★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
Tour from Almaty
Two-day tour to the main shrines of the region: the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasavi and the mausoleum of Arystan-Bab. The program also includes a walk through the old city of Turkestan.
Program
The group gathers in Almaty and departs by bus to Turkestan. The journey takes about 9 hours with stops. Sanitary stops and lunch at a cafe are provided along the way.
Upon arrival in Turkestan, the group checks in at the hotel. Then follows a sightseeing tour of the old city: viewing the ancient fortress walls, the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and other architectural monuments.
In the evening, tourists can take a walk around the city on their own or relax. Night at a hotel in Turkestan.
In the morning, the group heads to the Mausoleum of Arystan-Bab, located 60 km from Turkestan. The tour includes a visit to the mausoleum and the complex grounds, a story about the life of Arystan-Bab and his connection to Yasawi.
After the tour, the group returns to Turkestan, where free time is provided for lunch and buying souvenirs. Then the bus departs back to Almaty, arrival at night.
What's included
Already included in the tour price
Optional, on site
To make the day comfortable
Team
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
★4.52Alexander Пашкин
Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу
★4.74Andrey Шевелёв
Driver-guide
★4.27Анжелика Чвыкова
Гид-фотограф
★4.27Ильяс Дарбеков
Гид-переводчик
★4.55Мадина Данина
Организатор туров
★4.49Сергей Бабичев
Personal guide-водитель
Reviews
We went to Turkestan in October, the weather was cool. We liked the mausoleums, but the road is long, we got tired on the bus.
Madina helped choose the date, everything was clear. It's still cool in March, but the excursion is great.
We chose this tour with my wife to celebrate our anniversary, we had long wanted to go to Yasawi. It was already cold in November, but the tour of the old city and the trip to Arstan-Bab made up for everything.
We went in October, Anzhelika organized the group gathering well. The mausoleums impressed us, but the 9-hour road and arrival at night were a bit exhausting. Rating 4.
In April we went with my family, the weather was changeable, but warm clothes saved us. The Yasawi mausoleum and fortress walls impressed us, and on the second day we went to Arstan-Bab. The guide told interesting stories, the bus ride is long but with stops. The overnight stay at the hotel was normal, the only thing is we got back to Almaty only at night.
I had long wanted to see the Yasawi Mausoleum, took the tour in March, but the 9-hour night road is hard.
We chose this tour because we wanted to see the holy sites of Turkestan, especially since departure is from Almaty and everything is organized. The bus ride took about 9 hours, it was a bit hard, but the stops and lunch at a cafe brightened the journey. We arrived in Turkestan in the afternoon and settled into a hotel. The next day a sightseeing tour of the old city, fortress walls, the Yasawi mausoleum — everything impressed us. Then we went to Arstan-Bab, 60 km from the city, we also really liked it. In November it was cool, so dress warmer. Overall we liked the tour, the guide told interesting stories, the organization was fine.
We got together with my friends for the November holidays, wanted to visit the holy sites. Aleksandr conducted the excursion excellently, we liked everything.
The mausoleums in Turkestan are very impressive, but the weather in November was cold. Overall I liked it, 4.
We decided with colleagues to go to Turkestan in November to see the mausoleums. The road is long, about 9 hours, but with stops it's fine. The excursions are interesting, especially the Yasawi Mausoleum. It's cold in November, so bring warm clothes.
Great trip, the holy sites are impressive. November is cold, but beautiful.
We went with our family during the May holidays, wanted to show the children the holy sites. It's warm in May, everything was great.
We went in May, the Yasawi and Arstan-Bab mausoleums impressed us. The 9-hour road is long, but the excursions were worth it. Rating 4.
We took the tour with my wife in April, wanted to see the Yasawi Mausoleum. The weather was cool, but we liked the trip.
Madina recommended this tour, we didn't regret it. It's cool in April, but the excursions are excellent.
I had long wanted to see the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, and finally I got together with a friend. We took this two-day tour because it also covers Arstan-Bab, which is hard to reach on your own. We traveled by bus, the journey took about nine hours with stops — we managed to have lunch at a cafe and just rest. It was cool in March, so a warm jacket and comfortable shoes came in handy. In Turkestan we settled into a hotel, and then went on a sightseeing tour of the old city. The fortress walls and the mausoleum itself made a strong impression, especially in the calm light of day. The next morning we went to Arstan-Bab — the guide's story about his connection with Yasawi was very lively. We got back only at night, but it was worth it.
The November trip to Turkestan was interesting. The bus ride was long, but the excursions are worth it.
We went in September, Anzhelika gathered us and explained everything. The road is long but the excursions are interesting, especially the old city and the Yasawi mausoleum.
We went in September with my husband, the weather was great. We had long wanted to see the shrines of Turkestan, and here everything is organized, departure from Almaty. The bus went for a long time, about nine hours, by evening we were quite tired. We settled into the hotel, then went on a tour of the old town. The Yasawi mausoleum and Arstan Bab we really liked, the guide told it vividly. We returned back late. Overall the trip was good, but the road is exhausting.
My s sestroy reshili poehat v Turkestan na may. Ochen ponravilis mavzolei Yasavi i Arystan-Bab, no doroga dolgaya.
We went in April, the guide Sergey told us everything about Arystan-Bab, it was informative. The night road was tiring, but overall fine. The mausoleums impressed us, even though it was cold.
We went to Turkestan for two days. Went together with my sister, she had long wanted to visit Yasawi, and I tagged along. The road is long, but with stops and lunch at a cafe it's tolerable. In March it was cool, good thing we took jackets. We liked the city tour of the old town, the fortress walls and the mausoleum itself impressed us. On the second day we went to Arstan Bab, the guide told interestingly about his connection with Yasawi. We arrived in Almaty late, tired, but happy with the trip.
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Ask a questionThese are active holy sites, so dress modestly: shoulders and knees covered, and women will find a headscarf useful. Wear comfortable shoes — we explore the old city and the grounds of the complexes on foot. For the road, bring water, a light snack and a charged phone or camera, and outdoors a hat and sun protection.
Yes, the route is designed for ordinary tourists: there is no serious physical exertion, and stops are made along the way to stretch your legs and have lunch. The main walking sections are the sightseeing tour of the old city and viewing the mausoleums, with no long walks. If you are worried about the journey, write on WhatsApp — we will discuss your situation.
The programme is relaxed: a night in a hotel, excursions to the sites at a measured pace, without climbs or long walking. This format is usually suitable for elderly parents, while for small children the journey itself may be tiring. We will clarify preferences for accommodation and pace on WhatsApp for your date.
The group gathers in Almaty on the morning of the first day; we will confirm the exact place and time on WhatsApp for your date. The road to Turkestan is long, with stops and lunch at a cafe, so we will spend almost the whole day travelling. We set off back after lunch on the second day, arriving in Almaty at night.
We take care of transport along the entire route, a night in a hotel in Turkestan, the guide's work and the organisation of all stops in the programme. Separately, tourists pay for their own meals, entrance tickets to the sites, souvenirs and any personal purchases. If you want to understand the approximate budget for pocket money, ask on WhatsApp — we will advise you for your date.
This tour is a group tour, but if you want to go with your own group, write on WhatsApp — we will discuss what can be done for your date. We hold a place in the group based on a message, without prepayment: you hand over the money on the day of departure via Kaspi, by card or in cash. If your plans change, cancellation is free — just let us know by message.
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