Kazakhstan · ALTYN-EMEL AND THE SINGING DUNE
Altyn-Emel is far enough from Almaty that a single day is mostly driving, and the dune only sings when the sand is dry. These 13 runs cover the one-day dash and the two-day routes that add the striped Aktau mountains, with park entry and pickup noted.
Review of Altyn Emel’s Aktau Mountains, Katutau volcanoes and Singing Dunes tour from Almaty, with timings, value, tips and practical advice.
“Kassym is a definitely friendly and informative guides. The hiking journey is not tiring due to great conversation. Nice lunch at the local guest house is definitely a warm and exciting experience.”
Review of a 3-day private tour from Almaty to Altyn Emel, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy, and Kolsai Lakes, with tips on value and pacing.
“The tour is well organized. The places I visited during this tour is simply incredible! The 3 days tour allowed me to see the sites without rushing. My guide, Dorzh, was very helpful and took care of everything. He also took great pics and videos. I would highly recommend taking this tour.”
Explore Altyn Emel’s Singing Dune, Aktau and Katutau Mountains on a two-day small-group tour from Almaty with meals and lodging.
“The natural sights on this tour were absolutely stunning and worth seeing, and the food provided was good. The tour guide himself was an extremely nice guy who genuinely tried his best. Unfortunately, the management ruined the experience. All they do is lie and gaslight people. They tried to tell me they’ve “never had anyone complain” in an attempt to make me feel stupid, even though the majority of our group was openly unhappy with the situation. Couples were given private rooms, but everyone else was forced into unacceptable conditions. The room I was placed in wasn’t even a dorm — it was a small, windowless bedroom with four single…”
Review of a 4-day private jeep tour from Almaty to Altyn Emel, Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon, with meals and guesthouses included.
“It was so much fun. The trip was adventurous and enjoyable. Thankfully the weather was also great so we had a good time! Thank you again”
Explore Altyn-Emel from Almaty with Aktau Mountains, Katutau, the Singing Dune, village meals, and a small-group SUV tour.
“Gassyr was my tour guide. He was very friendly, created a lively atmosphere, and was very helpful in taking photos for me—they took great pictures! He took excellent care of us, and he even sang for us; he had a wonderful voice! It was a very enjoyable trip! I highly recommend it to everyone.”
Review of Altyn-Emel’s 2-day tour from Almaty, with Singing Dune, Aktau and KattyTau, meals, lodging, private 4WD transport, and practical tips.
“Die Umgebung ist einfach unglaublich,nicht von dieser Welt.Der Reiseleiter war auch sehr freundlich.Nur die Unterkunft war gewöhnungsbedürftig.”
Explore Kazakhstan’s Singing Dune, Aktau and Katutau Mountains on a private two-day tour from Almaty with meals and lodging.
“The tour was well planned and executed. Guide Max was punctual, attentive and always ready to help. He demonstrated strong driving skills as well as good knowledge and experience with regard to the places of interest. Very patient, polite and easy to have a conversation with.”
Review of a private 2-day Altyn Emel tour from Almaty, with Aktau and Katutau Mountains, Singing Dunes, local food, and family guesthouse stay.
“The prep communication was good, the pickup was on time and the car was quite comfortable, and well equipped for the "washboard" roads in the mountains. Our guide, Mikhail, was very accommodating and easy-going.”
Review of a private two-day Altyn Emel tour from Almaty, with the Singing Dune, Aktau and Katutau Mountains, meals, SUV travel, and tips.
“Sultan was a very good guide. He shared his passion for his country and the nature with us. Beautiful senaries, a good car, good food and luck with the weather”
Review of Altyn Emel’s 2-day tour from Almaty, with Aktau Mountains, Katutau, the Singing Dune, meals, transport, and practical tips.
“I went on a 2-days private tour to the beautiful Altyn Emel National Park with my partner. Everything was perfectly organised. I was truly amazed by the beauty of Aktau Mountain. Our guide, Dinara, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and Read more”
Review of a four-day Almaty tour covering Altyn Emel, Singing Dune, Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lake.
“Kierowcy prowadzący nasze auta byli największym atutem tej wycieczki- stworzyli niesamowitą atmosferę, która jeszcze bardziej pozwalała zachwycać się kazachską niesamowitą przyrodą.”
Review of Altyn Emel’s two-day trip from Almaty, with the Singing Sand Dune, colorful Aktau Mountains, meals, and local lodging.
“Der Nationalpark Altyn-Eimel ist eine Reise wert! Er liegt zirka ca. zwei Autostunden von Almaty entfernt. Die zwei besonderen Sehenswürdigkeiten sind die roten und weißen Schluchten sowie die große singende Düne. Die Strecken zwischen Eingang und den zwei Standorten bestehen aus Schotterpisten, die mindestens je eine Stunde Fahrzeit erfordern. In dieser Tour wird die Besichtigung auf zwei Tage aufgeteilt, sodass man genug Zeit hat, in Ruhe durch die atemberaubende Landschaft zu wandern und sie zu genießen. Die Nacht verbrachten wir in einem lokalen, einfachen Gasthaus. Das Abendessen mit leckerer Hausmannskost wurde an einem großen Tisch serviert, an dem die Gäste aus unterschiedlichen Ländern zusammensaßen. Diese urige Atmosphäre ist einmalig. Unser…”
Review of the private Aktau Mountains tour from Almaty, with colorful canyons, jeep travel, practical costs, timing, and booking advice.
“Very Nice landscape in jeep but a lot of Road to enter in thé national Park Mountains with différent Colors”
Canyon, lake, steppe and city, grouped by the kind of day it is.
