Our Kazakhstan holidays & tours
Our Kazakhstan holidays explore one of the largest countries on the planet, and one that still sees few international visitors – an immensely enticing prospect for adventurous travellers. With tourism still in its infancy here, our holidays help establish best practices for environmental protection and community benefits. National park entrance fees in places such as Altyn Emel and Aksu-Dzhabagly help fund the conservation of endangered wildlife like snow leopards and Tien Shan brown bears, while our horse riding expeditions take great care to avoid polluting nearby water sources. Kazakhstan can be seen briefly on our overland Silk Road tours but this is a vast country and a week or longer still in the company of a local guide will prove truly amazing.
Our top Kazakhstan holidays
Kazakhstan adventure tour
From
£2145 to £2640
11 days
ex flights
Explore the futuristic and ancient from Astana to Bishek
Small group2026: 29 Sep, 2027: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 15 May, 18 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 7 Aug, 17 Aug, 28 Aug, 7 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 9 Oct, 2028: 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 13 May, 16 May, 27 May, 30 May, 5 Aug, 15 Aug, 26 Aug, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 7 Oct
Kazakhstan small group tour
From
£4075 to £4475
15 days
ex flights
The best national parks and the remote region of Mangistau
Small group2026: 19 Sep, 2027: 15 May, 18 Sep, 2028: 13 May, 16 Sep
Kazakhstan holiday, Steppe and Silk Road
From
£2415 to £2675
10 days
ex flights
Cultural and natural heritage in a Central Asian secret
Small group2026: 19 Sep, 2027: 15 May, 18 Sep, 2028: 13 May, 16 Sep
Kazakhstan horse riding holiday
From
NZ $5250
16 days
ex flights
Explore eastern Kazakhstan's dramatic Altai range by horse
Small group
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan overland tour
From
£1445
15 days
ex flights
Overland camping adventure through Central Asia's wilderness
Small group2027: 19 Jun, 9 Aug
Silk Road & Caucasus tour
From
£5799 to £6142
4 weeks
ex flights
Explore the secrets of Central Asia and the Caucasus
Small group2026: 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep
Horse riding holiday in Kazakhstan
From
£2999
8 days
ex flights
Tour Kazakhstan's Katon-Karagay National Park on horseback
Small group2027: 30 Jul
Five Stans adventure tour, Silk Road odyssey
From
£6899 to £6999
4 weeks
ex flights
Epic Silk Road journey through Central Asia’s Five Stans.
Small group2027: 29 May, 28 Aug
Small group2026: 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep
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Kazakhstan map & highlights
Most travellers flying into Kazakhstan will arrive into Almaty, which gives easy access to landscapes such as Altyn Emel National Park and Issyk Lake. Silk Road holidays may fly into the city from Tashkent in Uzbekistan, or take their time entering Kazakhstan from the southwestern desert, travelling overland to Almaty via the ancient cities of Turkestan and Sauran. Almaty is also a manageable drive from Bishkek, in Kyrgyzstan, so wider Central Asia tours will often enter or depart Kazakhstan travelling overland between these two cities. Within Kazakhstan, the southern region is usually explored overland – but those heading to the remote Altai Mountains and Lake Markakol will need to take an internal flight from Almaty to Ust-Kamenogorsk. From here, particularly intrepid overland voyages continue into Russia or across into Mongolia.
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Almaty
2. Altyn-Emel National Park
3. Lake Issyk
4. Eastern Kazakhstan & Altai Mountains
5. Silk Road
6. Turkistan
2. Altyn-Emel National Park
3. Lake Issyk
4. Eastern Kazakhstan & Altai Mountains
5. Silk Road
6. Turkistan
Almaty
1. Almaty
Once the nation’s capital, still the favoured city of many Kazakhs, thanks to its pleasant climate, snowcapped mountain backdrop and cosmopolitan vibe. Modern Almaty certainly displays Kazakhstan’s wealth in its glitzy downtown streets, but more classic sights include the wooden Zhenkov Cathedral, built without nails. Take a daytrip to the Tamgaly petroglyphs – carved into the rock during the Bronze Age.
Altyn-Emel National Park
2. Altyn-Emel National Park
This national park protects around 4,600km² of bleak desert and rocky landscapes. It is known for its “singing dunes” which whistle when the wind blows. The sliver-like Charyn National Park sits just to the south, encompassing the 100m-deep Charyn Canyon. This has been compared to the Grand Canyon thanks to its dramatic and colourful rock formations, including the impressive “Valley of Castles.”
Lake Issyk
3. Lake Issyk
An alpine lake sitting at an altitude of 1,760m, Lake Issyk was created quite suddenly when a landslide dammed a valley 8,000 years ago. Explore this stunning turquoise lake, surrounded by snow-dusted mountains, on daytrips from Almaty or en route to the neighbouring national park. Walk through wildflower filled meadows and dense forests, and visit nearby Turgen Gorge, with its high waterfalls.
Eastern Kazakhstan & Altai Mountains
4. Eastern Kazakhstan & Altai Mountains
If you’re the kind of traveller who finds Kazakhstan a bit too “mainstream”, head to the far east and the Altai Mountains for a real taste of wilderness. Take a cruise across one of the world’s largest reservoirs, camp on the tranquil shores of Lake Markakol, drive over high mountain passes, and meet nomadic families and ‘Old Believers’ – who practice a 17th century version of Orthodox Christianity.
Silk Road
5. Silk Road
You won’t find any “Silk Road” street signs in Kazakhstan; this near-mythical trail is more of a concept than a physical route, but as this massive country forms a vast obstacle between Europe and East Asia, it was crisscrossed for centuries by traders and merchants, as well as Mongol warriors. Modern travellers will find ruined cities, magnificent mausoleums and the remains of ancient fortresses.
Turkistan
6. Turkistan
A 1,500-year-old city emerging from the Kazakh Desert, Turkestan was a kind of oasis for Silk Road traders. Its massive, 14th century mausoleum complex is now a UNESCO site, as well as a place of pilgrimage for Soviet Muslims. Base yourself here for trips out to the ruins Sauran and Otrar, once great cities that survived Mongol invasions and which played important roles with Genghis Khan and Silk Road traders.
Our Kazakhstan holidays reviews
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Carol Lukins26 May 2026
Amazing, fantastic, epic. Would I recommend it. Yes, definitely. Would I recommend the operator. Yes, definitely.read more
Paul Farmer14 Oct 2025
Hard work but excellent!!! Visiting the Oasis cities of Khiva/Bukhara & Samarkand. 5 stars.read more
Linda Curtis29 Sep 2025
Really enjoyed it and would give it 9 out of 10,It was very well organised from start to finish read more
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