Burabay National Park One-Day Tour

Embark on a day tour to Burabay (Borovoe), often called the "Kazakh Switzerland." This enchanting region boasts azure lakes, majestic mountains, pine forests, and deciduous groves, creating a unique and incomparable beauty.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Astana)
  • Available: Year-round, daily at 9:00 AM
  • Tour Duration: 10 Hours
  • Private Tour
Highly qualified staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.
Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.
Guarantee
We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.
Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

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10 Hours

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553 km

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Burabay National Park One-Day Tour
Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Astana)
Available: Year-round, daily at 9:00 AM
Tour Duration: 10 Hours
Private Tour
The tour includes long hikes
Children aged 0-3 years old go for free, provided they do not occupy a separate seat. For children aged 4-11 years, a 20% discount applies.

What's Included in the Price?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide
  • Environmental fees
  • Lunch
  • A bottle of drinking water per person

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses of tour participants
  • Any additional transfers
  • Visa services and registration in Kazakhstan (if required)
  • Additional services not specified in the itinerary

Booking Procedure

  • Select the tour you want to book.
  • On the tour page, use the calendar to choose your desired date and the number of participants. Fill in your personal information and click the Buy Online button.
  • To secure your booking, you need to pay the full cost of the tour. For details on the online payment process, refer to the Purchase Instructions tab.
  • After payment, save your voucher and the electronic receipt containing your order details and payment information.

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You can also book a tour by contacting our managers and paying in cash or via bank transfer. To reach our managers, click the round button in the lower right corner of the screen or message us on WhatsApp at +7 (700) 348-00-00 (responses available in English).

Alternatively, you can call us at:

+7 (727) 326-96-16, +7 (702) 006-57-87 (Almaty)

+7 (7172) 76-00-56 (Astana)

What to Bring for the Excursion:

  • Clothing that allows for easy movement (such as shorts, pants, leggings, a T-shirt, or a light long-sleeved sweater). In colder weather, wear an insulated jacket or down jacket, along with a hat, scarf, and gloves.
  • A cap or Panama hat for sun protection.
  • Comfortable closed-toe shoes with a sturdy sole and high lacing.
  • Sunscreen to protect your skin.
  • Trekking poles (optional).
  • A personal first aid kit.

Tour Pricing Options

The prices for this tour are based on the Standard tariff, which includes reliable tourist transport in good condition, the services of an experienced guide and driver, and meals.

In addition to the Standard tariff, we offer the following options:

  • Economy: We provide lower-class vehicles for transfers, and accommodations consist of more budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses. This option is ideal for tourists looking to minimize costs.

Note: Be cautious of companies that misrepresent their Economy tariff as Standard. These companies may offer lower-priced tours with poor service quality, such as outdated vehicles and inexperienced guides. They might also operate illegally and neglect essential safety standards.

  • Comfort: This option features high-comfort vehicles in excellent condition, with the most experienced guides accompanying tourists. Tourists stay in high-class hotels.
  • VIP: Luxury transport is provided, and guests stay in upscale hotels. Premium services are offered throughout the entire trip.

If you wish to adjust your tariff, please inform your manager before booking the tour.

For more information about our rates and transport options, refer to this section.

Purchase Instructions

  • Choose your desired date and fill in all required information. The total order amount will be displayed based on your selections.
  • Click the Buy Online button to be redirected to a secure payment page. Here, enter your bank card details to complete your payment.

We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, and other electronic payment systems. The total amount will be charged in the national currency of Kazakhstan – tenge. The conversion to Kazakhstani tenge will occur at the official exchange rate set by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the day of payment. You can view the current exchange rates for the Kazakhstani tenge against other currencies on this page.

  • Once your payment is successful, an electronic receipt with your order details and payment information will be sent to the email address you provided. Additionally, you can download and print a voucher for the paid service during your browser session. Please ensure you save this voucher.

For details about the payment service and the security measures for electronic transactions, refer to this page.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Qualified Staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.

Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact. 

Guarantee
We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.

Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself. 

Cancellation Policy:

  • If you cancel the tour less than 24 hours* before its start, 50% of the total cost will be retained.
  • If you cancel less than 12 hours* before the tour or do not show up, 100% of the total cost will be retained.

*Please note that if a cancellation notice is received outside of our working hours (evening, night, or weekends) and our managers have not confirmed receipt of your cancellation or change request in writing, the company reserves the right to consider the request when business hours resume. Therefore, we encourage you to notify us of any changes or cancellations as early as possible.

During non-working hours, you can try to reach us through our duty phone, corporate email, or corporate messengers. Duty managers monitor these channels and can respond promptly. If you have the contact information for your guide, driver, or other responsible parties (often listed in your voucher), we recommend reaching out to them directly as well.

Excursion Schedule

Itinerary
  • In the morning, you will meet your guide at your hotel in Astana and embark on a trip to the Burabay resort area. Before the tour, we supply each person with 1.5 liters of bottled water. Feel free to bring your own snacks, as well as tea or coffee in a container with a lid. Upon reaching Burabay, we will explore Khan’s Pass and behold the breathtaking landscapes of Burabay and Zheke-Batyr mountains.
  • Our next destination is the Glade of Abylai Khan. Next, we will proceed to see the Ush-Kyz, Okzhetpes, Jumbaktas, and Kokshetau rocks. You'll have approximately an hour of free time, allowing you to leisurely explore the woods or stroll along the lakeshore.
  • Next, we'll enjoy an easy hike to the summit of Mount Bolektau, offering a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Borovoe and its surroundings. We'll return to your hotel between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.
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Itinerary
  • In the morning, you will meet your guide at your hotel in Astana and embark on a trip to the Burabay resort area. Before the tour, we supply each person with 1.5 liters of bottled water. Feel free to bring your own snacks, as well as tea or coffee in a container with a lid. Upon reaching Burabay, we will explore Khan’s Pass and behold the breathtaking landscapes of Burabay and Zheke-Batyr mountains.
  • Our next destination is the Glade of Abylai Khan. Next, we will proceed to see the Ush-Kyz, Okzhetpes, Jumbaktas, and Kokshetau rocks. You'll have approximately an hour of free time, allowing you to leisurely explore the woods or stroll along the lakeshore.
  • Next, we'll enjoy an easy hike to the summit of Mount Bolektau, offering a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Borovoe and its surroundings. We'll return to your hotel between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.
Burabay (Borovoe)
Glade of Abylai Khan
Mount Bolektau
Burabay (Borovoe)

Situated 270 km (168 mi) north of Astana, Burabay (Borovoe) is an oasis amid the steppe, showcasing lakes, coniferous forests, and rocks. The national park, established in this area, is a habitat for 757 plant species and 305 animal species, some of which are rare and endangered. Nature has sculpted unique landscapes of extraordinary beauty, blending majestic mountain scenery, reflective blue lakes, and both coniferous and deciduous groves. Burabay is a popular resort area, attracting thousands of tourists from all over Kazakhstan and abroad. Moreover, Burabay is one of the two places in Kazakhstan where gambling is allowed.

Glade of Abylai Khan

One of the most revered sites in Burabay National Park is the Glade of Abylai Khan. Legend has it that this location was the headquarters for the great khan (ruler) who unified the three Kazakh juzes (the territorial divisions; the territory of modern-day Kazakhstan was then divided into three juzes). Positioned at the center of the glade stands a white stele, a monument dedicated to Abylai Khan. A short distance away, approximately 120 meters (131 yd) from the base of Kokshetau Rock, there is a rock resembling a throne. According to local lore, this rock is believed to be Abylai Khan's throne.

Mount Bolektau

Mount Bolektau stands apart from other mountains, reaching a height of 147 meters (482 ft). The ascent is easily manageable, requiring less than half an hour, making it accessible even for unprepared tourists. At the rocky summit, a breathtaking view unfolds, showcasing the Blue Bay, Jumbaktas Rock, Okzhetpes Rock, and the lakes Borovoe and Bolshoye Chebachye. Local tradition holds that if you descend from Mount Bolektau, make a wish while holding a branch or stone, your wish is believed to come true.

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Jody Bijary
11 october 2023, 11:29

10

I highly recommend this tour. Ayka was such a great guide. She was knowledgeable, kind, good sense of humor. Really nice trip.
The car was super clean and the lunch was delicious.

Марат Баширов
16 august 2022, 13:32

10

Большое спасибо от семьи Башировых из Йошкар - Олы, Россия. С удовольствием воспользовались услугами компании Welcome.kz Очень всё понравилось, отношения, улыбки, профессиональные гиды. Обязательно приедем еще раз через год на IRONMAN и будем рекомендовать вас своим друзьям.
Башировы Марат, Света, Тимур.

Медет
28 june 2022, 11:55

10

Гид - 10
Транспорт - 10
Работа водителя - 10
нам понравилось

Will Jennings
21 june 2022, 11:42

10

Very informative guide, very interesting tour. Excellent driver, good speed, very professional. A wonderful new vehicle. The restaurant in Burabai village had excellent food, very tasty and well done.

Юрий Крук
04 september 2019, 20:48

10

В целом очень хорошо!

Ann Salitsky
24 august 2019, 20:47

9

Very lovely and well informed. Helpful in everything and excellent English! Car is nice, but sometimes speed up.

Nicholas Swift
02 july 2019, 19:10

10

very interesting . Astana is very beautiful . Driver was a safe and friendly.

Olivia
12 june 2019, 20:44

10

He spoke best English!! Super! Perfect!

Joseph
20 may 2019, 20:45

10

excellent! Knowledge, excellent English, polite the best tour Guide!

Amanda
16 april 2019, 19:39

10

Nice and in great mood even if we were a big unlucky with rainy weather.

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