Our Botanical Garden is an advocate for the plants
The Garden contains 50 different gardens and plant collections. There is a serene cascade waterfall, as well as wetlands and a 50-acre (20 ha) tract of original, never-logged, old-growth New York forest.
Highlights:
- Valley of balls Torysh
- Jurassic clays Kokkala
- Sherkala mount
- Valley of castles Airakty
- Karaman Ata Underground Mosque
- Porous Gorge Ybyk
- Yurt Village
- Salt Flat Tuzbair
- Tiramisu canyon Kyzylkup
- Bozjyra fangs formation
- Bozjyra dragon crest
- Bozjyra mars panorama
Tour overview
What's not included?
- Visa fees
- International and domestic airfare
- Accommodation on arrival and departure days
- Tips for guide and drivers
- 1st day breakfast & last day dinner
Fitness level:
The tour activities don't require strenuous trekking, suitable for most in good physical condition and all ages.
Note: may not be suitable for specific groups, see Restrictions*.
Note: may not be suitable for specific groups, see Restrictions*.
Low
Tour Packages
Explore varying levels of immersion and comfort for every traveler, ensuring unforgettable journeys tailored to your preferences.
What's the difference between the services? Check our FAQs.
What's the difference between the services? Check our FAQs.
BASIC
US$ 543
per person (group of 4)
PLUS
US$ 706
per person (group of 4)
COMFORT PLUS
US$ 1,360
per person (group of 4)
Low deposit: Secure your spot with just a 20% prepayment
Rates
*please note that we are not covering commission of the bank
Note:
- View tour packages
- Some prices (*) available on request and based on availability
Start Point:
Pick-up in Aktau at 9.00AM
Pick-up in Aktau at 9.00AM
End Point:
Drop-off in Aktau at 6PM
Drop-off in Aktau at 6PM
UPGRADED itinerary 2026
8:30 AM: Pickup from Airport
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
- Travelers arriving at Aktau Airport will be picked up and transferred to the Redmaya Office.
- Travelers staying in hotels will be picked up and transferred to the Redmaya Office.
- All participants will visit the Redmaya Office for rest payments and a briefing. This is also an opportunity to relax before starting the tour.
- The tour officially begins at 9:30 AM from the Redmaya Office, setting off towards the first destination.
- In Akespe Gorge, sheer limestone walls tower above a winding path, creating a dramatic canyon where every turn reveals another spectacular rock formation.
- Explore the mysterious ball-shaped rock formations, a geological wonder that sparks curiosity and amazement.
- Marvel at the colorful purple gorge and ancient geological formations at Kokala.
- Visit Sherkala, known as the “Sphinx of Mangystau,” with its unique yurt-shaped appearance.
- Walk through the castle-shaped mountains of Airakty and camp overnight under the stars in the dramatic desert landscape.
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent Camping
First Stop: Tuzbair (Upper, Lower, and White Arch)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Explore the stunning salt flats and chalk formations at Tuzbair, including the famous White Arch, a naturally formed wonder.
- Stay at a traditional Yurt Etno Camp, experiencing the nomadic lifestyle of the Kazakh people.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt
First Stop: Karaman-Ata Necropolis
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Visit the largest underground mosque in Mangystau, an important spiritual and historical site from the 11th century.
- Explore the unique porous gorge, known for its unusual rock formations and scenic views.
- Stop in Janaozen to refuel and explore the local market, where you can enjoy authentic Kazakh products and a cup of tea.
- Camp overnight at the Bozjyra Crest, where jagged cliffs and endless desert views create an unforgettable star-lit experience
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent Camping
First Stop: Bozjyra National Park (Mars Panorama)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Take in the otherworldly Mars Panorama of Bozjyra National Park, where red and white cliffs resemble the surface of another planet.
- Challenge yourself with a climb near the iconic Bozjyra Fangs, the twin limestone spires that rise dramatically from the desert floor.
- Set up camp in the lower part of Bozjyra, spending the night beneath the towering Fangs for a truly magical desert experience.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent Camping
First Stop: Bokty Mount
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Admire the pyramid-shaped Mount Bokty, rising from the desert like a giant monument carved by nature.
- Discover Tiramisu Canyon, named for its layered cliffs that look like slices of the famous dessert.
- Lunch stop.
- After your exploration, return to Aktau City to conclude your journey.
- Participants will be dropped off at their respective hotels in Aktau.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: None (End of Trip)
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ATTENTION!
We kindly inform you that, out of respect for Kazakh culture and religious beliefs, our tours do not contain alcohol.
In case of unexpected weather conditions such as storms, heavy rain, or strong winds, the group may be required to leave the camp and seek shelter in the nearest guesthouses or hotel (for an extra cost)
We kindly inform you that, out of respect for Kazakh culture and religious beliefs, our tours do not contain alcohol.
In case of unexpected weather conditions such as storms, heavy rain, or strong winds, the group may be required to leave the camp and seek shelter in the nearest guesthouses or hotel (for an extra cost)
good to know
- Travel arrangements:If you desire, we are happy to assist in arranging your domestic flight/train tickets or accommodation in Aktau with special discounts. Please get in touch to discuss availability.
- Accommodation supplement:Tent - single occupancy;
Shared Yurt - Max 5 occupants (Private option available)
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130000, c. Aktau, 2nd Microdistrict, 47B Building, BC Sunkar, 1st Floor, Office 112
130000, c. Aktau, 2nd Microdistrict, 47B Building, BC Sunkar, 1st Floor, Office 112