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Altyn-Emel & the Singing Dune: The 14 Best Tours

14 tours  ·  from $225 a head

The park is a long way out and worth the commitment: a humming sand ridge, the striped Aktau hills, and the Bronze Age burial mounds at Besshatyr. The 14 below split into brutal one-day runs and far kinder overnights, priced accordingly.

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Almaty: Singing dunes, Aktau Mountains & Altyn Emel Day Trip

1.Singing dunes, Aktau Mountains & Altyn Emel Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 16 hours · from $250Our pick

Explore Kazakhstan’s Aktau Mountains and Singing Dunes on a long Altyn Emel day trip with lunch, wildlife, guides, and 4x4 transport.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an incredible experience with our tour guide, Bek! From start to finish, Bek took care of us and made our trip truly special. The stories shared were not only entertaining but also enriched our understanding of the places we visited. The drivers were nice and ensured safe driving throughout our journey. Additionally, the host prepared delicious food that we all enjoy. If you're looking for a memorable and fun adventure, I highly recommend booking with Bek. Thank you for such a happy trip!”

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Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel - The 5:30 a.m. departure from Almaty
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Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel

2.Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $250Top rated

Explore Kazakhstan’s Altyn Emel on a 16-hour tour to the Aktau Mountains, Katutau volcanoes, and Singing Dunes with lunch included.

“Kassym is a definitely friendly and informative guides. The hiking journey is not tiring due to great conversation. Nice lunch at the local guest house is definitely a warm and exciting experience.”

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Altyn Emel. Singing dune. 1 day tour

3.Altyn Emel. Singing dune. 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $242

Review of Altyn Emel’s Singing Dune day tour from Almaty, with route details, price, hiking advice, meals, guides, and booking tips.

“We had a wonderful experience with Kazia tours. It was a last minute booking but Kazia ensured we had a great tour. Our guide, Lana, was wonderful and very knowledgeable. She took really good care of our family and shared very interesting information about Kazakhstan with us also. I will definitely recommend going for this tour.”

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3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes - Day One: Singing Sand at Altyn Emel
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3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

4.3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $736

Review of a private 3-day Kazakhstan tour covering Singing Dunes, Aktau Mountains, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake.

“The tour is well organized. The places I visited during this tour is simply incredible! The 3 days tour allowed me to see the sites without rushing. My guide, Dorzh, was very helpful and took care of everything. He also took great pics and videos. I would highly recommend taking this tour.”

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Two Day Tour to Altyn Emel: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountain - The 700-year-old willow and the first taste of old Kazakhstan
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Two Day Tour to Altyn Emel: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountain

5.Two Day Tour to Altyn Emel: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Review of the 2-day Altyn Emel tour from Almaty, with the Singing Dune, Aktau Mountains, Basshi village, pricing, lodging, and practical tips.

“I had a wonderful time exploring this remote but incredible place, Ghaukar was very professional and always made sure everything was alright. It was interesting as well to be able to meet with local people and discover their culture. Definitely recommend !”

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4-Day Altyn Emel Park + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon jeep-tour - Day 1: From Almaty to the Singing Dune
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4-Day Altyn Emel Park + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon jeep-tour

One Day Tour to Altyn-Emel: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountain - Leaving Almaty before sunrise
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One Day Tour to Altyn-Emel: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountain

7.One Day Tour to Altyn-Emel: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 18 hours · from $225Best value

Review of the 18-hour Altyn-Emel tour from Almaty, with Aktau Mountains, Katutau, the Singing Dune, meals, guides, and practical tips.

“Gassyr was my tour guide. He was very friendly, created a lively atmosphere, and was very helpful in taking photos for me—they took great pictures! He took excellent care of us, and he even sang for us; he had a wonderful voice! It was a very enjoyable trip! I highly recommend it to everyone.”

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Altyn emel 2 days tour. (Singing dune, AkTau, KattyTau) - Leaving Almaty in a private 4WD
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Altyn emel 2 days tour. (Singing dune, AkTau, KattyTau)

Altyn Emel. Singing dune and Aktau mountains 2 days tour - Kapchagay Reservoir: a brief first look
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Altyn Emel. Singing dune and Aktau mountains 2 days tour

9.Altyn Emel. Singing dune and Aktau mountains 2 days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,024per group (up to 4)

Review of a private 2-day Altyn Emel tour from Almaty, with the Singing Dune, Aktau and Katutau mountains, meals, and lodging.

“The tour was well planned and executed. Guide Max was punctual, attentive and always ready to help. He demonstrated strong driving skills as well as good knowledge and experience with regard to the places of interest. Very patient, polite and easy to have a conversation with.”

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Atyn Emel National Park 2 days tour - Day one among the Aktau and Katutau Mountains
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Atyn Emel National Park 2 days tour

10.Atyn Emel National Park 2 days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $450

Explore Altyn Emel National Park on a private two-day SUV tour from Almaty, with Aktau Mountains, Singing Barkhan, and English-speaking guides.

“Hello) You know, I’ve been walking for so long now and remembering the trip! I really liked it) Just in general! Thank you very much Aydin)”

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2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains - Katutau Mountain: a darker and harsher second act
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2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains

11.2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $742

Review of a private 2 day Altyn Emel tour from Almaty, with Aktau and Katutau Mountains, Singing Dunes, Kazakh food, and a family guesthouse.

“I randomly found these guys when I was planning to visit the Central Asia, and I was lucky to choose them! As a matter of fact, I had a trip there in September but recently I was asked by guide lady Madina to leave a comment here to supporRead more”

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Altyn Emel National Park, Private tour, 2 days from Almaty - Tamgaly Tas and the Buddhist Rock Drawings
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Altyn Emel National Park, Private tour, 2 days from Almaty

2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain - The 700-year-old willow at Kosbastau
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2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain

13.2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $280

Review of the 2-day Altyn-Emel tour from Almaty, with Aktau Mountains, Katutau, the Singing Dune, meals, SUV transport, and practical tips.

“I went on a 2-days private tour to the beautiful Altyn Emel National Park with my partner. Everything was perfectly organised. I was truly amazed by the beauty of Aktau Mountain. Our guide, Dinara, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and Read more”

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Altyn Emel, Singing Dune, Charyn canyon, Kolsay, Kaindy lake 4 days tour - Day one: Altyn Emel and the dry mountain country
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Altyn Emel, Singing Dune, Charyn canyon, Kolsay, Kaindy lake 4 days tour

14.Altyn Emel, Singing Dune, Charyn canyon, Kolsay, Kaindy lake 4 days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $882

Review of Altyn Emel, Singing Dune, Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, with practical advice on price, pace, meals, and fitness.

“I would like to thank Kuna, Jura and Aidan very much for showing the beauty of Kazakhstan. The four days in the interior were the most beautiful and the best of the two weeks spent in Kazakhstan. With Kazakh nature, music, people and the Read more”

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