Activities in Kazakhstan

Trek through Celestial Mountains (Tian Shan) with stunning alpine peaks, glaciers, and pristine mountain wilderness.

Trek to three pristine alpine lakes (1,800-2,850m) surrounded by emerald forests and snow-capped peaks.

Explore Kazakhstan's 'Grand Canyon' with 80km of golden rock formations, including Valley of Castles, Witches Valley, and Red Gorge.

Visit unique submerged spruce forest created by 1911 earthquake with petrified trees still standing in emerald waters.

Day hike to 2,500m alpine lake supplying Almaty's water with turquoise glacier-fed waters and Tian Shan mountain views.

UNESCO national park (4,600 sq km) with singing dunes (120m tall), red Aktau mountains, and rare desert wildlife.

Visit world's first and largest spaceport, witness Soyuz rocket launch, and explore Gagarin's historical launch sites.

Witness ancient Kazakh tradition where trained golden eagles hunt foxes in winter at annual championship competition.

12-day horseback trekking through Kazakh steppe, stay in yurts, learn traditional herding and cook nomadic cuisine.

World's largest high-altitude ice skating rink (1,691m) + ski resort with 120+ world records and cable car access to 3,200m peak.

Explore modern capital's iconic landmarks: 105m Bayterek Tower, Astana Opera, Grand Mosque, and Palace of Peace & Reconciliation.

Explore Almaty's cultural landmarks: Central State Museum (Golden Man), Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, and Kok Tobe hilltop.