3 Days / 2 Nights
3-Day Mangystau Expedition — Canyons, Castles & Cosmic Landscapes
3-Day Mangystau Expedition — Canyons, Castles & Cosmic Landscapes
3 Days / 2 Nights
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3-Day Mangystau Expedition — Canyons, Castles & Cosmic Landscapes
Journey into the heart of Kazakhstan’s most surreal territory with this immersive 3-day overland expedition through the Mangystau region. This itinerary is tailor-made for adventurers and photography enthusiasts seeking otherworldly landscapes, giant limestone fortresses, and prehistoric geological anomalies. From the mysterious stone spheres of Torysh to the colossal, hundred-meter white cliffs of Bozzhyra, you will experience the ultimate off-road camping adventure under vast desert skies.
Tour details
Start your day early (before 10:00 AM) by meeting your guide-driver at your hotel or Aktau airport. Your first destination is the Torysh valley, renowned for its stone spheres formed from the ancient Tethys Ocean. After exploring, you'll proceed to Sherkala Mountain, pausing for lunch at a local café amidst Mangystau's landscapes. A brief stop at the Kokkala tract en route precedes your arrival at the valley of castles Airakty. Enjoy a scenic drive on a dirt road through mountainous terrain dotted with limestone formations. As the sun sets, set up your tent camp for the night. Enjoy dinner under a starlit sky. Meals: lunch (light snack), dinner Overnight in tents on Airakty location
Begin with a pre-breakfast morning walk in the valley of castles Airakty, including a climb for panoramic views. After packing up camp, embark on a lengthy drive to the Bozzhyra tract. Lunch will be served outdoors. Visit two vantage points - "Martian Panorama" and "Dragon's Crest". Continue on dirt roads to Bozzhyra's lower part, where you'll set up your next tent camp. Spend the night in tents. Meals: breakfast, lunch (light snack), dinner Overnight in tets on lower location of Bozzhyra.
Post-breakfast, head to the "Fangs Formation," the third and most stunning viewpoint. Marvel at the hundred-meter cliffs and capture unforgettable photos of Mangystau's scenery. Next visit Kyzylkup tract for a gorge exploration or a climb for surrounding views. Finally, embark on the return drive to Aktau with a lunch stop in Zhanaozen or on Kyzylkup location. The tour concludes upon arrival in Aktau. Meals: breakfast, lunch (light snack)
Included
- Transfer from and to the airport
- Food, soft drinks, tea/coffee, fresh vegetables and fruits
- Tent for the toilet (We don’t use the Bio Toilet)
Not Included
- Flights to/from Aktau
- Accommodation in Aktau city and Payment for hotels in the city, guest houses and other entertainment
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- English speaking guide
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