Almaty & surroundings

Almaty & surroundings

Almaty, capital of Kazakhstan till 1995, and the Almaty province are still the favourite destination for most visitors to the country. That can be explained by the presence of an international airport, a big and modern metropole as well as naturally diverse surroundings.

Still Almaty, with 2 million inhabitants, is the biggest city of Kazakhstan, a status it won't lose in the foreseeable future. And still it's the economic and cultural capital of  the country. A green and spacely designed city, pleasant to walk about but less pleasant driving your car in the morning- and evening traffic jams.
The proximity of the snow-capped mountains from the Northern Tien Shan range to the south, as well as its many (modern) facilities make it a pleasant city to dwell.

The surroundings of Almaty offer plenty of opportunities for a complete holidays, taking into consideration the natural variety and presence of historic places. Highlights are Charyn Canyon - at 220 km from Almaty possible as a daytour -, the Altai Emel National Park and the three beautiful Kolsai mountain lakes.

It's well possible to take several daytours or short roundtours from Almaty, as well as a more extensive roundtour through Almaty province. Have a look at the tours offered below.

The population of Almaty is a harmonious mix of Kazakhs, Russians and many many other nationalities (Uzbek, Ukrainian, Kyrgyz, Uygur, German...).
In the surrounding mountains, in summer one can still find semi-nomads with their herds and living in traditional yurts, and even stay with them on certain tours.

Finally, presently Almaty is a modern place with all modern facilitities like five-star hotels, shopping malls, WiFi, restaurants and nightclubs. In Kazakhstan, Almaty is the ultimate place to witness and enjoy the results of almost 20 years of economic liberalization and a new found (oil)wealth.

 

 

The Wild Tulips of Kazakhstan

Botany on the Steppes and in the Mountains
Area: 
Almaty & surroundings
Area: 
South Kazakhstan
Group or indiv. tour: 
Group tour
Price: 
2.550 euro
Program length: 
15 days

The Mysterious Zhungar Mountains

Hiking in unspoilt nature
Area: 
Almaty & surroundings
Group or indiv. tour: 
Individual travel
Price: 
on request
Program length: 
5 days

The Golden Ring Almaty

The best of the Almaty Province
Area: 
Almaty & surroundings
Group or indiv. tour: 
Individual travel
Price: 
on request
Program length: 
10 days

Variation in South Kazakhstan

The Silk Road, Almaty & Astana in one Tour!
Area: 
Almaty & surroundings
Area: 
South Kazakhstan
Group or indiv. tour: 
Group tour
Price: 
2.300 euro
Program length: 
19 days

A Short Trekking Nearby Almaty

The Left Talgar Valley
Area: 
Almaty & surroundings
Group or indiv. tour: 
Individual travel
Price: 
on request
Program length: 
5 days

Old Kazakhstan and New Kazakhstan

Astana, Almaty and the South
Area: 
Almaty & surroundings
Area: 
Astana & Central Kazakhstan
Area: 
South Kazakhstan
Group or indiv. tour: 
Individual travel
Price: 
1,300 euro (at 4 persons)
Program length: 
9 days

Biking in the Tien Shan Mountains

Adventures in Kazakhstan and Kyrgystan
Area: 
Almaty & surroundings
Area: 
The Neighbours
Group or indiv. tour: 
Individual travel
Group or indiv. tour: 
Group tour
Group or indiv. tour: 
Both
Price: 
1,975 euro
Program length: 
14 days

Kazakhstan - Birding Paradise

Birdwatching in Mountains and Steppes
Area: 
Almaty & surroundings
Area: 
Astana & Central Kazakhstan
Group or indiv. tour: 
Group tour
Price: 
3,795 euro
Program length: 
17 days

Tien Shan Trekking

Eleven days trekking tour from Almaty
Area: 
Almaty & surroundings
Group or indiv. tour: 
Individual travel
Price: 
on request
Program length: 
11 days