Kazakhstan: landscapes that look unreal

Lake Kaindy formed after an earthquake flooded a spruce forest. The trunks are still there, standing underwater, in a silence that stays with you.

A few hours away, Charyn Canyon opens red walls above the river. It is a landscape best enjoyed with a private picnic and no rush.

Kazakhstan demands distance and logistics. That is why we always design it with our own drivers, selected stays and realistic timings.