Stone Bag
Stone Bag is a stretch of Caspian shore where a sandy strip cuts into the rocks. In calm weather the water is so clear that small fish are visible several metres down.
Geology and history
Stone Bag is a piece of Caspian coast 80 kilometres from Aktau, where a sandy shore cuts into a rocky ridge. The limestone is eroded into basins and ledges, with shallow clear pools between them.
In calm weather the water is so clean that small fish are visible several metres down with the naked eye. The sunsets here are among the strongest on the coast: the sun drops straight into the sea and for a few minutes the rocks turn copper.
The spot works well for a night by the water: a fire on the rocks, the sea close by and the nearest village lights far behind you.
Logistics and accessibility
Honest numbers before you take the wheel. We are not selling an adventure — we are explaining what you would be dealing with.
Why you should not drive here on your own
Driving here yourself requires four-wheel drive and a water supply: there are no fuel stations or services on the route.
Photographs of the location
Shots from our trips — click to enlarge