Things to Do

Things to Do in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a unique country with its natural beauty and modernism. Here are a few places you should definitely visit in Kazakhstan:  

• Big Almaty Lake: The Big Almaty Lake, located at the top of the canyon of the same name, at a height of 2511 m, is fed by the Almaty River passing through it and it is a part of a wonderful national park. The lake is located in a pit that looks like a bright mirror, surrounded by magnificent hills.
• Bayterek Tower: This tower, which means "Tree of Life", is the symbol of the capital city Astana. The egg-shaped structure at the top of the tower symbolizes the beginning of life. You can watch the whole city from here.
• Shymbulak: Located near the city of Almaty, Shymbulak is a famous ski resort. Standing out with its central location, Shymbulak has many accommodation and restaurant facilities.
• Medeu: Medeo is an outdoor speed ski and skating rink. It is located in a mountainous valley on the southeast slope of Almaty. Medeo is the highest skating rink in the world. It got its name from Medeo, a traveler who lived here.
• Altyn-Emel National Park: This national park consists of great canyons and volcanic mountains. Besides, endangered plant and animal species are taken under protection in the park.
• Han Satir: Located in the capital city Astana, Han Satir is a huge shopping and amusement center. In addition to its unique architecture, Han Satir is a convenient place to find traditional gifts.

  For all of these attractions and more, visit Kazakhstan Travel Guide.

Accommodation

Where to Stay in Kazakhstan?

In Kazakhstan, accommodation opportunities are various. You may find luxury hotels as well as budget hotels and rental apartments in almost every city. Depending on the purpose of your travel you may pick a convenient location. If you’d like to ski, you may pick the hotels near Shymbulak.

If you would like to sightsee, you may stay in the center of Almaty and use public transport. Find the best accommodation in Kazakhstan through our hotel reservation page. 

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Car Rental

Car Rental in Kazakhstan

You can also rent a car with Pegasus privileges if you want to consider a more comfortable option for city transportation when you arrive in Kazakhstan for business or leisure.

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Airports

Kazakhstan Airports

We fly to Almaty, the biggest city of Kazakhstan, directly from İstanbul.

Almaty Airport

The airport is 15 km away from the city center. To get to the city center, you can take bus number 79, 86, 92 or 106. These buses pass through the train station on the way to the city center. The Journey from the airport to the city center takes approximately 45 minutes.

Useful Information

Below, you can find a piece of useful information that may be helpful during your Kazakhstan trip.  

Things to Know Before Visiting Kazakhstan

• Public transport in Kazakhstan is heavily dependent on buses. But in big cities, there are many other public transport alternatives such as metro and trolleybus.

• In Almaty, there is a city transport card called “Onay” . You can get this card either at the airport or in the city center bus stops. 

• Kazakhstan does not require a visa for Turkish citizens, in their travel less than 30 days. On the other hand, all the foreigners that enter Kazakhstan should declare their address in Kazakhstan if they would like to stay in the country for more than 5 days; otherwise, they encounter a fine. 

• Kazakhstan does not have a coast and it is surrounded by the mountains. Thus, it has a continental climate. Summers in Kazakhstan are very hot and dry, whereas winters are cold and snowy. In January, the temperature may go below -15 Celsius degree. In July, it is usually around 25 degrees.

Essential Numbers

Country code: +7

General emergencies: 112

Ambulance: 103

Police: 102

Fire:101

Almaty Airport: +7 7272 70 33 33