Almaty Explorer Trips in 2025/2026

Design your own personalized Explorer trip to Almaty with help from a local expert.

Work with a local expert to plan a seamless itinerary through Almaty and Kazakhstan.

Anvar KodirovTravel Expert in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Highlights of Central Asia

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Get a taste of Central Asia's charm on this 16-day trip through ancient silk road towns and bustling bazaars. Visit four out of the five Stans as you travel the Kazak steppe and Uzbek Silk Road towns by train. Starting in Bishkek, visit the clear waters of Issyk-kul Lake, cross the border to the charming Almaty, catch an overnight train to Uzbekistan and seek out the delicious plov, then explore the white marbled capital of Ashgabat. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp near Issyk-kul Lake, hike the flaming red rocks at Jety Ogus, toast with locally produced wine to a Kazak home-cooked feast and learn about the full Silk Road history in the blue-hued mosques, madrasas and ruins in Samarkand, Bukhara and Merv.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Samarkand, Bu

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Samarkand, Bukhara, Mary, Issyk Kul, Karakol, Almaty, Tashkent

Duration16 days

From

USD 5,340

USD 5,180

Saving

USD 160

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Premium Central Asia

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Journey back to the days of the Great Silk Road on a 18-day Premium adventure through Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Explore the cosmopolitan capital of Tashkent, marvel at the glorious architecture in Samarkand, discover the holy sites of Bukhara and visit the ancient monuments of Khiva. Join a local family for a traditional cooking class and get to know the ins and outs of an Uzbek village. Visit Sharyn Canyon, Skazka Canyon and Jety Oguz Valley and take hikes to soak up the scenery. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp alongside the massive alpine lake of Issyk Kul. See the monuments, learn the histories and dive into the local cultures of main cities like Bishkek and Almaty. Visit a family-owned winery for a tasting, head to a small local village for a traditional lunch and enjoy a masterclass of local cuisine from a Dungan family. With all this and more, what’s holding you back from your next adventure?

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Almaty, Bishkek, Issyk

Tashkent, Almaty, Bishkek, Issyk Kul, Karakol, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva

Duration18 days

From

USD 6,795

USD 6,591

Saving

USD 204

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Premium Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

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Explore the old Silk Route in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with this nine-day adventure full of stunning natural landscapes, chances to connect to local people and traditional cuisine. With a knowledgeable local leader by your side, you’ll visit Sharyn Canyon, Skazka Canyon and Jety Oguz Valley and go on hikes to soak up the scenery. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp, after learning about how these are still manufactured without electric tools, alongside the massive alpine lake of Issyk Kul. See the monuments, learn the histories and dive into the local cultures of main cities like Bishkek and Almaty. Visit a family-owned winery for a tasting, head to a small local village for a traditional lunch and enjoy a masterclass of local cuisine from a Dungan family. With all this and more, what’s holding you back from your next adventure?

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Almaty, Bishkek, Lake Issky Kul

Almaty, Bishkek, Lake Issky Kul, Karakol

Duration9 days

From

USD 3,695

USD 3,584

Saving

USD 111

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Highlights of Central Asia

Premium Central Asia

Premium Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

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All Almaty Explorer Trips

3 Explorer Trips in Almaty

Design your own personalized Explorer trip to Almaty with help from a local expert.

3 Explorer Trips in Almaty

Highlights of Central Asia

Premium Central Asia

Premium Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan