DAY 1 Shakpak Ata, Valley of Balls, Kokala, Sherkala & Airakty
Meet your driver and begin your private 4WD adventure from Aktau. After a short safety briefing, travel into the remote landscapes of Mangystau.
Shakpak Ata Underground Mosque
Visit this unique mosque carved directly into the rock and surrounded by impressive canyon scenery.
Torysh – Valley of Balls
Explore the mysterious valley famous for hundreds of unusual spherical rock formations scattered across the desert.
Kokala – Jurassic Clays
Discover colourful geological formations and the dramatic purple-toned gorge of Kokala.
Sherkala Mountain
See the iconic Sherkala Mountain, often called the “Sphinx of Mangystau,” rising above the vast desert.
Airakty – Valley of Castles
Explore impressive castle-like rock formations and enjoy panoramic views. Overnight camping in the area.
DAY 2 Tuzbair – Upper View, Lower View & White Arch
After breakfast, continue to Tuzbair, famous for its striking white landscapes, salt flats and chalk cliffs.
Tuzbair Upper & Lower Views
Admire the vast white landscape from above before descending to explore the salt flats and chalk formations up close.
Tuzbair White Arch
Visit the natural White Arch and enjoy time for walking and photography. Overnight camping in the area.
DAY 3 Zhanaozen, Kyzylkup, Bokty & Bozzhyra Under Fangs
Travel south through Zhanaozen toward some of Mangystau’s most spectacular landscapes.
Kyzylkup – Tiramisu Canyon
Discover colourful layered hills with striking red, white and brown formations.
Bokty Mountain
Stop at this impressive isolated mountain, one of Mangystau’s most photogenic landmarks.
Bozzhyra – Under the Fangs
Arrive beneath the famous Fang formations and experience Bozzhyra’s dramatic white limestone landscape. Overnight camping in Bozzhyra.
DAY 4 Bozzhyra Fangs, Mars Panorama & Dragon Crest
Spend the final day exploring Bozzhyra’s most spectacular viewpoints.
Upper View of the Fangs
See the famous Fang formations from above and enjoy one of Mangystau’s most iconic panoramas.
Mars Panorama
Discover an otherworldly landscape of white cliffs, canyons and endless desert.
Dragon Crest Panorama
Visit the dramatic Dragon Crest viewpoint for sweeping views across Bozzhyra.
After exploring Bozzhyra, begin the journey back to Aktau and arrive in the city in the evening.