Kazakhstan destinations
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6 DaysFull Itinerary
6 DestinationsHand-Picked
2,511mHighest Point
All SeasonsSummer & Winter
Almaty City
Day 1

Kazakhstan's Cultural Capital

Almaty City

Full Day City Centre25–32°C

Kazakhstan's cultural capital — a vibrant blend of Soviet architecture, modern skyline, and Tian Shan mountain backdrop. Explore the famous Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park, and the stunning Zenkov Cathedral.

CultureShoppingHistoryFood
Kolsay Lake
Day 2

The Pearl of the Tian Shan

Kolsay Lake

Full Day 280 km from Almaty18–24°C

Three cascading alpine lakes nestled in the Tian Shan mountains — emerald waters surrounded by dense spruce forests. The lower lake is accessible by car; the upper lakes reward hikers with breathtaking solitude.

HikingPhotographyNatureTrekking
Lake Kaindy
Day 2

The Sunken Forest

Lake Kaindy

Half Day 290 km from Almaty15–20°C

A hauntingly beautiful submerged forest — bare tree trunks rising from turquoise glacial waters, frozen in time. Created by a 1911 earthquake, this surreal lake is one of Kazakhstan's most photographed spots.

PhotographyNatureDivingWinter Sports
Charyn Canyon
Day 3

Kazakhstan's Grand Canyon

Charyn Canyon

Full Day 200 km from Almaty30–38°C

Kazakhstan's answer to the Grand Canyon — towering red-rock formations up to 150m high carved over millions of years in the Valley of Castles. A UNESCO-nominated natural wonder that will leave you speechless.

HikingPhotographyAdventureGeology
Shymbulak Resort
Day 4

Central Asia's Premier Mountain Resort

Shymbulak Resort

Full Day 25 km from Almaty10–18°C

Central Asia's premier mountain resort at 2,500m — world-class skiing in winter, breathtaking alpine meadows and gondola rides in summer. Just 25km from Almaty city centre.

SkiingCable CarAlpine ViewsAdventure
Big Almaty Lake
Day 5

The Turquoise Crown

Big Almaty Lake

Half Day 28 km from Almaty8–15°C

A stunning turquoise reservoir at 2,511m altitude, cradled by snow-capped peaks — one of Kazakhstan's most iconic vistas. The colour changes from deep blue to vivid turquoise depending on the season.

PhotographyTrekkingNatureScenic Views

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