6-Day Mangystau Tour with Accommodation & Meals

Highlights

• Explore the Valley of Balls and the underground mosque of Shakpak-Ata
• Visit the Zhygylgan Sinkhole and see ancient animal footprints
• Discover the Tuzbair Salt Marsh and the Senek Sand Dunes
• Stay in a tent camp, guest house, or ethnic yurt with included meals
• Enjoy a guided tour with a 4x4 vehicle and all entrance fees included

Description

Day 1: Aktau, Zhygylgan, Shakpak-Ata Meet your guide at the airport or hotel in Aktau. Visit the famous Zhygylgan Sinkhole and explore traces of ancient animal footprints. Continue to the underground mosque of Shakpak-Ata and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding cliffs. Accommodation: Tent camp or guest house Meals: Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Shakpak-Ata, Torysh, Shakpakty-Sai After breakfast, drive to the Valley of Balls (Torysh), one of Mangystau’s most mysterious natural attractions. Walk among hundreds of giant spherical stone formations. Continue to Shakpakty-Sai for sightseeing and sunset photography. Accommodation: Tent camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Karatau Baykisi, Tuzbair Visit Karatau Baykisi Canyon with breathtaking viewpoints and hiking opportunities. Transfer to the spectacular Tuzbair Salt Marsh, famous for its white cliffs, salt flats, and panoramic landscapes. Accommodation: Tent camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Kyzylsay, Senek Sand Dunes, Bokty Mountain Explore the colorful Kyzylsay Valley before heading to the Senek Sand Dunes. Enjoy a walk through the dunes and continue to the iconic Bokty Mountain for sunset. Accommodation: Tent camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Kyzylkup (Tiramisu Canyon), Bozzhyra Visit the famous Kyzylkup formations, also known as “Tiramisu Canyon” because of their unique layered colors. Continue to Bozzhyra, the symbol of Mangystau. Explore the upper and lower viewpoints and enjoy one of the most spectacular landscapes in Kazakhstan. Accommodation: Tent camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: Zhanaozen, Ybykty-Sai Canyon, Aktau Travel through the city of Zhanaozen and continue to Ybykty-Sai Canyon. Enjoy a final walk and photo session before returning to Aktau. Transfer to the airport or hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Includes

4x4 vehicle with experienced driver-guide All entrance fees and permits Accommodation (tents, guest houses, ethnic yurt) Camping equipment Sleeping bags and mats Light snacks and drinks Refrigerator Drone filming Starlink internet

Excludes

Personal expenses

Important Information

• The tour involves off-road driving and hiking. Accommodation includes tents and ethnic yurts. Weather can vary, so pack accordingly.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund