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SIM-Card in Aktau / Beineu

Last post by killroy2000 « Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:55 pm
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by killroy2000 » Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:23 am

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Hi there,

does anybody have suggestions, if I can get a SIM-Card in Aktau or Beineu? Don't know actually, how long I will stay. Flying in Aktau at 4...

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Hello Sebastian,thanks for the idea, but my old iPhone 7 does not support eSim. So I will have to find a physical SIM for my travel through Kaz.

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Last post by killroy2000
Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:55 pm
Budget restaurants in Almaty?

Last post by Rufio « Sat Jan 21, 2023 7:32 am
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by Rebecca » Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:58 pm

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Hi,

I’m having trouble finding places to eat in Almaty on a budget (around $3-4 is ideal!). It seems that most restaurants and cafes here are...

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I've been in Kazakhzstan for two months, lived in Almaty for one month.

Qaganat and Basilic are the cheapest restaurants there is. Qaganat is a...

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Last post by Rufio
Sat Jan 21, 2023 7:32 am
rent 4x4 in Aktau

Last post by hongorin « Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:07 am

by hongorin » Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:07 am

I know it was difficult to find 4x4s to drive ourselves, if now anyone has cars to rent let me know, I'm interested in putting together a group for 2...

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Last post by hongorin
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:07 am
Flying to Kazahstan with a motorbike tire

Last post by margx « Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:13 pm

by margx » Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:13 pm

Hello,

I traveled this year from France to Almaty, Kazakhstan. I'll continue the trip after winter and i need to change my front tire. It's pretty...

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Last post by margx
Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:13 pm
"Kazakhstan starter kit" - 8500 tenge & Almaty "Onay" card - proceeds go to Caravanistan

Last post by sebhoff « Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:36 pm
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by sebhoff » Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:29 am

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I found some Kazakh tenge that I'm unlikely to need in the next couple of years - 8500 tenge, which is a little more than 18€ at today's rate. On top...

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This is no longer available...
Sebastian

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Last post by sebhoff
Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:36 pm
Organizing my OWN horse trek in Kazakhstan

Last post by CopyRider « Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:04 am

by CopyRider » Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:04 am

Hi friends & riders,

I'm planning a longer horse-trek adventure in Kazakhstan, but I find it very hard to do so, because there is so little...

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Last post by CopyRider
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:04 am
Beyneu surprises (Бейнеу)

Last post by terrymy « Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:20 am
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by six2 » Thu Jun 19, 2014 2:23 pm

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We're on an unexpected stop over in Beyneu. Some surprises:

Several comfortable hotels/motels with WiFi, A/C, basic english speaking staff --...

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That article by Adam Riches is hilarious and not exactly inaccurate. However for someone who has spent four days riding across the relentless desert...

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Last post by terrymy
Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:20 am
Kazakhstan corona travel restrictions Q&A

Last post by MartinN « Tue Sep 20, 2022 3:59 pm
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by itfcfan » Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:35 pm
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I haven't seen anything official yet, but Air Astana have updated their Visa Free Travel to Kazakhstan page to say the suspension now applies until...

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This is not new information...no restriction in Kazakhstan from 8.6, Kyrgyzstan from 2.5
If somebody needs a good an accurate site with covid...
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Last post by MartinN
Tue Sep 20, 2022 3:59 pm
From Taraz to Bishek

Last post by bender « Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:17 pm
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by bender » Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:37 pm

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Hello, how to get from Taraz to Bishek by local transport.
Bus, train, taxi etc.

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I know that train Taraz - Almaty is the best option. But Im still in Kazakstan. And I have to take mashrutka from Almaty to the KG border and then...

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Last post by bender
Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:17 pm
Karakol (KG) to Almaty via Charyn : where to overnight

Last post by Cobina « Sat Sep 10, 2022 10:21 am
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by Cobina » Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:13 am

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Hello,
we're planning a trip in the region.

I've considered that doing Karakol (KG) to Almaty in a single day it's a quite long drive (including...

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Oops... so this is reason I wasn't able to find an accomodation....

So the only way to overnight is camping now?

Thank you !

Corrado

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Last post by Cobina
Sat Sep 10, 2022 10:21 am
Second hand/ cheap outdoor gear in Almaty

Last post by nickd « Sun Sep 04, 2022 10:40 pm
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by hiwybi » Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:32 am

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Hey hey,
We'll be cycling into Almaty in about a week and we are looking to buy some winter gear for when we head into China (ski gloves, winter...

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I've bought trekking boots and some other 2nd hand gear from free ads service OLX.kz. Most ads there in russian language

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Last post by nickd
Sun Sep 04, 2022 10:40 pm
Kazakhstan registration Q&A

Last post by harbinger « Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:26 am
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by h.vanderkolff » Tue May 31, 2016 4:04 pm
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According to the Caravanistan website, all people that enter Kazakhstan over land need to make sure to get 2 stamps on their Immigration card. I am...

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No registration card, just a single stamp on entry, and no idea if most of the places I stayed registered me - only one gave me a form to sign. But...
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Last post by harbinger
Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:26 am
Kegen - accommodation options

Last post by trikolka « Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:49 pm
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by JanDziekonski » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:21 am

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I'm planning to cross KG/KZ border in Karkara Valley. Just in case of late arrival, what are the accommodation options in Kegen (besides tent)?

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I also stayed in Hotel Kegen. You can find its location on OSM, GoogleMaps or Yandex Karty, about 400 m east of the intersection between the 2 main...

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Last post by trikolka
Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:49 pm
Altyn Emel Q&A

Last post by cristiano « Tue Aug 23, 2022 10:28 am
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by michellaneous » Wed May 28, 2014 3:07 am
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Hi! I am a backpacker, and I want to travel to Altyn Emel by public transport, but I can't find any information about taking bus to there, except the...

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Is a 4x4 a must ? I have a Sprinter, high ground clearance, AT wheels, i will bring some trax, rear locking differential,

depends on how far you...
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Last post by cristiano
Tue Aug 23, 2022 10:28 am
Russia-Kazakhstan border

Last post by MarcoPic « Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:58 pm
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by MarcoPic » Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:30 pm

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Hi, i’m planning a trip for the next summer in central Asia. I would like to take the transiberian from Moscow. Do you have some suggestions where to...

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Thank you !

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Last post by MarcoPic
Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:58 pm
Turkistan Airport to city centre

Last post by borakula « Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:49 pm
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by borakula » Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:56 pm

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Hi all,

Is there any bus or marshutka from Turkistan Airport to Yasavi Mouseleum? Or, just taxi is all we can get in? How much do i have to pay for...

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hi,

There are busses to train station from airport. Price is 70 tenge for per person.

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Last post by borakula
Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:49 pm
Motorcycling in Almaty

Last post by dessenior « Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:01 pm
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by dessenior » Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:13 am

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Hi, I'm living in Almaty to work, having moved from the UK. Back home I had a motorbike and I'd like to get one over here, partly for occasional...

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I've not been here for a while, but to update... in 2017 I had to return to UK as my contract ended earlier than planned. So I never did get to buy a...

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Last post by dessenior
Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:01 pm
Bayzhansay Ghost Town

Last post by MartinN « Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:01 am
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by semmel » Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:41 pm

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Hi,
I'm searching for some information how to visit the Bayzhansay Ghost Town.
I think about traveling with train and make a one day stop in...

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Hi

It is only possible to go with organized tour or you can use taxi or something similar for Bayzhansay Ghost Town and Ak-Mosque cave?
85usd for...

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Last post by MartinN
Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:01 am
Soyuz 11 Landing Site Memorial - How to get there?

Last post by davelegenda « Sat Jun 18, 2022 9:05 am

by davelegenda » Sat Jun 18, 2022 9:05 am

Hello, I've been reading Caravanistan for some time now but I decided to make an account today just to see if I can get more information on a place...

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Last post by davelegenda
Sat Jun 18, 2022 9:05 am
Aktau-Almaty by train in August

Last post by Burton « Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:42 pm
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by Burton » Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:31 pm

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Hello,

I’m planning a long trip to Central Asia, and my idea is to start from Baku at the beginning of August, taking a boat to Aktau and then to...

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Thank you ! I might consider doing southern Kazakhstan at the end of my trip, then, that is probably towards the end of October/beginning of November.

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Last post by Burton
Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:42 pm
What to see during one week in Kazakhstan?

Last post by ccc « Wed May 04, 2022 10:12 am

by ccc » Wed May 04, 2022 10:12 am

What are main attractions that can be found during a week?
Arrival and departure in September -> Almaty.
Any suggestions are very welcome and thanks...

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Last post by ccc
Wed May 04, 2022 10:12 am
Ticovac vaccine

Last post by steven « Sun May 01, 2022 3:08 pm
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by kevgeo17 » Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:09 pm

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I recently had a consultation over the phone with a doctor about getting vaccinated for Central Asia. He said that he thought preventative measures...

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Here is my advice:

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Last post by steven
Sun May 01, 2022 3:08 pm
Interdepartmental Committee permit process

Last post by Garrian « Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:19 am
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by edwardbgill » Wed Mar 09, 2022 7:21 pm

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Hi there,

I'm considering a trip to Kazakhstan this spring, entering on a motorbike via boat at Aktau to ride onwards to Uzbekistan and beyond. I'd...

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Hi
are you sure that the ferries are operating on the black sea ?
Best regards
ben

I'm almost certain that they're not - and even if they were I...

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Last post by Garrian
Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:19 am
Overstaying visa in Kazakhstan

Last post by airlinedlx « Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:38 am
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by La Trottineuse » Tue Oct 24, 2017 1:10 am

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Hi,

a report concerning overstaying, from a French citizen (visa free for 30 days).
There is a 3 day rule applying : if one presents oneself to the...

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I accidentally overstayed my visa last summer because the visa period was unclear, it stated until 60 days but there were also dates underneath, so I...

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Last post by airlinedlx
Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:38 am
2022 Kazakhstan protests and riots

Last post by Nikopol « Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:47 pm
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by Bakhtiyark » Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:49 am

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Guess we have a pretty rough start for 2022.
I don't know where to start but i feel the need to get this out of my system.
As i currently live in...

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Here's something that might offer some answers - but I obviously I don't know how it translates into reality on the ground:

So basically, visa-free...

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Last post by Nikopol
Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:47 pm

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