Bektau-Ata: granite rocks north of Balkhash
- 9 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 18 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
A day trip from Balkhash to the Bektau-Ata massif, about 60–70 km north of the town. A walk among granite rocks shaped into domes, arches and stone 'bowls', the legend of the wise old man the mountain is named after, and a picnic lunch overlooking the steppe.
Highlights
- Granite domes, arches and stone 'bowls'
- The legend of the elder Bektau-Ata
- Views over the steppe
- A cave in the rocks
Programme
- 08:00Meet at the Metallurgists' Palace of Culture and drive north on the Karaganda road
- 09:30Arrive at Bektau-Ata, introduction by the guide
- 10:00Easy-paced walk among the granite rocks, about 3 hours
- 13:00Picnic lunch
- 14:00Climb to a viewpoint and the cave
- 15:30Drive back to Balkhash
- 17:00Arrive at the meeting point
Included
- ✓ Transport
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Picnic lunch
- ✓ Drinking water
Not included
- ✕ Personal expenses
What to bring
Comfortable shoes with good grip · Hat and sunscreen — there is little shade · 1–1.5 litres of water · Windproof jacket
Meeting
Balkhash, in front of the Metallurgists' Palace of Culture (town centre)
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 4 people.
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