Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau Private Two Day Tour

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

See the Singing Dune and the Aktau and Katutau mountains of Altyn-Emel National Park on a two-day trip from Almaty. On this private tour, only your group rides in the SUV with an experienced driver-guide, who also films the trip with a drone. Great for adventure seekers, hikers and photographers.

Day 1. After a four-hour drive we reach Basshi village before noon, get park permits and visit the museum. After lunch we head to the Aktau Mountains, layered in white, red and green, for a walk of about three hours. In the evening we stop at the volcanic Katutau Mountains and, if you wish, at a 700-year-old willow. Night in an economy guesthouse in Basshi.

Day 2. We climb the upper ridge of the Singing Dune, which hums when the wind moves the sand. Then we drive back, stop for lunch in Saryozek and reach Almaty around 18:00.

Moderate fitness is needed: a walk of about three hours on uneven trails in the Aktau Mountains and a dune climb. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

What's Included

Private transportation
Drone photo and video shooting
Entrance fee
Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Almaty
Bottled water
Meals
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is at 7:00 from your hotel or apartment within Almaty city limits. Please share your address after booking. On day two we drop you off at the same address.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Almaty – Basshi: Aktau and Katutau Mountains

    3 stops
  • 1
    Altyn-Emel National Park

    Arrange the park permits in Basshi village and visit the park museum, then lunch and a short rest.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Aktau Mountains

    Walk among the white, red and green layers of the Aktau Mountains, shaped by wind and time.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Katutau Mountain

    Photo stop at the volcanic Katutau Mountains; on request, a short stop at a 700-year-old willow tree.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Singing Dune – Almaty

    1 stop
  • 4
    Singing Barkhan

    Climb to the upper ridge of the Singing Dune and listen to the sand hum when the wind moves it.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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