Expedition to the ancient sites of Shirik-Rabat and Babish-Molla
- 2 daysDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 12 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
- from age 12
A two-day jeep expedition into the desert to ancient sites in the dry bed of the Zhanadarya, which are linked to Saka tribes. Ramparts and fortress ruins among the sands, a night in tents and the story of the Khorezm expedition's excavations.
Highlights
- Shirik-Rabat site
- Babish-Molla site
- The dry Zhanadarya riverbed
- Night in tents in the desert
Programme
Day 1 · Into the desert
- 07:00Departure from Kyzylorda by 4×4
- 09:00Last village on the route: fuel and water
- 09:30Off-road drive (several hours, depending on conditions)
- 14:00Babish-Molla site, picnic lunch
- 16:30Shirik-Rabat: guided walk along the ramparts
- 19:00Camp, dinner, stargazing
Day 2 · Shirik-Rabat in the morning and return
- 06:30Sunrise over the site
- 08:00Breakfast, morning walk
- 10:30Drive back
- 13:30Lunch on the way
- 17:30Arrival in Kyzylorda
Included
- ✓ 4×4 vehicles with drivers
- ✓ Guide familiar with the excavation history
- ✓ Tents, sleeping bags and mats
- ✓ Meals as per programme
- ✓ Drinking water
Not included
- ✕ Personal expenses
- ✕ Insurance
What to bring
Closed shoes for sand · Warm clothes for the night · Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen · Head torch · Power bank · The sites are protected by the state: do not dig or take anything
Meeting
Kyzylorda, in front of the railway station building
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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