★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Jeep Tour · 3 Days
Embark on a three-day jeep adventure to the Chalk Mountains Aktau. The route passes through canyons and plateaus, with overnight camping under the stars. Fantastic landscapes and a true expedition atmosphere await you.
Program
Meeting the group at Abay Square, boarding comfortable jeeps. Briefing on the route.
Walk along viewpoints and photo session against the backdrop of red cliffs.
Hearty lunch of Kazakh cuisine (beshbarmak, lagman, tea).
Exploring the lunar landscape: white cliffs, fossils, viewpoints.
Pitching tents, cooking dinner over the campfire, socializing by the fire.
If clear weather, stargazing and observing the Milky Way.
Morning coffee, packing camp, transfer to other Aktau locations.
What's included
Already included in the tour price
Optional, on site
To make the day comfortable
Team
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
★5Dinara Kassymova
Guide-lecturer in Almaty
★4.8Marat Zhunussov
Trekking instructor
★4.9Oleg Kim
Driver-guide, jeep tours
★4.8Zhanna Abenova
Tour manager
★4.9Timur Beketov
Multi-day tour guide
★5Aliya Nurlan
Group coordinator
★4.8Sergey Volkov
Instructor, ski tours
Reviews
We went with my husband to the Aktau chalk mountains — it's something else. We'd wanted to see these lunar landscapes for a long time, and finally made it. In the evening we pitched a tent, had dinner by the fire, and at night admired the stars — so romantic! Would've liked more time for photos, but the guide said the schedule was tight.
We went with a big group of friends to celebrate a birthday. The departure was early, but we were delayed by half an hour — the guide apologized, and we set off. On the way we stopped at the canyon, walked around the viewing platforms. The guide accompanied us the whole route, showed and told us everything. The Aktau mountains themselves are a fairy tale, especially at sunset, when the white cliffs turn pink. At night we had a photo session under the stars. The meals were well organized, everyone liked lunch at the cafe. The weather was excellent. We returned tired but very happy.
We chose this tour spontaneously, we just wanted to get out of the city for the weekend. We went as a couple with my husband. The guide explained everything in detail along the way, especially about the Charyn Canyon — we took beautiful photos there. Lunch at a roadside cafe was filling, we tried beshbarmak. Aktau impressed with its white cliffs, I had never seen anything like that. But the campsite was very hot, we only escaped with the evening coolness. At night we admired the stars, it was magical. Despite the heat, we liked the tour, especially the organization.
Gory prosto bombovye! Menedzheru ochen' blagodaren za organizatsiyu. Vse bylo na vysote.
We took the tour as a family, the kids liked it. Overnight in the camp under the stars — super. The manager organized everything perfectly.
Went with a friend to these Aktau mountains, wanted something unusual. Very beautiful, but the road is bumpy, feels like we counted all our bones. The driver is super, drove carefully.
I liked that the tour was not touristy but a real off-road experience. We were delayed 20 minutes at the start but that's minor. Driver Timur is awesome!
Stunning! Everything was well-organized, though a bit pricey. But it's worth it.
It was an interesting excursion, the mountains are unique. The guide drove well.
The Aktau Mountains are a dream. I've wanted to go there for a long time. Thanks to Aliya for the selection. Everything was spot on.
The beauty of nature is amazing. The guide guided us, thanks.
A short but packed tour. Everything was great. Good organization, thanks to Oleg for driving. I'll come back.
The jeep trip was a blast! We got shaken up quite a bit. Oleg told fun stories about the desert. The stars at night were mind-blowing.
Great tour, but we left an hour late due to traffic. The mountains themselves are out of this world! I recommend it.
I had long wanted to see something unusual, and then friends invited me on this tour. We went as a group of four. The road was long but interesting. When we got to the chalk mountains, I was stunned — they are multicolored, like on Mars! Oleg told us about geology along the way, it was very informative. In the evening we set up camp, had dinner by the fire, and then walked under the stars. True, the campsite lacked water for a shower, but that's a minor thing. Overall, the trip left a lot of impressions, I recommend it to anyone who loves adventures.
My boyfriend and I went, we wanted solitude. We took this tour because they promised few people. That's how it turned out — the group was small, the atmosphere calm. The driver handled the car excellently, we felt safe. Especially liked the chalk mountains at dawn. I recommend it!
Very beautiful places, but very hot. There was no gin at the campsite, but that's a minor thing. The views are what matter!
Delight! Martian landscapes, silence. Only the road is very dusty. The guide knows a bunch of stories.
We went on this tour with work colleagues, we wanted to unwind. The jeep drop-off is something else! It was bumpy but fun. Oleg drove confidently, even on difficult sections. The first day was busy: a stop at the canyon, lunch, and then arrival at the chalk mountains. The views are simply cosmic, especially at sunset. In the evening we set up tents, had dinner by the fire. At night the guide showed us the constellations, we saw the Milky Way. The only thing is, we left an hour later due to traffic jams, but that didn't spoil the impression. I recommend it to everyone!
We spontaneously went and didn't regret it. The atmosphere was out of this world. Oleg is a pro driver, we felt safe.
I chose this tour because of the Instagram photos, and I don't regret it. The jeep ride was an adventure! Oleg drove great. The only thing was they lit the campfire late.
I bought the tour spontaneously, didn't expect it to be so cool. Went with a colleague, we both wanted to distract ourselves from work. The SUV was comfortable. The guide knows the route perfectly. Downside — they gave little water for lunch.
My sister and I decided to spend our vacation unusually, we chose this jeep tour. The organization is generally good, but the campsite had no water for a shower — that's a minus. Otherwise everything is super: the Aktau mountains impressed with their landscapes, especially liked the night walk and the starry sky. The guide was polite, showed us everything. The food was tasty, especially dinner by the fire. The road in jeeps adds adrenaline. Despite minor shortcomings, the trip will be remembered for a long time.
FAQ
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Ask a questionFor clothing, the most important things are waterproof footwear and a warm jacket with a windbreaker — nights in tents are cool. A flashlight, thermos, first-aid kit and sun protection will come in handy. Bring a camera or phone with you: there is plenty to photograph on the white rocks and under the stars.
You only walk around the viewing platforms of Charyn Canyon and the observation points of the Aktau chalk mountains — these are short strolls, not hikes with a backpack. The group spends most of the time riding in off-road vehicles, so no special training is required. If you have doubts about your abilities, message us on WhatsApp — we will advise based on your date.
Formally there are no restrictions: the route is a group tour, travel is by off-road vehicle, and you set up camp together with the guide. But the key point is a night in a tent in the open field, and both children and elderly people need to be comfortable enduring it. Message us on WhatsApp and we will share details for your date so you can weigh the decision.
Yes, the meeting and departure from Almaty from Abai Square is at 07:00, and the briefing and boarding the off-road vehicles take place there as well. The tour lasts three days and two nights, so you will return home on the third day, but the exact time depends on the group's pace. The guide will advise along the way, and we will clarify the details for your date on WhatsApp.
The price already includes three meals: lunch on the first day, and breakfast and dinner on the second. We provide tents, sleeping bags and mats; renting warm clothing, if yours isn't enough, is paid separately, and accident insurance is up to you. Souvenirs and extra food are also at your own expense.
The tour is offered as a group tour, with a general departure from Almaty according to the schedule, so a separate vehicle for your group is something we discuss individually. Message us on WhatsApp with how many people you are and which dates you are considering — we will clarify what can realistically be arranged. We hold the booking without prepayment, and you pay on the day of the trip: via Kaspi, by card or in cash.