Altyn emel 2 days tour. (Singing dune, AkTau, KattyTau)
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Altyn-Emel National Park
Immerse yourself in the unique historical and cultural monuments of Altyn Emel on this 2-day tour. Explore the Singing dune, AkTau, and KattyTau, and discover rare species of plants and animals. Don't miss the world-renowned paleontological field with ancient animal remains dating back 25-30 million years!
Duration: 1 day, 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Altyn-Emel National Park - During the tour you will:
    • Explore the ALTYN EMEL National park, a UNESCO Historical site
    • Encounter unique wildlife such as the Kulan and Przewalski’s horse
    • Ascend the singing dunes, taking in the spectacular panorama of this ancient landscape
    • Listen to narratives about the region’s past from your knowledgeable English-speaking guide
    • Journey to the Aktau Mountains to discover a famous fossil site with well-preserved specimens of prehistoric creatures dating back 25-30 million years
    • Marvel at the Kakutau Mountains, featuring volcanic crystallized lava formations and a backdrop of natural sculptures and vistas
    • Witness a willow tree that has stood for over seven centuries

Itinerary:
DAY 1. Singing Dunes
08:00- Depart from Almaty.
12:00- Arrive at the Basshi village and have Lunch
14:00- Drive to the Singing dune
15:00- Arrive at the Dunes and have an an excursion
18:00 Travel to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2: Aktau and Katutau mountains
08:00- Breakfast
09:00- Travel to the Aktau mountains
10:30-13:00- Excursion of the mountains
13:00- Lunch
14:00- Travel to Katutau Mountains
15:00-17:00 - Excursion
17:00- Drive back to Almaty

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch and dinner included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Comfortable accommodations
  • Professional guides
Additional Information

If you want to immerse yourself among unique historical and cultural monuments, walk among rare species of plants and animals, see the famous Singing dune, see the wonders of the Aktau and Katutau Mountains and visit a world-renowned paleontological field where the remains of ancient animals dated at 25-30 million years old were found, then this tour is for you!

Location
Altyn-Emel National Park
Nawai Street 208/2
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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G_nelb2022
Apr 5, 2023
I feel fooled - We booked a 2 day tour with breakfast and lunch included. On the first day we arrived at noon and had the Aktau and Katutau on the 1st day instead of on the 2nd day. On the evening of the first day it was said that we would not get lunch for the second day, although it was and is still in the tour schedule. I contacted the travel company and was told that it was "one of the cheapest offers and there was nothing cheaper". It still didn't answer my request. "We also adjusted the prices yesterday" was the next sentence. We hadn't booked the tour "yesterday". That's why I still don't understand what the price adjustment has to do with the content that wasn't promised and booked to us. I booked it and I want it. Whether or not the price was adjusted the next day is no longer my problem. On the 2nd day after breakfast at 8:38 am we left for the dunes and the tour ended at 11:00 am and we went back to Almaty although the plan was 5:00 pm. Around 3:00 p.m. we were back at the hotel. The driver was ok, but he didn't serve as a guide. We saw what was planned, but unfortunately it wasn't a guided tour. Good that the sights were explained with the information boards. It's an outrage that I wanted to invest my hard-earned money in something nice, but got something like this. Just because we're not in the country "regularly" doesn't mean you should pull that kind of thing off with tourists.
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