Tamgaly Petroglyphs Tour (UNESCO)
Over 5000 open-air rock carvings
One of Central Asia's oldest rock-art sites, a UNESCO landmark with over 5000 petroglyphs from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages.
Program
- 08:00–09:00Departure from Almaty
A ~2.5–3 h drive (~170 km), a stop for samsa and drinks.
- TamgalyOpen-air museum
A tour of the UNESCO petroglyphs (1.5–2 h): images of people, animals and sun-headed deities.
- LunchPicnic in nature
By arrangement: a picnic outdoors or in a gazebo.
- 15:00–16:00Return
The drive back, arrival 17:00–18:00.
Price by group size
Price per vehicle
Price for the whole 4x4, up to 6 people. The table shows the per-person cost by group size.
| People | ₸/person |
|---|---|
| 1 | from 90,000 ₸ |
| 2 | from 45,000 ₸ |
| 3 | from 30,000 ₸ |
| 4 | from 22,500 ₸ |
| 5 | from 18,000 ₸ |
| 6 | from 15,000 ₸ |
- ✓Driver-guide
- ✓Comfortable 4x4
Route
What to bring
Passport or ID card. Some locations are in the border zone — documents may be checked.
Sneakers or boots comfortable for walking in the mountains; ideally waterproof.
It can be cold in the mountains — bring warm but non-restrictive clothing.
Sunglasses, a cap or hat and sunscreen.
Rain is frequent in the mountains and forecasts are unreliable — bring rain protection.
There's no internet in the mountains — you can't pay by card or transfer.
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from 45,000 ₸/person · 2 people