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  Stay connected with an e-SIM from Airalo and check out our Kazakhstan Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend and even some we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Find a great flight deal with Thrifty Traveler Premium's flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription. —--------------------------------------- Shop: Trip Itineraries & Amazon Storefront Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at [email protected] to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!