--- title: "Bicycle touring in Kazakhstan | Cycle Planet" description: "Cycling Kazakhstan: visa, border crossings, safety, transport, places to sleep and points of interest, from cyclists who were there." canonical_url: "https://cycleplanet.org/countries/kazakhstan" meta: "og:description": "Cycling Kazakhstan: visa, border crossings, safety, transport, places to sleep and points of interest, from cyclists who were there." "og:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BKazakhstan%2Cdescription_~Q3ljbGluZyBLYXpha2hzdGFuOiB2aXNhLCBib3JkZXIgY3Jvc3NpbmdzLCBzYWZldHksIHRyYW5zcG9ydCwgcGxhY2VzIHRvIHNsZWVwIGFuZCBwb2ludHMgb2YgaW50ZXJlc3QsIGZyb20gY3ljbGlzdHMgd2hvIHdlcmUgdGhlcmUu%2Cheadline_Central%2BAsia%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMva2F6YWtoc3RhbiI%2Cs_KOO01TbCrw2OzU9_.png" "og:image:height": "600" "og:image:type": image/png "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Bicycle touring in Kazakhstan" "twitter:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BKazakhstan%2Cdescription_~Q3ljbGluZyBLYXpha2hzdGFuOiB2aXNhLCBib3JkZXIgY3Jvc3NpbmdzLCBzYWZldHksIHRyYW5zcG9ydCwgcGxhY2VzIHRvIHNsZWVwIGFuZCBwb2ludHMgb2YgaW50ZXJlc3QsIGZyb20gY3ljbGlzdHMgd2hvIHdlcmUgdGhlcmUu%2Cheadline_Central%2BAsia%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMva2F6YWtoc3RhbiI%2Cs_KOO01TbCrw2OzU9_.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://cycleplanet.org/llms.txt) Central Asia # Kazakhstan [**View on the map**](https://cycleplanet.org/map?at=48.019573,66.923684,6.5) [** Download GPX (1) **](https://cycleplanet.org/api/gpx/KZ) ## **About ** No information about this yet. Been here? Help the next cyclist. [Add information](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/kazakhstan/edit/about) ## **People ** The population is very friendly and wants to help you from all sides. Besides Kazakh (Turkish related language) everyone speaks Russian, another language such as English is spoken in Almaty every now and then. All designations are in Cyrillic. Last updated 25 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/kazakhstan/edit/people) ## **Visa ** Most Western countries can visit Kazakhstan visa free for 30 days. A few countries around Kazakhstan can visit 90 days without a visa. Other nationalities (grey) must apply for a visa. Visa policy of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Visa exempt (90 days) Visa exempt (30 days) Visa exempt (14 days) Visa required Source: [**Wikipedia**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Kazakhstan). Last updated 14 Mar 2021 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/kazakhstan/edit/visa) ## **Where to get a visa for Kazakhstan **(1) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Embassy](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Embassy.png)**1. Embassy for Kazakhstan**Kazakhstan](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/f1b7482d-72f0-4b27-b011-1756b62d37f0) ## **Sleeping ** ### **(Formal) camping** There are few or no campsites in Kazakhstan. ### **Ho(s)tels** For foreigners, most hotels are terribly expensive, the cheaper hotels are afterwards and the comfort offered is minimal. ### **Wild camping** Free camping is not a problem, sometimes people will point you to a suitable place (where, for example, drinking water is available). Last updated 25 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/kazakhstan/edit/sleeping) ## **Safety ** ### **Traffic** The main roads are generally good, sometimes with some holes and potholes, especially in the cities. In the cities it is busy and the driving is fast. Outside the cities it is generally a lot quieter. Last updated 25 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/kazakhstan/edit/safety) ## **Transport ** ### **Train** You can bring a bicycle with you on the train, but it is done in a separate wagon on through trains. The baggage department is not the responsibility of the railways and you often have to negotiate firmly about the price (in dollars). ### **Bus** Buses are usually quite full, nowadays many East German buses drive around in Almaty. Last updated 25 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/kazakhstan/edit/transport) ## **Food and drink ** **Stalls on the street** There are regular stalls along the road where food is prepared. **Drinkable water** There is plenty of water from the mountains (only in the far south are mountains). A pump can often be found in villages. Last updated 25 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/kazakhstan/edit/foodDrink) ## **Vaccinations & health ** It may be wise to take preventive vaccinations against FSME. FSME is a nasty viral infection that is transmitted by ticks, just like Lyme disease. Last updated 25 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/kazakhstan/edit/health) ## **Other ** **Nice routes** The route over the Asy plateau is really beautiful. A good alternative for the route from Almaty to Kök-Pek / Kegen towards Kyrgyzstan. Take into account the extremely bad road down the plateau towards Kök-Pek (or on if you come from the other side). **Best time to cycle** Kazakhstan consists mainly of steppe, so very arid and dry, in the summer it can get very hot. **Spare parts** Make sure you have all your belongings with you. The people are often very resourceful. 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