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Kazakhstan
7 days ex Almaty
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Follow in the footsteps of Genghis Khan and Silk Road traders, Soak up the European air of Almaty, Explore the ancient Silk Road stop of Taraz, Experience the tranquillity of the western Tian Shan mountains, Discover the mysteries of Sufism in Turkistan
Cinkui, and welcome to Kazakhstan! This a country with an ancient history and one of the world's most beautiful nature reserves. Journey in the footsteps of Genghis Khan to the birthplace of the Sufi order, the home of the tulip as well as grassy steppes Central Asian nomads have lived upon for centuries.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (5 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
Transportation: Private car/mini van, overnight train
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Budget: Allow USD $250 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Almaty | Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Tian Shan Mountains, cosmopolitan Almaty is the perfect introduction to contemporary Kazakhstan. | | Day 2 | Taraz | Learn about Kazakhstan's Islamic traditions while visiting UNESCO-protected mausoleums in this ancient Silk Road stop. | | Day 3-4 | Aksu Zhabaghly Nature Reserve | In spring, the meadows of this beautiful nature reserve are carpeted in tulips. Trek, take in a dombra performance or kick back with a cup of kumys (fermented mare's milk) in this tranquil Central Asian landscape. | | Day 5-6 | Turkistan | Skirt the sands of the Kyzylkum Desert en route to Turkistan, the centre of mystical Sufism and home of the country's most iconic building - the turquoise-domed Kozha Akhmed Yasaui Mausoleum. | | Day 7 | Almaty | Return to the leafy, tree-lined streets of Almaty with time to explore the candy-coloured Zenkov Cathedral on your own. |
| * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid.
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