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A person standing on a terraced landscape with distinct horizontal layers. 1
A desert landscape with sand dunes and a mountain range in the background. 2
A rugged, eroded landscape with layered rock formations and a clear sky. 3
A winding desert road with sand dunes. 4
A desert landscape with sand dunes and people sitting on them. 5
By Steppe Spirit Kazakhstan
Free cancellation available
Price is S$243 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 17h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the magic of Altyn-Emel National Park, starting from the village of Basshi. Visit the ancient 700-year-old willow tree, then trek through the surreal landscapes of the Ak-Tau mountains, where white slopes and unique formations await. Explore the Katutau mountains, home to stunning stone sculptures shaped by volcanic activity. The tour culminates at the Singing Dune, where the wind creates captivating melodies across the sands, return to Almaty with cherished memories of Kazakhstan's natural wonders.

    • Explore the ancient 700-year-old willow tree and its surroundings
    • Trek through the unique landscapes of Ak-Tau and Katutau mountains
    • Experience the enchanting sounds of the Singing Dune
    • Enjoy a hearty lunch in the village

Activity location

  • Zharokov St 119
    • 119 Zharokov Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zharokov St 119
    • 119 Zharokov Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Altyn Emel 4x4 Singing Barkhan Experience

  • Activity duration is 17 hours17h
    17h
  • English
Starting time: 5:45
Price details
S$242.86 x 1 AdultS$242.86
Total
Price is S$242.86
Until Sun, 9 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide services
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Personal expences

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

700 Year Old Willow/Kosbastau

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Make your first stop at the 700-year-old willow tree, a living monument that has witnessed centuries pass and holds the spirit of the steppe.

Aktau Mountains

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Next, head to the heart of the Ak-Tau mountains, where the dazzling white slopes and surreal shapes create the feeling of walking on another planet. Here, a trekking route through fantastic landscapes awaits you.

Katutau Mountain

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to the Katutau mountains, shaped by ancient volcanic activity into extraordinary stone sculptures, a powerful reminder of nature’s forces.

Singing Barkhan

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
A natural wonder where the wind creates a mysterious melody across the sands. Climb to the top to admire breathtaking views and feel the true spirit of Kazakhstan’s desert.

Location

Activity location

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    Zharokov St 119
    • 119 Zharokov Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Zharokov St 119
    • 119 Zharokov Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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