ALTYN-EMEL NATIONAL PARK: THE MOTTLED MOUNTAINS OF AKTAU AND THE SINGING DUNE
A journey to one of the most extraordinary places in Kazakhstan, where nature has created truly otherworldly landscapes.
The route takes you through Altyn-Emel National Park, one of the country's largest and most remarkable protected natural areas.
Discover the famous Aktau Mountains, whose spectacular layers of red, white, yellow, and ochre were shaped millions of years ago. You'll also visit the unique Singing Dune, an enormous sand dune that produces a remarkable humming sound under certain conditions.
This is a journey for those who want to discover a different side of Kazakhstan—vast, remote, extraordinary, and truly unforgettable.
Duration: Full day
Format: car tour
Languages: Russian / English / German
Price:
*The tour price includes national park entrance fees and guide-driver services
What to bring:
Book a tour The route takes you through Altyn-Emel National Park, one of the country's largest and most remarkable protected natural areas.
Discover the famous Aktau Mountains, whose spectacular layers of red, white, yellow, and ochre were shaped millions of years ago. You'll also visit the unique Singing Dune, an enormous sand dune that produces a remarkable humming sound under certain conditions.
This is a journey for those who want to discover a different side of Kazakhstan—vast, remote, extraordinary, and truly unforgettable.
Duration: Full day
Format: car tour
Languages: Russian / English / German
Price:
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What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A windbreaker or warm jacket
- A hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water and light snacks
Tour Itinerary
7:00 Hotel Pick-up
Early departure from Almaty. Meet your guide and driver at your hotel and set off for Altyn-Emel National Park, one of Kazakhstan's most extraordinary natural destinations.
10:00 Arrival at Altyn-Emel National Park
Make a short stop at the national park's visitor center to arrange entrance permits and prepare for your journey through the protected area.
10:30 Drive to the Singing Dune
Continue through the vast open steppes of Altyn-Emel toward one of Kazakhstan's most famous natural attractions.
12:00 Singing Dune
Arrive at the spectacular sand dune, rising more than 150 meters above the surrounding landscape. Enjoy a walk across the dunes, free time for photography, and, weather conditions permitting, the chance to hear the famous "singing" sound of the sands.
14:00 Lunch
Enjoy a picnic in nature with prepared lunch boxes.
15:00 Drive to the Aktau Mountains
Continue deeper into the national park toward the spectacular multicolored chalk mountains, formed millions of years ago.
16:30 Aktau Mountains
Explore one of Kazakhstan's most extraordinary landscapes. The white, red, pink, and golden slopes create otherworldly scenery that resembles another planet. Enjoy free time for walking and photography.
18:00 Return to Almaty
Depart from the national park and begin the journey back through the vast landscapes of the Zhetysu region.
22:00 End of the Tour
Upon arrival in Almaty, your driver will take you back to your hotel, where your journey comes to an end.
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