Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel

5.0
(73 reviews)

16 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is the only desert park in Kazakhstan, where you can see many different landscapes: sands, tugai forests, floodplains, conditions, mountains. At fairly close distances, you can observe rare animals living in unstable conditions, goitered gazelle and kulan. As part of the project, three tourist routes have been developed, equipped with signs, gazebos, observation platforms, and parking lots: Dried ocean Aktau mountains, Singing dunes and Katutau frozen lava.

Please note: This tour is not suitable for children under 6 years old due to long travel times and the nature of the itinerary.

What's Included

National parks entrance fees
Bottled water
Let's have some sweets after visiting dunes
English speaking guide
Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Take some food for breakfast with you, we will hae quick stop at the petrol station for 15 mins

Meeting and pickup

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

We will send you all information of pick up and transport the day before the tour We wil waiting for you in front of your hotel or in lobby during pick up time

Itinerary

Duration: 16 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    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

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    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

    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
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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