What activities can you do in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan offers hiking in the Tien Shan mountains, trekking in Altyn Emel National Park, winter sports in Almaty, horseback exploration of the steppes, visits to the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, safaris at Lake Balkhash, and stargazing at Baikonur.

Adventure and nature

  • Hiking and trekking : Tien Shan mountains, Altyn Emel National Park with spectacular landscapes
  • Horse exploration : crossing endless steppes, authentic nomadic experience
  • Winter sports : Almaty ski resorts, ice skating and mountain sports
  • Safari and wildlife watching : Lake Balkhash, fauna of the Kazakh steppes
  • Desert in 4x4 : exploration of the Kyzylkum, nights under the stars

Culture and heritage

  • UNESCO sites : Khoja Ahmed Yasawi mausoleum in Turkestan
  • Rock art : Tamgaly petroglyphs, witnesses to ancient civilizations
  • Traditional architecture : mosques, madrasas and historical monuments

Unique experiences

  • Stargazing : Baikonur, clear skies of the Kazakh steppes
  • Water sports and fishing : Lake Balkhash, mountain rivers
  • Cycle tourism : varied landscapes between steppes, mountains and deserts