Kazakhstan · NATIONAL PARKS
Protected land covers a great deal of Kazakhstan and the good stuff is far apart. The 12 below take in the pine lakes at Burabay and the desert ranges further south, with entry fees, driving time and pickup points.
Review of Burabay National Park from Astana, with Bolektau hiking, Kazakh lunch, lake views, horseback riding or boating, and private pickup.
“The visit to the lake and boat ride A fantastic guide whe was very knowledgable”
Review of Astana’s Burabay day trip, with Bolektau views, pine forests, Zhumbaktas Rock, Botay culture, transport, and value tips.
“Interesting tour with a great guide who is extremely friendly, caring and speaks perfect English. I very much enjoyed the day and would highly recommend the tour.”
Review of the Burabay National Park day trip from Astana, with mountain views, boat ride, horse riding, Botay culture, and practical tips.
“I had a memorable experience exploring Borabay park. The tour was well-organized, informative, and filled with beautiful landscapes. My guide, Damir, was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive—his care for my comfort did not go unnoticed. I was well taken care of throughout the entire journey. Highly recommended for anyone looking to discover the beauty and history of Kazakhstan.”
Review of the Burabay National Park tour from Astana, with pine forests, blue lakes, a Bolektau hike, lunch, and practical booking advice.
“This was a fun day out with my tour guide/driver Timur. The drive from Astana to Burabay takes approx 3 hours so I had plenty of time to get prepared for what I was doing. The first part was the hiking which was 45 minutes uphill and rewarded with great views of the park. Read more”
Review the 2-day Altyn Emel tour from Almaty, with Aktau Mountains, Singing Barkhan, private SUVs, English guides, and practical value tips.
“Our trip to Kazakhstan was absolutely marvelous, thanks to the incredible beauty of the country's nature. We felt fortunate to have an experienced guide named Aydin. His knowledge and professionalism made our journey unforgettable. We felt completely safe throughoRead more”
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”
Explore Kazakhstan’s Altyn-Emel National Park on a two-day 4x4 tour with the Singing Dune, colorful mountains, meals, and a Basshi stay.
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…”
Explore Astana’s futuristic landmarks and Burabay’s forests, lakes, horse rides, and Botay culture museum on a private two-day tour.
Review of the Almaty to Altyn-Emel tour, with the Singing Dune, Aktau Mountains, wildlife, price, timing, practical tips, and value.
“I had an unforgettable trip to Altyn Emel! Stunning landscapes, Singing Dune, and colorful mountains were breathtaking. The guide was very professional and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kazakhstan!”
Explore Altyn-Emel National Park from Almaty on a private two-day tour to the Singing Dune, Aktau Mountains, and ancient willow.
Canyon, lake, steppe and city, grouped by the kind of day it is.
