Altyn-Emel – best places in 2 days
Tour description:
On this tour we will watch and hear the Singing Dune, which is famous for the fact that in dry weather its sands make a sound similar to an airplane engine.
We will find ourselves on another planet with the landscapes of the Aktau mountains. Also, the Aktau Cretaceous Mountains are one of the largest paleontological sites with deposits of the Cenozoic era.
And of course, we will visit the Katutau mountains to see the volcanic rocks formed at the bottom of the prehistoric ocean many millions of years ago.
In this tour, you will see:
- Singing Barkhan (dune)
- Seven Hundred Years Old Tree
- Aktau Mountains
- Katutau Lava
- Tamgaly-Tas
- Oshaktas Steles
1st day
| 7:00 | Departure from Almaty |
| 11:30 | Arrival in Baschi for lunch |
| 14:30 | Arrival at the Aktau Mountains |
| 14:30-16:30 | Exploring the surroundings of the Aktau Mountains (2-4km trekking) |
| 17:00 | Arrival in Katutau, 30-minute walk |
| 18:30 | Arrival at the hotel |
2nd day
| 8:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Arrival at Singing Dune or (singing Barkhan) |
| 10:00-12:00 | Ascend and descend from the Dune |
| 13:00 | Arrival at Baschi village for lunch |
| 17:00 | Arrival at Tanbaly-Tas |
| 17:00-18:00 | Walk and exploration of petroglyphs |
| 20:00 | Arrival in Almaty |
To bring with you:
- Comfortable footwear: Sneakers or boots will be a great help for walking in the mountains; the footwear should be waterproof.
- Comfortable clothing: Loose-fitting clothing that allows easy movement.
- Sun protection: Sunglasses, a cap, and sunscreen will help you in sunny weather.
- Insect Protection: When traveling, you may encounter ticks, mosquitoes, and midges, so insect protection is essential (repellent, ointment, etc.).
PRICE
• 81,000 tenge per traveler, if there are six travelers in the car, totaling 486,000 tenge
• 87,000 tenge per traveler, if there are five travelers in the car, totaling 435,000 tenge
• 110,000 tenge per traveler, if there are four travelers in the car, totaling 394,500 tenge
• 131,500 tenge per traveler, if there are three travelers in the car, totaling 393,000 tenge
• 173,000 tenge per traveler, if there are two travelers in the car, totaling 346,000 tenge
• 300,000 tenge for an individual trip for one traveler
The price includes:
✅guide-driver
✅comfortable SUV
✅accommodation in hotels
✅three meals a day
✅entrance tickets along the route
✅2 liters of drinking water per day