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Tour from Almaty
Grand tour of Mangystau: Boszhira, Tuzbair, Sherkala and underground mosques
4.9 · 24 reviews
7-day jeep expedition to all key locations of Mangystau, including the Boszhira plateau, Tuzbair canyons, Mount Sherkala and underground mosques.
WhenOn schedule, 7 days
Duration7 days / 6 nights
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $716/person
Program
Tour itinerary: Grand tour of Mangystau: Boszhira, Tuzbair, Sherkala and underground mosques
Day 1
Group Meeting and Departure
In the morning, the group meets in Aktau, then on by jeep to the start of the route. Accommodation in a field camp or hotel on the outskirts of the region.
Days 2–3
Acclimatization and exploring nearby locations
We take easy radial hikes to adapt to the climate and terrain. We visit the underground mosques and Mount Sherkala, getting used to desert conditions.
Days 4–5
Main part: Boszhira and Tuzbair
By jeeps we head out to the Boszhira Plateau, explore the Tuzbair Canyons. The drive takes several hours, overnight stays in tents, with additional outings possible in good weather.
Day 6
Reserve day for weather and continued sightseeing
If weather interfered earlier, we use this day to complete the program. In clear weather, we organize additional walks along the route.
Day 7
Return to Aktau
In the morning, we pack up camp and transfer to Aktau. In the evening, the end of the tour.
What's included
What is included: Grand tour of Mangystau: Boszhira, Tuzbair, Sherkala and underground mosques
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Transport along the whole route
- An experienced guide accompanying you
- Route and stops planning
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Personal expenses
- Meals, unless stated otherwise
- Entrance tickets to individual sites
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Water and a light snack
- A charged phone or camera
- A hat and sun protection
Team
Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★5
★4.52Alexander Пашкин
Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу
★4.74Andrey Шевелёв
Driver-guide
★4.27Анжелика Чвыкова
Гид-фотограф
★4.27Ильяс Дарбеков
Гид-переводчик
★4.55Мадина Данина
Организатор туров
★4.49Сергей Бабичев
Personal guide-водитель
Reviews
Reviews of the Mangystau jeep tour
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Zarina T.
Google ·
★★★★★In October, my sister and I went on vacation and chose this tour. The nature of Boszhira and Sherkala is amazing, but it was cold at night.
Nurzhan Kh.
Our website ·
★★★★★My wife and I had long dreamed of seeing Mangystau, and finally decided. We chose this tour because it covers all the most important things: Boszhira, Tuzbair, Sherkala, and the underground mosques. We went in September, the weather was comfortable, not hot. The first two days were acclimatization, easy walks. Then jeeps and canyons — breathtaking. Overnight stays in tents, starry sky — beautiful. The group was friendly. Thanks to the organizers for their efficiency.
Kristina Ts.
Our website ·
★★★★★In June it was hot but tolerable. Boszhira and Tuzbair impressed. Tents, jeeps — we liked everything.
Aigerim Ya.
Our website ·
★★★★★V mae poehali s bratom, hoteli uvidet Boszhira. Priroda krasivaya, no v palatkah nochyu bylo holodno, hotya my vzyali teplye veschi.
Viktor E.
2GIS ·
★★★★★My wife and I had long wanted to see Boszhira, took the tour for the May holidays. Madina helped with the date. Downside — we drove long on the first day, but it's worth it.
Tatyana R.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Chose this tour spontaneously to close the season. Andrey behind the wheel of the jeep – a master, drove us through all locations. November, the weather is already cool, especially in the mornings. Overnight in tents, it was fresh, but sleeping bags saved us. Boszhira and Sherkala impressed, though the wind is strong. The underground mosques – a separate story, the atmosphere is special. The program is dense, but without rush. Liked that there was a spare day for weather. Recommend to those ready for field conditions.
Maria K.
Our website ·
★★★★★We went in May with friends for the May holidays. The weather was super, not hot. Everything was well organized.
Gaukhar P.
Our website ·
★★★★★Went with a friend to celebrate her birthday, chose this tour for the underground mosques. Madina organized everything, the meeting was smooth.
Elena L.
Our website ·
★★★★★We chose this tour spontaneously, saw photos of Boszhira and got excited. We went in April, just the two of us with my husband. The weather was changeable: warm during the day, cold at night, good thing we took warm jackets. Off-road jeep rides are a separate adventure, sometimes it shook so much our teeth chattered. The underground mosques impressed with their atmosphere, Sherkala is beautiful, and Tuzbair is just out of this world. We spent the night in tents, it was cool, but the sleeping bags saved us. Overall, we liked the trip, though it was physically challenging.
Medet L.
Yandex ·
★★★★★During Nauryz holiday we went on this tour with my family. Aleksandr was our guide, he turned out to be a very experienced specialist. In March the weather was cool, at night it was even cold, but during the day it was warm. The Boszhira and Tuzbair canyons made an amazing impression. Although the road was long, it was comfortable in the jeeps. Sleeping in tents at night was hard at first, but then we got used to it. Mount Sherkala and the underground mosques are special. I recommend this tour to everyone.
Ilya G.
Our website ·
★★★★★In March, my wife and I went to celebrate her birthday. The weather was cool but sunny. We liked everything, especially Sherkala.
Karina K.
Our website ·
★★★★★The November trip turned out cool, but the views of Boszhira and Sherkala impressed. Tents and jeeps — everything according to the program.
Medet K.
Google ·
★★★★★My brother and I decided to take the tour for November to see Mangystau without the heat. The weather is cool, but the views of Boszhira and Sherkala were worth it.
Botagoz Ya.
Google ·
★★★★★Went with my sister for the November holidays. Liked everything, but it was cold in the tents, sleeping bags were weak. Overall good, 4.
Andrey Z.
Our website ·
★★★★★It was in September, went with a friend because he wanted to see Mangystau. Sergey as a guide helped a lot, especially when the weather worsened. According to the program we visited Boszhira, Tuzbair and Sherkala. Riding in jeeps was fun, but tiring. At night in the tent it was cold, September nights are cool. We carried food and water ourselves. The underground mosques made a special impression. Overall, liked the tour, recommend to friends.
Ivan R.
Our website ·
★★★★★I went in June, the heat was around 40, but it was fine in the jeep. The program is packed, especially Boszhira and Tuzbair. Overnight stays in tents, cool in the mornings. Everything is well organized, the guide told us everything.
Elmira S.
Our website ·
★★★★★In June it's hot, but the views of Boszhira and Sherkala are worth it. At night in the tent it's cool, take warm clothes.
Zhansaya V.
Google ·
★★★★★In April we went to Boszhira and the underground mosques, the weather was windy but tolerable. The program is rich, especially liked the Tuzbair canyons.
Damir K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★We went in November with a big group. Aleksandr as the senior guide explained everything clearly, the route is difficult but interesting. The weather was cold, especially at night in the tents, but we were prepared. Lots of impressions, especially from Boszhira and the underground mosques.
Bauyrzhan Ya.
Yandex ·
★★★★★We went in November, the weather was already cold. Everything was fine, but it was chilly at the camp. 4 stars.
Marzhan D.
Our website ·
★★★★★Gathered with colleagues to celebrate the project completion, chose this tour. Madina organized everything, met us. In October it was cool, but tolerable.
Alina D.
Our website ·
★★★★★My s sestroy poehali v sentyabre, chtoby otmetit ee den rozhdeniya. Tur otlichnyy, no vne dorog mnogo tryaski. Sherkala i Boszhira - eto chto-to! Nochyovki v palatkah, no my znali na chto idem.
Zhanna R.
Google ·
★★★★★In May we went by jeeps around Mangystau, the weather was excellent, everything was blooming. Especially remembered the underground mosques and Tuzbair canyons.
Sholpan Ya.
Our website ·
★★★★★We went in April with my husband for our wedding anniversary. The weather was great, everything was blooming. We really liked it!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the grand journey across Mangystau
We've collected the questions travelers ask most often. Didn't find your answer? Write to us — a guide will reply in a couple of minutes.
Ask a questionPlan for the desert and overnight stays in tents: you need closed clothing and footwear that is comfortable for walking on stone and sand, plus a hat and sun protection. Take water and a light snack for the drives, and keep your phone or camera charged. We will confirm the full list for your date on WhatsApp.
The first days of the program are specifically set aside for easy outings for acclimatization, and the main load with Boszhira and Tuzbair falls in the middle of the trip. You will be sleeping in field conditions, so much depends on a particular person's readiness for tents and the desert. Write to us on WhatsApp — we will discuss your group for the chosen date.
No special preparation is required: we travel between locations by off-road vehicle, and there are walking sections on the plateau, in the canyons and near Sherkala. The guide will tell you exactly how much to walk per day before departure, depending on the weather and the group. The main thing is to be ready for the desert and overnight stays in tents.
Departures run on a 7-day schedule, and the sixth day is set aside as a reserve: if the weather interfered earlier, it is used to complete the program. In clear weather, additional walks along the route are organized on that day. We will clarify specific dates and the forecast on WhatsApp.
The tour ends on the evening of the seventh day in Aktau, and the first day goes on meeting in Aktau and the road to the start of the route. Between locations there are also drives by off-road vehicle lasting several hours. The guide will tell you the exact hourly breakdown before departure on WhatsApp.
We start from Aktau, and the group meets in the morning on the first day of the trip. We will confirm the exact place and time on WhatsApp closer to your date so that no one has to wait. The format is a group tour, so we agree on the meeting in advance.
The price includes the basis of the trip: transport along the entire route, guide support, and organization of camps and stops. Separately, you pay for personal expenses, food, and entrance tickets to certain sites. Booking is by message on WhatsApp, without prepayment; payment on the day of the trip via Kaspi, by card or in cash, and cancellation of the booking is free.
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