KAZAKHSTAN’S WILD SIDE: 5 DAYS IN MANGYSTAU
Discover Mangystau’s top attractions in 5 days: Bozzhyra, Beket-Ata Mosque, Tuzbair salt flats, Sherkala mountain, and sacred necropolises. Two unforgettable Kazakhstan itineraries await.
Let’s Explore Together 
The tour lasts for 5 days and 4 nights
You will visit 13 unique locations
Price from $455
Choice of two different routes
TOUR PROGRAM
ROUTE 1
Day 1
Locations:
- Torysh – Valley of Stone Balls, Nature’s Enigma
- Kok-kala – Limestone Tract, a White Labyrinth
- Sherkala – The Mountain of Legends, a Lone Guardian
- Airakty – Valley of Castles, Sandstone Citadels
Begin your adventure in the surreal Valley of Stone Balls, where mysterious spherical formations spark the imagination. Continue to Kok-kala, a bright maze of limestone shaped by water and wind. Stand before Sherkala, the solitary mountain steeped in legend. Conclude the day amid the towering walls of Airakty, a valley that resembles ancient castles turned to stone.
Day 2
Locations:
- Karaman-Ata – Necropolis and Underground Mosque, A Sacred Resting Place
- Ybykty – Porous Gorge, Wind-Carved Wonder
- Kogez Yurt Camp – Steppe Serenity, Nomadic Comfort
Step into the sacred silence of Karaman-Ata, where tombs and an underground mosque speak of centuries past. Traverse the narrow paths of Ybykty Gorge, its porous rocks sculpted by wind and time. Spend the evening in Kogez Yurt Camp, embraced by the peaceful steppe and a sky full of stars.
Day 3
Locations:
- Tuzbair – Salt Marsh and Limestone Cliffs, Nature’s Duality
- Arka – Rock Formation, Earth’s Sculpture
- Kyzylkup – Tiramisu Desert, Layers of Time
Discover the blinding white beauty of Tuzbair, where salt meets towering limestone. Admire Arka, a sculpted rock formation rising like a monument from the desert. Then marvel at the layered landscapes of Kyzylkup, known as the Tiramisu Desert for its surreal, colorful strata.
Day 4
Locations:
- Beket-Ata – Underground Mosque, Spiritual Journey
- Bozzhyra – Martian Panorama, Land of Fangs
Enter the sacred realm of Beket-Ata, one of the most revered sites in Mangystau. Then venture deep into the otherworldly region of Bozzhyra, where alien-like cliffs and jagged peaks form one of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth.
Day 5
Locations:
- Bozzhyra – Fangs Viewpoint, Final Gaze into the Abyss
- Zhanaozen – Lunch Stop, Local Flavors
Take in a final awe-inspiring view at Bozzhyra’s Fangs, where wind and stone clash in silence. On the return journey, enjoy a hearty lunch in Zhanaozen, before heading back to the Caspian coast.
ROUTE 2
Day 1
Zhigylgan – The Fallen Land, a Mysterious Phenomenon
Kenty-Baba – Ancient Necropolis, Echoes of the Past
Sultan Epe – Underground Mosque, a Sacred Refuge
Kapamsay – Canyon, a Natural Masterpiece
Kenty-Baba – Ancient Necropolis, Echoes of the Past
Sultan Epe – Underground Mosque, a Sacred Refuge
Kapamsay – Canyon, a Natural Masterpiece
Begin your journey exploring Zhigylgan — The Fallen Land, a mysterious natural phenomenon that tells tales of the earth’s ancient forces. Visit Kenty-Baba, an ancient necropolis echoing the whispers of the past. Seek refuge in Sultan Epe’s underground mosque, a sacred sanctuary hidden beneath the surface. End the day in Kapamsay Canyon, a breathtaking natural masterpiece carved by time.
Day 2
Shakpak Ata – Underground Mosque, Timeless Spiritual Shelter
Torysh – Valley of Balls, Earth’s Hidden Mystery
Kok Kala – Jurassic Clays, Layers of Prehistoric Time
Sherkala – The Mountain of Legends, Lone Witness of Centuries
Airakty – Valley of Castles, A Stone Kingdom
Torysh – Valley of Balls, Earth’s Hidden Mystery
Kok Kala – Jurassic Clays, Layers of Prehistoric Time
Sherkala – The Mountain of Legends, Lone Witness of Centuries
Airakty – Valley of Castles, A Stone Kingdom
Step into the depths of Shakpak Ata, a mystical mosque carved inside the rock. Marvel at the round stone formations of Torysh, standing like ancient sentinels. Walk upon Jurassic clay beds at Kok Kala, rich with geological history. Witness Sherkala’s proud silhouette, then end the day amidst the castle-like cliffs of Airakty.
Day 3
Tuzbair – Upper Viewpoint and Salt Marsh, Infinity of White
Climb to the high Tuzbair Viewpoint and look out over endless white plains below. Descend to the salt marsh, where silence and reflection stretch to the horizon — a rare blend of salt, sky, and solitude.
Day 4
Shopan Ata – Underground Mosque, Sacred Stillness
Kyzylkup – Tiramisu Desert, Painted by Nature
Bokty – Towering Mountain, Monument of the Desert
Kyzylkup – Tiramisu Desert, Painted by Nature
Bokty – Towering Mountain, Monument of the Desert
Visit Shopan Ata, where spiritual silence seeps from ancient stone. Explore the colorful layers of Kyzylkup, then stand in awe before Bokty, a solitary pyramid-like mountain rising from the barren plain.
Day 5
Bozzhyra – Mars and Ridge Panoramas, Alien Beauty
Senek – Sand Dunes, Desert Waves
Karagiye – Depression, One of the Lowest Points on Earth
Senek – Sand Dunes, Desert Waves
Karagiye – Depression, One of the Lowest Points on Earth
Witness the twin panoramas of Bozzhyra — views that echo Mars and the Moon. Walk the soft sands of Senek Dunes, then descend into Karagiye Depression, one of the lowest points in Central Asia, before returning to the coast.
WHAT TRAVELERS USUALLY ASK
The tour lasts 5 days and 4 nights
The meeting point is Aktau city
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Comfortable clothing
Sturdy footwear
Personal toiletries
Cash for personal expenses
Comfortable clothing
Sturdy footwear
Personal toiletries
Cash for personal expenses
Yes, due to the nature of the tour, it may not be suitable for:
Children under 6 years old
Pregnant women
Individuals using wheelchairs
Children under 6 years old
Pregnant women
Individuals using wheelchairs
Transfers from the airport to the hotel and back
English-speaking guide
Three meals per day (except breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day)
Drinking water
Accommodation in tents
Individual sleeping mat, sleeping bag, pillow, and bed linen
Accident insurance
All entrance fees
Complimentary camel milk products
Camping shower and portable toilet
English-speaking guide
Three meals per day (except breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day)
Drinking water
Accommodation in tents
Individual sleeping mat, sleeping bag, pillow, and bed linen
Accident insurance
All entrance fees
Complimentary camel milk products
Camping shower and portable toilet
Flights and accommodation in Aktau
Tips for the guide and drivers
Tips for the guide and drivers
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