Private Tour
2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains
Overview
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48 hours
Mobile ticket
During this tour, you will have a chance to explore geological museum under the sky, limestone mountains Aktau. This is one of the most interesting and spectacular objects of tourism in the State National Natural Park “Altyn-Emel”. In Kazakh it means the White Mountains.
2nd day you will have a chance to see one of the most unique phenomena of nature - Singing dunes.
You will try Kazakh national food and stay in cozy guest house of Kazakh family.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English speaking guide
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Almaty city - Aktau Mountains
Accommodations
Guest house
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Aktau Mountains
Limestone mountains Aktau is a geological museum under the sky. This is one of the most interesting and spectacular objects of tourism in the State National Natural Park “Altyn-Emel”. In Kazakh it means the White Mountains. Mountains seem white only from afar. In the canyons of the mountains one can find naked multi-colored dome rocks, towers composed of colored layers alternate with dry canyons, filled with calcite crystals. Landscapes change constantly – bastions, towers, small towns, inaccessible castles and canyons, there is no end to them.
Katutau Mountain
The volcanic mountains of Katutau ("frozen" or "severe mountains" in Kazakh) are one of the attractions of the Altyn-Emel National Park. Katutau are the largest and highest desert mountains in Altyn-Emel (the upper limit reaches 1630 m). The Katutau lava mountains are the result of intense volcanic activity in the region. The frozen lava of the volcano has acquired bizarre forms here, becoming a unique natural monument.
Singing Dune - Almaty city
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Singing Barkhan
Located in Altyn-Emel National Park, Singing dune is one of the most unique phenomena of nature. The area is referred to as the Singing Dunes on account of the rumbling sound emitted from the sand. A light breeze gives a barely audible squeak, while strong gusts produce a more intense sound, similar to an organ. In the Middle Ages, people who heard the singing of a dune, believed that it was the howling devil.
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2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fun and pleasant experience. Great guide.
igoro899,
Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The prep communication was good, the pickup was on time and the car was quite comfortable, and well equipped for the "washboard" roads in the mountains. Our guide, Mikhail, was very accommodating and easy-going. The drive to Altyn Emel was uneventful, we occasinally stopped to enjoy the views an take photos. All our meals and overnight stay were in Ardak guesthouse in Bashi village. The accommodation was comfortable and the home made food - really excellent. First day we had a nice long hike in Aktau mountains for some incredible views, and then a stop at Katutau. The pace was very relaxing, which is one of great advantages of a private tour. The next day, it was off to the Singing Dune, where we took our time to climb it and enjoy the view. Trying to slide back down the slope did not go exactly as planned, but it did make the dune "sing"! After that, a stop at Ardak for dinner, and then a nice drive back to Almaty. Very pleased with the experience and would definitely recommend it.
Heartwhelming
diogonvalente,
Mar 5, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I planned to visit Altyn Emel Park and Charyn Canyon with Explore Kazakhstan and I could not be more fulfilled. My guide was very delicate with an extraordinary knowledge about both Reserves. I can not stress enough how much I enjoyed this 2 days trip for such a budget. Congratulations for the organization, it was special.
Straigth to wild nature of Almaty!
kirby210,
Jan 29, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I randomly found these guys when I was planning to visit the Central Asia, and I was lucky to choose them! As a matter of fact, I had a trip there in September but recently I was asked by guide lady Madina to leave a comment here to support this company. Firstly, our guide was just great, we had a great communication, she was helpful and always in mood, that's why I am writing it here! So, basically, it's a two day roadtrip quite far away from civilization and you are able to feel what Kazakhstan really is. We asked to get an individual transport and we got Toyota Land Cruiser, which really surprised us! Regarding nature, Altyn Emel is almost a desert with chalk mountains (telling you as a geologist) and a quite big river. There is also Singing Barchan local sight, you may hear its deep hum from away. We did trekking and was lucky to ask some locals to ride a camel for a small tip. If you don't mind wild nature, I would reccommend it 100%
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