Explore Altyn Emel National Park — one of Kazakhstan's most surreal landscapes. Hike through the otherworldly Aktau Mountains, volcanic Katutau formations, and climb the legendary Singing Dunes that hum as you descend.
1-Day Tour: Aktau Mountains → Katutau → Singing Dunes. Pickup 5:30 AM, return ~10 PM. Lunch at a local guesthouse included.
2-Day Tour: Day 1 — Aktau Mountains, Katutau, 700-year-old Willow Tree, overnight in Basshi village with homemade dinner and campfire under the stars. Day 2 — Singing Dunes, return to Almaty. Breakfast and dinner included.
Private Tour: Full itinerary for your group only. Flexible pace, personalized experience.
All options include: English-speaking guide, transport, lunch, and all national park entrance fees.
1-Day Tour: Aktau Mountains → Katutau → Singing Dunes. Pickup 5:30 AM, return ~10 PM. Lunch at a local guesthouse included.
2-Day Tour: Day 1 — Aktau Mountains, Katutau, 700-year-old Willow Tree, overnight in Basshi village with homemade dinner and campfire under the stars. Day 2 — Singing Dunes, return to Almaty. Breakfast and dinner included.
Private Tour: Full itinerary for your group only. Flexible pace, personalized experience.
All options include: English-speaking guide, transport, lunch, and all national park entrance fees.
- Aktau Mountains: We will drive out to the bottom of the Ocean to explore the Chalk Mountains of Aktau. Here is schedule for the tour: 5:30 am Pick up time 7:30 am Quick stop to WC/market 9:00 am Bashi village/Enrence to national park Off-road way to first location 10:00 am Arriving to Aktau mountains 12:00 am Departure
- Katutau Mountain: Next we will stop in the volcanic mountains of Katutau. Unusual rock forms, created by nature. 12:30 Arriving to Katutau 13:10 Departure to the village 13:50-14:30 Lunch
- Singing Barkhan: After lunch we will come to the singing Dunes of 150 meters high to enjoy the scenic views of the Ili River and Almaty desert. 15:30 Arriving to Singing dunes 17:30 Departure to city
مشمول
- National parks entrance fees
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
