Kazakhstan

Take an unforgettable mountain biking adventure through the rugged landscapes of the Tian Shan ‘Celestial Mountains’ of Kazakhstan and neighbouring Kyrgyzstan

Cycle along glacier-fed rivers, through pine forests and open rolling grasslands, tackle adrenalin-pumping downhill sprints and scramble up rocky jeep track ascents to high mountain passes

Join a challenging mountaineering expedition to climb the formidable ice pyramid of Khan Tengri, Kazakhstan’s highest point and the second highest peak in the Tian Shan range

Explore the leafy boulevards, cafe culture and chic shopping of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s elegant former capital

Kazakhstan, a vast country of Central Asia, has a markedly continental climate, with very cold winters almost everywhere, while summers are warm in the north and definitely hot in the south.

There are no obstacles which could protect the country from cold air masses of polar or Siberian origin, while in summer the hot winds from the deserts of Iran can blow.

Central Asia gets very cold in winter and very hot in the summer, because of the distance from the oceans, so that both the highest and coldest records are noticeable: in the north the temperature can reach -50 °C in winter, as well as 40 °C in summer, while in the south it can go from 35 °C to 45 °C.

The clashes between different air masses can give rise to strong winds and dust storms, especially in spring and in the south. In the cold months, northern winds can cause blizzards, but without great snow accumulations due to the scarce amount of precipitation.

Kazakhstan is +5 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Kazakh (Qazaq), Russian (both official)

Kazakhstani Tenge

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Electricity in Kazakhstan is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Electricity in Kazakhstan is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

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We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.