Is Alma-ata expensive?
An 8-day trip to Alma-ata costs about $4,120 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $2,060 each, or $515 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $3,116; done well, about $6,113. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Kazakhstan · mountains · ski · city · nature
8 days · 2 adults · October · 7,008 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,050 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $294 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $320 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $68 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,116 |
| likely $1,807–$4,425 · $1,558 per person · $390 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,050 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $658 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $624 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $208 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $416 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $68 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,120 |
| likely $2,390–$5,850 · $2,060 per person · $515 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,050 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,435 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,216 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $432 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $816 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $68 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $6,113 |
| likely $3,546–$8,680 · $3,056 per person · $764 per day · auto confidence | |
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