Itinerary

1. Day 1: Aktau Arrival – Jygylgan, Kapamsay, Shakpak-Ata

   Distance: 83 km on-road & 138 km off-road | Duration: 4 hr 35 min

   • Begin with airport pickup at 8:30 AM or hotel pickup at 9:00 AM.

   • Proceed to the Redmaya Office for final payments and a pre-tour briefing.

   • Depart at 9:30 AM from Redmaya Office to start the journey.

   • Visit Jygylgan, known for ancient land collapses and prehistoric footprints.

   • Continue to Kapamsay Canyon and admire the dramatic rock formations.

   • Explore the Shakpak-Ata Cave Mosque, carved into stone with spiritual significance.

   • Enjoy lunch and dinner during the journey.

   Camp overnight in tents under the stars.

2. Day 2: Torysh – Kokala – Sherkala – Airakty

   Distance: 73 km on-road & 85 km off-road | Duration: 3 hr 5 min

   • Visit Torysh, the Valley of Balls, filled with mysterious spherical rock formations.

   • Explore Kokala, home to purple Jurassic clay formations.

   • Stop at Sherkala Mountain, shaped like a yurt and nicknamed the “Sphinx of Mangystau.”

   • Trek through Airakty, known for its castle-like mountain structures.

   • Camp overnight in the desert landscape surrounded by surreal rock formations.

   Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3. Day 3: Tuzbair – Yurt Etno Camp – Cultural Performance

   Distance: 230 km on-road & 90 km off-road | Duration: 4 hr 30 min

   • Journey to Tuzbair and explore its salt flats, chalk formations, and the iconic White Arch.

   • Travel to a traditional Yurt Etno Camp for an authentic cultural stay.

   • Experience a Kazakh traditional music performance in the evening.

   • Stay overnight in shared yurts with other travelers (private yurts available on request).

   Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

4. Day 4: Karaman-Ata – Ybyk Gorge – Janaozen – Tiramisu Canyon

   Distance: 260 km on-road & 68 km off-road | Duration: 5 hr

   • Visit Karaman-Ata Necropolis, an 11th-century underground mosque and sacred site.

   • Explore Ybyk Gorge, known for its porous rock formations and scenic views.

   • Stop in Janaozen for refueling and explore the local market.

   • Travel to Tiramisu Canyon and set up camp amid the multi-layered, colorful rock formations.

   • Stargaze after dinner and sleep in tents surrounded by natural beauty.

   Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

5. Day 5: Bokty Mountain – Bozjyra National Park

   Distance: 62 km on-road & 50 km off-road | Duration: 2 hr 47 min

   • Explore Bokty Mountain, a solitary peak resembling an ancient fortress.

   • Enter Bozjyra National Park and admire the Martian-like landscape.

   • Hike to Mars Panorama and Dragon Crest rock formations.

   • Camp near Bozjyra Canyon and enjoy the iconic view featured on the KZT 1000 currency.

   Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

6. Day 6: Bozjyra Fangs – Cliffs Drive – Desert Camping

   Distance: 0 km on-road & 40 km off-road | Duration: 1 hr 25 min

   • Climb the famous Bozjyra Fangs at sunrise for sweeping desert views.

   • Drive through the dramatic Bozjyra Cliffs and photograph the formations.

   • Set up camp beneath the towering Fangs and enjoy the tranquil desert evening.

   Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

7. Day 7: Senek Dunes – Karagie Hollow – Return to Aktau

   Distance: 294 km on-road & 40 km off-road | Duration: 4 hr 15 min

   • Begin the day with breakfast in Bozjyra.

   • Visit the Senek Dunes, a Sahara-like expanse perfect for walking and photography.

   • Explore Karagie Hollow, the third deepest depression in the world at 132 meters below sea level.

   • Return to Aktau City by evening.

   • Drop off travelers at their hotels.

   • Arrange airport transfers for those catching evening flights.

   Enjoy breakfast and lunch.