1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel

Name: 1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel
Brand: Viator
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (137 reviews)

4.9(137)16 hoursRussian, EnglishBook 8 hours aheadAlmaty, Kazakhstan

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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.

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

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What you'll do

Aktau Mountains
State National Park Altyn-Emel, Kazakhstan
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 hoursAdmission included
Katutau Mountain
Kazakhstan
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 minAdmission included
Singing Barkhan
National Park Altyn Emel, Kazakhstan
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 hoursAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

15 locations

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

Meeting points12

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Hotel Kazakhstan
Dostyk prospekt, d. 52/2, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Koktobe
54 Luganskiy Street Korpus 2, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Iris
176 Furmanov Ave, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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D'Rami
Abylay khana 123, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Grand Voyage
Kurmangazy st., 93/1, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Almaty Hotel
85 Kabanbai Batyr Street, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Grand Sapphire Hotel
Almaty Dostyk Ave., 32, below Bogenbai Batyr street., Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Tien-Shan City Hotel
Kunayeva St., 151/34, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Grand Hotel Tien-Shan
Bogenbay Batyra St., 115, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Novotel Almaty City Center
Dostyk Avenue 104 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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The Dostyk Hotel
36 Kurmangazy str., (corner of Kunaev str.), Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Park Hotel Almaty
164, Nazarbayev Avenue, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.