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Adults:

Children (aged 4-11):

Cost per 1 person
for a group of 2 people:

$ 387

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Purchase Instructions

Why Choose Us?

Cancellation Policy

1 Day

Distance

Available: From May to November, daily at 9:00 AM

Tour Duration: 8-10 Hours

Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Aktau)

Private Tour

Age restriction: 4+

The itinerary may change due to weather conditions.

If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform us at the time of booking so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Local cuisine typically includes lamb or beef, dough, and milk products.

Group Size: 1-20 people

What's Included in the Price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off; private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned off-road vehicle
Services of a professional English-speaking guide
Environmental fees
Lunch
A bottle of drinking water per person

Not Included:

Personal expenses of tour participants
Any additional transfers
Visa services and registration in Kazakhstan (if required)
Additional services not specified in the itinerary

Booking Procedure

Select the tour you want to book.
On the tour page, use the calendar to choose your desired date and the number of participants. Fill in your personal information and click the Buy Online button.
To secure your booking, you need to pay the full cost of the tour. For details on the online payment process, refer to the Purchase Instructions tab.
After payment, save your voucher and the electronic receipt containing your order details and payment information.

Alternative booking options:

You can also book a tour by contacting our managers and paying in cash or via bank transfer. To reach our managers, click the round button in the lower right corner of the screen or message us on WhatsApp at +7 (700) 348-00-00 (responses available in English).

Alternatively, you can call us at:

+7 (727) 326-96-16, +7 (702) 006-57-87, or +7 (7172) 76-00-56

Essential items for your tour:

Comfortable clothing (such as shorts, pants, leggings, a T-shirt, or a light long-sleeved sweater). A waterproof and windproof jacket. In colder weather, wear an insulated jacket or down jacket, along with a hat, scarf, and gloves.
A cap or hat for sun protection.
Comfortable boots or sneakers with hard soles and high lacing.
Water container or thermos.
Sunscreen.
Sunglasses.
A personal first aid kit.
Insect repellent.

Tour Pricing Options

The prices for this tour are based on the Standard tariff, which includes reliable tourist transport in good condition, the services of an experienced guide and driver, hotel stays, and meals.

In addition to the Standard tariff, we offer the following options:

Economy: We provide lower-class vehicles for transfers, and accommodations consist of more budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses. This option is ideal for tourists looking to minimize costs.

Note: Be cautious of companies that misrepresent their Economy tariff as Standard. These companies may offer lower-priced tours with poor service quality, such as outdated vehicles and inexperienced guides. They might also operate illegally and neglect essential safety standards.

Comfort: This option features high-comfort vehicles in excellent condition, with the most experienced guides accompanying tourists. Tourists stay in high-class hotels.
VIP: Luxury transport is provided, and guests stay in upscale hotels. Premium services are offered throughout the entire trip.

If you wish to adjust your tariff, please inform your manager before booking the tour.

For more information about our rates and transport options, refer to this section.

Purchase Instructions

Choose your desired date and fill in all required information. The total order amount will be displayed based on your selections.
Click the Buy Online button to be redirected to a secure payment page. Here, enter your bank card details to complete your payment.

We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, and other electronic payment systems. The total amount will be charged in the national currency of Kazakhstan – tenge. The conversion to Kazakhstani tenge will occur at the official exchange rate set by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the day of payment. You can view the current exchange rates for the Kazakhstani tenge against other currencies on this page.

Once your payment is successful, an electronic receipt with your order details and payment information will be sent to the email address you provided. Additionally, you can download and print a voucher for the paid service during your browser session. Please ensure you save this voucher.

For details about the payment service and the security measures for electronic transactions, refer to this page.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Qualified Staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.

Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.

Guarantee
We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.

Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel the tour less than 48 hours* before its start, 100% of the total cost will be retained.

*Please note that if a cancellation notice is received outside of our working hours (evening, night, or weekends) and our managers have not confirmed receipt of your cancellation or change request in writing, the company reserves the right to consider the request when business hours resume. Therefore, we encourage you to notify us of any changes or cancellations as early as possible.

During non-working hours, you can try to reach us through our duty phone, corporate email, or corporate messengers. Duty managers monitor these channels and can respond promptly. If you have the contact information for your guide, driver, or other responsible parties (often listed in your voucher), we recommend reaching out to them directly as well.

Tour Schedule

Itinerary

Upon meeting your guide at the hotel and boarding a comfortable off-road vehicle, you will embark on a tour of the Tyub-Karagan Peninsula, located in the Mangystau Region of Kazakhstan. The initial stop is the Zhygylgan Hollow. After exploring it, we will cover 40 km (25 mi) along the dirt road to reach the Kapamsay Canyon.
Near the canyon lies the historical and religious landmark – the Shakpak Ata Mosque, intricately carved into the rock.
Following a sightseeing excursion at the mosque, we will pause for lunch. Our next destination is the Torysh Valley, also known as the Valley of Globular Stones, and the Akespe Canyon, situated approximately 50 km (30 mi) away from the mosque.
Our last point of interest is Mount Sherkala. Following a brief walk, we will conclude our excursion and return to Aktau.

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Itinerary

Upon meeting your guide at the hotel and boarding a comfortable off-road vehicle, you will embark on a tour of the Tyub-Karagan Peninsula, located in the Mangystau Region of Kazakhstan. The initial stop is the Zhygylgan Hollow. After exploring it, we will cover 40 km (25 mi) along the dirt road to reach the Kapamsay Canyon.
Near the canyon lies the historical and religious landmark – the Shakpak Ata Mosque, intricately carved into the rock.
Following a sightseeing excursion at the mosque, we will pause for lunch. Our next destination is the Torysh Valley, also known as the Valley of Globular Stones, and the Akespe Canyon, situated approximately 50 km (30 mi) away from the mosque.
Our last point of interest is Mount Sherkala. Following a brief walk, we will conclude our excursion and return to Aktau.

Kapamsay Canyon

Shakpak Ata Mosque

Torysh Valley

Mount Sherkala

Kapamsay Canyon is a narrow limestone gorge with towering cliffs reaching a height of 70 meters (230 ft). The recessed niches of the canyon serve as secluded nesting spots for eagles, often seen soaring above. In calm, windless weather, the canyon produces an echoing effect. Access to the canyon is only possible from its entrance, but the panoramic view from above is equally impressive. Concealed within its depths is another rare spectacle – a vast grotto, at the center of which rainwater has carved out a cavity. The water collected here sustains a small grove of mulberry and hawthorn trees, creating a perpetually shady and cool environment even on hot days.

Shakpak Ata Mosque dates back to the 9-10 centuries. The mosque derives its name from Shakpak Ata, a Sufi preacher and healer who lived there with his disciples. Rumors of his healing prowess reached far and wide – there seemed to be no ailment he couldn't cure. Even centuries later, people continue to visit this site, seeking healing for both body and soul, as the healer's power is believed to still be present within these walls.

Shakpak Ata is also intriguing from an architectural perspective. It is carved inside a solid limestone rock. The mosque's four chambers are adorned with inscriptions and depictions of horses, riders, bulls, human palms, and floral patterns.

Torysh, also known as the Valley of Globular Stones, is one of Mangystau's most mysterious landmarks. The round boulders strewn across the valley create a visually striking landscape. The stones exhibit diverse forms, ranging from perfect spheres to ones perched atop each other or split in half. Their dimensions span from several centimeters to a diameter of 4 meters (13 ft).

Almost perfect spheres of this kind are encountered in only a few places worldwide. These boulders are shaped over millions of years through a natural geological phenomenon known as concretion. This process unfolds as sediment gathers around a solid nucleus, like a fossil or shell, and fuses with a binding mineral such as calcite.

Sherkala is a solitary mountain, standing at 322 meters (1056 ft), visible from afar. When viewed from different perspectives, the mountain exhibits shapes reminiscent of a lion, a piala (a small ceramic bowl), or a yurt (a traditional Kazakh dwelling, a portable round tent).

Mount Sherkala is composed of clay, limestone, and sandstone. Positioned along one of the routes of the Silk Road – an ancient trade route connecting East and West – Mount Sherkala holds historical significance. According to local legend, the summit of Sherkala once housed a settlement, serving as a protective fortification for its inhabitants. The tale recounts how warriors defended the mountain from marauding hordes. The last defenders retreated to hidden underground passages within the mountain, where they are said to have remained forever.

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