Ancient Syganak and the Syr Darya valley below the Karatau range
- 11 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 18 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
A trip up the Syr Darya to the ruins of Syganak, capital of the White Horde (Ak Orda) in the 14th–15th centuries, where worn fortress walls and excavated mounds remain. Along the way you see the spurs of the Karatau range and stop in Shieli and Zhanakorgan.
Highlights
- Syganak, the White Horde capital
- The history of the Syr Darya towns
- Views of the Karatau range
- A long drive through rice-growing districts
Programme
- 07:00Drive south-east from Kyzylorda
- 09:30Short stop in Shieli
- 11:00Syganak: guided walk along the old walls
- 13:00Lunch in Zhanakorgan
- 14:30Drive back with a stop overlooking the Karatau spurs
- 18:00Arrival in Kyzylorda
Included
- ✓ Transport as per programme
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Drinking water
Not included
- ✕ Lunch
- ✕ Personal expenses
What to bring
Closed shoes for uneven ground · Hat and sunscreen · Water and snacks
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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