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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

Please note: Out of respect for Kazakh culture and local traditions, our tours do not include alcohol.

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

  • Picnic lunch, snacks, and bottled water

  • Mandatory travel insurance

  • Entrance fees to all attractions

  • Friendly, knowledgeable English-speaking guide

Itinerary

Pickup from Aktau Airport (SCO) or Hotel in Aktau - 8:00 AM
Pre-tour briefing.

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 160 000 tenge

Price based on service with driver and guide using one 4x4 vehicle (for 3–4 people).

A non-refundable deposit of 30 000 tenge 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.

We accept Wire and PayPal payments.

Google reviews

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 🤝🏼 🇰🇿🇫🇷

První Pozice 

80 Edays around the world 

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

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