Essential Kazakhstan
From Astana, Kazakhstan's purpose-built capital on the northern steppe,
down to Almaty, the country's business center in the south, survey a
hand-picked selection of highlights - natural, like gorgeous variegated
Charyn Canyon, or man-made, like the ghost town of Otrar, founded in
the 1st century AD.
Days 1-2: Astana
Begin in the new city of Astana, capital of Kazakhstan
only since 1997, admiring its modern monuments, such as Baiterek Tower,
commemorating a Kazakh folk tale.
Days 3-4: Chimkent, Otrar, Turkistan
Fly to Chimkent and wander its
bazaar before setting out though the desert towards the remains of Otrar's
medieval fortress. Continue to the historic city of Turkistan to visit the UNESCOlisted
mausoleum of revered Sufi sheikh, Khoja Akhmet Yassavi, the first Turkic
Muslim holy man.
Days 5-7: Almaty, Charyn Canyon
Fly to Almaty, inspecting the Kazakh
two-stringed dombra at the Musical Instrument Museum.
Drive through spectacular Charyn Canyon,
with its strange
rock formations
and colorful
strata before
returning to
Almaty.
Trip Details
| Length of Trip: |
7 Days |
| Departures: |
Your choice of dates - start on a Saturday |
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| Land Tour Cost: |
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| 2 traveler minimum |
From $2,995 |
Plus internal air
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$330 (economy class, subject to change)
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| Single Supplement |
From $525 |
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| Note: Call 800-424-7289 for more information about Essential trip pricing |
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| Essential trip prices vary by season and are subject to hotel availability for your travel dates. Hotel upgrades, additional nights and solo traveler prices are available on request. Contact us for a descriptive itinerary and booking details. |
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Map - Click to Enlarge
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| Days 1-2: |
Astana |
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| Day 3: |
Astana, fly to Chimkent, Turkestan |
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| Day 4: |
Turkestan, Chimkent, fly to Almaty |
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| Days 5-7: |
Almaty, day trip to Charyn Canyon |
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About Essential Trips
Flexible Essential Private Trips are compact, well-designed private tour itineraries - researched and ready to book on the dates you choose. They work perfectly as brief overviews of a country or as effortless extensions to group tours - great for solo travelers, couples, or private parties who prefer to travel independently but appreciate a savvy predesigned program.
Some images on this page appear courtesy Michel Behar and Ana Filonov
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