Dates:

April 16 – 25, 2026

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Participants:

up to 7 participants

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Difficulty:

Average
(camping and light trekking)

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Price:

€2000

Expedition to Mangystau — a peninsula where the desert whispers ancient secrets.
Mangystau (Mangyshlak) is not just a dot on the map — it’s a place where time has carved phantasmagorical sculptures in stone. Are you ready to step onto a planet that exists parallel to ours? Even seasoned travelers are left speechless by its Martian canyons, stone buttes, and the silence broken only by the wind whispering ancient legends.
This is not just a trip — it’s an initiation. Head to the edge of the Earth, where reality dissolves into mirages and every step is a new visual experience.

Itinerary

Day 1

— Welcome to Aktau! Meeting at the airport, where the salty Caspian wind already hints at the upcoming wonders.
— Transfer to the city and check-in to a cozy hotel — our temporary oasis.
— Optional walk in Aktau, time permitting, to feel the pulse of this Caspian city and enjoy our first Kazakh dinner.

Desert rock formations at night under a starry sky with a glowing light ring above
Stone hut with red light spilling through the doorway beneath the Milky Way and mountain ridgeline at night
A young calf standing in a green pasture in Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan, with snow-capped mountains behind

Day 2

— Off to the ancient heartlands — destination: Aktau-Ayrakty.
— Visit the mesmerizing underground mosque of Shakpak-Ata, with its carved vaults and deep silence.
— Stop at Torysh Valley — a surreal open-air museum of perfectly round stone spheres.
— Arrive at our first campsite in the Ayrakty “Valley of Castles.”

Sunset over Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — a mud-brick shelter with a livestock pen, tall poplars, and pyramid-shaped peaks in the haze
Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — red sandstone hoodoo on a ridge at dusk, with snow-capped mountains in the background
Layered mountain ridges fading into blue haze, Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan

Day 3

— A full day exploring the fantastical landscape of Ayrakty. Hike among sculptures shaped by wind and time.
— Another night under the stars — campfire magic in the Valley of Castles.

Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — ancient gnarled tree lit by warm light beneath the Milky Way in a mountain valley at night
Aerial view of red desert badlands with a winding dirt road cutting through eroded hills at dusk
Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — layered sedimentary ridges in red, ochre and green lit by low-angle evening light.

Day 4

— Farewell to the stone guardians.
— Transfer to the legendary Tuzbair salt flats.
— Camp on the vast white plain, where the sunset reflects in shallow salty pools — a surreal mirror of the sky.

Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — aerial view of a winding dirt road cutting through red and orange rock formations in warm evening light
Aerial view of a straight road cutting through red rocky ridges in Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan, at golden sunset
Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — aerial view of green farmland, red rock formations, and a flat-topped mountain range in evening light

Day 5

— Visit the alien landscapes of Boz’zhira — immense chalk formations rising like towers from the ground.
— Camp at the foot of Mount Aurora.

Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — an abandoned oil pump jack beneath a starry sky with the Milky Way
Rolling green hills and red rock formations in Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan, in soft evening light.
Sunset behind a hill in Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — large yellow sun disc against a deep red sky with clouds

Day 6

— Head to Boz’zhira’s most iconic formation — the “Fangs.”
— Camp in the heart of this geological wonder under the stars.

Two solitary trees on a rocky plain in Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan, with bare brown mountains in the background
Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — rolling reddish-brown terrain with a cluster of trees and misty mountains in the background
Kyrgyzstan, Madygen Geopark — layered mountain silhouettes in morning fog beneath a pink dawn sky

Day 7

— Depart Boz’zhira and drive toward Kyzylkup.
— Evening arrival and camp amid changing scenery.

Madygen Geopark reservoir in Kyrgyzstan — deep blue water flanked by red rock formations and a mountain ridge in the background
Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — abandoned oil pump jack under a starry sky with the Milky Way
Rolling hills and green valleys in Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan, bathed in warm evening light

Day 8

— Pre-dawn departure (3 AM) to Tuyesu sand dunes — capturing the golden sunrise.
— Later, travel to the moon-like canyon of Karynzharyk and set up camp.

Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — aerial view of eroded clay badlands with layered orange and grey formations in raking light
Lake in Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — still water mirrors a pink sunset sky, surrounded by arid hills and layered mountain ridges
Layered sedimentary badlands of Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan, under a cloudy sky with warm afternoon light.

Day 9

— Early morning photo session at Karynzharyk as sunlight fills its surreal formations.
— Return to Aktau and enjoy a relaxing evening in the city.

Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — aerial view of eroded clay badlands with layered orange and grey formations in raking light
Lake in Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — still water mirrors a pink sunset sky, surrounded by arid hills and layered mountain ridges
Layered sedimentary badlands of Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan, under a cloudy sky with warm afternoon light.

Day 10

— Transfer to Aktau airport.
— Departure with full suitcases and even fuller hearts.

Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — aerial view of eroded clay badlands with layered orange and grey formations in raking light
Lake in Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan — still water mirrors a pink sunset sky, surrounded by arid hills and layered mountain ridges
Layered sedimentary badlands of Madygen Geopark, Kyrgyzstan, under a cloudy sky with warm afternoon light.

Tour Format:

  • Off-road expedition through the steppe
  • Overnight camping in tents
  • Three meals a day cooked on the go
  • Suitable for experienced travelers

Recommended equipment and gear

Gear

  • Smartphone with a camera

or

  • Entry level camera with your favorite lenses

  • Tripod and remote shutter release device

  • Spare batteries

and

  • Drone

Wearing and equipment

  • Sleeping bag (comfort -10°C)

  • Headlight or torch for the night shooting

  • Windproof jacket

  • Windproof trousers

  • Down jacket

  • Fleece jacket

  • Base layer

  • Hat and gloves

  • Warm socks

  • Waterproof boots

  • Spare pair of boots

  • Indoor shoes (sneakers or slippers)

  • Towel

  • Sunscreen

  • Personal hygiene kit

  • Personal medical kit

The Offer

Included

  • Photo guides
  • All permits and entrance fees
  • Full transport along the route
  • Group camping gear
  • Tent, sleeping bag (if needed), mat
  • All meals during the route (excluding cafés and restaurants)

  • Travel insurance

Not included

  • Flight

  • Personal expenses

  • Meals in cafés and restaurants

  • Visas (whether needed)

For reservations

Call us at: +359 895 055 907 or send us your request and we will contact you in the nearest time:

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