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Ybyk (Porous Gorge), Karaman ata mosque, Karagiye Depression

Features:

  • Duration: 6 hours

  • 3 breathtaking locations to explore

  • Available all year round

  • Distance 160 km on-road and 40 km off-road

  • Price varies by group size

  • Solo travelers group up

Tour overview

Explore the surreal landscapes of Ybyk (Porous Gorge), where wind and time have sculpted unique rock formations. Discover the spiritual heritage of Karaman Ata and witness the breathtaking scale of the Karagiye Depression, one of Central Asia’s lowest points.

Highlights:

  • Surreal canyon Ybyktysai aka Porous Gorge

  • Underground mosque  Karaman ata 13th century

  • The second biggest depression in the world by area Karagiye 

Included:

  • Airport transfer or hotel pickup

  • 4x4 off-road adventure vehicle

  • Lunch and bottled water

  • Entrance fees to all attractions

  • English-speaking guide

Itinerary

Pickup from hotel in Aktau - 8:00 AM

Departure 8:30 - 9:00 AM
1st stop: Ybyk canyon aka Porous Gorge
Explore a canyon with stunning limestone walls sculpted by wind into countless holes and caves

2nd stop: Karaman ata Necropolis
Visit the largest underground mosque in Mangystau, an important spiritual and historical site from the 13th century.

Last stop: Karagiye depression
Located in the Mangystau region of western Kazakhstan, is one of the deepest natural depressions in the world — about 132 meters below sea level

Drop-off at Hotels or at the Airport

Tour price 400 USD

Our tours are based on a flat rate of $400 per vehicle. For a group of 3, this brings your cost to just $133 per person.

1–3 Passengers: Includes a dedicated driver and guide.

4 Passengers: Only $100 per person (Driver included; guide excluded to maximize seating)

A non-refundable deposit of 50 USD is required to secure your spot on the tour

The remaining balance for the tour must be paid on the first day before tour begin.

Solo travelers group up available

We accept VISA and PayPal payments.

Google reviews

Zdenek 

Prvni Pozice

Akhtan is very friendly and very kind. He knows very much about his country.

Samuel 

Marseille Boxing Club

We had the time of our lives in this beautiful country , thank you for taking care of us , we loved every minute of it and we will come back.

Brian Faure

Extreme traveler

Akhtan was the best ! I had a special adventure with him. He was everytime ready to the appointment and he knows the story of his country and about the Mangystau desert, I recommend him as a guide, 4x4 driver too, very good English.We will see each other again my friend 🤝🏼 🇰🇿🇫🇷

Subodh Shetty 

Dubai based photographer 

Flawlessly organized Kazakhstan tour — excellent food, comfortable stays, and seamless transport throughout. Everything was thoughtfully planned, letting us focus on the experience, not the logistics. Top-notch execution from start to finish.

Rubin 3 LLP
BIN 220640012109

7 district, 12 bldg, office 7, Aktau city , Kazakhstan, 130000

traveltokazakhland@gmail.com

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