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Kazakhstan Holidays

From steppe to city, Kazakhstan is a land of vast horizons and shifting identities, where nomadic traditions meet Soviet legacy and futuristic skylines rise from the plains.

Travelling through Kazakhstan means traversing deserts, mountains and grasslands, with room enough to feel the immensity of Central Asia. Due to the vast spaces and limited intrusion from people, the varied fauna and flora exist unaffected by the usual pressures of human expansion.

Beyond Almaty’s leafy boulevards and Nur-Sultan’s bold architecture lie ancient petroglyphs, wild apple forests and the singing dunes of Altyn-Emel. Wildlife thrives here, from steppe eagles circling overhead to the elusive snow leopard of the Tien Shan.

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Central Asia Group Tour: Three Stans with Chris Aslan

Join author and Silk Road expert Chris Aslan on this 15-day journey through the diverse landscapes and cultures of Central Asia — from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan — uncovering lesser-known corners alongside the region’s storied highlights.

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Men, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia by Paul Craven — Kyrgyzstan

Cultural Holidays

Journey through Central Asia – The Five Stans

Travel through five very different countries, crossing desert, mountains and grasslands, seeing the finest architecture in Central Asia and mingling with the many different ethnic groups that inhabit the region.

23 days

from $7,775 pp

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Extraordinary Adventure on the Silk Road

Travelling part of the Silk Road is already an extraordinary adventure but Steppes raised the experience to another level. The itinerary was well designed and easily flexed to maximise opportunities. The local guide was very helpful and the Tour Leader, who was relaxed, accommodating and a pleasure to talk to, had complete command of the history culture, politics and religions of the region and beyond covering at least 2,000 years… We will definitely be travelling with Steppes again.
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Maximise every moment

There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when our travel experts already know the tracks to follow across the Kazakh steppe. Let these experiences lay the groundwork for your journey, and we’ll build on them to create something unique to you.

Traditional yurt on open steppes with snow capped mountains in the background.

Altai Mountains Adventure

Spend a few nights surrounded by the beauty of the Altai Mountains, camping in a traditional yurt for a taste of the traditional way of life.

Voznesensky Cathedral, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Explore Almaty

Visit the countries old capital Almaty including the beautiful Zenkov Cathedral, made entirely of wood, vibrant local markets and the Museum of Musical Instruments.

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Charyn Canyon

Visit the magnificent Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan’s own Grand Canyon. Access by 4WD or on foot and keep an eye out for mountain goats.

Aral Sea

See the stranded ships dating from the Soviet occupation, left in the desert landscape where the Aral Sea once was.

Kazakh Eagle Hunters

Join the famed Kazakh Eagle Hunters in all their finery for a hunting expedition – meet their families and their birds, and learn about the skills involved in the capture, training and use of eagles as hunters.

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This destination travel guide will help you explore the country and everything it has to offer.

After checking out the guide you will be ready to select from our choice of itineraries to start planning your own adventure.

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A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.

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Paul Craven

Paul is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Central Asia and the Silk Route.

I first travelled to Vietnam in 1988, when tourism was barely a concept, and have been visiting Central Asia since it was still behind the Iron Curtain. Such first-hand experience makes all the difference when talking to clients. I know the importance of asking questions, not taking the first answer as gospel, and matching the right destination to the right person.

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Jim Davies

Having spent a decade myself working as a guide all around the world, I understand just how important it is to link you with the right people on the ground. With my background, any tailor made itinerary is guaranteed to deliver on local insight and authentic experiences.

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