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A vast landscape of layered rock formations with distinct strata patterns. 1
Two people hiking on a rocky outcrop with a clear sky in the background. 2
A group of people hiking in a desert landscape with rocky terrain and hills in the background. 3
A person sitting on a rocky outcrop with a large, eroded hill in the background. 4
A lizard on a sandy surface with shadows cast by nearby objects. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is €173 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 16h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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, personalised experience.

    All options include: English-speaking guide, transport, lunch, and all national park entrance fees.

Activity location

    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Singing dunes & Aktau mountains 1 day group tour to Altyn Emel

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 06:00
Price details
€173.24 x 1 Adult€173.24
Total
Price is €173.24

Private tour to Altyn Emel

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English

Private tour to Altyn Emel
Pickup included

Starting time: 06:00
Price details
€251.20 x 2 Adults€502.40
Total
Price is €502.40

2 days tour with overnight

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English

1 overnight in Basshi village: We will overnight in Basshi village with private rooms with washroom attached
Duration: 2 days
Meals are included: First day: Late breakfast and Dinner
Second day: Breakfast and Lunch
Itinerary of the tour: Timing:
First day

7:00-7:30 - Pick up
9:30 - First pit stop
11:30 - National park stop, luncj
13:30-15:30 - Aktau mountains
SUV jeep
Pickup included

Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€216.55 x 1 Adult€216.55
Total
Price is €216.55

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    National parks entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Aktau Mountains

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
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

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
After lunch we will come to the singing Dunes of 150 metres high to enjoy the scenic views of the Ili River and Almaty desert. 15:30 Arriving to Singing dunes 17:30 Departure to city

Location

Activity location

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    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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