Tanbaly Petroglyph Site One-Day Tour

Immerse yourself in history by embarking on a tour of the Tanbaly Petroglyph Site. This place boasts several thousand rock paintings, representing a treasure of global significance safeguarded by UNESCO.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
  • Available: Year-round, daily at 9:00 AM
  • Tour Duration: 9 Hours
  • Private Tour
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We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.
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Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.
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We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.
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With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

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Tanbaly Petroglyph Site One-Day Tour
Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
Available: Year-round, daily at 9:00 AM
Tour Duration: 9 Hours
Private Tour
Children aged 0-3 years old go for free, provided they do not occupy a separate seat. For children aged 4-11 years, a 20% discount applies

What's Included in the Price?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide
  • Entry 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

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  • 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.

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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).

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+7 (7172) 76-00-56 (Astana)

Essential items for your excursion:

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Closed-toe, flat footwear
  • A hat or sun-shielding cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Tick and mosquito repellent
  • Personal first-aid kit

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, 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.

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  • 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 24 hours* before its start, 50% of the total cost will be retained.
  • If you cancel less than 12 hours* before the tour or do not show up, 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.

Excursion Schedule

Itinerary

Your guide will meet you at your hotel, and you'll embark on your journey to the Tanbaly Petroglyph Site in a comfortable car or minivan. The travel time is approximately 3 hours, during which you'll admire the scenic landscapes of the Almaty region and gain insights into the rich culture, traditions, and way of life of the Kazakh people.

Upon reaching the Tanbaly Petroglyph Site, you'll immerse yourself in the distant past. Explore the extensive collection of ancient rock paintings that showcase the historical and cultural significance of the region.

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Itinerary

Your guide will meet you at your hotel, and you'll embark on your journey to the Tanbaly Petroglyph Site in a comfortable car or minivan. The travel time is approximately 3 hours, during which you'll admire the scenic landscapes of the Almaty region and gain insights into the rich culture, traditions, and way of life of the Kazakh people.

Upon reaching the Tanbaly Petroglyph Site, you'll immerse yourself in the distant past. Explore the extensive collection of ancient rock paintings that showcase the historical and cultural significance of the region.

Tanbaly Petroglyph Site
Tanbaly Petroglyph Site

Tanbaly Petroglyph Site, situated 160 km (100 mi) northwest of Almaty, is a captivating ancient art gallery. The gorge boasts around 2,000 rock paintings, featuring images of argali, bulls, warriors, married couples, pregnant women, and various scenes of hunting and sacrifice.

Notably, among the petroglyphs found in the Tanbaly Tract, one of the most mysterious is the depiction of a sun-headed deity. This enigmatic figure exhibits a human body with a big head emitting radiant rays.

Most of these petroglyphs trace their origins back to the Bronze Age, and they are attributed to the Scythians, providing a valuable glimpse into the artistic expressions and cultural practices of ancient civilizations in the region.

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Annie
23 november 2019, 21:36

Aussi bien à l’Ouest que dans la région d’Almaty, ce pays recèle trésors géologiques et sites naturels que l’on découvre grâce à des équipes de chauffeurs expérimentés qui nous ammènent au plus près, puis en prenant le temps de déambuler à pied dans des vallées, canyons ou en grimpant sur des points de vues spectaculaires. Notre guide interprète, Umi, toujours souriante et de bonne humeur, a tout fait pour nous faire connaître et apprécier son pays. Une réussite!

Atsushi Inoue
23 november 2019, 13:06

10

Guide: Ms. Umi explained in an easy to understand manner.
Driver: When I wanted to take phote of view, the driver stopped. So I could take beautiful photos.
Car: The temperature and music were comfortable for us.
Food: a meal were delicious. In particular, Uyghur's nooddles were great.
We had many memories in Kazakhstan. Thank you very much!

SANNIER
06 november 2019, 21:35

10

Superbe séjour dans ce Kazakhstan si peu connu aux paysages époustouflants!
Les équipes sur place ont été particulièrement efficaces, merci à nos chauffeurs ainsi q’aux cuisiniers! Mention toute particulière à notre guide UMI pour sa grande maitrise de notre langue, son savoir de tous les lieux visités, son enthousiasme et sa gentillesse ! Ce fût un super séjour dans un groupe au top!

Pierre
02 november 2019, 21:35

10

Extraordinaire voyage en pays Kazak !
Merci à toute l’équipe logistique (chauffeurs, cuisinier(e)s,…). Enfin, et particulièrement à Umi, un grand merci ! Nos jeunes accompagnatrices Kazakes, qui, par leurs sourires, leur gentillesse et leurs grandes compétences professionnelles nous ont rendu ce séjour très agréable !

Elaine Van Vleck
10 september 2019, 18:12

10

Fabulous tour! I really enjoyed seeing the petroglyphs the drive out there. The sight was beautiful I well layed out. Viktoria did a wonderful job answering all of my questions. Ungurtas was very interesting. It took us a lot to locate the site but once there Victoria i walked the hill. Though not a welkoming place at first, behind a closed fence it became fascinating. I appreciated Victoria`s interest and flexibility to go Bifatima`s home and walk to the new site. How nice to have a guide that was genuinely interested.

Chie Hashizume
22 april 2019, 13:47

10

Guide: She explained all about petrogliphs and history. It was very interesting tour. She is friendly and kind person. I felt comfortable.

Driver: He drove safely without any problem.

Comfortable car, good suspension, spacious.

Very tasty local food. Good quantity.

Ирина
09 december 2018, 17:31

10

Мне очень понравилась экскурсия по городу и поездка в Тамгалы. Всем рекомендую для знакомства с историей и культурой этих мест! Огромнейшее спасибо замечательному гиду Арзудину и водителю Шухрату! Благодаря им мне хочется снова вернуться в Алмату

Kaori Sasahara
05 april 2018, 16:56

10

Darya had much experience and knowledge

Peter
21 june 2016, 21:10

10

We had a great time with the guide and the driver. The guide was very good informed about the details of the petroglyphs. She did it by self-study just one day before the trip. We have been impressed by her knowledge. We enjoyed the whole day with her.

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