Tamgaly-Tas Rock Carvings Tour (Ili River)
Buddhist rock carvings by the river
A unique spot on the Ili River with Buddhist rock images and ancient runic inscriptions, a picnic by the water and Martian landscapes.
Program
- 08:00–09:00Departure from Almaty
A ~1.5–2 h drive (~110 km), a market stop in summer.
- IliTamgaly-Tas
Arrival at the Ili River bank, a tour of the Buddhist rock images (1–2 h).
- LunchPicnic by the river
A picnic on the bank of the Ili.
- 16:00–18:00Return
Optional: the filming location of the movie 'Nomad'. Arrival 18:00–19:00.
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 100,000 ₸ |
| 2 | from 50,000 ₸ |
| 3 | from 33,333 ₸ |
| 4 | from 25,000 ₸ |
| 5 | from 20,000 ₸ |
| 6 | from 16,667 ₸ |
- ✓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.
Calculate price
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from 50,000 ₸/person · 2 people