Altyn Emel tour

Do you want to see a Kazakh desert that feels like planet Mars? Let us go to Altyn Emel national park.
Aqtau mountains: part of Altyn Emel tour
Qatutau mountains at Altyn Emel
Singing Dunes and the blue sky
  • 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

07-50

Meet and greet at hotel

08-00

Start from hotel. Drive to Basshi village

11-50

Arrival. Parking

12-00

Lunch at cafe

13-30

Start from Basshi village. Drive to Aktau mountains

15-00

Arrival in Aktau mountains. Parking

15-10

Tour of Aktau mountains

17-00

Start from Aktau mountains. Drive to Katutau mountains

17-30

Tour of Katutau mountains

18-30

Start from Katutau mountains. Drive to Basshi village

19-50

Arrival in Basshi village. Parking

20-00

Dinner at cafe

21-00

Check in at guest house

DAY 2

07-50

Meet and greet at guest house

08-00

Start from guest house. Drive to Singing Dunes

09-20

Arrival. Parking

09-30

Tour of Singing Dunes

11-30

Start from Singing Dunes. Drive to Basshi village

12-50

Arrival. Parking

13-00

Lunch at cafe

14-30

Start from Basshi village. Drive to Almaty city

19-00

Drop off at hotel

Included:
  • vehicle
  • guide
  • sightseeing
  • eco charges and tickets
  • water bottles
Excluded:
  • meals
  • guest house
  • personal expenses
Notes:
  • tour is subject to change
  • mobile telecomm is not as good as in city
  • 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
What to take with you:
  • original passport or ID
  • rain ponchos if rain is expected
  • proper clothes and shoes according to weather
  • paper money and coins to buy sth in the province
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 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.
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We have a great sense of humor. We do!
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We try to find an approach to every traveler. Sometimes we ignore)))
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We help to find hidden places to take the best photos. Some of us know, some not)))
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We serve a vehicle well before departure. It is up to the driver)))
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We conduct technical inspection of the vehicle before and after tours. At least we say so)))
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We have basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance. Some female drivers not)))
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We provide basic medical assistance if you are injured. Sort of!

Altyn Emel Tour Reviews

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John
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Peter
    A donkey close to Issyk lake area
    Standard package
    This is the minimum we do! We deliver a certain set of services to have a comfortable trip. No matter what happens, safety first!
    • Good guide
    • Proper vehicle
    • Decent service
    from 100 USD per person
    A horse coming out of frog
    Upgraded package
    For those who want to have more, sky is the limit. We are able to deliver excellent set of services to exceed high expectations. 
    • Good guide
    • Luxury vehicle
    • VIP service
    from 120 USD per person