Karaganda
Kazakhstan ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 6,615 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,992 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $238 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $256 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $80 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $144 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,862 |
| likely $1,660–$4,064 · $1,431 per person · $358 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,992 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $532 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $496 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $336 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,668 |
| likely $2,127–$5,209 · $1,834 per person · $458 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,992 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,162 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $976 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $352 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $672 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,306 |
| likely $3,077–$7,535 · $2,653 per person · $663 per day · auto confidence | |