What can I do from Astana?

Use it as a base for Burabay National Park and the Korgalzhyn flamingo wetlands, both within a few hours of the city.

When is the best time to visit?

May to September for the outdoors; Astana has famously cold winters, though these suit snow activities.

Is there much to do in the city?

It is mainly a modern capital and transport hub, best used as a launch point for the northern lakes and steppe.

Things to do in Astana

The futuristic capital Astana rises from the steppe on the Ishim river, all glass towers and wide boulevards, and serves as the gateway to the northern lakes and reserves. It is a striking place to begin or end a trip, with genuine wilderness only a couple of hours away.

City and steppe

City sightseeing, Ishim riverside and steppe walks, and staging for Burabay and Korgalzhyn excursions, in northern Kazakhstan. Open the Book here tab to see what is running.