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Alien landscapes of Mangistau with one of a kind Salty Hollow of Karyn Zharyk

Location Kazakhstan
$2350.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

During this tour you will cross c.1800 km, this is one of the most challenging as well as one of the most adventurous tours!

The wondrous region of Mangistau seemingly comes out of sci-fi movies. Vast lands covered in a salt spread as far as an eye can see. Nature used Mangistau as its workshop carving cliffs with wind and rain, painting them with multicoloured chalks. And the jewel of such work is Karyn Zharyk, a depression, the bottom of which is covered in salt-marshes that make the mountains seem to float on a cloud. There is also Tuzbair lake “Salty Walls”. Having a walk on the surface of the lake as if you are a hero of old legends possessing powers mentioned in Bible, and look at the water under you feet separated by a seemingly thin layer of salt.

Mangistau is also a land filled with human creations striking in beauty. Underground mosques, historical monuments and remnants of forgotten civilizations are hidden among cliffs and valleys.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
  • Meeting and transfer from and to the airport
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation in a tent from Day 2 to Day 5. Besides tents we also provide sleeping bags and mats
  • Dinner
  • Double accommodation in 3 * hotel in Zhanaozen on Day 1 (Temirkazyk hotel or similiar)
  • Entrance tickets and permission to Ustyrt Nature Reserve
  • Lunch
  • Drinking water 1,5 L per person per day
  • All personal and other expenses
  • Visa support and registration on the territory of Kazakhstan, if required
  • Single accommodation supplement (25 USD)

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Alien landscapes of Mangistau with one of a kind Salty Hollow of Karyn Zharyk

    Location Kazakhstan
    $2350.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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    • Environmentally friendly
    Physical Gift Box
    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
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