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Some random tips and observations for travellers to Kazakhstan

Last post by azepeda « Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:39 am
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by sebhoff » Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:32 am

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A few observations from my journey through Kazakhstan that may be useful to others:

Kazakhstan seems to have become a fairly non-cash society -...

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Thanks for the post, quite on point! Just adding a bit, some places will not take credit cards, but will definitely take Kaspi. However, not an...

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Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:39 am
Nur-Sultan - Uralsk - Turkestan - Shymkent: 2 questions

Last post by azepeda « Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:15 am
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by sebhoff » Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:58 pm

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I'm a big fan of trains and have been racking my brain for sensible ways to explore Kazakhstan within the limited time I have. I'll be starting in...

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Hello.
Was just in Turkestan on Thursday. I know you’ve been there and back by now, but just updating info; it’s definitely a visit you can do in a...

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Last post by azepeda
Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:15 am
From Russia to Almaty

Last post by Lagerfeld « Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:39 pm
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by Lagerfeld » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:55 am
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Hello, everybody,
I'm a new member here in this forum and I will go next month with my camper - mobile home, from Russia to Almaty.
I thing my last...

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. . . But at the exit from Kazakhstan it is impossible to take out fuel in a canister, only a fuel tank. Previously, it was possible to have 20...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:39 pm
Kazakhstan - Sayram-Su

Last post by steven « Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:48 am
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by Lutnistas1969 » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:17 pm

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I am looking for a homestay or nice small hotel in Sayram-Su ( Сайрам-Су ) or Kaskasu ( Қасқасу ) village or somewhere quite nearby but not in...

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Try the people at Ugam There should be homestays in Lenger and Kaskasu, maybe other places.

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Last post by steven
Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:48 am
Longterm parking in Kazakhstan

Last post by steven « Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:41 pm
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by campingoncloudnine » Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:14 pm
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Hello,

My girlfriend and I want to leave our car in Kazakhstan for a few months and travel to Southeast Asia.

Does anyone have experience with...

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If you didn't ,anage to do the 2GIS thing by yourself; when you get to Almaty;, do it together with a local
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Last post by steven
Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:41 pm
Restaurant recommendations in Almaty

Last post by Lagerfeld « Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:12 pm
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by steven » Wed Jul 17, 2019 3:07 am

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Please share your restaurant recommendations for Almaty below. The scene is moving so fast, we cannot keep up by ourselves.

Find vegetarian...

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When I came to Almaty in Nov. last year, my friends there went with me to a German restaurant. They have done this special for me. One more time I...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:12 pm
Newbie Kazakhstan questions

Last post by Lagerfeld « Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:04 pm
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by Annoyed82 » Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:31 pm

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I'm somewhat well travelled but haven't yet been to any Silk road countries but am looking to visit Kazakhstan during their summer. I just had a few...

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2.Is it true the Kazakh airports post a list of passenger names on incoming flights in the public area? I've read this can see thieves pretend to be...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:04 pm
Kostanay

Last post by Lagerfeld « Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:58 am
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by frunze » Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:58 pm

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Is it worth it? I am probably coming to Ekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk which are close by , so I thought of going to see how it is, as I have never...

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I want to ask: Did you go from Russia to Kostanay?
If yes, how is the street / road from the Russian border to Kostanay?
Thank's, Tony.

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:58 am
Kazakhstan - Altai border permit

Last post by steven « Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:26 am
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by Lutnistas1969 » Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:51 am

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Hi,
I know that this topic has come up here in other posts before, but I would like to ask it anyway.
Is it possible to get the border zone permit...

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Ok, send us a message and report back to me if anything went wrong / well.

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Last post by steven
Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:26 am
Travel vaccine clinic in Almaty

Last post by saule « Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:39 pm
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by Justcallmecaz » Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:23 am

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Hi guys,

My partner and I (both uk citizens) are due to arrive into Almaty in a few weeks and we were wondering if there was a travel vaccination...

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Hello!

This vaccination center comes recommended: Give them a call +7 771 941 0 941 and to ask about the type of vaccine that you need and book an...

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Last post by saule
Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:39 pm
Yazovoe Lake Язевое көл, Altai

Last post by saule « Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:58 pm
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by Daniel99 » Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:23 am

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Looking for recemmendation of travel agency who can organise a car and driver (from Ust-K) and border permit for trip to Yazovoe Lake, and stay at...

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Hi Daniel,

We can organize your trip to Yazevoe lake. Please send a message to my email address: [email protected] if you are still...

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Last post by saule
Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:58 pm
Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by saule « Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:49 pm
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by steven » Sat May 25, 2019 7:03 am
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Just got a message: the Polygon and the museum will be closed for the whole summer due to maintenance works :-( :-( :-(

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The latest information that we have is that the Polygon authorities don´t organize tours anymore. Which is a shame, because they would be the ones...
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Last post by saule
Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:49 pm
A week around Almaty

Last post by OWNER « Tue Mar 07, 2023 8:52 am
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by kittysoman2013 » Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:35 am

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Spending around a week around Almaty, where would people recommend to explore the natural beauty of the region? I'm torn between Kolsai Lakes...

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I have already published photos of Khan-Tengri Peak and Pobeda Peak in this topic. Now photo Khan-Tengri solo. ))

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Tue Mar 07, 2023 8:52 am
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
Trip via Almaty - Karkara - Karakol

Last post by t13092109 « Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:10 am
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by PaulB » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:14 pm
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Hi,

We are going group of 4 end of August to AlmaAty. I'm planning trip, so maybe someone can advise me how to plan Canyon + Saty (Kaingdy and...

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How much is shared taxi from Almaty to Saty?
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Last post by t13092109
Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:10 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
Recommended hotel or hostel in Aktau and Aktobe?

Last post by sebhoff « Thu Dec 15, 2022 6:28 pm
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by Justynag » Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:17 am

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Any recommendation for budget accomodation in Aktau? Booking.com options looks miserable in terms of rating/distance

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Since your topic mentions Aktobe, too: I stayed at the Amsterdam Hotel in Aktobe. It's a bit over the top (as so much in Aktobe), but the room was...

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Last post by sebhoff
Thu Dec 15, 2022 6:28 pm
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
Is Kaspi payment app available for touists

Last post by mm11 « Mon Sep 12, 2022 5:53 pm
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by Kekly » Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:46 pm

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Has anyone had any experience with the Kaspi payment app? Can I get it as a tourist? I think it’s going to be difficult and expensive here if I don’t...

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Yes it's possible, but it takes some effort. I went through the process earlier this year. 1. Get Kazakh phone number. 2. Get notarized translation...

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Mon Sep 12, 2022 5:53 pm

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