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Central Asia · Kazakhstan
Almaty & Kazakhstan
Trip: 8 daysClimate: VariableStyle: Mixed Experience
Why You'll Love It
- ✦Turquoise Big Almaty Lake at 2,500 m, under an hour from the city
- ✦The red rock walls of Charyn Canyon's Valley of Castles
- ✦Cable car from Medeu to the Shymbulak ski resort
- ✦Horse meat, dried fruit, and kurt at the Green Bazaar
Itinerary Summary
Base in Almaty for Kok-Tobe and the Green Bazaar, then day trips to Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon, and the Kolsai Lakes
Important Considerations
Day trips involve long drives on mixed roads, the Big Almaty Lake area sits near a border zone, and Russian is more useful than English
Destination Stats
Cost Level
3/10
Safety
8/10
Kid-Friendly
5/10
Urgency
4/10
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