Welcome to Kazakhstan the country of endless steppe! Also known as Kazakstan, Qazaqstan Respublikasï, Republic of Kazakstan. Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia, where a large number of unique attractions are concentrated. And the tourism industry has been developing recently, and in the near future it will take a worthy place in the world tourism.
This country is the 9th largest in the world and here you will find everything you might be interested in: cultural, historical attractions, entertainment and stunning nature.
The capital is Astana, a new and modern city with an extremely fast growing pace of development. In the 20 years since its proclamation as the capital, it has built a new megacity and is associated with a new leader in the region.
The old capital Almaty still remains the largest city with a large population and the cultural center of Kazakhstan. Almaty region is a favorite place to visit for most tourists. Here you can visit the magnificent Alatau Mountains with a number of major attractions such as Kolsai Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Shymbulak and many others.
Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country, bordered by Russia to the north, western China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south and Turkmenistan to the southwest, and coasting along the Caspian Sea
The main language here is Kazakh, but Russian is very common in leading industries. Under the Soviet Union, most of the younger generation forgot their mother tongue, and since independence they are reclaiming their languages and many other traditional values.
Kazakhstan has over 120 ethnic groups living in peace. The majority populations are Kazakhs who are well known for their hospitality and it Islamic country.
Kazakhstan is one of the most mineral-rich countries in the world, with its main GDP based on oil and gas. The country is a leader in uranium exports and has all elements of the periodic table. The vast steppe lands allow Kazakhstan to grow both livestock and crops, so agriculture is an important industry.
Depending on your interests, you can choose your travel destination in Kazakhstan. Almaty offers you great attractions including stunning lakes, valleys, archaeological sites and beautiful city tour. Here you can spend 2-5 days to see the main attractions of the region. And in the south of the country you will find ancient mausoleums, traditional villages and unique experiences such as a visit to the Aral Sea. In the western part of Kazakhstan, you can enjoy the Martian view of Mangystau. Depending on your preferences, you can combine pairs of places in your tour, for example Almaty and South Kazakhstan or Astana and West Kazakhstan, and make a tour for 10-14 days. We will be happy to meet you in the heart of Central Asia and organize the perfect Kazakhstan expedition. Please feel free to get in touch with us!
This is a country that is open to tourists in all four seasons. Activities include hiking, horseback riding, wilderness camping, photography tours and much more.
Kazakhstan has the longest continuous border in the world. The border with Russia stretches for 7,500 kilometers.
Kazakhstan offers a large number of delicious dishes, including the traditional dish besbarmak and the traditional drink horse milk. Here you can try many other Central
Apples are believed to be native to Kazakhstan, and there are still wild apple orchards in that country.
Kazakhstan is one of the most underrated touristic locations in the world with so many hidden gems. As a local expert, we guarantee you once-in-a-lifetime experience. Please come and enjoy an unforgettable journey with our Almaty Expeditions team.