Shymkent Tours

Shymkent Tours, Kazakhstan

Group Tours and Private Shymkent Trips

Shymkent tours will open up the city concluding the top 3 biggest cities of Kazakhstan. In 2011, it was named "The best city among the CIS countries" according to the International Assembly of capitals and big cities. Surroundings of Shymkent are well developed with mountain tourism; there are also good spots for hunting and fishing. The city is located on the crossroads of the Great Silk Road.

Otrar and Turkestan City Tour

One-day Otrar and Turkestan Tour

One-day tour in the surroundings of Shymkent. In one day you will visit two ancient cities of Southern Kazakhstan - medieval city of Turkestan and archeological excavations of Otrar.

Arystan -Baba Mausoleum, Museum, and excavations of Otrar town, Turkestan, Hazrat Sultan archaeological complex, Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum

Details1 Day | Private | All year round
from US$ 110 per person

Shymkent City Tour

One-day Shymkent City Tour

One-day Shymkent City tour. Discover the city through its historical and cultural monuments.

History Museum, Memory Alley in Shanshi park, Museum of Political Repression Victims, Abai Museum and Ethnography Museum

Details1 Day | Private | All year round
from US$ 120 per person

Southern Kazakhstan Classic Tour: from Almaty to Turkestan

7-day Southern Kazakhstan Classic Tour

Explore southern Kazakhstan, from the striking landscapes of the Charyn Canyon to the sacred sites of Turkestan. The journey also takes you through Almaty, the former capital, to Shymkent, the region’s main city, and to the colourful ethnic village, along with other noteworthy stops.

Almaty, Charyn Canyon, Shymkent, Turkestan

Details7 Days | Private | March - November
from US$ 1,140 per person

Golden Rings of Seven Rivers Jeep Tour

7-day Golden Rings of Seven Rivers Jeep Tour

In just one week, you will experience the full range of Kazakhstan's natural beauty. Here you will encounter desert landscapes and mountain lakes, wide open plains and deep canyons. And alongside this, you will get to know the country’s former capital, as well as the history and culture of the Kazakh people.

Almaty, Altyn Emel National Park, Aktau Mountains, Singing Dune, Zharkent, Kolsay Lakes, Kaindy Lake, Charyn Canyon, Shymbulak

Details7 Days | Private | March - October
from US$ 1,190 per person

Kazakhstan Classic Tour

8-day Kazakhstan Classic Tour

This 8-day Kazakhstan Classic Tour is an unforgettable journey to the center of Eurasia, highlighting fascinating traditions, beautiful and pristine nature, as well as a delicate mixture of old and modern aesthetics. This is the most comprehensive tour for those traveling to Kazakhstan for the first time.

Almaty, Charyn National Park, Kazakh Ethno Village, Turkestan, Otrar, Shymkent, Astana

Details8 Days | Private | All year round
from US$ 1,460 per person

Where Desert Meets Sea Tour: The Aral Adventure

8-day Where Desert Meets Sea Tour

This 8-day Where Desert Meets Sea Tour in Kazakhstan offers a unique exploration of the country’s hidden gems. Go on the journey where desert meets sea, uncovering Kazakhstan’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and the environmental legacy of the Aral Sea.

Astana, Kyzylorda, Aral, Akespe village, Kambash lake, Kokaral dam, Turkestan, Almaty

Details8 Days | Private | Spring, summer, autumn
from US$ 1,890 per person

Kazakhstan Train Tour

8-day Kazakhstan Train Tour

This is an extensive Kazakhstan tour, offering a chance to explore the country’s largest cities along with its most renowned cultural, historical, and natural attractions. As you travel by train, enjoy peaceful mornings taking in the sweeping landscapes of the endless Kazakh steppe.

Astana, Almaty, Charyn Canyon, Huns Ethno Village, Turkestan, Otrar, Shymkent

Details8 Days | Private | All year round
from US$ 1,165 per person

Kazakhstan Immersion Tour

14-day Kazakhstan Immersion Tour

This grand journey spans from alpine lakes and canyons in the southeast to ancient Silk Road cities in the south, ending in the otherworldly landscapes of Mangystau. Explore petroglyphs, Sufi mausoleums, red deserts, and rock formations that once lay beneath an ancient sea. One route - countless worlds across Kazakhstan.

Almaty, Charyn National Park, Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake, Tanbaly Petroglyphs, Turkestan, Shymkent, Otrar, Astana, Burabay, Mangystau

Details14 Days | Private | April-October
from US$ 2,775 per person