Greeting, fellow travelers and lovers of new and exciting. We offer you a unique opportunity to visit a place, alike which you wouldn’t find anywhere else. And no, it’s not an exaggeration. Just take our tour and see. We’ll guide you through Mangistau located in the Southwestern part of Kazakhstan, that once used to be the bottom of an ancient ocean called Tethys. The Caspian Sea (the world’s only inland sea by the way) is one of the remnants of Tethys, and you would have an opportunity to see its shores as well. Love nature? Here you have landscapes reminding of Mars! Love history? 11 thousands historical monuments wouldn’t let you get bored! Like having fun? Well, then there is no doubt it...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Camping equipment
Guide services
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned coach (4x4 jeep)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Fuel surcharge
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Aktau
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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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Greeting, fellow travelers and lovers of new and exciting. We offer you a unique opportunity to visit a place, alike which you wouldn’t find anywhere else. And no, it’s not an exaggeration. Just take our tour and see. We’ll guide you through Mangistau located in the Southwestern part of Kazakhstan, that once used to be the bottom of an ancient ocean called Tethys. The Caspian Sea (the world’s only inland sea by the way) is one of the remnants of Tethys, and you would have an opportunity to see its shores as well. Love nature? Here you have landscapes reminding of Mars! Love history? 11 thousands historical monuments wouldn’t let you get bored! Like having fun? Well, then there is no doubt it...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Camping equipment
Guide services
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned coach (4x4 jeep)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Fuel surcharge
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Aktau
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Aktau – Shakpak Ata – Torysh valley – Airacty valley
1 Stop
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Ustyurt National Preserve
From Aktau, a city lulled by the Caspian sea, the roads lead to an underground mosque and necropolis called Shakpak-Ata. From then this adventure will guide you to Torysh valley, a place where spherical stone formations found their home. 3-4 m in diameter, they started to be formed 180-120 million years ago. After a lunch the journey continues to Kokala valley filled with multicolored rocks. On the way to the last valley of that day, Araicty valley, there is a stopover at Sherkala Mountains. Meaning “Lion’s City”, it is as important for locals as Eiffel Tower for Paris or the Statue of Liberty for New York. Shaped as a yurt, a traditional Kazakh dwelling, it is a symbol of Mangistau region. The journey ends at Airacty valley or Valley of Castles due to the mountains looking like fairy-tales castles with towers and fortress walls. And if it’s Spring, the Sodgiana tulips bloom among the rocks.
