mangystau
mangystau
mangystau
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astana
almaty
DISCOVER QAZAQSTAN
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8 days (7 nights)
12 places to visit

Essence of Mangystau: An 8-Day Photo Journey

All year round
Highlights:
  1. Karynjaryk Depression
  2. Tiramisu (Kyzylkup)
  3. Bokty Mount
  4. Bozjyra Mars Panorama
  5. Bozjyra - Dragon Crest
  6. Bozjyra - Middle Fangs
  7. Bozjyra - Under Fangs
  8. Qazaq Camp
  9. Tuzbair Lower
  10. Sherqala Mount
  11. Airakty — Valley of Castles
  12. Torysh - Valley of Balls
Warranty:
Guaranteed departure - even for one person
Transport: 4WD Off-Road Jeeps
Group size:
1-8 people
Tour overview
Distance:
914 km. on-road and 528 km. off-road
Included
From the hotel or airport
Pickup offered and start point
  • Visa fees
  • Tips for guide and drivers
  • 1st day breakfast & last day dinner
What's not included?
Hotel
Guide
Yurta
Meal
4x4
Camping
Riding
Trekking
Plane
Fitness level
The tour activities don't require strenuous trekking, suitable for most in good physical condition and all ages.
Note: may not be suitable for specific groups, see Restrictions*.
Low
Guide
English speaking local tour-leader guide
Meal
Three meals per day (local food cooking)
Stay
  • 5 nights of tent camping (all tools included);
  • 1-night stay in a traditional yurt (shared with your group)
  • 1-night stay in a hotel.
Additional
Accident insurance coverage
All entrance fees included
Wet towel for body refreshment
Low deposit: Secure your spot with just a 20% prepayment per person.
Dates & Rates

itinerary

Departure: 09:00
Arrival: 15:18
Total Distance: 1442.0 km (on-road 914.0 km, off-road 528.0 km)

Karynjaryk Depression

A vast desert depression with salt flats, isolated mountains, and wide Ustyurt panoramas.

Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Tiramisu (Kyzylkup)

The colorful layered hills of Kyzylkup, nicknamed Tiramisu for their dessert-like stripes.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Bokty Mount

An isolated table mountain with striking bands of colored geological layers, rising like a clay pyramid.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Bozjyra Mars Panorama

A panoramic viewpoint over otherworldly rock formations and Mars-like landscapes in Bozjyra.

Dragon Crest

A dramatic rocky ridge in Bozjyra with a distinctive silhouette and panoramic views.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Middle Fangs

A panoramic viewpoint overlooking the iconic Bozjyra Fangs and the surrounding desert.

Under Fangs

A viewpoint at the foot of the Bozjyra Fangs, with close-up views of towering rock pinnacles.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Qazaq Camp

A desert camp near Tuzbair, used as an overnight base on Mangystau routes.

Tuzbair Lower

White chalk cliffs, a salt flat (sor), and striking rock formations in a vast desert landscape.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Qazaq Camp

A desert camp near Tuzbair, used as an overnight base on Mangystau routes.

Sherqala Mount

A distinctive isolated mountain shaped like a lion, a yurt, or an inverted bowl — one of Mangystau’s landmarks.

Airakty — Valley of Castles

The Valley of Castles — remnant mountains that look like ruined towers and fortresses.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Torysh — Valley of Balls

The Valley of Balls — one of Mangystau’s most mysterious places, filled with unusual spherical stone concretions.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: End of trip
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ATTENTION!
We kindly inform you that, out of respect for Kazakh culture and religious beliefs, our tours do not contain alcohol.

In case of unexpected weather conditions such as storms, heavy rain, or strong winds, the group may be required to leave the camp and seek shelter in the nearest guesthouses or hotel (for an extra cost)
good to know
  • Weather conditions:
    Expenses caused by unexpected weather conditions during the tour (e.g., additional hotel accommodation) are not included.
AIRAQTY MOUNTAIN
AIRAQTY MOUNTAIN
AIRAQTY VALLEY, CAMELS
AIRAQTY VALLEY, CAMELS
AIRAQTY VALLEY, CAMELS
AIRAQTY VALLEY, CAMELS
BOZJYRA FANGS
BOZJYRA FANGS
BOZJYRA FANGS SUNRISE
BOZJYRA FANGS SUNRISE
BOZJYRA LAND
BOZJYRA LAND
CAMPING NEAR THE CANYON
YURT VILLAGE
YURT VILLAGE
ALMATY LAKE
ALMATY LAKE
MOMENT WITH TURTLE
MOMENT WITH TURTLE
MOMENT BEKORAZ362
MOMENT BEKORAZ362
CAMELS MILK
CAMELS MILK
HORSES
HORSES
DRIVER QALDYBAY
DRIVER QALDYBAY
ADAI HORSE
ADAI HORSE
REPTILE AGAMA
REPTILE AGAMA
NEO CEMETERY
NEO CEMETERY
TORYSH STONES
TORYSH STONES
TORYSH LAND
TORYSH LAND
SUNRISE
TORYSH LAND
TORYSH LAND
SUNRISE
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