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Adults:

Children (aged 4-11):

Cost per 1 person
for a group of 2 people:

$ 237

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Included Features

Booking Procedure

Clothing Recommendations

Tariffs and service levels

Purchase Instructions

Why Choose Us?

Cancellation Policy

1 Day

Distance

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Tour Duration: 1 Day

Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Taraz or Shymkent)

Available: year-round, daily

Best Period: From March to October

During winter, roads may occasionally be closed, and access to Akyrtas could be blocked.

From May to August, daytime temperatures can soar to +35 to +40°C

Children 0-3 years go free without a separate seat

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
A bottle of drinking water per person

Not Included:

Lunch
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, +7 (7172) 76-00-56

Essential items for your tour:

Comfortable clothing and shoes.
When visiting mausoleums, please wear modest, loose-fitting clothing, such as pants or a skirt that falls below the knee and a blouse that covers your shoulders and arms. Women are also advised to cover their heads with a scarf.
A cap or hat for sun protection.
Sunscreen and sunglasses.
A 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.

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 24 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.

Excursion Schedule

Itinerary

You will meet your guide at your hotel and board the excursion transport.
The first stop takes you to two mausoleums near the city: the Mausoleum of Aisha Bibi and the Mausoleum of Babaji Khatun. From there, you’ll head to the heart of Taraz to visit the Karakhan Mausoleum, an architectural monument dating back to the 11th century.
Next, you'll explore the Kone Taraz Archaeological Park, an open-air museum where you can view active excavation sites and ancient artifacts. Following this, you’ll visit the Ethnography and Culture Museum of the Zhambyl Region for a deeper dive into local history and traditions.
Your journey continues to the ruins of Akyrtas, located about 40 km (25 mi) from the city center.
The tour concludes at the Tekturmas Mausoleum, where you can enjoy views of Taraz from an observation deck.

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Itinerary

You will meet your guide at your hotel and board the excursion transport.
The first stop takes you to two mausoleums near the city: the Mausoleum of Aisha Bibi and the Mausoleum of Babaji Khatun. From there, you’ll head to the heart of Taraz to visit the Karakhan Mausoleum, an architectural monument dating back to the 11th century.
Next, you'll explore the Kone Taraz Archaeological Park, an open-air museum where you can view active excavation sites and ancient artifacts. Following this, you’ll visit the Ethnography and Culture Museum of the Zhambyl Region for a deeper dive into local history and traditions.
Your journey continues to the ruins of Akyrtas, located about 40 km (25 mi) from the city center.
The tour concludes at the Tekturmas Mausoleum, where you can enjoy views of Taraz from an observation deck.

Mausoleum of Aisha Bibi

Akyrtas Archaeological Site

Tekturmas Mausoleum

The Mausoleum of Aisha Bibi is situated in the village of the same name near Taraz. It was built in the 12th century during the flourishing Karakhanid era. Its design features terracotta tiles, crafted on-site by ancient artisans and secured with special wedges. For added stability, the walls were constructed in three layers, incorporating clay, tile fragments, and juniper wood. Remarkably, an inscription in Arabic script using the Kufic style has been preserved on one of the exterior walls.

Akyrtas remains a mystery. Archaeologists and scholars continue to debate the true purpose of this ancient structure. Some believe it was a Buddhist temple, while others argue it may have been a Nestorian monastery. Another theory suggests it was an Arab palace built in the 8th century by order of Qutayba ibn Muslim, the commander of the Arab army during the conquest of Transoxiana. Supporting this theory is the discovery of the remains of a mosque at the site.

The Tekturmas Mausoleum is one of Taraz's most iconic landmarks. It was built over the grave of Sultan Mahmud Khan, the commander-in-chief of the Karakhan army. Although the original mausoleum was destroyed in 1935, a new structure was later reconstructed based on historical records. The mausoleum is designed in the classic style of early Islamic architecture, featuring a square brick chamber, one large dome, four smaller domes, and pointed niches. Tekturmas features underground passages, which, according to legend, connect to the ancient shakhristan of Taraz. While these tunnels are currently closed, there is hope they may reopen to tourists in the future.

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