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The 6 Best Tamgaly Petroglyph Tours from Almaty

6 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $131

Bronze Age carvings in a dry gorge, a UNESCO site with no bus to the gate. These 6 chartered days are compared on price, what else they fit in and how long the drive out is.

Ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly - UNESCO World Heritage - The 2.5-hour drive from Almaty
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Ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly – UNESCO World Heritage

1.Ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly – UNESCO World Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $131Our pick

Review of Almaty’s private Tamgaly petroglyph tour, with UNESCO rock art, guide tips, transport details, price value, and practical advice.

“It was an amazing experience to see the petroglyphs in my own eyes in such an incredible setting, not to mention an important UNESCO site that deserves to carry that status. My guide Nursultan provided me with great touring guides and his knowledge on the site’s history demonstrated at a very high level.”

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From Almaty: Tamgaly Tas and City of Nomads Day Tour

2.Tamgaly Tas and City of Nomads Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $140

Explore Tamgaly Tas petroglyphs and the City of Nomads from Almaty, with river views, a small group, and a friendly English-speaking guide.

“My tour guide was very nice, spoke great English too! He was very accommodating and made sure I had an excellent time. I would recommend this trip to all people visiting Almaty.”

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Tanbaly Gorge: Ancient Petroglyphs UNESCO Site Day Tour - The 2.5-hour drive from Almaty
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Tanbaly Gorge: Ancient Petroglyphs UNESCO Site Day Tour

3.Tanbaly Gorge: Ancient Petroglyphs UNESCO Site Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $146

Explore Tanbaly Gorge from Almaty on an 8-hour private tour of UNESCO-listed petroglyphs, burial mounds, and ancient ritual sites.

“I am indeed happy with the services of Nursultan. He has proved himself not only a competent and professional guide but also a very nice person with positive personality. I can wholeheartedly recommend him as your guide.”

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Day Trip to Tanbaly Petroglyphs - The morning pickup and the three-hour road journey
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Day Trip to Tanbaly Petroglyphs

4.Day Trip to Tanbaly Petroglyphs

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $221

Explore Kazakhstan’s UNESCO-listed Tanbaly petroglyphs on a private Almaty day trip, with hotel pickup, transport, admission, and six ancient rock-art groups.

“The Petroglyphs were wonderful, it not sure they were with the $200 plus price. The guide’s English was not particularly good. (He thought “convenient” meant “difficult.”). Subsequently, he didn’t translate any of the local guide’s commentary Read more”

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Explore Tanbaly and Tamgaly Tas in 1 day! - Tanbaly’s 5,000-plus Bronze Age carvings
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Explore Tanbaly and Tamgaly Tas in 1 day!

5.Explore Tanbaly and Tamgaly Tas in 1 day!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $620

Visit Kazakhstan’s Tamgaly Tas and Tanbaly petroglyphs in a private Almaty tour with transport, local guidance, and flexible pickup.

“We had full package 6 day tour in Almaty. Whole week was good, we did a lot of sightseeing i was amazed by Kazakistan's nature. beautiful mountains and waterfalls. My sons enjoyed horseriding. Thank you Aruna and Marat will come back winter”

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Petroglyphs of Tanbaly UNESCO World Heritage Site - Arriving at the Museum-Reserve Tamgaly
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Petroglyphs of Tanbaly UNESCO World Heritage Site

6.Petroglyphs of Tanbaly UNESCO World Heritage Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $162

Review of the 6-hour private Tamgaly petroglyph tour from Almaty, with UNESCO rock art, steppe scenery, pricing, logistics, and practical tips.

“The tour takes you right out into the Steppes. You feel the clear, clean air of the Steppes and the remoteness. The petroglyphs themselves are very accessible. Our guide Mallica, and driver were fantastic. They went out of their way to be helpful.”

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