Kazakhstan Explorer
Ten days between the mountains of Almaty, canyons, alpine lakes and futuristic Astana.
— Quick facts
Kazakhstan Explorer
Destination
Almaty, Charyn, Kolsai, Kaindy, Astana
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Ideal period
May – September
Ideal for
Couples, friends, curious travellers
Formula
Fixed bases and excursions with driver
Pace
Dynamic but unhurried
— Why we chose
Kazakhstan Explorer
Because it brings together two opposite worlds in one trip: the immense nature surrounding Almaty, with canyons, alpine lakes and the Tien Shan mountains, and the capital Astana with its contemporary architecture. Ten days to see how much more varied Kazakhstan is than expected.
Experiences included
The stages
Customize your journey
Every Mauna proposal starts from a conversation with you. We can adjust the trip length, the pace of the stops, the accommodation category and the experiences along the way, while keeping the spirit of the destination intact.
The Mauna service
- Personalized consultation before departure
- Itinerary designed around the season and your interests
- Careful selection of guides, accommodations and activities
- Dedicated assistance throughout the planning process
- Support before, during and after your journey
Perfect for you if…
- You are looking for a still off-the-radar destination
- You love mountains, alpine lakes and wide open spaces
- You are curious about Astana's contemporary architecture
- You want to mix nature and city life
- You enjoy day excursions outside the city
This journey may not be ideal if…
- You are looking for a beach holiday
- You prefer destinations with highly structured tourist services
- You dislike long transfers on unpaved roads
Always included with Mauna
- Flights to and from Italy
- Carefully selected accommodations
- Car rental or transfers included
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Support before and during the journey
- Destination personally explored by our team
The activities described in the itinerary represent the experiences you can enjoy during the journey. Some may be optional and will always be clearly indicated. If the journey includes domestic flights, they are always included.
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Request a custom itineraryPrices are per person, based on double occupancy, starting from, and may vary according to seasonality, availability and customization.