Items | 1 Day Tour: Castle of Nomads & Besshatyr Burial Mounds
1 Day Tour: Castle of Nomads & Besshatyr Burial Mounds
About
Unique Historical tour to feel real nomadic and medieval atmosphere of ancient Kazakh people. Besshatyr is located 195km to the north from Almaty. Translated as “five hills” from Kazak, it looks like ancient necropolis and remains the main ethnographic and archaeological site of Altyn Emel National Park. A huge valley on the north bank of Ili river is used for the thousands of years by different generations of nomads: being a sacred place for ancient people, Bes Shatyr had been also chosen as a burial site by Saki (Scythe) tribes.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Castle of nomads was built as a decoration for the film “Nomad”, which was released in 2005. Now this city is often called the “Nomad Fortress”, and thousands of tourists flock to this tourist site every year. It is located on the banks of the Ili River, just 30 km from Kapchagai.
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Altyn-Emel National Park
Besshatyr is located 195km to the north from Almaty. Translated as “five hills” from Kazakh, it looks like ancient necropolis and remains the main ethnographic and archaeological site of Altyn Emel National Park.
1 Day Tour: Castle of Nomads & Besshatyr Burial Mounds
About
Unique Historical tour to feel real nomadic and medieval atmosphere of ancient Kazakh people. Besshatyr is located 195km to the north from Almaty. Translated as “five hills” from Kazak, it looks like ancient necropolis and remains the main ethnographic and archaeological site of Altyn Emel National Park. A huge valley on the north bank of Ili river is used for the thousands of years by different generations of nomads: being a sacred place for ancient people, Bes Shatyr had been also chosen as a burial site by Saki (Scythe) tribes.
