The country the world
hasn't discovered yet
The ninth largest country on earth — with no tourist crowds, mountains half an hour from a modern city, and hospitality that is considered sacred here.
Visa-free for 80+ countries
Oman, Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Europe — fly in without a visa for up to 30 days. Direct flights from Muscat, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.
Mountains 30 minutes away
The Tian Shan range begins at the edge of Almaty: breakfast in the city, glaciers by noon, dinner by a fireplace in the evening.
Half the price of the Alps
The same nature and service at prices that pleasantly surprise. Honest pricing in US dollars with no hidden extras.
Exotic, yet familiar
Nomadic culture and a modern Muslim city. Halal food everywhere, mosques nearby, family-friendly service — everything feels familiar.
It's not what you think it is
Four symbols of Almaty
Every great city has its totems. Hover over a card to find out why locals are proud of each one.
The snow leopard
Guardian of the mountains and the city's emblem. The irbis still lives in the ridges right above the metropolis — camera traps catch it half an hour from the skyscrapers.
The aport apple
Almaty means "father of apples" — geneticists proved every apple on the planet descends from these foothills. Try the legendary aport, the size of your palm, at the Green Bazaar.
Hotel Kazakhstan
A 102-metre "candle" crowned in gold — an architectural icon from 1977, engineered to withstand a magnitude-9 earthquake. The best sunset shot in town has its silhouette in it.
Kok-Tobe
The "green hill" with the TV tower visible from anywhere in the city. A cable car takes you up from downtown: a ferris wheel, cafés and the best view of Almaty at night.
"Kazakhstan" chocolate by Rakhat · mountain honey · dried apricots and nuts from the Green Bazaar · felt crafts with nomadic ornaments — we stop for souvenirs on your last day.
Everything is already included
You're not buying an excursion — you're buying a country, handled. No small print: here is what "all inclusive" actually means with us.
We meet you in person, name sign in hand
Your guide waits at the exit, helps with the luggage and hands you a local SIM card — you're connected from minute one.
Transport
Prepared 4x4s and minivans with climate control. Child seats on request.
Accommodation
4-star hotels, mountain lodges and yurt camps with hot showers — every property checked by us in person.
Meals
Local cuisine three times a day. Halal, vegetarian and allergies — arranged in advance.
Guides
Licensed, English and Russian speaking, Arabic on request. They live here — they don't read from a script.
A real person on call for the whole trip
A question at 2 a.m. gets an answer at 2 a.m. Not a bot, not a call centre.
Safety
Insurance for every guest, vetted drivers, and routes we have travelled ourselves before you.
Honest pricing
Fixed in the contract in USD. Nothing to pay on the ground — what you see is what you pay.
Tours from 3 to 14+ days
Every tour comes in two set-ups: Classic and Muslim-friendly (halal meals, prayer breaks, Almaty Central Mosque in the itinerary).
Almaty City Break
Mountains & Canyons
The Grand Journey
Almaty + Silk Road
Grand Tour of Kazakhstan
Winter at Shymbulak
Prices are indicative — final rates are confirmed together with the itinerary.
Five steps from "hello"
to "see you again"
No offices, no paperwork by post, no "our manager will call you back". Tap any step to see what happens inside.
A couple of lines is enough: when, how many of you, and what you'd like to see. A real person in Almaty replies — usually within the hour. Write in English, Russian or Arabic.
You get a day-by-day plan with photos of every location, the activity level and an exact quote in US dollars. Don't like something? We change it: fewer drives, extra rest days, different hotels. Free and with no obligation.
A deposit secures your dates, hotels and guide. The price is fixed in the contract and never changes — even if exchange rates or seasonal tariffs go up. The balance is due before the tour starts.
Your guide waits at the exit with a name sign, helps with the luggage and hands you a local SIM card. From there you simply enjoy the view: transfers, check-ins, meals and prayer times are on us.
We see you off at the airport, send you the photos from the route and stay in touch. More than half of our guests return — the second time with friends, or in another season: Shymbulak in winter, tulip fields in spring.
Your ground partner
in Kazakhstan
Full ground handling for groups of up to 30 guests: halal restaurants, licensed guides, cable cars and shuttles, tips included in the net rate. Group quotes turned around in 48 hours.
We work with agencies in Malaysia, Oman and the UAE: guaranteed seasonal rates, white-label programmes under your brand, and fam-trips for your team.
They leave as friends
"We were nervous about travelling to an unfamiliar country with children — and we left feeling like we had stayed with relatives. Everything halal, everything on time, and the guide became a family friend."
"Kolsai was like a dream. We never missed a prayer, the food was excellent. The best 5D4N package we've booked — and cheaper than we expected."
"I've travelled half the world — Kazakhstan turned out to be the most underrated destination of all. Organised to Swiss agency standards."
Sample reviews for the layout — real guest feedback will replace them.
What guests ask before flying
Citizens of 80+ countries — including Oman, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and all EU states — don't need a visa for stays up to 30 days. Just your passport and a ticket.
Yes. Kazakhstan is one of the calmest countries in the region, and you'll always have your guide plus a 24/7 support line. Vehicles and routes are personally vetted by us.
Kazakhstan is a Muslim country: halal restaurants are everywhere, and Almaty's Central Mosque is one of the most beautiful in Central Asia. In the Muslim-friendly set-up all meals are halal and the itinerary is built around prayer times.
A deposit secures the booking, the balance is due before the tour starts. The price is fixed in the contract in US dollars and never changes. Nothing extra to pay on the ground.
All year round: April–June for tulips and green mountains, July–September for lakes and canyons, December–March for skiing at Shymbulak. We'll suggest the ideal dates for your interests.
With your guide language is never an issue — he's always with you. Hotels and malls in Almaty speak English, and a phone translator covers independent walks. Arabic-speaking escorts are available on request.
We meet you with a local SIM card with data included in your package. 4G covers the city and most routes; in the mountains your guide always stays reachable by radio and satellite.
Absolutely — family trips are our speciality. We set a gentle pace without long hikes, provide child seats and family rooms, and swap demanding spots for panoramic viewpoints you can drive to.
Arrive as a guest —
leave as a friend
Message us on WhatsApp — we reply within the hour, help you pick a tour or build a programme just for you.
Build my trip +
Inbound tour operator for Kazakhstan. A guest in the steppe is sacred — we meet you, host you, show you around and stay in touch 24/7.