About this tour

Discover the ancient Buddhist rock carvings of Tamgaly-Tas on a day trip from Almaty. Explore the open-air sanctuary, see the centuries-old petroglyphs, and visit the Nomad Fortress. Depart from Almaty and drive towards Tamgaly-Tas, covering 120 km. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel through the Kazakh steppe. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the area. Discover ancient Buddhist rock carvings and inscriptions. Stroll along the beautiful Ili River, capturing stunning views. After the Tamgaly-Tas excursion, to the Nomad Fortress. Enjoy a walking tour inside this decorative medieval-style city, built as a movie set for Nomad: The Warrior. Experience the atmosphere of ancient Kazakhstan and take amazing photos.

Culture

History

Offroad

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Tamgaly-Tas Petroglyphs, Iliysk, Kazakhstan

Discover the ancient Buddhist rock carvings of Tamgaly-Tas on a day trip from Almaty. Explore the open-air sanctuary, see the centuries-old petroglyphs, and visit the Nomad Fortress. Depart from Almaty and drive towards Tamgaly-Tas, covering 120 km. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel through the Kazakh steppe. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the area. Discover ancient Buddhist rock carvings and inscriptions. Stroll along the beautiful Ili River, capturing stunning views. After the Tamgaly-Tas excursion, to the Nomad Fortress. Enjoy a walking tour inside this decorative medieval-style city, built as a movie set for Nomad: The Warrior. Experience the atmosphere of ancient Kazakhstan and take amazing photos.

What's included

Included

Guide

Fuel

Driver

Entrance Tickets

What to know

This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.

Route & locations

Almaty, Kazakhstan to Tamgaly-Tas Petroglyphs, Iliysk, Kazakhstan