Hike in the Airakty mountains, the Valley of Castles
- 11 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 15 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
- from age 10
A one-day hike among the rock outliers of the Airakty mountains, shaped by wind and water into towers and fortress walls. About 8–10 km on trails and open ground at an easy pace, with stops at viewpoints and a picnic in the shade of the rocks.
Highlights
- The castle-like rocks of Airakty
- 8–10 km on foot at an easy pace
- Easy pace, suitable for beginners
- Picnic by the rocks
Programme
- 07:30Drive from Aktau towards Shetpe
- 10:00Arrival at the Airakty mountains, safety briefing
- 10:30Start of the hike along the rock outliers, photo stops
- 13:00Picnic in the shade of the rocks
- 14:00Climb to a viewpoint and descend by another path
- 16:00Back to the vehicles
- 18:30Arrival in Aktau
Included
- ✓ Transport to the trailhead and back
- ✓ Guide-instructor
- ✓ Picnic lunch
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Group first-aid kit
Not included
- ✕ Trekking poles and gear
- ✕ Personal expenses
- ✕ Insurance
What to bring
Hiking shoes with a good sole · 20–30 L backpack · At least 1.5 L of water per person · Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen · Windbreaker
Meeting
Aktau, by the apartment block with the lighthouse on its roof (4th micro-district, seafront)
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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