Arena
- Karaganda Zoo
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
$199–381
Activities
- Metallurg Stadium
- Cathedral of St Andrew
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Regional Library named after S Toraighyrov
- Pavlodar Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- River Irtysh Embankment
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
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
- Childrens Park
- Taldykorgan Sports Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautaxi
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Kokshetauplane
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Kokshetaubus
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautrain
8h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Zhambyl Zhabayev Monument
- Kokshetau Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kokshetau to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Kokshetau to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Kokshetau to Shymkenttaxi
2h 11m
$128–330
Activities
- Independence Park
- 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
- Juma Mosque
- Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

15 days in Kazakhstan
Oral ShymkentItinerary navigation
Day 1: Oral, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Central Market
- Old Uralsk Historic District
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
$138–584
Activities
- Mangystau Regional Museum of Local Lore
- World War II Memorial
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
$141–253
Activities
- Kok Tobe Hill
- Republic Square
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
$75–126
Activities
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
- 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
- Lake Balkhash Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Stella of Independence
- Central Park of Culture and Leisure
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
$199–381
Activities
- Local Bazaar Visit
- East Kazakhstan Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Regional Museum of Local Lore
- 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
- Resurrection Cathedral
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
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
- Orthodox Church of St. John the Theologian
- Almaty Region Akimat Building
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautaxi
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Kokshetauplane
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Kokshetaubus
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautrain
8h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Akmola Regional Drama Theater
- Kokshetau City Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kokshetau to Kostanaytrain
7h 48m
$12–20
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- Kostanay Regional Art Gallery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: 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
- Green Bazaar
- Monument to the Founders of Petropavl
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
6h 12m
$251–314
Activities
- Aktobe Botanical Garden
- Memorial Complex of Glorious Deeds
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Shymkenttaxi
2h 18m
$128–260
Activities
- Independence Park
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

16 days in Kazakhstan
Almaty TemirtauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Kok Tobe Hill
- 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
$75–126
Activities
- Presidential Park
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Balqashbus
9h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Fishing on Lake Balkhash
- Balkhash Architectural Photography Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Central Park of Culture and Leisure
- Karaganda Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Aktautaxi
6h 51m
$267–411
Activities
- Aktau Dolphinarium
- World War II Memorial
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Shymkenttaxi
2h 58m
$134–277
Activities
- Historical and Local Lore Museum
- Shymkent Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Turkestan City Park
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–24
Activities
- Monument to Korkyt Ata
- Kyzylorda Railway Station
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Monument to Yuri Gagarin
- Statue of Sergei Korolev
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Semeytrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Semeytaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Semeyplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Semeytaxi
11h 47m
$223–491
Activities
- River Irtysh Embankment
- Semey Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Semey to Ust-Kamenogorskbus
2h 46m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Mosque
- Local Bazaar Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Irtysh River Embankment
- Pavlodar Regional Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Pavlodar to Kostanaytrain
- Take the transfer from Pavlodar to Kostanaytransfer
- Take the subway from Pavlodar to Kostanaysubway
- Take the transfer from Pavlodar to Kostanaytransfer
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Kostanaybus
- Take the transfer from Pavlodar to Kostanaytransfer
- Fly from Pavlodar to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Kostanaytaxi
10h
$74–226
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- Kostanay Regional Art Gallery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: 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
- Ascension Cathedral
- Dostyk Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Kokshetautrain
3h 14m
$5–150
Activities
- Lake Kopa
- Zhambyl Zhabayev Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 16: 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
- Childrens Art School
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

17 days in Kazakhstan
Astana AktobeItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
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
$70–131
Activities
- Medeu High Mountain Skating Rink
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
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
$60–109
Activities
- Dendropark
- Central 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
- Khanaka Yasawi Complex
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–24
Activities
- Kyzylorda Regional Museum
- Kyzylorda Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Korolevs House Museum
- Baikonur Local Market
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
$321–691
Activities
- Aktau Restaurant Street
- Mangystau Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
6h 1m
$254–428
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Kazakh Drama Theater named after I Omarov
- Kostanay Central Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Balqashtaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Balqashplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Balqashtaxi
11h 15m
$316–1,509
Activities
- Balkhash City Beach
- Lake Balkhash Boat Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
- Karaganda Academic Drama Theater S Seifullin
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: 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
$199–381
Activities
- Local Bazaar Visit
- Zhastar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Aksaray Palace
- Pavlodar State University named after S Toraighyrov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Semeybus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Victory Park
- Resurrection Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: 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
- Zhastar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautaxi
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Kokshetauplane
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Kokshetaubus
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautrain
8h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Skiing at Burabay Ski Resort
- Kokshetau City Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 16: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kokshetau to Petropavltrain
2h 56m
$5–150
Activities
- Green Bazaar
- Petropavl Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 17: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
6h 12m
$251–314
Activities
- Aktobe Drama Theater
- Aktobe Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

18 days in Kazakhstan
Aktau TarazItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Central Square Aktau
- Aktau Central Market
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
$141–253
Activities
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- 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
$75–126
Activities
- Hazret Sultan Mosque
- 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
- Balkhash Local Bazaar
- Balkhash City Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Shopping at City Mall
- Karaganda Zoo
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
$199–381
Activities
- Victory Park
- Metallurg Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Pavlodarbus
7h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Botanical Garden
- Cathedral of the Annunciation
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: 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 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 Central Park
- Taldykorgan Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautaxi
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Kokshetauplane
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Kokshetaubus
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautrain
8h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Lake Kopa
- Church of the Resurrection
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kokshetau to Kostanaytrain
7h 48m
$12–20
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- Kostanay Regional Kazakh Drama Theater named after I Omarov
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
- Halyk Arena Ice Palace
- Dostyk Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
6h 12m
$251–314
Activities
- Memorial Complex of Glorious Deeds
- Aktobe Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Shymkenttaxi
2h 18m
$128–260
Activities
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
- Dendropark
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Oriental Bath Hammams
- Arslanbab Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 16: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–24
Activities
- Syr Darya River Embankment
- Dostyk Restaurant
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 17: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Lenin Monument
- Korolevs House Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 18: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Taraztrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Taraztaxi
- Take the bus from Baikonur to Tarazbus
16h 37m
$23–241
Activities
- Shakhristan Bazaar
- Aisha-Bibi Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

20 days in Kazakhstan
Pavlodar TarazItinerary navigation
Day 1: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Pavlodar State University named after S Toraighyrov
- Aksaray Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Astanabus
6h 25m
See more transport optionsActivities
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
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
$70–131
Activities
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
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
$60–109
Activities
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
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
- Kazakhstan-Turkish University
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Kyzylordatrain
4h 55m
$16–24
Activities
- Explore Old Town Architecture
- Kyzylorda Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 27m
$6–160
Activities
- Statue of Sergei Korolev
- Baikonur Cosmodrome Launch Pad Tour
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
$321–691
Activities
- Central Square Aktau
- Central Mosque Aktau
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Kostanaytaxi
6h 1m
$254–428
Activities
- Kostanay State University named after A Baitursynov
- Kostanay Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Balqashtaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Balqashplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Balqashtaxi
11h 15m
$316–1,509
Activities
- Fishing on Lake Balkhash
- Lake Balkhash Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Karagandabus
6h 42m
$11–16
Activities
- Victory Park
- Stella of Independence
Hotel
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Day 12: 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
$199–381
Activities
- Central Mosque
- Metallurg Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Mosque
- Abay Kunanbayev Museum
Hotel
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Day 14: 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
- Taldykorgan City Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautaxi
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Kokshetauplane
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Kokshetaubus
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautransfer
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Kokshetautrain
8h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Boat Trip on Lake Borovoe
- Skiing at Burabay Ski Resort
Hotel
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Day 16: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kokshetau to Petropavltrain
2h 56m
$5–150
Activities
- Petropavl Railway Station
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 17: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
6h 12m
$251–314
Activities
- Ice Palace Aktobe
- Nur Gasyr Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 18: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Aktobe to Oraltrain
7h 6m
$10–200
Activities
- Victory Park
- Pugachev Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 19: 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
- Retro Park
- Local Fish Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 20: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Taraztaxi
- Fly from Atyrau to Tarazplane
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Taraztaxi
2h 45m
$246–338
Activities
- Aisha-Bibi Mausoleum
- Zhambyl Regional Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

