Kazakhstan travel plans with the routes already figured out
Rome2Rio itineraries for Kazakhstan are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.
7 days in Kazakhstan
Almaty PavlodarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Almaty Zoo
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 9m
$78–136
Activities
- Ailand Duman Entertainment Center
- Water Green Boulevard
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Art Museum of Karaganda
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
4h 43m
$206–410
Activities
- Victory Park
- Central Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Central Mosque of Taldykorgan
- Orthodox Church of St. John the Theologian
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarbus
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
10h 39m
$189–619
Activities
- Mashkhur Zhusup Mosque
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

8 days in Kazakhstan
Astana PavlodarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
- Bayterek Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almatytransfer
- Fly from Astana to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
3h 52m
$75–141
Activities
- Medeu High Mountain Skating Rink
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
3h 2m
$61–124
Activities
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
- Dendropark
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Oriental Bath Hammams
- Ancient Settlement of Kultobe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Taraztrain
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Taraztaxi
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Tarazbus
6h 52m
$16–152
Activities
- Tekturmas Historical Complex
- Zhambyl Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Taraz to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Kostanaytaxi
8h 30m
$195–558
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- Kostanay Ice Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavltaxi
- Take the bus from Kostanay to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Kostanay to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Kostanay to Petropavltrain
10h 52m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Petropavl Drama Theater
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Petropavl to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Pavlodarbus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Pavlodarbus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Pavlodarbus
14h 4m
$110–195
Activities
- Pavlodar Drama Theater named after Z Aimagambetov
- Pavlodar State University named after S Toraighyrov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

9 days in Kazakhstan
Shymkent PavlodarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
- Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Oriental Bath Hammams
- Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Turkestan to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Turkestan to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Almatybus
2h 38m
$76–327
Activities
- Big Almaty Lake
- Almaty Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 9m
$78–136
Activities
- Ak Orda Presidential Palace
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Art Museum of Karaganda
- Ecomuseum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
4h 43m
$206–410
Activities
- Victory Park
- Zhastar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Mosque
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Taldykorgan Central Market
- Taldykorgan Central Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarbus
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
10h 39m
$189–619
Activities
- Pavlodar Regional Art Museum
- Pavlodar Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

10 days in Kazakhstan
Pavlodar TurkestanItinerary navigation
Day 1: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Pavlodar Drama Theater named after Z Aimagambetov
- Pavlodar Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorskbus
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Victory Park
- East Kazakhstan Art Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Abay Kunanbayev Museum
- Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Childrens Park
- Taldykorgan Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Almatytaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Almatytrain
7h 47m
$106–190
Activities
- Green Bazaar
- Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 9m
$78–136
Activities
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after K Stanislavsky
- Karaganda Academic Drama Theater S Seifullin
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Zhezqazghantaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Zhezqazghanplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Zhezqazghantaxi
1h 37m
$186–510
Activities
- Zhezqazghan Botanical Garden
- Satpayev University Campus
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Zhezqazghan to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Zhezqazghan to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Zhezqazghan to Shymkenttaxi
1h 35m
$209–471
Activities
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
- Abay Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
- Oriental Bath Hammams
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

11 days in Kazakhstan
Oral KostanayItinerary navigation
Day 1: Oral, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Pugachev Museum
- Oral Art Gallery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Oral to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktautaxi
2h 23m
$157–633
Activities
- Aktau Restaurant Street
- Central Square Aktau
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 3m
$141–313
Activities
- Shymbulak Ski Resort
- Big Almaty Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 9m
$78–136
Activities
- Ethno-memorial complex Atameken
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Karaganda Circus
- Mining Glory Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
4h 43m
$206–410
Activities
- East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Metallurg Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Bridge
- Abay Kunanbayev Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Almaty Region Akimat Building
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarbus
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
10h 39m
$189–619
Activities
- Mashkhur Zhusup Mosque
- Pavlodar Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Pavlodar to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Pavlodar to Petropavltrain
15h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Halyk Arena Ice Palace
- Esil River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Kostanaytaxi
11h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Victory Park
- Kostanay Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

12 days in Kazakhstan
Aktau TurkestanItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Aktau Dolphinarium
- World War II Memorial
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 3m
$141–313
Activities
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral
- Almaty Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 9m
$78–136
Activities
- Ailand Duman Entertainment Center
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Walk along Bukhar Zhyrau Avenue
- Karaganda Circus
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
4h 43m
$206–410
Activities
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
- Irtysh River Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- River Irtysh Embankment
- Resurrection Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Taldykorgan History Museum
- Taldykorgan City Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarbus
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
10h 39m
$189–619
Activities
- Pavlodar Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Pavlodar to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Pavlodar to Petropavltrain
15h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to the Founders of Petropavl
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Kostanaytaxi
11h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kostanay Regional Russian Drama Theater
- Kostanay State University named after A Baitursynov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Shymkenttaxi
2h 23m
$157–338
Activities
- Dendropark
- Koshkar Ata Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Oriental Bath Hammams
- Juma Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

13 days in Kazakhstan
Aktobe PavlodarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Orthodox Cathedral of St Michael the Archangel
- Aktobe Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Kostanaytaxi
7h
$168–421
Activities
- Kostanay Embankment Tobol River Embankment
- Kostanay Regional Kazakh Drama Theater named after I Omarov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavltaxi
- Take the bus from Kostanay to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Kostanay to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Kostanay to Petropavltrain
10h 52m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
- Esil River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Astanatrain
7h 53m
$13–35
Activities
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almatytransfer
- Fly from Astana to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
3h 52m
$75–141
Activities
- Big Almaty Lake
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
3h 2m
$61–124
Activities
- Arbat Pedestrian Street
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Mausoleum of Gauhar Ana
- Arslanbab Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Taraztrain
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Taraztaxi
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Tarazbus
6h 52m
$16–152
Activities
- Zhambyl Regional Art Museum
- Central Mosque Kaliyev
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Karagandatrain
11h 28m
$24–50
Activities
- Karaganda Zoo
- Karaganda Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
4h 43m
$206–410
Activities
- Local Bazaar Visit
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Statue of Abay Kunanbayev
- Orthodox Church of St. John the Theologian
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarbus
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
10h 39m
$189–619
Activities
- Victory Park
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

14 days in Kazakhstan
Kostanay AktauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Kazakh Drama Theater named after I Omarov
- Kostanay City Akimat Building
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavltaxi
- Take the bus from Kostanay to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Kostanay to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Kostanay to Petropavltrain
10h 52m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Halyk Arena Ice Palace
- Esil River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Astanatrain
7h 53m
$13–35
Activities
- National Museum of Kazakhstan
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almatytransfer
- Fly from Astana to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
3h 52m
$75–141
Activities
- Republic Square
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
3h 2m
$61–124
Activities
- Victory Park
- Ken Baba Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Underground Mosque Hilvet
- Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Taraztrain
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Taraztaxi
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Tarazbus
6h 52m
$16–152
Activities
- Taraz City Park
- Tekturmas Historical Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Karagandatrain
11h 28m
$24–50
Activities
- Ice Palace Karaganda Arena
- Stella of Independence
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
4h 43m
$206–410
Activities
- East Kazakhstan Art Museum
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Ice Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Kazakh State Musical Drama Theatre named after Abay
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Statue of Abay Kunanbayev
- Childrens Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarbus
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
10h 39m
$189–619
Activities
- Victory Park
- Pavlodar Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Oraltaxi
- Fly from Pavlodar to Oralplane
- Take the taxi from Pavlodar to Oraltaxi
7h 52m
$413–928
Activities
- Ural River Embankment
- Kazakh Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Oral to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktautaxi
2h 23m
$157–633
Activities
- Aktau City Beach and Promenade
- Aktau Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

15 days in Kazakhstan
Atyrau BalqashItinerary navigation
Day 1: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Waterfront Walk along Ural River
- Atyrau Mall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Astanataxi
- Fly from Atyrau to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Atyrau to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Atyrau to Astanabus
3h 5m
$135–406
Activities
- Central Concert Hall Kazakhstan
- Bayterek Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almatytransfer
- Fly from Astana to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
3h 52m
$75–141
Activities
- Medeu High Mountain Skating Rink
- Arasan Wellness and Spa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
3h 2m
$61–124
Activities
- Historical and Local Lore Museum
- Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Taraztrain
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Taraztaxi
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Tarazbus
6h 52m
$16–152
Activities
- Zhambyl Regional Drama Theater
- Karahan Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Taraz to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Kostanaytaxi
8h 30m
$195–558
Activities
- Kostanay Ice Palace
- Kostanay Embankment Tobol River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavltaxi
- Take the bus from Kostanay to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Kostanay to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Kostanay to Petropavltrain
10h 52m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
- Dostyk Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Petropavl to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Pavlodarbus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Pavlodarbus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Pavlodarbus
14h 4m
$110–195
Activities
- Pavlodar State University named after S Toraighyrov
- Pavlodar Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorskbus
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Irtysh River Embankment Walk
- Gorky Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Semey Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Kazakh State Musical Drama Theatre named after Abay
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Statue of Abay Kunanbayev
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Karagandataxi
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Karagandaplane
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Karagandawalk
- Take the subway from Taldykorgan to Karagandasubway
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Karagandatransfer
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Karagandatrain
7h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ice Palace Karaganda Arena
- Shopping at City Mall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Zhezqazghantaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Zhezqazghanplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Zhezqazghantaxi
1h 37m
$186–510
Activities
- Zhezqazghan Mining Museum
- Childrens Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Zhezqazghan to Balqashtrain
- Take the train from Zhezqazghan to Balqashtrain
13h 33m
$35–63
Activities
- Lake Balkhash Embankment Walk
- Local Cuisine Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

16 days in Kazakhstan
Almaty AtyrauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Medeu High Mountain Skating Rink
- Republic Square
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 9m
$78–136
Activities
- Assumption Russian Orthodox Cathedral
- Nur-Astana Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Karaganda Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Shopping at City Mall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
4h 43m
$206–410
Activities
- Irtysh River Embankment Walk
- East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of Local Lore
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Nevada-Semipalatinsk Museum
- Kazakh State Musical Drama Theatre named after Abay
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Taldykorgan Drama Theater
- Taldykorgan Central Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarbus
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
10h 39m
$189–619
Activities
- Cathedral of the Annunciation
- Pavlodar Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Pavlodar to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Pavlodar to Petropavltrain
15h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to the Founders of Petropavl
- Kyzylzhar Central Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Kostanaytaxi
11h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kostanay Regional Library named after L N Tolstoy
- Central Mosque of Kostanay
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Shymkenttaxi
2h 23m
$157–338
Activities
- Shymkent Zoo
- Regional Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Turkestan City Park
- Turkestan Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Taraztrain
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Taraztaxi
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Tarazbus
6h 52m
$16–152
Activities
- Shakhristan Bazaar
- Ancient Taraz Archaeological Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Balqashtrain
- Take the transfer from Taraz to Balqashtransfer
- Take the bus from Taraz to Balqashbus
12h
$20–45
Activities
- Water Sports at Lake Balkhash
- Local Cuisine Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Kyzylordabus
- Take the transfer from Balqash to Kyzylordatransfer
- Take the train from Balqash to Kyzylordatrain
25h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kyzylorda Orthodox Church
- Dostyk Restaurant
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 20m
$15–22
Activities
- City Museum of Baikonur
- Syr Darya River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Atyrautrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Atyrautaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Atyrauplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Atyrautaxi
10h 43m
$272–412
Activities
- Boat trip on Ural River
- Atyrau Regional Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

17 days in Kazakhstan
Astana AtyrauItinerary navigation
Day 1: Astana, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Presidential Park
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
- Take the transfer from Astana to Almatytransfer
- Fly from Astana to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Astana to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Astana to Almatybus
3h 52m
$75–141
Activities
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Shymkentbus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Shymkentwalk
- Fly from Almaty to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Almaty to Shymkenttaxi
3h 2m
$61–124
Activities
- Central Park
- Shymkent Plaza
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Ancient Settlement of Kultobe
- Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Taraztrain
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Taraztaxi
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Tarazbus
6h 52m
$16–152
Activities
- Zhambyl Regional Art Museum
- Babaji-Khatun Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Kostanaytaxi
- Fly from Taraz to Kostanayplane
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Kostanaytaxi
8h 30m
$195–558
Activities
- Kostanay Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Kostanay Embankment Tobol River Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Petropavltaxi
- Take the bus from Kostanay to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Kostanay to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Kostanay to Petropavltrain
10h 52m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Park of Culture and Leisure
- Green Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Petropavl to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Petropavl to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Pavlodarbus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Pavlodarbus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Pavlodarbus
14h 4m
$110–195
Activities
- Pavlodar Drama Theater named after Z Aimagambetov
- Aksaray Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Ust-Kamenogorskbus
7h 36m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Victory Park
- Metallurg Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
- Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Taldykorgan History Museum
- Taldykorgan Sports Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Karagandataxi
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Karagandaplane
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Karagandawalk
- Take the subway from Taldykorgan to Karagandasubway
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Karagandatransfer
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Karagandatrain
7h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Karaganda Academic Drama Theater S Seifullin
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Zhezqazghantaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Zhezqazghanplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Zhezqazghantaxi
1h 37m
$186–510
Activities
- Zhezqazghan Botanical Garden
- Childrens Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Zhezqazghan to Balqashtrain
- Take the train from Zhezqazghan to Balqashtrain
13h 33m
$35–63
Activities
- Local Cuisine Experience
- Water Sports at Lake Balkhash
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Kyzylordabus
- Take the transfer from Balqash to Kyzylordatransfer
- Take the train from Balqash to Kyzylordatrain
25h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostyk Restaurant
- Kyzylorda Central Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 16: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 20m
$15–22
Activities
- Space Shuttle Buran Monument
- Statue of Sergei Korolev
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 17: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Atyrautrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Atyrautaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Atyrauplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Atyrautaxi
10h 43m
$272–412
Activities
- Waterfront Walk along Ural River
- Imangali Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

18 days in Kazakhstan
Shymkent KyzylordaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Shymkent Zoo
- Abay Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Turkestan City Park
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Turkestan to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Turkestan to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Almatybus
2h 38m
$76–327
Activities
- Almaty Zoo
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 9m
$78–136
Activities
- Water Green Boulevard
- EXPO-2017 Museum Nur Alem
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Karaganda Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
4h 43m
$206–410
Activities
- Local Bazaar Visit
- Metallurg Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Market
- River Irtysh Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Childrens Park
- Taldykorgan Central Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarbus
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
10h 39m
$189–619
Activities
- Pavlodar Bridge
- Mashkhur Zhusup Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Pavlodar to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Pavlodar to Petropavltrain
15h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Green Bazaar
- Monument to Abai Kunanbayev
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Kostanaytaxi
11h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kostanay Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Kostanay Regional Russian Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Aktautaxi
5h 58m
$244–567
Activities
- Aktau Coastal Cliffs
- Aktau Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Atyrautaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Atyrauplane
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Atyrautaxi
1h 32m
$64–208
Activities
- Local Fish Market
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Oral, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Oraltaxi
- Take the bus from Atyrau to Oralbus
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Oraltaxi
7h 14m
$35–37
Activities
- Ural River Embankment
- Kazakh Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Oral to Aktobetrain
7h 12m
$13–180
Activities
- Nur Gasyr Mosque
- Aktobe Planetarium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 16: Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Zhezqazghantaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Zhezqazghanplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Zhezqazghantaxi
5h 47m
$230–563
Activities
- Local Cafe Experience
- Central Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 17: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Zhezqazghan to Balqashtrain
- Take the train from Zhezqazghan to Balqashtrain
13h 33m
$35–63
Activities
- Balkhash City Museum
- Sunset Viewing at Lake Balkhash
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 18: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Kyzylordabus
- Take the transfer from Balqash to Kyzylordatransfer
- Take the train from Balqash to Kyzylordatrain
25h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostyk Restaurant
- Monument to Korkyt Ata
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

20 days in Kazakhstan
Oral ZhezqazghanItinerary navigation
Day 1: Oral, Kazakhstan
Activities
- Pugachev Museum
- Regional Philharmonic Hall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktautaxi
- Fly from Oral to Aktauplane
- Take the taxi from Oral to Aktautaxi
2h 23m
$157–633
Activities
- Aktau Lighthouse
- Aktau Dolphinarium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktau to Almatytaxi
- Fly from Aktau to Almatyplane
- Take the walk from Aktau to Almatywalk
- Take the bus from Aktau to Almatybus
4h 3m
$141–313
Activities
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- Republic Square
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Astana, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
- Take the walk from Almaty to Astanawalk
- Fly from Almaty to Astanaplane
- Take the transfer from Almaty to Astanatransfer
- Take the bus from Almaty to Astanabus
4h 9m
$78–136
Activities
- Presidential Park
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Astana to Karagandabus
3h
$10
Activities
- Karaganda Circus
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
- Fly from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorskplane
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Ust-Kamenogorsktaxi
4h 43m
$206–410
Activities
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Ice Palace
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Semey, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Semeybus
2h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dostoyevsky Literary-Memorial Museum
- River Irtysh Embankment
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Semey to Taldykorgantrain
- Take the taxi from Semey to Taldykorgantaxi
15h 2m
$49–244
Activities
- Taldykorgan Sports Complex
- Monument to Ilyas Zhansugurov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
- Take the train from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartrain
- Take the transfer from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartransfer
- Take the bus from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarbus
- Take the walk from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarwalk
- Fly from Taldykorgan to Pavlodarplane
- Take the taxi from Taldykorgan to Pavlodartaxi
10h 39m
$189–619
Activities
- Gorky Park
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Pavlodar to Petropavlbus
- Take the transfer from Pavlodar to Petropavltransfer
- Take the train from Pavlodar to Petropavltrain
15h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to the Founders of Petropavl
- Petropavl Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the bus from Petropavl to Kostanaybus
- Take the taxi from Petropavl to Kostanaytaxi
11h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kostanay State University named after A Baitursynov
- Kostanay City Akimat Building
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Shymkenttaxi
- Fly from Kostanay to Shymkentplane
- Take the taxi from Kostanay to Shymkenttaxi
2h 23m
$157–338
Activities
- Dendropark
- Abay Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent to Turkestanbus
2h 7m
$7
Activities
- Well of Yasawi Yasawi Complex
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Taraz, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Turkestan to Taraztrain
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Taraztaxi
- Take the bus from Turkestan to Tarazbus
6h 52m
$16–152
Activities
- Zhambyl Regional Drama Theater
- Victory Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Balqash, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Taraz to Balqashtrain
- Take the transfer from Taraz to Balqashtransfer
- Take the bus from Taraz to Balqashbus
12h
$20–45
Activities
- Water Sports at Lake Balkhash
- Balkhash Copper Smelter Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 16: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Balqash to Kyzylordabus
- Take the transfer from Balqash to Kyzylordatransfer
- Take the train from Balqash to Kyzylordatrain
25h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kyzylorda Central Market
- Kyzylorda Drama Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 17: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Baikonurtrain
3h 20m
$15–22
Activities
- Baikonur City Park
- Gagarins House Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 18: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Baikonur to Atyrautrain
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Atyrautaxi
- Fly from Baikonur to Atyrauplane
- Take the taxi from Baikonur to Atyrautaxi
10h 43m
$272–412
Activities
- Imangali Mosque
- Try Local Cuisine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 19: Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Aktobetaxi
- Fly from Atyrau to Aktobeplane
- Take the taxi from Atyrau to Aktobetaxi
1h 10m
$139–352
Activities
- Mega Aktobe
- Aktobe Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 20: Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Zhezqazghantaxi
- Fly from Aktobe to Zhezqazghanplane
- Take the taxi from Aktobe to Zhezqazghantaxi
5h 47m
$230–563
Activities
- Monument to K.I. Satpayev
- Satpayev University Campus
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
