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Altyn-Emel National Park — Full-Day Private Tour
Three completely different landscapes — the Aktau Mountains, Katutau Mountains, and the famous Singing Dunes — in one extraordinary private day from Almaty.
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Highlights
What's included
- Comfortable transportation throughout the tour
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Drinking water
- Phone charging & power bank during the trip
- Professional travel videographer and photographer
- Professional photo & video shooting during the journey
- Professional editing of your travel video
Itinerary
- 05:00 Departure from Almaty in a comfortable vehicle
- 10:00 Aktau Mountains — explore the incredible white, red and orange rock formations
- 12:00 Departure for the Katutau Mountains
- 12:30 Katutau Mountains — dramatic volcanic landscapes and unusual rock formations
- 14:10 Lunch break (until 14:40)
- 14:40 Departure for the Singing Dunes
- 15:40 Singing Dunes — climb the golden dunes, enjoy panoramic views, and hear the famous natural phenomenon
- 17:30 Departure for Almaty
- 22:00 Arrival in Almaty (approx. 22:00–22:30)
Free professional photo & videoBONUS
A professional videographer and photographer capture your whole day and deliver a professionally edited travel video — included at no additional cost.
Good to know
Duration
Full day (~17 hrs)
Tour type
Day trip · Private · Nature
Meeting point
Your hotel or any address in Almaty — we pick you up door-to-door
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before — full refund, no questions
Frequently asked questions
How far is Altyn-Emel from Almaty?
It is a long day trip: we leave Almaty at 05:00 and reach the Aktau Mountains around 10:00, returning to the city about 22:00–22:30.
What will I see in Altyn-Emel National Park?
Three completely different landscapes in one day — the striped white, red and orange Aktau Mountains, the volcanic rock formations of Katutau, and the famous Singing Dunes.
Is this tour private?
Yes, it runs as a private tour. The per-person price depends on the size of your group: $200 for one traveller, $150 for two, $130 for three and $120 for four to five.
What is included?
Comfortable transport for the whole day, a professional English-speaking guide, drinking water, phone charging and a power bank, plus a professional photographer and videographer with edited photos and video afterwards.
Is there a lunch stop?
Yes — a lunch break is built into the schedule at around 14:10, between the Katutau Mountains and the Singing Dunes.
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