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Kazakhstan Travel Blog

Hiking, trekking, and travel blog

Tekeli & the Kora Valley: Gateway to the Dzungarian Alatau

Tekeli & the Kora Valley: Gateway to the Dzungarian Alatau

Mount Sinyuha (Kokshetau): the Highest Point of Burabay National Park

Mount Sinyuha (Kokshetau): the Highest Point of Burabay National Park

How to Start Alpinism in Almaty

How to Start Alpinism in Almaty

Climbing Grades Explained: the 1A-6B Alpine System

Climbing Grades Explained: the 1A-6B Alpine System

What to Wear and Pack for Hiking near Almaty

What to Wear and Pack for Hiking near Almaty

Hiking Safety in the Almaty Mountains

Hiking Safety in the Almaty Mountains

5 Best Weekend Hikes near Almaty – Picked by Local Guides

5 Best Weekend Hikes near Almaty – Picked by Local Guides

Burabay (Borovoe): Kazakhstan’s Lake Resort – Complete Guide

Burabay (Borovoe): Kazakhstan’s Lake Resort – Complete Guide

Mountain Lakes near Almaty: 7 Alpine Lakes and How to Reach Them

Mountain Lakes near Almaty: 7 Alpine Lakes and How to Reach Them

Terrenkur in Almaty: The City’s Riverside Health Trails
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Terrenkur in Almaty: The City’s Riverside Health Trails

Guided Climb of Peak Pogranichnik (3,824 m) – The Wild Summit of the Kyrgauldy Gorge
Hard

Guided Climb of Peak Pogranichnik (3,824 m) – The Wild Summit of the Kyrgauldy Gorge

From $90/person
Bestamak Canyon Tour from Almaty – The “Little Charyn” Without the Crowds
Easy

Bestamak Canyon Tour from Almaty – The “Little Charyn” Without the Crowds

From $78/person
Tamgaly Petroglyphs Tour from Almaty – UNESCO Bronze-Age Rock Art at Tanbaly
Easy

Tamgaly Petroglyphs Tour from Almaty – UNESCO Bronze-Age Rock Art at Tanbaly

From $79/person
Tuzkol Lake Tour from Almaty – The Salt Lake That Mirrors Khan Tengri (7,010 m)
Easy

Tuzkol Lake Tour from Almaty – The Salt Lake That Mirrors Khan Tengri (7,010 m)

From $190/person
Guided Climb of Peak 28 Heroes-Panfilovtsev (4,120 m)
Hard

Guided Climb of Peak 28 Heroes-Panfilovtsev (4,120 m)

From $159/person