To see the Dune, we need to enter Altyn Emel NP from Bas'shi village (northern entry). So, will start moving by a new highway from Almaty in a northern direction, passing by Konaev (local Las Vegas - a city of casinos) and Sary Ozek.

In Bas'shi there will be a short stop for Park's entry registration, and in few next kilometers the first adventure starts! The roads inside a Park look more ground trails; we will be driving on a SUV through the endless steppes, surrounded by herds of amazing animals - Persian gazelles, kulans (Turkmenian donkeys), camels. On a way to the Dune, we will stop to discover ancient dolmens Oshaktas – a few thousand years old monument made of stones. The Dune will appear suddenly, like a mirage in the desert. It definitely worth a visit, so do not miss an opportunity to hike along its sharp ridge. Singing Dune is located in the valley of Ili River, about 2 kilometres from the river in its right bank. Its overall height is 150m and length about 3 kilometres. The ridge of the unique sand dune is sharp as a blade. The sand crumbles underneath your feet, but the ridge does not get blunt, in windy weather it is capable of making sound resembling low hum of jet aircraft.

After a lunch at a Dune’s foot, we move deeper inside a Park: by the end of the day we arrive at a nice camping glade in Aktau colorful hills. The guides will set a camp for you and cook a desert-style dinner. Enjoy your meals with a great sunset view! We stay overnight in tents.