7-Day Discovery Tour
Explore underground caves, desert oases, and ancient legends
Let’s Explore Together Season
All year round
Difficulty
Moderate
Group Size
2-6 people
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour Highlights
About This Tour
- Ayrakty Valley of Castles
- Sherkala Mountain of Legends
- Torysh Valley of Stone Balls
- Saura Turtle Lake
- Bolyoyik Underground Cave with Lake
- Bozzhyra Valley panoramas
- Kyzylkup 'Tiramisu' Canyon
- Tuzbair Salt Marsh
Seven days of adventures and discoveries: unique landscapes, ancient petroglyphs, and the spirit of nomads. Explore underground caves, desert oases, and ancient legends. An unforgettable journey through Mangystau!
per person
Starting from
$705
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Phone: +77024663322
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Locations:
- Bolyoyik – Underground Cave with a Lake at its Heart
- Karynjaryk – The Majestic Ustyurt Plateau
Start your journey by exploring Bolyoyik, an extraordinary underground cave featuring a mysterious lake at its heart — a hidden gem beneath the surface. Then, ascend to the vast Ustyurt Plateau at Karynjaryk, where sweeping views of salt flats and towering cliffs reveal the majestic beauty of this unique desert landscape.
Day 2
Locations:
- Onere – An Oasis in the Heart of the Desert
- Bozzhyra – Ridge Panorama, a Stunning View
- Bozzhyra – Mars Panorama, an Otherworldly Landscape
- Bozzhyra – Upper Plateau of the Fangs, a View from the Heights
Discover the lush oasis of Onere, a surprising burst of life amid the arid desert. Then, venture to the Bozzhyra area, where panoramic views unfold over ridges and cliffs resembling an alien world, crowned by the dramatic Upper Plateau of the Fangs.
Day 3
Locations:
- Bozzhyra – Beneath the Fangs, a Hidden World
- Baysary – The Majestic Mountain
- Bokty – The Towering Mountain
- Kyzylkup – Tiramisu, a Sweet Desert Landmark
Delve deeper into Bozzhyra’s mysterious landscapes, exploring hidden valleys and towering mountains like Baysary and Bokty. End your day with a visit to Kyzylkup, known locally as “Tiramisu” for its layered red-hued rock formations.
Day 4
Locations:
- Shopan Ata – Underground Mosque, a Place of Peace
- Tuzbair – Salt Marsh, a Bleak Beauty
Find tranquility in Shopan Ata’s underground mosque, a unique spiritual retreat, before heading to Tuzbair, where the vast salt marsh offers a stark yet hauntingly beautiful landscape.
Day 5
Locations:
- Tuzbair – Upper Viewpoint, a Sky-High Panorama
- Ayrakty – Valley of Castles, Nature’s Fortress
Climb to Tuzbair’s upper viewpoint for breathtaking vistas, then explore the Ayrakty valley, a natural fortress of rock formations that resemble ancient castles.
Day 6
Locations:
- Sherkala – The Mountain of Legends
- Kok Kala – Jurassic Clays, Ancient Time Preserved
- Torysh – Valley of Balls, Nature’s Oddities
- Shakpak Ata – Underground Mosque, a Sacred Retreat
- Kapamsay – Canyon, Nature's Masterpiece
Traverse Sherkala, a mountain steeped in legend, then marvel at the Jurassic clays of Kok Kala. Visit Torysh’s bizarre valley of stone spheres, experience spiritual calm at Shakpak Ata’s mosque, and end the day at the breathtaking Kapamsay canyon.
Day 7
Locations:
- Kenty-Baba – Ancient Necropolis, Echoes of the Past
- Sultan Epe – Underground Mosque, a Sacred Haven
- Saura – Turtle Lake and Wild Beach, a Hidden Paradise
- Aktau – The Gateway to the Ustyurt Plateau
Conclude your expedition with visits to ancient sacred sites — Kenty-Baba necropolis and Sultan Epe mosque. Relax by the serene Turtle Lake and its wild beach in Saura before returning to Aktau, the vibrant gateway to the Ustyurt Plateau.
WHAT TRAVELERS USUALLY ASK
The tour lasts 7 days and 6 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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$1150 per person
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