Kazakhstan
Almaty
Real snow, real skiing, visa-free, and far cheaper than Japan for winter.
When to go
Jan, Jul, Aug tend to be the best months here. Mar is usually the one to avoid.
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- Jan
- 0° / -9°Dry
- Jul
- 32° / 20°Dry
- Aug
- 30° / 18°Dry
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 190,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 310,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 570,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa-free entry
- Flight time from CGK
- 11 hours
- Airport
- ALA
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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