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Almaty
Almaty on the Kazakhstan map: the tours that go there and the hotels we stay in.
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Explore the Silk Road: 13-Day Tour in Central Asia
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MBD Travel Almaty Guide
More than a list of sights: a practical guide to planning the order of your trip, choosing where to stay and adapting the plan to the season.
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Almaty Guide 2026
Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan, set in the south-east of the country at the northern foot of the Tian Shan mountains. It was the capital until 1997 and is still the country's cultural and business centre. It suits anyone who wants a city break with snow-capped peaks next door.
What to see in Almaty
- Kok Tobe: the hill above the city, reached by cable car.
- Medeu and Shymbulak: an ice rink and a ski resort in the mountains south of the city, on the same valley road.
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral: an Orthodox cathedral built of wood.
- The Green Bazaar: a covered market for fresh fruit, nuts and local products.
When to go
July averages a high of 32 degrees. January averages a high of 0 and a low of minus 9. March and May are the wettest months, with 84 and 82 millimetres. May to September is comfortable for walks and mountain trips, and December to March is the season for skiing.
Getting there from Turkey
On MBD's Central Asia Silk Road tours, Almaty appears in days such as a city tour and a day on Kazakh culture. The tours run 10 to 13 nights, join Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and leave Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Dates and prices are on the tour page.
Who it suits
People who want city and mountains on one trip, and fans of winter sports and hiking. It is not a single-city short break: Almaty is usually one stop on a multi-city route.
Questions people ask
Where can I stay in Almaty? MBD lists InterContinental Almaty, Rixos Almaty, The Ritz-Carlton Almaty, Radisson Blu Hotel Almaty Airport and Swissotel Wellness Resort Alatau Almaty as 5-star hotels, plus six 4-star hotels.
Is Bishkek close? The tours include a transfer day from Almaty to Bishkek.
How many days do I need? Two days cover the city and one mountain trip.
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