Start with one region
For an Almaty-based visit, decide how much city time you want before adding the surrounding landscapes. Almaty, Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai–Kaindy area form the starting points of our sample journeys. Adding distant regions changes the transport plan, so tell us your must-see places before finalizing flights.
How many days should you allow?
Use these as planning suggestions rather than a promise that every stop fits every schedule. Arrival times, travel pace and the season affect the final itinerary.
- 3–5 days: focus on Almaty and a nearby mountain outing.
- 7–9 days: discuss Almaty with a multi-day canyon and lakes extension.
- 10 days or more: add rest days, more outdoor time or discuss a wider route.
Choose dates around your activities
A city break, a lake-focused journey and a winter mountain trip need different plans. Share your preferred month and priorities instead of choosing dates from photographs alone. Our team can discuss what is practical for your travel window, while specific access and operating conditions are confirmed closer to the trip.
Check entry requirements for your passport
Before committing to travel, check current entry and visa requirements with Kazakhstan’s official authorities or the embassy responsible for your country. Requirements depend on your nationality and circumstances. Do not assume another traveller’s experience applies to your passport; follow the official information linked below.
Make your budget useful
Give us an approximate budget per person, excluding international flights, and tell us your group size. Explain where you want to spend more: accommodation, private guiding, activities or a slower pace. Your proposal will separate what is included from what you need to budget for independently.
Prepare for both city and countryside
Pack for the activities in your confirmed itinerary, with comfortable footwear and layers. Tell us about dietary needs, room preferences and mobility needs in advance. Ask how payments, connectivity and transport will work on your particular route rather than expecting every rural stop to offer the same facilities as your city hotel.
Send a brief, then refine the plan
You can start with approximate dates, trip length, travellers, interests and a budget range. Add any places you especially want to see and anything you prefer to avoid. Atria Travel will contact you to discuss the details and prepare a tailored itinerary and quote. The enquiry is the start of a conversation, not a booking.
Questions about your trip
Do I need exact dates to enquire?
No. An approximate month and trip length are enough to begin discussing options.
Should I book flights first?
If your route or dates are flexible, discussing the itinerary first can help you decide how much time to allow. Flight purchases remain your decision.
Can you arrange transport, guides and hotels?
Yes. Tell us which services you need, and we will include the proposed arrangements in your personalized quote.
Further reading: Official Kazakhstan visa information.
