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Altyn Emel National Park, Private tour, 2 days from Almaty

Location Almaty, Kazakhstan
$1298.56
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Overview

A two-day tour to the National Park Altyn Emel is a great opportunity to visit the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan.

Martian landscapes, the mysterious singing of a dune, the Red Book animals and the frozen lava make this tour unforgettable. The feeling that you are on another planet during this tour does not leave you for a minute.
Altyn Emel National Park, Private tour, 2 days from Almaty
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 days

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Professional guide/driver
  • Meals (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located accommodations)
  • Transport by air-conditioned private SUV or minivan
  • Overnight twin accommodation in a hotel or guest house
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water 1.5L per person per day
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Surcharge for single accommodation, if required

  • Almaty
    8 a.m. An English speaking guide meets you at the hotel or airport. After meeting and getting acquainted with the program, on a comfortable SUV we go on a trip.
  • Tamgaly Tas
    9:30 a.m. The first place we visit is Tamgaly-Tas cave paintings. The guide tells you the story of the appearance of Buddhist drawings and shows the best places for photos. After a walk, we leave for the Basshi village, on the way we stop to try Kurt (Kazakh cheese).
  • Altyn-Emel National Park
    1 p.m. Check in at the hotel and have lunch. 2 p.m. The road to the singing Dune passes through the off-road through the semi-desert and takes about a 1 hour to drive. If you're lucky along the way, we see Red Book animals. 3 p.m. We conquer the singing Dune of 150 meters high to enjoy the scenic views of the Ili River. At the top, the guide tells the story of this nature miracle and shows how to help the dune to sing for us. 5 p.m. Return to the parking lot, drink tea and leave for the hotel. 7 p.m. Dinner is a great end of the day. Before dinner, you have time to walk around Basshi and get to know the locals.
  • Aktau Mountains
    8 a.m. After a hearty breakfast, we drive out to the bottom of the Ocean to explore the Chalk Mountains of Aktau. The road from the village of Basshi takes 30 minutes. 10 a.m. We take water; close ourselves from the sun and go out to explore the canyons. The guide offers several routes of varying difficulty. Total walk time are 2 hours. 12 p.m. Return to the parking lot, rest with a cup of hot tea and drive to the next place.
  • Katutau Mountain
    1:30 p.m. Let's stop in the volcanic mountains of Katutau. Unusual rock forms, created by nature, are a great place for a photo shoot. The guide tells you about the geology of the origin of these mountains and then we back to the hotel for lunch. On the way, we stop at a 700-year-old willow to try water from a spring.
  • Almaty
    4 p.m. Back to Almaty. 8 p.m. The guide takes you to the hotel or any place convenient for you in the city.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • 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 National Park, Private tour, 2 days from Almaty

    Location Almaty, Kazakhstan
    $1298.56
    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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