Meet your guide-driver at your hotel in Aktau or at Aktau Airport and begin your private expedition into the extraordinary landscapes of the Mangystau Peninsula.
Depart Aktau and travel toward Torysh, the Valley of Balls, one of the most unusual geological landmarks in western Kazakhstan.
The valley is famous for thousands of spherical and oval stone concretions scattered across the open steppe. Some of these remarkable formations reach several meters in diameter.
Walk through the valley and explore the unusual geology of the formations, with time for photography among the giant stone spheres.
Continue through the Mangystau landscape toward the Kokala tract, where the geological scenery changes once again.
The journey then continues toward Sherkala Mountain, one of Mangystau's most recognizable natural landmarks.
Rising dramatically above the surrounding desert and steppe, Sherkala creates an impressive silhouette and offers excellent opportunities for a short stop and photographs.
From Sherkala, continue along an unpaved desert road toward the Airakty Valley of Castles.
Airakty is characterized by spectacular isolated cliffs, towers, ridges and weathered formations. Their monumental shapes resemble enormous ancient fortresses standing above the desert.
Arrive in Airakty and set up the tent camp. Enjoy a light snack and dinner on site before spending the night beneath the open desert sky.