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Altyn-Emel: Jeep Private Full-Day Tour to Singing Dune

Location Almaty, Kazakhstan
$900
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable jeep or SUV and head to Altyn-Emel National Park. The distance is 250 km (about 4.5 hours). Along the way, you’ll see rural villages, open степpe landscapes, and mountain views.

Our first stop is the Singing Dune, which rises 150 meters high (about the height of a 50-story building). In dry weather, the dune produces a deep vibrating sound, similar to the hum of an organ or a jet engine. This rare natural phenomenon was studied by Soviet scientists.

Next, we drive to the Aktau Mountains (about 2.5 hours). These mountains are the former bed of an ancient ocean, where you can still see fossils of prehistoric animals.

We will stop for lunch in a nearby village.
Your guide will be happy to take photos of you during the tour.
Altyn-Emel: Jeep Private Full-Day Tour to Singing Dune
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee
  • Private transportation
  • Optional camel rides (if available)
  • Personal expenses & souvenirs
  • WiFi on board
  • Meals

  • Singing Barkhan
    Early in the morning, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable 4WD vehicle and head to one of Kazakhstan’s most remarkable destinations — Altyn-Emel National Park. The journey covers 250 kilometers (about 4.5 hours) through the ever-changing landscapes of southeastern Kazakhstan, where rural life, vast степpe plains, and mountain views unfold along the way. Our first stop is the legendary Singing Dune. This massive sand formation rises 150 meters high — about the height of a 50-story building. In dry weather, the dune “sings,” producing a deep, resonating sound similar to the hum of an organ or a jet engine. This rare natural phenomenon was once studied by Soviet scientists and continues to fascinate visitors today.
  • Aktau Mountains
    Next, we drive to the Aktau Mountains (approximately 2.5 hours). These striking, multi-colored formations are the remnants of an ancient ocean floor, where fossils of prehistoric animals can still be found. We’ll stop for lunch in a nearby village so you can rest before continuing the tour. And of course, feel free to ask your guide to take photos — we’ll be happy to help you capture the best moments of your journey.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Altyn-Emel: Jeep Private Full-Day Tour to Singing Dune

    Location Almaty, Kazakhstan
    $900
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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