Kazakhstan Travel Guide

It can be, for travellers who want mountains, lakes and a city base in one trip. Almaty is the usual starting point, and our packages are land-only with visa assistance included. Keep the first trip to one main area, because distances across the country are large.

Four to five nights in Almaty covers the main mountain highlights in our packages. Add time if you want Kolsai Lakes or the wider country. Our research does not give a full route for Astana or the Mangystau region, so plan those with your planner.

May to mid-June and September suit most visitors. Winter from December to March suits skiing. Summer is hot in the cities and south, but good for lakes. See the [best time to visit guide](/kazakhstan-travel-guide/best-time-to-visit/).

The currency is the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT). Our research does not include current prices, so confirm costs in a written quote from your planner before you travel.

Kazakh is the official language, and Russian is very widely spoken. English is available in larger cities and tourist areas. Russian is more useful outside high-end hotels and major attractions.

Confirm the current rules with the official source before you book. Our research does not yet include verified visa rules or fees, so this guide does not state them. See the [visa guide for Indians](/visa/kazakhstan-visa-for-indians/).

It is generally considered usable and relatively stable, especially in major cities and mainstream tourist areas. Use standard precautions, watch for theft in crowded places, and plan for mountain weather and winter ice.

No. Our Kazakhstan packages are land-only, so flights are booked separately. Our planners can suggest timings from your city. Visa assistance is included in each package.