Karynzharyk Expedition 8 Days Group Tour
About this tour
1. Khanga Baba Necropolis
2. Zhigalgan Fallen Earth
3. Kenty Baba Necropolis
4. Kapamsay Canyon
5. Shakpak Ata Cave Mosque
6. Torysh - Valley of Balls
7. Kokala - Jurassic Clays (Scaly)
8. Sherkala Mount
9. Airakty - Valley of Castles
10. Karynzharyk Depression
11. Onere Water Source
12. Senek Sand Dunes
13. Kyzylkup - Tiramisu Canyon
14. Bokty - Mount
15. Bozjyra - Mars Panorama
16. Bozjyra - Crest Panorama
17. Bozjyra - Fangs Upper Plateau
18. Bozjyra - Under Crest
19. Bozjyra - Under Fangs
20. Tuzbair Salt Flat
21. Karagiya Hollow
22. Ybyk - Porous Gorge
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan to Kan'on Kapamsay ., Kochev'ye Udyuk, Kazakhstan
route: Hanga-Baba Necropolis – Zhygylgan – Kenty-Baba Necropolis – Kapamsai Canyon Panorama – Shakpak-Ata Underground Mosque – Kapamsai Canyon Camping road: 185 km on-road & 95 km off-road
Day 2: Kan'on Kapamsay ., Kochev'ye Udyuk, Kazakhstan to Ayrakty Urochishche, Ausar, Kazakhstan
route: Akespe - Torysh – Kokala – Sherkala – Airakty road: 180 km on-road & 41 km off-road
Day 3: Ayrakty Urochishche, Ausar, Kazakhstan to Sor Tuzbair, Say-Utes, Kazakhstan
route: Karatau - Tuzbayir upper panorama - Tuzbayir lower panorama
Day 4: Sor Tuzbair, Say-Utes, Kazakhstan to Этноаул Көгез (Etno-aul Kogez), Shetpe, Kazakhstan
Rest Day – Preparation for the Karynzharyk Expedition (Shared Yurt Camp Stay) Travel from Tuzbair to the yurt camp. After lunch at a local café, continue to the camp and arrive around 3:00 PM. This rest day is planned to help riders recover and prepare for the next stage of the journey. Day 5 will involve a long and challenging off-road ride to one of the most remote and impressive highlights of Mangystau — Karynzharyk Depression. Relax and unwind after several days on the road, enjoy the peaceful desert surroundings, and recharge for the upcoming expedition. Meals: Outdoor breakfast, lunch at a local café, dinner at a local café.
Day 5: Этноаул Көгез (Etno-aul Kogez), Shetpe, Kazakhstan to Karynzharyk, Kazakhstan
route: Onere Spring Waters - Karynzharyk Depression - Kendirli Salt Flat road: 160 km on-road & 95 km off-road
Day 6: Karynzharyk, Kazakhstan to Gora Bokty (Mount Bokty), Kazakhstan
route: Zhanaozen city - Bokty Mount - Kyzylkup (Tiramisu) Canyon road: 265 km on-road & 110 km off-road
Day 7: Gora Bokty (Mount Bokty), Kazakhstan to Urochishche Bozzhyra, Kazakhstan
route: Bozjyra National Park (Mars Panorama) - Bozjyra National Park (Dragon Crest) - Bozjyra Fangs - Bozzhira (Under the Fangs) road: 5 km on-road & 90 km off-road
Day 8: Urochishche Bozzhyra, Kazakhstan to Aktau, Kazakhstan
route: Karaman Ata Underground Mosque - Ybyk (Porous Gorge) - Return to Aktau road: 310 km on-road & 80 km off-road
What's included
Visa fees Pickup offered and start point Tips for guide and drivers International and domestic airfare 1st day breakfast & last day dinner
What to know
This tour may be cancelled or rescheduled if fewer than two participants are registered. The tour may also be postponed, modified, or cancelled due to force majeure circumstances, including but not limited to adverse weather conditions, unsafe road conditions, natural events, or other factors beyond the organizer’s control that may affect the safety of participants or the feasibility of the tour.
Route & locations
Aktau, Kazakhstan to Kan'on Kapamsay ., Kochev'ye Udyuk, Kazakhstan