ALTYN EMEL NATIONAL PARK 2-DAY TOUR
Destinations included in tour:
► Singing Dune
► Aktau Mountains
► Katutau Mountains
► Singing Dune
► Aktau Mountains
► Katutau Mountains
This tour takes you to the top sights of Altyn Emel National Park, including the Singing Dune and the Aktau and Katutau Mountains. You’ll experience stunning, otherworldly landscapes that feel almost unreal. Altyn Emel, meaning “Golden Saddle,” is one of Kazakhstan’s largest parks and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, known for its diverse deserts and mountains.
Tour Schedule
Day 1
Day 2
● 08:00 Pick-up, departure from Almaty
● Arrival at Basshy village, lunch
● Visiting the Altyn Emel National Park's museum
● Driving to Katutau/Aktau mountains
● Stop at 700-year-old willow tree
● Aktau Mountains, round hiking to the best viewing spots
● Katutau Mountains, walking
● 19:00 Arrival at Basshy village, accommodation, dinner
● Arrival at Basshy village, lunch
● Visiting the Altyn Emel National Park's museum
● Driving to Katutau/Aktau mountains
● Stop at 700-year-old willow tree
● Aktau Mountains, round hiking to the best viewing spots
● Katutau Mountains, walking
● 19:00 Arrival at Basshy village, accommodation, dinner
● 08:00 Breakfast
● Driving to Singing Dune
● Singing Dune, climbing to the top, enjoying the view
● Stop at Oshaktas Stone Steles
● 13:00 Lunch
● Driving back to Almaty
● 18:00 Drop-off
● Driving to Singing Dune
● Singing Dune, climbing to the top, enjoying the view
● Stop at Oshaktas Stone Steles
● 13:00 Lunch
● Driving back to Almaty
● 18:00 Drop-off
Prices
Prepayment (30% deposit for the Private tours) of the tour cost is required to confirm your booking. The remaining amount can be paid at the start of the tour. The deposit is non-refundable if the tour is cancelled 72 hours in advance.
❗You can customize a tour based on your preferences - adjust the duration, include additional destinations, and more. For details, please reach out to our manager.
TOUR INFROMATION
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
Recommendations
Weather/season-appropriate outerwear, warm clothes (cold after sunset), trekking boots/sport shoes, head cover, personal hygiene products, some cash in KZT for WC/horseback riding/boating (from 7000 KZT per person depending on route/duration).
Don’t forget to take passport with you (original, not copy)!
Don’t forget to take passport with you (original, not copy)!
Health and Safety Advisory for Travelers:
- Individuals with significant medical conditions, including those with high or low blood pressure, are advised to consult with a healthcare professional before participating in this tour.
- Pregnant travelers should seek medical advice prior to booking, as certain aspects of the tour may not be suitable during pregnancy.
- Travelers with acrophobia (fear of heights), or those who may find extended periods of travel by vehicle or prolonged walking and hiking challenging, should consider their comfort and health before joining this tour.
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