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2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
(4) Reviews
Bostandyk District
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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2 Days in Altyn-Emel: an unforgettable journey to a place where the sand sings and the mountains hold silent secrets of millions of years. The tour begins in Almaty. In comfortable SUV vehicles, you'll head to Altyn-Emel National Park — one of Kazakhstan’s most unique natural wonders. First stop — the legendary 700-year-old Willow, a living relic wrapped in ancient legends. Next, a scenic trek through the Martian-like Aktau Mountains. These chalky ridges, as if made for cinema, offer surreal landscapes and unforgettable impressions. Then on to the volcanic Katutau Mountains, where stone has frozen in waves and curves like sculptures. In the evening — warmth and coziness in the village of Bas...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Entrance tickets to Altyn Emel National park
Dinner
Breakfast
SUV vehicle of 5-7 people on board
Accommodation
Guide service
Personal expences
Additional foods&drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Zharokov St 119
Meeting at 6:30AM at Abay-Zharokov, parking near the Alatau metro station, Zharokova 119 (2gis/Yandex)
Return
2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
(4) Reviews
Bostandyk District
About
2 Days in Altyn-Emel: an unforgettable journey to a place where the sand sings and the mountains hold silent secrets of millions of years. The tour begins in Almaty. In comfortable SUV vehicles, you'll head to Altyn-Emel National Park — one of Kazakhstan’s most unique natural wonders. First stop — the legendary 700-year-old Willow, a living relic wrapped in ancient legends. Next, a scenic trek through the Martian-like Aktau Mountains. These chalky ridges, as if made for cinema, offer surreal landscapes and unforgettable impressions. Then on to the volcanic Katutau Mountains, where stone has frozen in waves and curves like sculptures. In the evening — warmth and coziness in the village of Bas...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Entrance tickets to Altyn Emel National park
Dinner
Breakfast
SUV vehicle of 5-7 people on board
Accommodation
Guide service
Personal expences
Additional foods&drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Zharokov St 119
Meeting at 6:30AM at Abay-Zharokov, parking near the Alatau metro station, Zharokova 119 (2gis/Yandex)
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Altyn Emel: 700 years old Willow, Aktau and Katutau mountains
3 Stops
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700 Year Old Willow/Kosbastau
Small stop, approximately 10-15 minutes to take photos
15 minutes
2
Aktau Mountains
Guests will take part in a guided 7 km trek through the chalk formations of the Aktau Mountains — one of Altyn-Emel’s most iconic landscapes. The route passes through vibrant, layered hills formed millions of years ago.
Along the way, you’ll have time to take photographs, observe unique geological patterns, and enjoy the silence and scale of this surreal, desert-like terrain. Comfortable footwear and sun protection are recommended.
2 hours
3
Katutau Mountain
At the Katutau Mountains, we’ll take a short break to explore this fascinating area shaped by ancient volcanic activity. The unusual rock formations, carved by wind and time, offer striking photo opportunities and a glimpse into the region’s geological history.
This brief stop allows guests to walk among the sculpted stones, stretch their legs, and take in the quiet, otherworldly scenery before continuing the journey.
