Mangystau and the Caspian in 5 days

Desert, chalk cliffs and pilgrim roads.

1. Day 1Fly to Aktau. Sunset on the Caspian embankment.
2. Day 2Sherkala and the Torysh valley of balls.
3. Day 3Bozzhyra, camp on the rim.
4. Day 4Sunrise at Bozzhyra, drive towards Beket-Ata via Shopan-Ata.
5. Day 5Dawn at the underground mosque, return to Aktau.

Each stop has its own detailed page in the routes section. Build in a spare day for weather or long drives.