5-Day Mangystau Desert Expedition with Yurts, Canyons and Salt Flats

• Begin your journey at 8:30 AM with pickup from Aktau Airport or at 9:00 AM from your hotel.

• Arrive at the Redmaya Office for the remaining payments, a briefing, and a short rest.

• Depart at 9:30 AM towards your first destination.

• Explore Torysh (Valley of Balls) and marvel at its unique spherical rock formations.

• Visit Kokala (Jurassic Clays) and admire the striking purple-hued gorge.

• Continue to Sherkala Mount, also known as the "Sphinx of Mangystau," shaped like a giant yurt.

• Trek through Airakty, the Valley of Castle-Shaped Mountains.

• Set up tent camp amid the dramatic desert scenery.

• Enjoy lunch and dinner at the campsite.

Spend the night camping under the stars.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent Camping

• Travel to Tuzbair, exploring its upper and lower salt flats and the famous White Arch.

• Discover unique chalk formations and take scenic photographs.

• Continue to a Yurt Etno Camp, immersing yourself in Kazakh nomadic culture.

Relax and engage with traditional customs and local hospitality.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt Stay

• Visit Karaman-Ata Necropolis, home to one of the oldest underground mosques in Central Asia.

• Walk through Ybyk, a porous gorge with unusual rock textures.

• Stop in Janaozen to refuel and explore the local market.

• Enjoy a cup of Kazakh tea and shop for authentic products.

• Drive to Tiramisu Canyon, known for its layered, dessert-like mountain textures.

• Camp at the canyon and enjoy stargazing after dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent Camping

• Visit the isolated Bokty Mountain, which resembles a desert fortress.

• Explore Bozjyra National Park, including the Mars Panorama and Dragon Crest formation.

• Walk to the Bozjyra Canyon campsite and admire the iconic rocks seen on Kazakh currency.

• Camp near the edge of the canyon with spectacular views of the surreal landscape.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent Camping

• Begin with a morning climb to the Bozjyra Fangs, limestone towers with dramatic views.

• Drive through the Bozjyra Cliffs, witnessing vast plateaus and deep crevices.

• Arrive at the Senek Dunes, perfect for walking, photography, and optional sandboarding.

• Visit a traditional Camel Farm, taste camel milk, and learn about its cultural importance.

• Proceed to Karagie Hollow, one of the world's deepest land depressions.

• Conclude your expedition with a scenic drive back to Aktau City.

• Drop off at hotels or transfer to the airport as needed.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: None (End of Trip)