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 KostanayItinerary navigation
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- Big Almaty Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk 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
$81–126
Activities
- Hazret Sultan Mosque
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: 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 3m
$246–430
Activities
- East Kazakhstan Art Museum
- Metallurg Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Semey to Pavlodarbus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Irtysh River Embankment
- Pavlodar Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: 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
- Fly from Pavlodar to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Kostanaytaxi
9h 40m
$81–239
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Art Gallery
- Kostanay State University named after A Baitursynov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

8 days in Kazakhstan
Astana KentauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Water Green Boulevard
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
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 walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$80–131
Activities
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$62–115
Activities
- Historical and Local Lore Museum
- 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
- Juma Mosque
- Turkestan City Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 5–8: Kentau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Kentaubus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kentau Sports Complex
- Independence Square
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Kazakhstan
Shymkent KostanayItinerary navigation
Day 1: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Dendropark
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
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
- Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Turkestan to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Turkestan to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Almatybus
2h 33m
$76–307
Activities
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- Kok Tobe Hill
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk 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
$81–126
Activities
- Presidential Park
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Central Park of Culture and Leisure
- Mining Glory Monument
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 3m
$246–430
Activities
- Gorky Park
- Local Bazaar Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- River Irtysh Embankment
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Semey to Pavlodarbus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar State University named after S Toraighyrov
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: 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
- Fly from Pavlodar to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Kostanaytaxi
9h 40m
$81–239
Activities
- Central Mosque of Kostanay
- Kostanay Regional Russian Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

10 days in Kazakhstan
Aktau AktobeItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Central Square Aktau
- Aktau Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–303
Activities
- Green Bazaar
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk 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
$81–126
Activities
- Assumption Russian Orthodox Cathedral
- Bayterek Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Ecomuseum
- Central Park of Culture and Leisure
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 3m
$246–430
Activities
- Local Bazaar Visit
- Cathedral of St Andrew
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Semey Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Semey to Pavlodarbus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Regional Art Museum
- Pavlodar Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: 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
- Fly from Pavlodar to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Kostanaytaxi
9h 40m
$81–239
Activities
- Kostanay Ice Palace
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
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
- Dostyk Park
- Halyk Arena Ice Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
9h 12m
$191–714
Activities
- Aktobe Planetarium
- Aktobe Regional Philharmonic
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

11 days in Kazakhstan
Pavlodar KentauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Aksaray Palace
- Pavlodar Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Astanabus
6h 25m
See more transport optionsActivities
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
- 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 walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$80–131
Activities
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$62–115
Activities
- Shymkent Zoo
- Historical and Local Lore Museum
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
- Underground Mosque Hilvet
- Khanaka Yasawi Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 6–11: Kentau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Kentaubus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kentau History Museum
- Kentau Sports Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Kazakhstan
Oral ShymkentItinerary navigation
Day 1: Oral, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Uralsk Regional Museum
- Kazakh Drama Theater
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
$157–633
Activities
- Mangystau Regional Museum of Local Lore
- 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 walk from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–303
Activities
- Kok Tobe Hill
- First Presidents Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk 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
$81–126
Activities
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Shopping at City Mall
- Stella of Independence
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 3m
$246–430
Activities
- Victory Park
- East Kazakhstan Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Semey to Pavlodarbus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Bridge
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: 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
- Fly from Pavlodar to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Kostanaytaxi
9h 40m
$81–239
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- Kostanay Embankment Tobol River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: 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
- Petropavl Railway Station
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
9h 12m
$191–714
Activities
- Aktobe Embankment
- Aktobe Planetarium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: 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
$198–400
Activities
- Independence Park
- Ken Baba Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

13 days in Kazakhstan
Kostanay KentauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Kostanay Central Market
- Kostanay Ice Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: 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
- Halyk Arena Ice Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Astanatrain
7h 53m
$13–35
Activities
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: 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 walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$80–131
Activities
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
- Big Almaty Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$62–115
Activities
- Historical and Local Lore Museum
- Central Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: 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
- Juma Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 7–13: Kentau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Kentaubus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kentau Railway Station
- Walk along Tauke Khan Avenue
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Kazakhstan
Aktobe KentauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Nur Gasyr Mosque
- Retro 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
$168–401
Activities
- Central Mosque of Kostanay
- Kostanay Embankment Tobol River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: 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
- North Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Kyzylzhar Central Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Astanatrain
7h 53m
$13–35
Activities
- Presidential Park
- Bayterek Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: 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 walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$80–131
Activities
- Republic Square
- Kok Tobe Hill
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$62–115
Activities
- Historical and Local Lore Museum
- Independence 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
- Arslanbab Mausoleum
- Ancient Settlement of Kultobe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 8–14: Kentau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Kentaubus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Walk along Tauke Khan Avenue
- House of Culture
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in Kazakhstan
Almaty KentauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk 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
$81–126
Activities
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
- Ailand Duman Entertainment Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Ice Palace Karaganda Arena
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: 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 3m
$246–430
Activities
- Metallurg Stadium
- Irtysh River Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Market
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Semey to Pavlodarbus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Regional Library named after S Toraighyrov
- Pavlodar Regional Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: 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
- Fly from Pavlodar to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Kostanaytaxi
9h 40m
$81–239
Activities
- Kostanay Embankment Tobol River Embankment
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: 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
- Monument to the Founders of Petropavl
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
9h 12m
$191–714
Activities
- Nur Gasyr Mosque
- Mega Aktobe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: 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
$198–400
Activities
- Regional Drama Theater
- Ken Baba Park
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
- Juma Mosque
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 12–15: Kentau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Kentaubus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Independence Square
- Monument to Miners
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
16 days in Kazakhstan
Astana TemirtauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
- 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 walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$80–131
Activities
- Almaty Zoo
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$62–115
Activities
- Independence Park
- Regional Drama Theater
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
- Arslanbab Mausoleum
- Underground Mosque Hilvet
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 5–11: Kentau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Kentaubus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Viewpoint of Kentau Hills
- Kentau Central Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kentau to Nur-Sultantaxi
- Fly from Kentau to Nur-Sultanplane
- Take the transfer from Kentau to Nur-Sultantransfer
- Take the subway from Kentau to Nur-Sultansubway
2h 39m
$107–238
Activities
- Water Green Boulevard
- National Space Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 13–16: Temirtau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Nur-Sultan to Temirtaubus
- Take the transfer from Nur-Sultan to Temirtautransfer
- Take the bus from Nur-Sultan to Temirtaubus
3h 46m
$10
Activities
- Childrens Art School
- Central Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

18 days in Kazakhstan
Aktau KentauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Aktau Central Market
- Aktau City Beach and Promenade
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–303
Activities
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk 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
$81–126
Activities
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
- Astana Opera
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Palace of Culture of Miners
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
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 3m
$246–430
Activities
- Victory Park
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Abay Kunanbayev Museum
- Semey Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Semey to Pavlodarbus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Aksaray Palace
- Pavlodar Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: 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
- Fly from Pavlodar to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Kostanaytaxi
9h 40m
$81–239
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- Kostanay Regional Art Gallery
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 Railway Station
- Halyk Arena Ice Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
9h 12m
$191–714
Activities
- Mega Aktobe
- Ice Palace Aktobe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: 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
$198–400
Activities
- Shymkent Plaza
- Historical and Local Lore Museum
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
- Arslanbab Mausoleum
- Underground Mosque Hilvet
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 13–18: Kentau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Kentaubus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- House of Culture
- Independence Square
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
19 days in Kazakhstan
Pavlodar KaragandaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Mashkhur Zhusup Mosque
- Irtysh River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Astanabus
6h 25m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Bayterek Tower
- 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 walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
4h 12m
$80–131
Activities
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
2h 57m
$62–115
Activities
- Victory Park
- 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 Museum
- Turkestan City Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 6–12: Kentau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Kentaubus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to Miners
- Viewpoint of Kentau Hills
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kentau to Nur-Sultantaxi
- Fly from Kentau to Nur-Sultanplane
- Take the transfer from Kentau to Nur-Sultantransfer
- Take the subway from Kentau to Nur-Sultansubway
2h 39m
$107–238
Activities
- Bayterek Tower
- Astana Opera
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 14–18: Temirtau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Nur-Sultan to Temirtaubus
- Take the transfer from Nur-Sultan to Temirtautransfer
- Take the bus from Nur-Sultan to Temirtaubus
3h 46m
$10
Activities
- St Nicholas Cathedral
- Monument to the First Builders of Temirtau
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 19: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Temirtau to Karagandabus
1h
$1
Activities
- Victory Park
- Walk along Bukhar Zhyrau Avenue
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

20 days in Kazakhstan
Oral KentauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Oral, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Cathedral of Archangel Michael
- Oral Art Gallery
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
$157–633
Activities
- Victory Park
- Mangystau Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 1m
$141–303
Activities
- Kok Tobe Hill
- Medeu High Mountain Skating Rink
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk 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
$81–126
Activities
- Astana Opera
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Karaganda Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Walk along Bukhar Zhyrau Avenue
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 3m
$246–430
Activities
- Victory Park
- Cathedral of St Andrew
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Semey to Pavlodarbus
4h 50m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pavlodar Regional Art Museum
- Pavlodar Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: 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
- Fly from Pavlodar to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Kostanaytaxi
9h 40m
$81–239
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Kazakh Drama Theater named after I Omarov
- Kostanay Childrens Art School
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: 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
- Victory Park
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Petropavl to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Aktobetaxi
9h 12m
$191–714
Activities
- Aktobe Embankment
- Ice Palace Aktobe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: 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
$198–400
Activities
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
- Shymkent Zoo
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
- Kazakhstan-Turkish University
- Turkestan City Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 14–20: Kentau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Kentaubus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to Miners
- Kentau Railway Station
Hotel
Recommended