Kazakhstan Ties
Our classic program - open to adoptees and their loved ones of all ages.
JULY 2027
ASTANA • ALMATY
ALL AGES
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Signature or Lite - which fits your journey?
SIGNATURE
July 1 - July 11, 2027
● 11 days of guided heritage experience
● Almaty & Astana
● 2 - 3 days in your birth province
● Full group activities and community time
● Financial assistance available
from USD
$4,332
☀️ Early Bird Pricing ends September 30, 2026! ☀️
LITE
July 1 - July 7, 2027
● 7 days of guided heritage experience
● Astana’s top heritage destinations
● 2 - 3 days in your birth province
● Same Ties team support and community
● Financial assistance available
$3,657
from USD
☀️ Early Bird Pricing ends September 30, 2026! ☀️
Questions about which journey is right for you? Contact Tanya, Kazakhstan Ties Program Manager, or request our info packet.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Signature Journey • 11 days
This is a representative overview of what to expect during Kazakhstan Ties
DAYS 1 - 4
Arrive in Astana
group welcome, orientation & first cultural experiences. Visit a rural village and have an authentic yurt experience.
DAYS 5 - 7
Province Visit
2 - 3 days in your birth province, fully personalized to your story.
DAY 8
Almaty
explore cultural sites in Almaty
DAY 9
Almaty
spend the day in and around Tian Shan Mountains.
DAY 10 - 11
Almaty & Departure
final cultural experiences, group celebration, and farewell flights
Lite Track
7-day Version
Focuses on Astana and departs July 7 instead of July 11.
Full sample itinerary available by requesting our info packet.
Hear from prior tour participants
YOUR KAZAKHSTAN TIES PROGRAM MANAGER
Tanya Kaanta
Tanya is a Korean adoptee and former academic. She has a Ph.D. in Sociology and an M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education with a focus on intercountry adoption, identity formation, emotion work, advocacy, and agency. Prior to Ties, she worked 20 years in higher education supporting students, teaching sociology, and conducting evaluation research. She has spoken at multiple Heritage Camps and first started working with Ties as an adjunct team member for Kazakhstan in 2019, where she loved connecting with both adoptees and parents. She currently splits her time between Colorado and Panama, while their two children attend college. In her free time you can find her walking along the ocean or reading romance novels.
Please note: Tanya may not travel on every trip.
Frequently asked questions about Kazakhstan Ties
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Youngest will most likely be around 16 - into early to mid 20s.
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No, Kazakhstan cannot conscript adoptees into the military.
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Adoptees from Kazakhstan should travel with their US or Canadian passport, and bring a copy of their adoption papers. As of this date, you do not need to officially renounce citizenship. After you turn 18, the Kazakhstan government will do this for you. If you are concerned and would like to renounce citizenship, there is a process to go through. According to the consulate:
The adoptive families can register the loss of citizenship through the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Washington DC. They can also do this through the Consulate Generals in New York and San Francisco. For Canada, please contact the embassy in Canada for more information.
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No, but we have recommendations of searchers we can give you. Once you have a match and there is agreement to meet, Ties then comes in and can help with the connection once in the country.
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Request information about 2026 or upcoming 2027 tours.