CHOOSE YOUR PATH: 2-DAY MANGYSTAU ADVENTURES

Begin your journey in the mystical Torysh, where stone spheres litter the land like forgotten game pieces of giants. Traverse the colorful ridges of Kok Kala, walking through millions of years of geological history. Next stands Sherkala, solitary and powerful, whispering ancient tales in the wind. End the day in Ayrakty, where sandstone towers rise like a city of natural fortresses.

Descend into the tranquility of Karaman Ata, a sacred underground mosque carved into the rock. Walk the delicate edges of Ybyk Sai, where erosion has sculpted stone into lace. Return to Aktau, where the desert meets the sea, and reflect on the ancient silence you’ve witnessed.

Descend into Karagiye, one of the lowest points in Central Asia, a massive sunken basin of geological intrigue. From there, soar visually with the panoramic views at Tuzbair, where salt flats stretch endlessly below your feet. Stand on the shimmering, cracked crust of the Tuzbair Salt Marsh, where silence is the loudest sound.

A day of geological icons: Ayrakty’s stone castles, Sherkala’s commanding solitude, Kok Kala’s Jurassic textures, and Torysh’s surreal spheres. With each site, time unravels and the land reveals another layer. The tour wraps up in Aktau, the modern edge of ancient terrain.

Step into another planet — Bozzhyra is Mangystau’s answer to Mars. From the sweeping Mars Panorama to the wind-beaten Ridge, every stop stuns. Climb to the Upper Plateau of the Fangs for vertigo-inducing views, and descend beneath the ridge to explore the hidden silence below.

Continue your expedition through contrast: the calm strength of Baysary, the iconic outline of Bokty, and the layered delight of Kyzylkup, often dubbed the “Tiramisu Hills.” Return to Aktau — one foot in the city, one still dreaming of the desert.