Kazakhstan Adventures

Azerbaijan offers dramatic Caucasus mountains, ancient Silk Road cities and unique desert landscapes, with the best regions to explore including Baku, the Greater Caucasus, Sheki, Gobustan and the Caspian Coast.

Baku & the Absheron Peninsula: Baku combines historic Silk Road architecture with futuristic skyline and coastal landscapes along the Caspian Sea.

Greater Caucasus Mountains: Azerbaijan’s Greater Caucasus range offers spectacular trekking through alpine valleys and traditional mountain villages.

Sheki & Silk Road Heritage: Sheki preserves historic caravan routes and elegant khan palaces set against forested mountain landscapes.

Gobustan National Park: Gobustan’s desert landscapes reveal ancient rock carvings and mud volcanoes across a remarkable archaeological site.

Caspian Coast: Azerbaijan’s Caspian coastline combines coastal scenery and historic trading ports.

The best time to travel to Kazakhstan for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is generally May–Sep, when temperatures are comfortable and conditions are favourable for exploring landscapes, national parks and cultural highlights.

Kazakhstan has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 30°C (23°F–86°F) depending on the season.

Travelling outside the main season can still be rewarding, with quieter trails, seasonal landscapes and unique experiences depending on rainfall, wildlife activity or snow conditions.

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).

Visa and other entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Kazakhstan for up-to-date information.

UK, AU, NZ, CA and US passport holders do not need to have a visa when visiting Kazakhstan for up to 30 days(with the arrival day counting as day one). The traveller must:

Hold a biometric passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages

Hold proof of sufficient funds

Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets

Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip

Hold all documents required for the next destination

All other nationalities, please check with your consulate or embassy for current visa requirement information. Allow up to 6 weeks prior to trip departure.

For stays over 30 days, get the appropriate visa for the purpose of your visit. Check the validity dates for your visa and any restrictions before travelling.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

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.