Kazakhstan 2026
KazakhstanSep 11 – 30, 202620 days · 19 nights2 travellersEUR
Almaty, the Altyn-Emel and Charyn deserts, the Kolsai lakes and Astana.
Tasks & Deadlines
Deadlines
€180 at risk in total
Astana hotel (return leg) — prepayment due
Payment deadline 12:00In 1 day
Pay on the hotel website to keep the reserved rate.
Burabay guesthouse — quoted rate expires
Cancellation deadline 18:00In 3 days
The guesthouse holds this price until this date. After that it goes up.
Confirm Altyn-Emel park permit arrangements
Permit deadlineIn 6 days
Check whether the Basshi gate still only takes cash, and how much to bring.
UpcomingEditHotel Kazzhol Almaty — free cancellation ends
Cancellation deadline 23:59In 29 days
Online check-in opens — Frankfurt to Almaty
Check-in opens 22:00In 29 days
For informationEditRental car — free cancellation ends 48 h before pick-up
Cancellation deadline 09:00In 30 days
Saty Guesthouse — 80 EUR balance due in cash at check-in
Payment deadline 20:00In 34 days
Tasks
8 tasks left
- Critical
- Reserve the Burabay guesthouseHigh
Two options shortlisted. Email both, then pay the 30% deposit.
- Order the International Driving PermitHigh
Required at the rental desk alongside the national licence.
- Low
- Download offline maps for Altyn-Emel, Charyn and Kolsai
There is no mobile signal between Basshi and the Charyn turn-off.
- Withdraw cash before leaving AlmatyHigh
Guesthouses in Basshi and Saty do not take cards. Budget around 120,000 KZT.
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