Altyn Emel tour
- Start/finish: Almaty city
- Distance: 760 km to and from
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night
- Starting time: 08-00
- Restricted access: December-February
- Languages: English and more
- Activities: Sightseeing | Walking
Itinerary
| DAY 1 | |
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07-50 |
Meet and greet at hotel |
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08-00 |
Start from hotel. Drive to Basshi village |
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11-50 |
Arrival. Parking |
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12-00 |
Lunch at cafe |
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13-30 |
Start from Basshi village. Drive to Aktau mountains |
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15-00 |
Arrival in Aktau mountains. Parking |
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15-10 |
Tour of Aktau mountains |
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17-00 |
Start from Aktau mountains. Drive to Katutau mountains |
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17-30 |
Tour of Katutau mountains |
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18-30 |
Start from Katutau mountains. Drive to Basshi village |
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19-50 |
Arrival in Basshi village. Parking |
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20-00 |
Dinner at cafe |
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21-00 |
Check in at guest house |
| DAY 2 | |
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07-50 |
Meet and greet at guest house |
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08-00 |
Start from guest house. Drive to Singing Dunes |
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09-20 |
Arrival. Parking |
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09-30 |
Tour of Singing Dunes |
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11-30 |
Start from Singing Dunes. Drive to Basshi village |
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12-50 |
Arrival. Parking |
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13-00 |
Lunch at cafe |
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14-30 |
Start from Basshi village. Drive to Almaty city |
|
19-00 |
Drop off at hotel |
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vehicle
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guide
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sightseeing
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eco charges and tickets
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water bottles
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meals
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guest house
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personal expenses
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tour is subject to change
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mobile telecomm is not as good as in city
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travelers must be fit and healthy
- special off-road vehicles are used to drive to mountains and the Dunes
- trip is subject to motion sickness
- veg food (not Indian) is available
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original passport or ID
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rain ponchos if rain is expected
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proper clothes and shoes according to weather
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paper money and coins to buy sth in the province
- You will see Altyn Emel National Park. More info
- You will see the typical Kazakh province and the Kazakh steppe.
- You can taste authentic local cuisine.
- The site is similar to planet Mars, sort of.
- It can be very hot in summer - FYI
- It is possible to organize a big picnic.
Altyn Emel Tour Reviews
