Destination
Kazakhstan
Real journeys through Kazakhstan, told by the people who filmed them.
Capital
Astana
Languages
Kazakh, Russian
Currency
Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)
Best time
May–June and September
From Europe
Approx. 6–7 hours (direct from Western Europe)
Know before you go
Travel in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan invites you to explore a landscape of wide-open steppe, dramatic mountains and lively cities. In Almaty, leafy streets and bustling markets sit beneath the peaks of the Trans-Ili Alatau, while Astana offers striking contemporary architecture on the northern steppe. The country’s vast distances make it worth choosing a few regions rather than rushing between them. Beyond the cities, discover Charyn Canyon, the mountain scenery around Kolsai Lakes and the Silk Road heritage of Turkistan. Kazakh hospitality and hearty local cooking add warmth to a journey through Central Asia’s largest country.
Every story below begins with footage from a real trip. Watch the original, read the practical details, then shape the journey into something of your own.
