Bear Waterfall
Almaty
Our start point
Issyk Lake
Formed by an ancient landslide, Issyk Lake shines with turquoise waters and mountain views, a true natural wonder near Almaty
Bear Waterfall
Charyn Canyon
Vast cliffs, winding gorges, and the iconic Valley of Castles, carved by nature over millions of years
Bartogay Lake
Bewitching landscape of mysterious Bartogay lake
Lower Kolsay lake
One of the most stunning mountain lakes in Kazakhstan
Kaindy lake
Kaindy Lake is famous for its turquoise waters and submerged trees.
Middle Kolsay lake
The middle (second) Kolsai lake (Mynzhylgy) is located at an altitude of 2252, the largest of the three lakes.
Satty village
Saty village is a gateway to Kolsay Lakes
Kapchagai Lake
A lifeline in the steppe — the Reservoir powers the region and fuels recreation, from fishing to beach adventures near Almaty
Singing Dune
A natural wonder that emits a deep, resonant hum when the wind moves its sands—a rare and mysterious desert phenomenon
Oshaktas Steles
Mysterious monuments rise in the steppe—ancient altar or Mongol firepit? A silent enigma on the road to the Singing Dune in Altyn-Emel
700-year-old Willow Tree
The oasis around the magnificent tree offers shade, legend, and cool streams—a sacred stop between the fiery landscapes of Katutau and Aktau
Basshi village
Basepoint of any trip to the Altyn Emel National Park
Besshatyr Mounds
Explore the ancient grand Saka royal tombs rising from the steppe, still echoing the spirit of nomads from 2,500 years ago
Aktau Mountains
Hike through the otherworldly lanscape — a maze of colored cliffs and ancient canyons waiting to be explored in Altyn-Emel's wild heart
Katutau lava formations
Rising like frozen waves in the desert — a surreal volcanic landscape shaped by ancient eruptions in Altyn-Emel Park
Boszhira
Aktau City
Tanbaly petroglyphs
Tamgaly features ancient rock art and ‘sun deities.’
Karagiye Depression
Airakty - Shomanay Valley
Bokty Mountain
Beket Ata Mosque
Kapamsay Canyon
Kenty Baba Necropolis
The Kenty Baba Necropolis is an extensive burial complex that preserves centuries of local funerary traditions and distinctive Mangystau stonework.
Kyzylkup (Tiramisu) Valley
Karaman Ata Mosque
The sacred Karaman Ata Underground Mosque, carved into the slope of a marl hill
Moon Canyon
Hidden spot of Charyn Canyon with Pliocene clays
Senek Sands
Shakpak Ata Mosque
Shakpaktasay Gorge
Sherkala
Sherkala mountain
Sherkala is a famous limestone mountain-outlier in the Mangystau Region of Kazakhstan, known for its unique shape and historical significance.
Shopan Ata Mosque
Sultan Upi Mosque
The Kokkala Gorge
Kokkala, known for its rugged cliffs and endless horizons. Here, the desert comes alive: you may even encounter grazing camels wandering close by.
The Ybyktysai Gorge
The Ybyktysay Gorge, a secluded canyon famous for its unreal, sponge-like rock textures and bizarre formations.
Tuzbair salt flat
Valley of balls Torysh
Surreal landscape of perfectly round stone spheres
Zhana Ozen