Hi Ardjan, thanks for getting in touch! Colin and I had the trip of a lifetime on your tour. The road trip to Ulytau was really amazing and I felt lucky to have seen such beautiful landscapes and important places. Olga and Alexi were great. They really navigated the roads and the countryside well! Colin and I also really enjoyed Olga’s cooking. There was a lot of driving, but honestly, that was ok, because the Kazakh steppe was so beautiful and it felt like a real adventure. We covered so much land! I don’t think it would have been possible for us to climb the mountain outside Ulytau town because time was limited, but it felt great to climb part of the way and see the view nonetheless. I think this tour is great for people (like Colin and I) who wanted to go off the beaten path in Kazakhstan and really see the Steppe and learn some of the country’s history. I hope you can continue the trip for others, because we feel lucky to have been part of it. Thank you again for a truly rare experience, Phil.

In September, two of us traveled to Kazakhstan for two weeks. The first week we were in the capital Astana and the focus was entirely on the World Nomad Games. These are held every 2 years and are, as it were, the Olympic Games for nomadic sports. In addition to visiting many sports competitions, we also made trips in and outside Astana, including to the Burabai nature park in the north and the Gulag museum in Karaganda in the south. Astana is very large and has beautiful architecture that you can't stop looking at. We traveled locally by Yandex taxi, except for the times when we had the super guide Gulsia, arranged by Ardjan, who showed us many special features. The second week we spent in and around Almaty, where we enjoyed both a very lively and pleasant city and beautiful nature in the region. Here too we had a super guide, Kostya, who drove us around very comfortably in his Toyata land cruiser. Both guides spoke good English and that was very comfortable. The trip was perfectly organized by Ardjan and also attractively priced.

We traveled through Kazakhstan for 18 days, a roots trip for our son who was born in Almaty. Thank you Ardjan for the perfect organization. Drivers, guides and fixers on site were always there at the agreed time and managed to captivate us with their explanations. Almaty certainly surprised us because it has evolved enormously since our last visit 13 years ago and has become a hip city with many dining options. We visited some places in nature parks where we were almost or completely the only visitors. So there is still a lot of room for development in terms of tourism, although we hope that authenticity and nature will not be lost... The variety of cities and nature made our itinerary very interesting and varied. And the accommodations, although sometimes primitive, offered the necessary comfort and cleanliness that we expect as spoiled Europeans. For future travelers, be sure to follow Ardjan's tip to buy a SIM card with internet on site, which makes communication on site a lot easier.

Hi Ardjan, the tour in Kazakhstan was incredible. Kostya and Nastya were so kind, well-prepared and knowledgeable hosts. The highlights for me were hiking in Aktau, camping in the canyon and also walking across the big dirt mounds (I can’t remember where but we went with Nastya and had to find our way across, ending in the big goat statue). I have very warm memories of these things. I have a thousand photos and videos to sort through at some point. If there is anywhere I can leave a review for you please send me the links, I’d be very happy to give 5 stars everywhere. Warm regards Maddie.

Ardjan, our 3 weeks in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan went smoothly. No problem at all, agreements always kept, accommodation OK wherever, interesting program......A thank you is in order. Regards, Satisfied Johan and Lies.

We had a very nice trip. As for the guidance (guide, driver), excellent people, who spoke good English and with whom you can have a good conversation about anything and everything. As for the accommodations. The first accommodation in Almaty was by far the least. An old dated hotel, where we were unlucky to be without water for a day. The room was clean, but that was it. The mattresses were probably as old as the hotel. The breakfast, location and staff were excellent. For a next trip I would suggest choosing an alternative to this. The other accommodations were good, friendly staff and we enjoyed everything. It was a beautiful and varied trip, both in terms of nature and culture. Although Astana was a bit of a culture shock, we had to switch from the farmer to the modern world. But again an excellent guide who made everything right.

Dear Ardjan, our holiday is over. How we enjoyed this beautiful country! Everything was top notch. In Astana we had a very nice guide and driver. The nice thing about this guide was that we also talked about normal life in Kazakhstan, in addition to the sights and history. In Almaty we also had a very nice driver (for a week), who also loved to do things and regularly accompanied us (only if we wanted it) on walks. The Singing dunes, Aktau mountains, the blue mountain lakes at Saty etc. were magnificent. We were also happy to have extra days in nature. The stay at Saty was super. The food very good and so nicely served with wooden plates. The endless plains also made a big impression on me. The train journey from Almaty to Turkestan was also very nice. We had a two-person cabin with private toilet and shower. That was amazing! There we enjoyed the mausoleum and all the sights and regularly had our picture taken with old women (including very small women from Uzbekistan). The people are very nice and spontaneous. The driver/guide was also a great man, who knew a lot about the history. The last few days in Jabably were fun too. Nice people who ran the guest house. Unfortunately, we had a little less luck there with the weather. We had beautiful weather every day, but in Jabably we got wet once (which was also nice, because then the mountains are surrounded by clouds and this resulted in beautiful pictures) and the last day the program could not continue because of the rain. The guide offered to go to a museum first, then to visit his village and a school, and then have lunch at his house. That was also quite an experience. At the school we almost felt like we were king and queen. The children were allowed to ask us questions in English, in order to practice their English. They found that quite exciting, but also very nice to take a picture with us as tourists. The lunch at the guide's house was also really nice. This way you get a little more insight into how people live and live. All stays were very good too. One a bit more luxurious, the other a bit simpler, but everything had its charms. All accommodations were neat and clean and the food was always good. The only thing we didn't like was a breakfast of buckwheat porridge, but that's personal (haha). Of course it is also nice to see and taste what regular meals are and then we eat an extra sandwich if it is less your taste. But otherwise the meals were really good. As you can read, we really enjoyed the country, the people, etc. In this way I want to thank you for arranging. It was really super organized!!

Extensive personal advice and a fantastic well-organized tour through beautiful Kazakhstan. What really stood out was the attention to detail. This already started with the program and it proved time and again on the spot. From reception at the airport to a small shift in the program that allowed us to do and see just that little bit more. The tour was very varied and showed us a lot of different nature. With the bonus that our driver spoke good English and arranged nice extras on his own. We will probably go to Central Asia again and then come back for another booking.

Hi Ardjan, we have just returned from a fantastic 14-day holiday in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. It was a unique destination and experience!!! Advertising for this will certainly be made to family and friends. One downside: Almaty was disappointing. For the rest of the holiday: 10/10!

Hi Zhaniya, thanks for a very nice trip in Kazakhstan. We were very impressed with nature and the diversity in the landscape! Nurlan was a good guide & driver and could certainly speak English well enough to make jokes during car journeys and dinner. We had a really nice time with him. The car itself was also very comfortable. I had asked myself to extend the standard trip by one day, in retrospect I would have kept it on four days. Our (walking) pace was higher than expected.The best thing we found ourselves was the hike in the Aktau mountains, a very special experience, because we were all alone. We also found the homestay in Saty highly recommended, really friendly and hospitable people and good food. So we had a great holiday, thanks again for organizing it!

We have just returned from our three-day trip! It was amazing! Give them a big compliment there in Kazakhstan and especially Constantin, our driver did a fantastic job. He spoke English very well (and even knew a few words of Dutch). It was a great person, great ride and we have seen fantastic beautiful things!

Hello Ardjan, we really enjoyed our 4-day trip to the mountains. Tau was a great guide. He spoke English well, was energetic, knew a lot about the area and was very pleasant to deal with. It went perfectly with my son. I found Kazakhstan very beautiful. It has increased my knowledge about the country and has given me a better understanding of the Kazakhs. Thank you for your advice and the organization!

Hi Ardjan, we came home last night after 18 fantastic days in Kazakhstan. Thank you for arranging everything so well for us. The hotels, the guesthouse in Saty, the yurt in the Charyn Canyon, the transportation to the hotels, everything was arranged perfectly. Sacha and Dina gave us a wonderful time around Almaty. We were very happy with the comfortable car where we had enough space for our group of six (with air conditioning ) and with the agile driving style of Sacha. Dina was the perfect guide for us: always friendly and busy, very good with the children and well-informed about the history and customs in Kazakhstan. The children meanwhile call her Aunty Dina, I think this says enough. She has succeeded in making Zhano even more proud of his roots than he already was. It is also great that her English is so good, a lot was understandable for the children too. Furthermore, we experienced the Kazakh population as very hospitable and nature was breathtaking.

Hello Ardjan, Zhaniya, I would like to thank you for a very nice and very well organized trip in Kazakhstan. We have had a great time and have had unforgettable impressions. The vast and empty landscapes of the steppe, the breathtaking views in the Aktau mountains and in the surroundings of the Kolsai lakes are a crazy experience. We were somewhat unlucky with the weather, but in the end one day of rain also had its charm. We therefore skipped horse riding in Kolsai, and arranged horse riding ourselves in the Turgen valley on the last day, which was also excellent. Fantastic beautiful views. Furthermore, it was really great to be so far from civilization, not to meet anybody, and to sit by an open fire every evening in the open air. Our guide, Nurlan, just spoke good English, and when needed my knowledge of Russian also helped. In any case, we had a very nice time, also thanks to Nurlan's expertise, because he took us to an insanely beautiful secret location in the Temerlik Canyon for the last night in the wilderness, which was the highlight of our trip. We are extremely satisfied customers, and thank you for your full portions for organizing this short br ak. A big compliment to your company, your service and accessibility. Good luck in the future, and who knows, someday. Regards! Borrit.

We have just returned from Kazakhstan and are very satisfied. We did the 9-day trip around Almaty with a group of 10 people. What a wonderfully interesting and exciting wide country is Kazakhstan and what a friendly hospitable people. We have seen a lot of beautiful nature and did varied things. We really enjoyed it to the full. Our energetic guide Dina was fantastic, the driver Igor drove very reliably and the Mercedes bus very effectively. We have received more than what we expected. Everything was arranged perfectly and was filled in flexibly. From the very first contact with Ardjan we felt heard in our wishes and plans. That went on for the entire trip. We were very well looked after and there was always good consultation with us. Very nice! That, in combination with the very nice weather made our trip unforgettable. Thank you! We enjoy and simmer for a long time, I expect. Regards Ria.

Dear Ardjan, we had a very nice trip in Almaty region with our great driver, Nurlan. The accommodation in Saty village was absolutely great - lovely people and amazing surroundings! All in all we do not have any reason to complain 🙂 We only had no lunch on our way back to Almaty as it was shown in the trip description, but it doesn't matter at all! It was very important for us to see a landscape and some points of interest BEFORE the mass tourism arrives - so we guess, that it was the right decision for us at the right moment! Thanks for all, Ardjan! Best regards.

Hello Ardjan Langedijk, we have made a tour of Kazakhstan from 09-07-2018 until 13-07-2108. We have enjoyed a beautiful country. Our compliments to the guide Sergey. He did a great job, was quiet and had humor at his time. Because of the heat we were sometimes gone early in the morning, but he just kept going until the program ended. He skipped nothing and was open to a new excursion to Khorgos. In short, the guide and the tour is a must! Sincerely.

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Kazakhstan! Ardjan has helped very well. He listened well, worked quickly, and always responded quickly and adequately to our questions, also on the road. We received two contacts for the trip (in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan respectively) who did a good job. We have had a wonderful holiday, and will definitely recommend you.

Dear Ardjan, we had a very interesting and varied holiday. I am glad that we had the first week organized, because the 'Green ring Almaty' we could not manage on our own. We had a good driver (Konstantin), who explained everything we wanted to know in English. The trip was very varied: Almaty was very modern, multicultural, and well organized. The villages probably had their peak in the Soviet era. Nature is very beautiful, although you sometimes have to drive a lot for it. The stay in Saty pleased us the best, with nice walks around the Kayindi lake and the Kolsai lakes, and then delicious food at a Kazakh family. Many greetings.

Hi Ardjan, we are indeed back again. Had a great trip and enjoyed the open nature, friendly people and traveling itself. Thanks for organizing, it is amazing how everything went smoothly!

This summer we went on a tour in Kazakhstan, its was our introduction to the country. From travel reports on the internet we understood that some trips can not be done on your own. We found Kazakhstan Tours during our search on the internet. We wanted a tailor-made tour to the Aral Sea. Ardjan has made us a proposal in which we found ourselves perfectly fine. We have been to the Aral Sea with a good English speaking guide. On the way we stopped regularly and we also received a lot of information. A great guide. We stayed at a Kazakh family home and although we do not speak the language, this was a very nice and unique experience. We also watched the World Cup final football in the local pub, this was also very nice to experience. Our train departed at 6 o'clock in the morning, that was no problem at all. There was even a delicious breakfast prepared for us by the hostess, for which our compliments. We can therefore recommend Ardjan / Kazakhstan Tours to everyone.

It was a wonderful trip to and in Kazakhstan. Astana is a special city and fun to see and experience. In Shymkent we were nicely met by Ismail and drove past the cultural highlights. On the way we got camel milk. I should have politely refused that, it turned out later. The train journey from Turkestan to Tulkubas was very nice and comfortable. Akzu-Zhabagly is beautiful, our accommodation was fine and the Rustem guide was fun and informative. Then we took the Spanish train to Almaty. The Spanish train is considerably less stable than the Russian one, but still okay. Almaty is a beautiful city. Here we rented a car with which we went to Altyn Emel and Charyn Canyon. Beautiful landscapes. We ended in Almaty for another day and a half. We found it a very nice experience! Friendly people and a country worth travelling. Impressive landscapes. Thank you for your help and kind regards.

Together with guide Timur we left Almaty to spend five days in the countryside. In a short time we have seen a very varied nature: from the dry and rugged White Mountains and Singing Dune to the beautiful Kolsai lake and an overnight stay in a yurt. The lack of many tourists and the friendliness of the people on the road make you secretly feel a bit of an adventurer in undiscovered territory. For lovers of nature, this tour is an absolute must!

Good afternoon, we had a fantastic trip! Kazakhstan is a beautiful country, even more beautiful than expected. Everything was very well taken care of and arranged. Our guide Dina and the driver also deserve compliments. Always trying to please us. In short, it was great!!

June 2018, father and son on an adventurous trip. 8-day trip made self-drive 4x4. All perfectly arranged by Ardjan. Beautiful landscapes. Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Saty (Kolsai lakes) - Altyn Emel National Park (singing dunes and mountains). Compliment to the local guidance. Both on arrival and departure travel agent Assija was present with tips, all information (hotels, homestays, telephone numbers) and also when transferring the rental car. A wonderful trip! Quite long days but definitely worth it!

As I promised, I am getting back to you regarding our holiday. It was fantastic. The balance between trekking and having a look was achieved. The final itinerary was a good balance. Each section of Kazakhstan was unique, our local guides great, so knowledgeable and made sure our trip was fantastic. All guides were punctual, where a guide was due to be that's where they were. The drivers were very courteous and safe and good travelling companions. The train travel great, the people so friendly. It was amazing the conversations we had with locals without any common language. The family photos and a couple of kangaroo pictures broke the ice. A storm which meant we couldn't camp overnight caused us to sleep in pilgrims hostel at one of the underground mosques. What an amazing experience, actually one of the highlights. Tajikistan was also great, so incredibly beautiful and again the people lovely. Great guide and driver for the trip. Overall the accommodation was excellent, the standard differed in each location to match the location. The only criticism was we had too much food, so well fed. The restaurants etc, great. For people wanting to experience these two countries this trip was perfect. Once again thanks.

Dear Ardjan, we have had a carefree and fantastic journey. The environment in both countries was even better than we had imagined and the people were much friendlier than expected (we had expected Russian 'friendliness'). We were also happy with our choice to travel without a guide, that is fine to do and gives a bit more freedom. The overnight stays were very varied and sometimes had above expectation luxury. Food in the homestays was very good. Thanks to the fact that the overnight locations in cities & villages were located in central places we could immediately explore the neighborhood. The Baytur resort was disappointing with unfriendly staff and all the plumbing was leaking (we had a cottage, maybe the yurts are better). Car rental was excellent, clear contract and good agreements. Overnight locations could have been specified in advance, for example with coordinates. We will definitely recommend you to friends who also want to travel in Central Asia. Maybe I will go on motorbike again through Kyrgystan and Tajikistan. Thank you for arranging. Sincerely.

Hi Ardjan, we are already a few weeks back from our great tour through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, but still want to thank you so much that you have arranged everything so well for us. Everywhere we arrived, someone was already waiting for us to take us to our destination. The guides were very cordial and knew a lot about nature, buildings and history. Most drivers could also speak a little to very good English. Also the hotels and homestays were fine with a good breakfast and dinner. The only thing that could have been better were the beds. Especially in the Altyn Emel hotel I have hardly been able to sleep. The beds were so hard. The women who run the hotel there, however, were so friendly that they were forgiven. The hotel in Bukhara was the nicest hotel we had and the homestay in Saty village was the nicest place. Here we sat with a number of international tourists at the bonfire in the evening. All in all a successful holiday. Thanks for that.

Dear Ardjan, we had very nice day trip, thank you very much for organizing this tour for us. Best greetings also to our guide and driver, they were fantastic. With the best wishes.

We had a fantastic trip! Laughed a lot with guide Nurlan and had nice conversations about culture and politics with the second driver and guide. It was very nice to have an experienced driver, the traffic signs and especially the roads were a big challenge. We are very happy that we have visited lake Tuzkol, which is beautiful!! The same applies for the Assy plateau, that was a highlight too! Nurlan really did his best with cooking and it was delicious. His English was fine, enough to make a joke. You do not need more to keep the mood. The country really surprised us, I have been able to shoot a lot of nice pictures. And what a hospitality!! Thanks for arranging, a great experience. We will certainly go back to the region soon (Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia).

The trip was really great, everyone was pleasantly surprised! All parts were top, from Astana to skiing to the road trip! There were not any notable things gone wrong, so that is also nice to know:). Thanks for the good organization!

Dear Ardjan, our tour was excellent and our tour driver (Sergey) was very helpful and kind. Overall a very good experience. Thanks for setting it up for us.

We are back home in Atyrau now. Just wanted to let you know that we had a great time on our tour! Our guide, Ruslan, was great! His English was better than we excepted, and with my Russian, we were able to communicate easily. He was lots of fun and very informative. We ended up hiking from Kolsai Lake 1 to 2, which was tough but beautiful! We also loved staying at the guesthouse in Saty with Kamai and her family. I hope we get to bring some friends on a similar tour next year! Thanks again!

Many thanks for compiling a varied trip, everything ran like clockwork (only exception was the return from Karaganda when we were unclear on the return arrangement and didn’t realise we had to purchase tickets and arrange our own taxi, it wasn’t a problem just confusing). The guides and drivers were very accommodating and were more than happy to make adjustments to meet our requirements. Vehicles were appropriate for the conditions and in most cases exceeded our expectations. Genuinely enjoyed the trip, from the cities to the country side, Kazachstan is an interesting blend of new, tradition and the unexpected. Never at any time did we feel threatened or unsafe. (Sheila). Thank you for a very interesting trip - guides and drivers were lovely people who looked after us very well. We also enjoyed meeting some of your other clients who were sharing our accommodation. The hike up Mt Aksoran was a bit of a challenge- we hiked for 9 hours in baking heat and didn't make it to the top (maybe rethink that for older guests). Also the Karlag museum in Karaganda would have been interesting to visit but we didn't know about it at the time. At Kolsay lake we hired horses to take us up to Kolsay 2. Not for inexperienced riders but for us it was the highlight of the trip. We had a long evening in Almaty before our flight so we booked into a hotel for showers dinner and a rest - top marks to our driver Sasha who insisted on coming back for us at 11pm to drive us to the airport. Thanks again. (Ishbel).

Thank you for booking the 2-day trip to Borovoe and the 4-day trip in Turgen. Borovoe was beautiful, but Turgen and surroundings were GREAT. The campsite of the Trekking Club in Turgen is well located and the facilities are good. And what can Inura cook well !! Our guide Maria spoke good English and she drove well on the bad roads. The car was very comfortable. Maria has given us a lot of information about the environment and life in Kazakhstan. Without a guide we had a much less good view of the country. The landscape is really stunning! On a next trip to this region we will definitely contact you again.

We had a great time in Kazakhstan, and the hotel, Brimjan and guide were very good to us. The Expo itself was more than we could have hoped for – and we managed to fill all our time there with interesting things to see and do. Brimjan is a most conscientious, punctual, reliable and friendly driver – we were never kept waiting and he was always very helpful and thoughtful. On arrival it was clear that Kazzhol was not appropriate for a wheelchair user – with a flight of 12 or so steps to get into reception. This did cause us some consternation on arrival, but by the time we had returned from the city tour, the hotel staff had begun construction of a ramp! For the rest of the week when we needed to leave the hotel and on return several staff were summoned to help to get Cassandra in her wheelchair up and down the ramp (which was too steep to do alone). We thought the effort the hotel made for us was outstanding – and above and beyond what we would expect elsewhere. All of your travel arrangements went off without a hitch too. All in all – a great success – so thank you very much for your patience and efforts.

Yesterday returned from a special and energetic journey through the beautiful Kazakhstan. Everything was perfectly regulated from start to finish. Compliments for that! The excursions in Almaty were accompanied by Dinah, a great English-speaking guide, who was very enthusiastic about the city. During the first days of our trip, Aleksandar was our driver. Very friendly and helpful, but unfortunately his english was minimal, making it difficult to communicate. Nevertheless, we came pretty far with hands and feet. And when we called 'picture, please' he soon knew he had to be on top of his brake! Halfway, Constantin, his younger brother, took over. His English was much better. As a result, we have been able to share many experiences about life in Kazakhstan and The Netherlands during the various longer drives. Highlights were abundant. To order food in a restaurant in Almaty with a Kazakh menu card and only Kazakh speaking service and then hope that you get what you think you ordered. Enjoying a walk in the beautiful Aktau mountain range in Altyn-Emel NP without encountering anyone. An accidental encounter with the special steppe-agaam at the Singing Dune in the same NP. The homestay at Temirghan's family in the picturesque farming village of Saty at the foot of the Tien Shan Mountains. The reception and the stay were heartwarming and welcoming and the meals provided were the best we have eaten during this trip. The trip with the night train from Almaty to Tuelkebas as the only Western tourist between the locals. The exuberant flowering wild tulips in the Aksu Zhabagly Nature Reserve. During one of the walks in the same nature reserve, we even encountered a Tien Shan bear. In short, this trip through the still fairly undiscovered southeast of Kazakhstan had many highlights. We look forward to returning to our trip with great memories and thank you for all your efforts to make this happen. We enjoyed and will certainly promote Kazakhstan as a travel destination (also for families!).

Dear Ardjan, it was Amazing! Incredible! Mind-blowing! Probably, equal to being in Space itself. I was proud of people. Thank you!

We returned this afternoon after a fantastic week. Thank you for your help, we had a great vacation. Carefree, everything was arranged. And we greatly enjoyed this special country with extremely friendly and hospitable people. If we get the chance, we'll be back to enjoy even more of this impressive country.