{"id":17966,"date":"2025-06-26T12:25:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T15:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=17966"},"modified":"2025-08-20T15:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T18:50:13","slug":"itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Two week itinerary through Kazakhstan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kazakhstan is a vast and underrated country, but it has a little bit of everything we backpackers love: endless train journeys across the steppe, cities steeped in history, and beautiful nature surrounding them that enhances their charm. And best of all: few tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In this post, I tell you about my two-week trip through Kazakhstan, traveling independently by train, marshrutkas, and shared taxis. I passed through Almaty, Turkestan, the Aral Sea, and part of the west of the country, combining cities, history, and incredible landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're looking to explore a country that has yet to reach mass tourism, or if you're planning your trip through Central Asia, this two-week itinerary can help you out, or at least provide a good dose of inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1148\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_lago_kandy00-opt-1148x800.webp\" alt=\"Lago Kolsai - Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-38231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_lago_kandy00-opt-1148x800.webp 1148w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_lago_kandy00-opt-574x400.webp 574w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_lago_kandy00-opt-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_lago_kandy00-opt-600x418.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_lago_kandy00-opt.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kolsai Lake \u2013 Kazakhstan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea4fcf16003\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea4fcf16003\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#Zonas_turisticas_imprescindibles_para_incluir_en_tu_itinerario_en_Kazajistan\" >Must see tourist areas to include in your itinerary in Kazakhstan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#%F0%9F%8F%99%EF%B8%8F_Almaty_y_alrededores_%E2%80%93_Cultura_montana_y_base_mochilera\" >\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Almaty and surrounding areas \u2013 Culture, mountains, and backpacking base<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#%F0%9F%95%8C_Turkestan_%E2%80%93_Patrimonio_y_espiritualidad\" >\ud83d\udd4c Turkestan \u2013 Heritage and Spirituality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#%F0%9F%8F%9C%EF%B8%8F_Region_del_Mar_de_Aral_%E2%80%93_Viaje_al_fin_del_mundo\" >\ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f Aral Sea Region \u2013 Journey to the End of the World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#%F0%9F%8F%97%EF%B8%8F_Astana_Nur-Sultan_%E2%80%93_Futurismo_en_la_estepa\" >\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Astana (Nur-Sultan) \u2013 Futurism in the Steppe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#%F0%9F%8F%9C_Aktau_y_el_oeste_kazajo_%E2%80%93_Paisajes_de_otro_planeta\" >\ud83c\udfdc Aktau and Western Kazakhstan \u2013 Landscapes from another planet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#%E2%9B%B0_Altai_kazajo_%E2%80%93_Naturaleza_pura_y_sin_turistas\" >\u26f0 Kazakh Altai \u2013 Pure nature without tourists<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#Mis_lugares_favoritos_de_Kazajistan\" >My favorite places in Kazakhstan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#%F0%9F%8F%99%EF%B8%8F_Almaty_ciudad_con_alma_y_montanas_al_alcance_de_la_mano\" >\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Almaty: a city with soul and mountains within reach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#%F0%9F%95%8C_Turkestan_historia_calma_y_espiritualidad\" >\ud83d\udd4c Turkestan: history, calm, and spirituality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#Mapa_de_Itinerario_en_Kazajistan\" >Kazakhstan Itinerary Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#Detalle_del_Itinerario_de_2_semanas_en_Kazajistan\" >2-week Kazakhstan Itinerary Details<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#Dias_1%E2%80%938_Almaty_y_sus_alrededores\" >Days 1\u20138: Almaty and its surroundings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#Dias_9%E2%80%9310_El_Mar_de_Aral_y_Aralsk\" >Days 9\u201310: The Aral Sea and Aralsk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#Dias_11-12_Turkestan\" >Days 11-12: Turkestan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#Vuelta_a_Almaty_y_cruce_a_Kirguistan\" >Return to Almaty and crossing into Kyrgyzstan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/#Dias_13%E2%80%9314_Aktau_y_el_oeste_kazajo_visita_posterior\" >Days 13\u201314: Aktau and Western Kazakhstan (return visit)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zonas_turisticas_imprescindibles_para_incluir_en_tu_itinerario_en_Kazajistan\"><\/span>Must see tourist areas to include in your itinerary in Kazakhstan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kazakhstan is so vast that it's impossible to explore it all in one trip, but there are certain regions that combine the best of the country: unique landscapes, history, local life, and excellent connections for independent travel. These are the areas you shouldn't miss on your itinerary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/asia\/guia-para-viajar-a-kazajistan-por-tu-cuenta\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Lago Almaty - Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-18215 size-medium\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/asia\/guia-para-viajar-a-kazajistan-por-tu-cuenta\/\">If you're looking for information on traveling to Kazakhstan on your own, don't miss the travel guide I wrote, which is perfect for planning everything before your arrival.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the main tourist areas that you can't miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%99%EF%B8%8F_Almaty_y_alrededores_%E2%80%93_Cultura_montana_y_base_mochilera\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/almaty-naturaleza-cultura-y-vida-urbana-en-una-de-mis-ciudades-favoritas-del-mundo\/\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Almaty and surrounding areas \u2013 Culture, mountains, and backpacking base<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The country's most vibrant city. Full of life, cafes, museums, and a travel-friendly energy. It's the ideal gateway for those arriving from Kyrgyzstan or on international flights.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08.jpg\" alt=\"Edificios Modernos en Almaty - Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-18224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern buildings in Almaty, Kazakhstan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is also an ideal stop to visit certain natural sites in the surrounding area, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Shymbulak and Medeu<\/strong> (for skiing or walking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Charyn Canyon<\/strong> (Kazakhstan's mini Grand Canyon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Lake Kaindy<\/strong> (with submerged trees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Kolsai Lakes<\/strong> (ideal for trekking and camping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8C_Turkestan_%E2%80%93_Patrimonio_y_espiritualidad\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/\">\ud83d\udd4c Turkestan \u2013 Heritage and Spirituality<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the oldest cities in Central Asia. The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is an architectural and religious treasure. Ideal for understanding the country's Islamic past and seeing a more traditional side of Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01.jpg\" alt=\"Centro comercial Karavan Saray en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-15667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Karavan Saray Shopping Center in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9C%EF%B8%8F_Region_del_Mar_de_Aral_%E2%80%93_Viaje_al_fin_del_mundo\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-el-mar-de-aral-en-kazajistan-vale-la-pena-ir\/\">Regi\u00f3n del Mar de Aral \u2013 Viaje al fin del mundo<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For those seeking history and stunning landscapes. Aralsk was a port, a testament to one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.es\/medio-ambiente\/2024\/05\/mar-aral-desaparicion-lecciones-ensenarnos-vida-despues-desastre-medioambiental\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greatest ecological catastrophes of the 20th century<\/a>, which is now in the middle of the desert. Seeing what was once a sea turned into a white desert with camels walking around is not easily forgotten.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00.jpg\" alt=\"Mar Aral con camellos\" class=\"wp-image-16046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Camel in the Aral Sea on the Kazakhstan side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%97%EF%B8%8F_Astana_Nur-Sultan_%E2%80%93_Futurismo_en_la_estepa\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Astana (Nur-Sultan) \u2013 Futurism in the Steppe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The capital is striking for its strange, modern architecture, right in the middle of nowhere. Although I've heard mixed reviews about whether it's worth visiting (I didn't actually go), it can be quite impressive.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/astana.jpg\" alt=\"Astana\" class=\"wp-image-17962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/astana.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/astana-600x379.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/astana-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Astana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9C_Aktau_y_el_oeste_kazajo_%E2%80%93_Paisajes_de_otro_planeta\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdc <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/aktau-kazajistan-que-ver-donde-alojarse-y-consejos-de-viaje\/\">Aktau y el oeste kazajo \u2013 Paisajes de otro planeta<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most remote and least visited areas, unless you're planning to cross the Caspian Sea. White deserts, endless plateaus, and rock formations that look like they're from another planet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_aktau06.webp\" alt=\"Malec\u00f3n de Aktau con vistas al Mar Caspio - Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-39445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_aktau06.webp 1300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_aktau06-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_aktau06-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_aktau06-400x225.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aktau Embankment overlooking the Caspian Sea \u2013 Kazakhstan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9B%B0_Altai_kazajo_%E2%80%93_Naturaleza_pura_y_sin_turistas\"><\/span>\u26f0 Kazakh Altai \u2013 Pure nature without tourists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those with more time and looking for trekking, alpine lakes, and rural life. Very little developed for tourism, but perfect for deep adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Difficult to reach, better with a local guide or by car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mis_lugares_favoritos_de_Kazajistan\"><\/span>My favorite places in Kazakhstan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Of the places I visited in Kazakhstan, there were two that stood out from the rest: <strong>Almaty and its surroundings<\/strong>, and <strong>Turkestan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/asia\/un-viaje-por-la-mitica-ruta-de-la-seda\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Mausoleo de Khoja Ahmad Yasavi en Turkestan, Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-15677 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/asia\/un-viaje-por-la-mitica-ruta-de-la-seda\/\">A journey along the mythical Silk Road in the 21st century<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%99%EF%B8%8F_Almaty_ciudad_con_alma_y_montanas_al_alcance_de_la_mano\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/almaty-naturaleza-cultura-y-vida-urbana-en-una-de-mis-ciudades-favoritas-del-mundo\/\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Almaty: a city with soul and mountains within reach<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I loved Almaty from the first day. I arrived from the Mongolian capital, Ulan Bator, and the contrast I encountered surprised me. It has that perfect balance between urban and natural, something few cities achieve. It's modern, with good cafes, parks, cultural life, museums, and a lot of activity, but at the same time, you're minutes from the mountains. That combination is irresistible to me. You can have breakfast in a caf\u00e9 overlooking modern buildings, and in the afternoon you're hiking in the middle of a canyon or surrounded by turquoise lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty40-479x800.jpg\" alt=\"Telef\u00e9rico de Almaty\" class=\"wp-image-18287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty40-479x800.jpg 479w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty40-239x400.jpg 239w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty40-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty40.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Almaty Cable Car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The surrounding area is also a spectacle: the great <strong>Charyn Canyon<\/strong>, <strong>Kaindy Lake<\/strong> with its submerged trees, and the <strong>Kolsai Lakes<\/strong> are a paradise for walking and breathing fresh air. Without a doubt, <strong>Almaty is one of my favorite cities in Central Asia<\/strong> and in the world... I would return without a second thought.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_canion01.jpg\" alt=\"Ca\u00f1\u00f3n de Charyn\" class=\"wp-image-18290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_canion01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_canion01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_canion01-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_canion01-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charyn Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8C_Turkestan_historia_calma_y_espiritualidad\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/\">\ud83d\udd4c Turkestan: history, calm, and spirituality<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Turkestan was a pleasant surprise. I knew the <strong>Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum<\/strong> was important, but I didn't expect it to be so imposing or to convey so much peace. Although the city itself has been significantly renovated for tourism (which is noticeable), the atmosphere of the complex is hypnotic. It exudes a sense of calm, people visit with respect, the details of the Mausoleum, the sunset... it left me with a very good feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04.jpg\" alt=\"Mausoleo en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-18289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mausoleum in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_de_Itinerario_en_Kazajistan\"><\/span>Kazakhstan Itinerary Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mapa del itinerario de 2 semanas en Kazajist\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1bfvj25F_OgQ-1HhPOkkdUl6QiukM9OE&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detalle_del_Itinerario_de_2_semanas_en_Kazajistan\"><\/span>2-week Kazakhstan Itinerary Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kazakhstan is a vast country, so from the start I knew I'd have to choose carefully what to see in two weeks. My route combined nature, history, long train rides, and very different cities. It was a trip that took me from the mountains to the desert, passing through sites steeped in symbolism and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dias_1%E2%80%938_Almaty_y_sus_alrededores\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/almaty-naturaleza-cultura-y-vida-urbana-en-una-de-mis-ciudades-favoritas-del-mundo\/\">Days 1\u20138: Almaty and its surroundings<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I started my trip in Almaty, which was love at first sight. Modern, vibrant, and surrounded by nature. I took several days to explore the city at a leisurely pace and also take in some of the best hikes in the country: the <strong>Charyn Canyon<\/strong>, the <strong>Kolsai Lakes<\/strong>, and the magical <strong>Kaindy Lake<\/strong> with its submerged trees. These first few days were a perfect combination of city and mountain scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/almaty-naturaleza-cultura-y-vida-urbana-en-una-de-mis-ciudades-favoritas-del-mundo\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty42-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"La Catedral de la Ascensi\u00f3n en Almaty - Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-18291 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty42-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty42-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty42-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty42-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty42-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty42.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/almaty-naturaleza-cultura-y-vida-urbana-en-una-de-mis-ciudades-favoritas-del-mundo\/\">Day 1-6: Almaty, nature, culture, and urban life in one of my favorite cities in the world<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-los-lagos-kaindy-kolsai-y-el-canon-charyn\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy01-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Lago Kolsai\" class=\"wp-image-18294 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy01-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy01-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy01-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy01-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy01-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy01.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-los-lagos-kaindy-kolsai-y-el-canon-charyn\/\">Day 7-8: How to visit Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and the Grand Charyn Canyon: tour vs. independent<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dias_9%E2%80%9310_El_Mar_de_Aral_y_Aralsk\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-el-mar-de-aral-en-kazajistan-vale-la-pena-ir\/\">Days 9\u201310: The Aral Sea and Aralsk<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From Almaty I took a <strong>long train ride<\/strong> to <strong>Aralsk<\/strong>, a ghost town that was once a port and is now in the middle of the desert. There's a striking solitude, forgotten in time. It's a distinct experience, one that speaks to one of the greatest environmental catastrophes of the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-el-mar-de-aral-en-kazajistan-vale-la-pena-ir\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00.jpg\" alt=\"Mar Aral con camellos\" class=\"wp-image-16046 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-el-mar-de-aral-en-kazajistan-vale-la-pena-ir\/\">Day 9-10: Aral Sea from Kazakhstan. A visit to Aralsk, a base town for exploring this region. Is it worth going so far?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dias_11-12_Turkestan\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/\">Days 11-12: Turkestan<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Days 11-12: TurkestanFrom Aralsk I went south until I reached <strong>Turkestan<\/strong>, a city with a lot of historical significance. Although the center has been modernized for tourism, I found the <strong>Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum<\/strong> impressive, and the complex's peaceful, spiritual atmosphere was one of the highlights of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Mausoleo de Khoja Ahmad Yasavi en Turkestan, Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-15653 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/\">Day 11-12: Turkestan, how to get there and what to do in the historic city of Kazakhstan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vuelta_a_Almaty_y_cruce_a_Kirguistan\"><\/span>Return to Almaty and crossing into Kyrgyzstan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I returned to Almaty by train to conclude the trip, and from there I crossed overland to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on a simple and popular route for travelers in the region. It was a good way to end the trip, connecting two very different, yet complementary, countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dias_13%E2%80%9314_Aktau_y_el_oeste_kazajo_visita_posterior\"><\/span>Days 13\u201314: Aktau and Western Kazakhstan (return visit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Weeks later, after passing through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, I <strong>returned to Kazakhstan from the west<\/strong>, entering through <strong>Aktau<\/strong>. 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