Five reasons to visit Mangystau

Mangystau is the land of ancient civilization, an archaeological reserve and an open-air museum at the same time. You can find here all kinds of leisure possibilities: starting from the beach to ecotourism. In Mangystau, one day you can have fun swimming in the sea, and the next day you can get acquainted with the shrines that are thousands of years old.

In addition to the above, without a doubt important reasons to visit the region, there are other ones, not less attractive:

1. Not only interesting but delicious as well.

It is unlikely that anywhere in the world you will find such a variety of national cuisines gathered in one place. Any person, regardless of taste preferences, will find something for its taste.

And, undoubtedly, there are a few people that could be apathetic to the Kazakh cuisine, that include baursaki, besbarmak, kuyrdak and other delights.

2. Unexplored Mangystau

Mangystau region is a lucky strike for someone who prefers privacy. Regions territories are so immense, and the landscape is so unique that a tourist who wants to stay alone with nature will surely find for himself a place where "no man has gone before."

This type of recreation is highly recommended for big-city residents and citizens of countries with a large population. Mangystau tour operators can help you to make your “wild” vacation comfortable.

3. Affordable and high-grade vacation

Vacation in the Mangystau region, even when taking into account the flight and accommodation, will cost much less than a vacation in popular resorts of the world.

For example, dinner in a good restaurant will cost you on average $ 20, when dining and a café or canteen will be only 3-4 dollars.

Starting price for the night in a hotel is $ 20. And will cost as much as renting an apartment for the whole family.

A taxi to anywhere in the city limits costs about $ 1, excursions - from $ 2 to $ 20, depending on the direction of the tour

4. Feel like a nomad

The unique customs and traditions of Mangystau have been preserved for centuries. Residents still set up yurts in yards for celebrations or funeral dinners. The hospitality of residents knows no boundaries - anyone who comes in is an honoured guest. You can experience it only when visiting Aktau.

5. Visa-free regime for “the close ones”

Kazakhstan has a fairly wide list of countries for which are citizens a visa-free regime applies.

So, the right to stay no more than 30 days without a visa in the country can be citizens of Azerbaijan, Argentina, Brazil, Serbia, Uzbekistan and Ecuador.

Citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan can stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days without a visa.

Citizens of the Syrian Arab Republic and Hong Kong can stay in Mangystau without a visa for up to 14 days.

Also, a visa-free regime up to 30 days was valid for several other countries:

Commonwealth of Australia, Austrian Republic, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Hungary, Vatican City State, State of Israel, Qatar, State of Kuwait, Greek Republic, Ireland, Iceland, Italian Republic, Canada, Principality of Liechtenstein, Principality of Monaco, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Belgium, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of Spain, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Thailand, Kingdom of Sweden, Republic of Latvia, Republic of Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexican United States, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Colombia, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Singapore, the Republic of Slovenia, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Chile, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovak Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Sultanate of Oman, Turkish Republic, Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of Finland, France, Czech Republic, Swiss Confederation, Republic of Estonia and Japan.