Kazakhstan is a true land of contrast. This economic powerhouse on the Central Asian steppes is a melting pot of ambitious architectural projects, alpine lakes, colourful mountains, Silk Road heritage, eagle hunting and space travel. For the intrepid traveller, Kazakhstan has many secrets just waiting to be uncovered - there's always something new to love about this nation!
The world’s largest landlocked country is often misunderstood to be a desolate land of empty steppes, but the reality couldn't be more different. Explore sophisticated Almaty, where leafy parks and glamorous malls embody the new age of Kazakhstan. Away from the city, in Almaty Province, you’ll discover mesmerising natural beauty with aquamarine lakes, rainbow mountains and imposing sand dunes. Northern Kazakhstan is home to Astana, possibly one of the world's strangest capital cities with its fantastical space age architecture. Kazakhstan’s Southern Desert was once part of the ancient Silk Road, but today plays host to a live rocket launch site.
Combining the very best of Northern Kyrgyzstan and Southern Kazakhstan, you will venture through azure lake of sunken forest, rugged canyon, spectacular valleys of coniferous forests, singing sand dunes, rainbow mountains, as well as lush jailoo pastures dotted with yurts and galloping horses.
Discover the many facets of Kazakhstan, from the futuristic billion-dollar metropolis of Astana, ethno-village Sofievka, Silk Road heritage of Southern Kazakhstan and finally the charming Almaty province with a wealth of natural landscapes: singing sand dunes, azure alpine lakes, rugged canyon and surreal red-and-white mountains.
Unravel the very best of Silk Road's cultural sites in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in the comfort of your train. End off by basking in the natural beauty of Almaty Province with turquoise lakes and rugged canyon. Exact itinerary may slightly differ depending on your departure dates.
Get up close to a real-life space rocket launch at the very site where Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin was flown into the space from!
Hugged by towering Tian Shan (Heavenly Mountain) and lovely Issyk Kul lake, this overland driving journey brings you through Central Asia's most scenic landscapes as you get acquainted to the unique nomadic lifestyle of ethnic Kyrgyz.
Conquer 4 of the world's most remote countries as you venture through the layered peaks of Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay mountain ranges into the fertile Ferghana valley, a Silk Road hub for arts and crafts.
Enjoy an Almaty city tour to take in the city's essential sights and make a couple of excursions to the jagged Charyn Canyon as well as the pristine, cerulean Big Almaty Lake.
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