Arasan Spa Review - Unique Beauty & Wellness Experiences in a Traditional Bathhouse in Almaty, Kazakhstan

We're taking you inside the Arasan Spa & Bathhouse in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for one of the most interesting spa experiences we've ever had! We break down the Russian banya, Finnish sauna, steam rooms, and pools, how to navigate a communal (and nude!) bathhouse, and our nearly 2-hour spa package with a body scrub, seaweed wrap, and a massage from a Kazakh lady who does not hold back.

Highlights of this episode:

What the Arasan Bathhouse is
Tips: finding the right entrance, how pricing works, and what to bring
Bathhouse etiquette (yes, it's nude)
Finnish sauna vs. Russian banya vs. steam room
The venik ritual
The swimming pools (bring a swim cap)
Eastern/Turkish hammam
Spa services: massages, peels, wraps & packages
Our "Tales of Maghreb" package: body peel, seaweed wrap & massage

Hotels in Almaty we recommend:

Rahat Palace - where we stayed; big atrium, pool, hot tub, sauna & steam room
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty - home of the Sky Lounge, Vista, and Le Petit Chef
InterContinental Almaty by IHG
Holiday Inn Almaty

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