Mangystau: Bottom of the Ancient Ocean in 5 Days - Group Tour｜Kazakhstan

DAY 1 — Pickup → Torysh → Kokala → Sherkala → Airakty

164 km on-road & 62 km off-road | 3:40

8:30 Airport Pickup / 9:00 Hotel Pickup → Transfer to Redmaya Office for payment & briefing.
9:30 – Departure.

Torysh – Valley of Balls: Explore Mangystau’s famous spherical rock formations.
Kokala – Jurassic Clays: Walk through the purple gorge and unique geological layers.
Sherkala: View the iconic “Sphinx of Mangystau,” shaped like a yurt.
Airakty – Valley of Castles: Wander among castle-like ridges and camp under the stars.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Tent Camping

DAY 2 — Tuzbair (Upper, Lower, White Arch) → Yurt Etno Camp

230 km on-road & 90 km off-road | 4:30

Tuzbair Plateau: Visit the upper viewpoint, descend to the salt flats, and explore the stunning White Arch, a natural chalk formation rising from the desert.
Yurt Etno Camp: Experience traditional Kazakh nomadic life in a comfortable yurt settlement.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Yurt

DAY 3 — Karaman-Ata → Ybyk Gorge → Janaozen → Tiramisu Canyon

260 km on-road & 68 km off-road | 5:00

Karaman-Ata Necropolis: The region’s largest underground mosque and sacred pilgrimage site.
Ybyk Gorge: Discover porous, sculpted rock formations and narrow passages.
Janaozen: Refuel and visit the local market for tea and local products.
Tiramisu Canyon: Camp among colorful, layered mountains resembling the dessert; enjoy dinner and stargazing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Tent Camping

DAY 4 — Bokty → Bozjyra (Mars Panorama & Dragon Crest) → Bozjyra Canyon Camp

62 km on-road & 50 km off-road | 2:47

Bokty Mountain: A dramatic, isolated peak rising from the steppe.
Bozjyra National Park: Visit Mars Panorama and Dragon Crest, a ridge shaped like a dragon’s spine.
Bozjyra Canyon Camp: Set up camp overlooking the cliffs featured on the 1000 KZT banknote.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Tent Camping

DAY 5 — Bozjyra Fangs → Senek Dunes → Karagie Hollow → Aktau

294 km on-road & 40 km off-road | 4:15

Bozjyra Fangs (Morning Climb): Ascend the famous twin limestone towers for breathtaking views.
Drive Through Bozjyra Cliffs: Pass through soaring walls and white plateaus.
Senek Dunes: Enjoy serene Sahara-like dunes; optional sandboarding.
Karagie Hollow: One of the world’s deepest depressions, offering panoramic desert views.
Return to Aktau: Evening drop-off at hotels.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: None (Tour Ends)