Outdoor getaways to become more expensive: entrance fees to Kazakhstan’s National Parks in 2026

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Tengrinews.kz – As of 1 January 2026, the amount of the Monthly Calculation Index (MCI) in Kazakhstan has changed — it is now 4,325 tenge. Along with this, entrance fees to the country’s national parks have also been updated. Tengrinews.kz looked into how much a trip to the most popular national parks costs today.

Tengrinews.kz – As of 1 January 2026, the amount of the Monthly Calculation Index (MCI) in Kazakhstan has changed — it is now 4,325 tenge. Along with this, entrance fees to the country’s national parks have also been updated. Tengrinews.kz looked into how much a trip to the most popular national parks costs today.

Why prices have changed

According to the Committee of Forestry and Wildlife, the current tariffs were approved by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources back on 2 October 2024. All paid services in national parks are calculated in MCI, and each park has its own tariff grid depending on the category of visitors and type of transport.

As the agency explained, the funds are used for infrastructure improvements, garbage collection and maintenance of eco-trails.

How much is the entrance to Kazakhstan’s national parks in 2026?

Bayanaul

The following tariffs apply in the Bayanaul State National Nature Park:

For pedestrians – 0.15 MCI, which is about 649 tenge per person per day;
For entry by car – 0.4 MCI, 1,730 tenge;
For minibuses up to 16 seats, as well as trucks – 2 MCI, about 8,650 tenge;
For buses with up to 32 seats – 3 MCI, i.e. about 12,975 tenge;
For buses with more than 32 seats – 5 MCI, 21,625 tenge.

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Burabay

In the Burabay National Park, tariffs depend on the day of the week.

On weekdays:

For a car – 0.3 MCI, 1,298 tenge;
For minibuses up to 16 seats and trucks – 1 MCI, 4,325 tenge;
For buses up to 32 seats – 2.0 MCI, 8,650 tenge;
For buses with more than 32 seats – 3 MCI, 12,975 tenge.

On weekends and public holidays, tariffs are higher:

Entry for a car – 0.4 MCI, 1,730 tenge;
For a minibus up to 16 seats or a truck – 1.5 MCI, 6,488 tenge;
For a bus up to 32 seats – 2.5 MCI, 10,813 tenge;
For a bus with more than 32 seats – 3.5 MCI, 15,138 tenge.

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Altyn-Emel

In the Altyn-Emel National Park, a state fee is charged for vehicle entry:

For motorcycles, mopeds and quad bikes – 0.6 MCI per day, which is about 2,595 tenge;
Entry for a car costs 0.9 MCI per day, approximately 3,893 tenge;
For minibuses up to 16 seats and freight transport – 3.5 MCI per day, or about 15,138 tenge;
Entry for buses with up to 32 seats will cost 7 MCI per day, 30,275 tenge;
For buses with more than 32 seats, the maximum tariff is set at 10.5 MCI per day, about 45,413 tenge.

An additional parking fee is charged – 0.06 MCI (about 260 tenge per day).

Kolsai

In the Kolsai Lakes State National Nature Park, the following tariffs are set for 2026:

For pedestrians – 0.2 MCI, 865 tenge per person per day;
Entry by car – 0.6 MCI, 2,595 tenge;
For minibuses with up to 16 seats and freight transport – 2 MCI, 8,650 tenge;
For buses (up to 32 seats) – 3 MCI, 12,975 tenge;
For buses (more than 32 seats) – 5 MCI, 21,625 tenge.

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Charyn National Park

Visiting the Charyn State National Nature Park also requires payment of a fee for sanitary maintenance and improvement of the territory:

Pedestrian visitors – 0.2 MCI, 865 tenge per person per day;
Passenger car – 0.6 MCI, 2,595 tenge;
Minibus with up to 16 seats and freight vehicle – 2 MCI, 8,650 tenge;
Bus with up to 32 seats – 3 MCI, 12,975 tenge;
Bus with more than 32 seats – 5 MCI, 21,625 tenge.

Ile-Alatau

In the Ile-Alatau State National Nature Park, the tariffs are as follows:

For pedestrians – 0.2 MCI, 865 tenge per person per day;
Entry for a passenger car – 0.6 MCI, 2,595 tenge;
For minibuses with up to 16 seats and freight transport – 2 MCI, 8,650 tenge;
Entry for buses with up to 32 seats – 3 MCI, 12,975 tenge;
For buses with more than 32 seats – 5 MCI, 21,625 tenge.

Karkaraly National Park

In the Karkaraly State National Nature Park, the following tariffs apply in 2026:

Entry for pedestrians – 0.2 MCI, 865 tenge per person per day;
Entry by car – 0.6 MCI, 2,595 tenge;
For minibuses with up to 16 seats and freight transport – 2 MCI, 8,650 tenge;
For buses up to 32 seats – 3 MCI, 12,975 tenge; for buses with more than 32 seats – 5 MCI, about 21,625 tenge.

Katon-Karagay National Park

In the Katon-Karagay State National Nature Park, the tariffs are similar:

For hiking tourists – 0.2 MCI, 865 tenge per person per day;
For cars – 0.6 MCI, 2,595 tenge;
For minibuses with up to 16 seats and trucks – 2 MCI, 8,650 tenge;
For buses up to 32 seats – 3 MCI or 12,975 tenge; for buses with more than 32 seats – 5 MCI, 21,625 tenge.

How to pay

In many national parks, entrance and vehicle fees can already be paid online, as well as at on-site checkpoints. In addition, visitors have access to extra paid services such as guided tours, equipment rental, camping areas and eco-trails.

What happens if you do not pay

It is not worth ignoring payment — this is stipulated in the law. Previously, the administration of the Ile-Alatau National Park explained that being on the territory of the park without paying the fee is a violation.

If you deliberately avoid paying or ignore the rules, it may end not just with a warning from park staff. Article 381 of Kazakhstan’s Code of Administrative Offences provides for real measures: a warning or a fine starting from 5 MCI (21,625 tenge) and higher, depending on the nature of the violation.

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