The Tanbaly Petroglyphs Tour is one of the most interesting day tours from Almaty. About 170 km from the city, in the Chu-Ili Mountains, Tanbaly is home to several thousand petroglyphs and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004.
Among the most remarkable are the earliest petroglyphs, dating to the 14th–13th centuries BC. They include large images of people and animals, as well as hunting and ritual scenes. At the heart of the ancient sanctuary is the so-called Bronze Age Pantheon, a composition of six large figures representing an assembly of deities and their worshippers. According to the Tanbaly Museum-Reserve, this composition has no known parallels anywhere else in the world.
During this day tour from Almaty, you will explore the archaeological complex with a guide and see its main groups of petroglyphs. The tour also includes a picnic in the surrounding countryside.
Tour itinerary:
Your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby in Almaty. Depart Almaty and drive to Tanbaly (170km, 2-3h) - a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. En route enjoy the amazing scenery of beautiful natural landscapes. Arrive in Tanbaly. Have some time for picnic and rest. Walk around the valley to see petroglyphs. In the afternoon return to Almaty. Transfer to the hotel. End of Tour to Tanbaly Rock Carvings.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Price includes:
- Guided sightseeing tour;
- Entrance fees to the sights;
- Picnic lunch;
- Transport throughout the tour.
Prices, per person
Tour Enquiry
The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour.
Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.
