1 Day Tour: Castle of Nomads & Besshatyr Burial Mounds

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12 to 14 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Unique Historical tour to feel real nomadic and medieval atmosphere of ancient Kazakh people.
Besshatyr is located 195km to the north from Almaty. Translated as “five hills” from Kazak, it looks like ancient necropolis and remains the main ethnographic and archaeological site of Altyn Emel National Park.
A huge valley on the north bank of Ili river is used for the thousands of years by different generations of nomads: being a sacred place for ancient people, Bes Shatyr had been also chosen as a burial site by Saki (Scythe) tribes.

What's Included

English speaking guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from any address

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 14 hours (approximately)
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    Almaty Region

    Castle of nomads was built as a decoration for the film “Nomad”, which was released in 2005. Now this city is often called the “Nomad Fortress”, and thousands of tourists flock to this tourist site every year. It is located on the banks of the Ili River, just 30 km from Kapchagai.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
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    Altyn-Emel National Park

    Besshatyr is located 195km to the north from Almaty. Translated as “five hills” from Kazakh, it looks like ancient necropolis and remains the main ethnographic and archaeological site of Altyn Emel National Park.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Explore Kazakhstan

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Historical Tours
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