Central Asia
Kazakhstan
Photo credit: Ana Filonov
Where Steppe Meets Skyscraper
Historic homeland of a semi-nomadic horse culture, vast Kazakhstan encompasses jagged snow-topped mountains and boundless scrub steppe. In the south, the former capital, Almaty, is a sophisticated European showplace, while sprouting up on the northern steppe is the new capital, Astana, a mini-Dubai with cutting-edge architecture paid for with petro-dollars.
Why travel to Kazakhstan with MIR
We regularly garner raves from travelers for our inspired itineraries to Kazakhstan. MIR’s destination experts will show you the country’s ancient, medieval, and modern treasures, and introduce you to its forward-thinking people. (If Kazakhstan means Borat to you, you’re in for a revelation.)
- Nearly 40 years of Central Asia travel experience
- Twice named one of National Geographic Adventure’s “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth”
- Travel programs from Vassar, Dartmouth, Yale, and the Harvard Museum of Natural History have chosen MIR to guide them to Central Asia
- Personalized travel planning from start to finish
- On-the-ground support, including a MIR affiliate office in Uzbekistan
- Guides and tour managers that clients rave about
- Quality you can trust
