Altyn Emel Singing Dune Aktau Kattytau 2 Days Tour
About this tour
If you want to immerse yourself among unique historical and cultural monuments, walk among rare species of plants and animals, see the famous singing dunes, see the wonders of the Aktau and Katutau Mountains and visit a world-renowned paleontological field where the remains of ancient animals dated at 25-30 million years old were found, then this tour is for you!
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Altyn Emel National Park, Алматы, Kazakhstan
ALTYN EMEL National park Duration: 2 days Route: Almaty – Basshi village (250km) – Altyn Emel’s famous sites – Almaty Meeting point: We will pick you up from your Almaty hotel and return you to your hotel after the tour During the tour you will: • Visit the sites at the ALTYN EMEL National park (included in the UNESCO Historical list) • See rare animals like Kulan, Przewalski's horse • Visit the singing dunes, hike to the top and enjoy the wonderful view of this ancient area • Enjoy stories about the history of the areas you will be visiting with your English-speaking guide • Travel to the Aktau Mountains, where you will see a world-renowned fossil field, where the well-preserved remains of ancient animals 25-30 million years old have been found. • See the Kakutau Mountains, which include mountains with volcanic crystalized lava flow under which lay formations of figures and landscapes. • See a 700-year-old willow Itinerary: DAY 1. Singing Dunes 08:00- Depart from Almaty. On our way we can visit a Rero museum of the USSR period. 12:00- Arrive at the Basshi village and have Lunch 14:00- Drive to the Singing dune 15:00- Arrive at the Dunes and have an excursion 18:00- Travel to the guest house or hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Altyn Emel National Park, Алматы, Kazakhstan to Almaty, Kazakhstan
DAY 2: Aktau And Katutau Mountains 08:00- Breakfast 09:00- Travel To The Aktau Mountains 10:30-13:00- Excursion Of The Mountains 13:00- Lunch 14:00- Travel To Katutau Mountains 15:00-17:00 - Excursion 17:00- Drive Back To Almaty
What's included
English-speaking or Russian-speaking guide, depending on availability and selected dates
What to know
Additional Info ***Make sure to bring your passport. If you are vegetarian or have food allergies, please let us know so we can make allowances for this.
Route & locations
Almaty, Kazakhstan to Altyn Emel National Park, Алматы, Kazakhstan