"Unearthly Landscapes of Kazakhstan"

Immerse yourself in a five-day adventure on the Mangyshlak Peninsula, one of the most mysterious and picturesque regions of Kazakhstan. You are waiting for unique natural and historical sights that impress with their scale and beauty. The tour begins in Aktau, from where we will go to Zhygalgan, or “Failure” – a huge depression surrounded by rocks, where nature shows its strength and greatness. Next you will find the chalk canyon KapamSai with amazing oases among snow-white rocks and the sacred place of Shakpak-Ata, where history and legends are intertwined with mysticism.

You will visit the Valley of Balls, whose mysterious nodules resemble UFOs, nesting dolls and ancient fossils, and in Kokkala you can see traces of plants of the Jurassic period and unique multi-colored hills. It is impossible to pass by the Sherkala mountain with its unusual forms and breathtaking panoramas. In the Valley of Castles of Airakta you will feel the spirit of true freedom, strolling among the remains, towering above the steppe.

A special impression is left by the salt marsh Tuzbair with snow-white cliffs against the background of a blue sky, and the Bozzhir tract strikes with fantasy forms of limestone plateaus, as if from another planet. The rainbow clays of Kyzylkup and Mount Bokty impress with bright colors and geological diversity. The tour will end in the Karagiye depression - one of the deepest on the planet, with picturesque remains and salt marshes, reminding of the greatness of nature.

Every day of the tour includes moving on comfortable SUVs, meals, overnight stays in tents, the atmosphere of this expedition and the opportunity to photograph incredible landscapes. The tour is suitable for lovers of nature, history, active recreation and adventure, creating an unforgettable experience for a lifetime.

Route:

Aktau — Zhygalgan — KapamSai — Shakpak-Ata — Valley of Balls — Sherkala — Airakty — Tuzbair — Bozjira — Kyzylkup — Mountain Bokty — Karagiye — Aktau

Important information

• Baggage - no more than one backpack up to 50 liters
• The route can be changed by the guide in adverse weather conditions.

What's included in the tour

1. Comfortable SUV
2. Driver guide
3. Tourist table and chairs
4. Field kitchen and all dining equipment
5. Tent, sleeping bag, carimate
6. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
7. Water all along the route
8. Payment for entry into natural areas

What's not included on the tour

1. Personal hygiene products
2. Specialized and individual medicines
3. Accommodation and services of hotels of Aktau

Additional services

• Donation (sadaqa) when visiting sacred sites
• Shooting on a quadcopter - 20,000 tenge
• In adverse weather conditions, it is possible to overnight in ethno-auls (paid separately)

Insurance availability

Yes, insurance covers passengers.