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A canyon with layered rock formations and a sunset sky. 1
A desert landscape with sand dunes and a distant city. 2
A vast desert landscape with prominent sand dunes and sparse vegetation. 3
A large, layered rock formation with distinct horizontal bands of red, orange, and beige colors. 4
A vast canyon with layered rock formations. 5
By Centralia travel
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 3,674 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Enjoy panoramic views and photo opportunities
    • Explore the colorful Aktau chalk mountains
    • Climb the Singing Dune and hear its deep, resonant hum
    • Enjoy a simple lunch in the open landscape near the dune
    • Explore the surreal Aktau Mountains and their colorful formations

Activity location

    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Private tour

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 3,674.03 x 1 TravellerRM 3,674.03
Total
Price is RM 3,674.03

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick up/drop off
  • Inclusions
    Transportation during the tour
  • Inclusions
    Professional local tour guide
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Littering
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Embark on an unforgettable one-day journey to Altyn-Emel National Park, one of Kazakhstan’s most extraordinary natural reserves. This tour takes you deep into a land of vast steppes, dramatic desert scenery, and rare geological wonders.

    Your adventure begins with a scenic drive to the park, where you’ll visit the legendary Singing Dune. Climb the golden sands and experience the mysterious humming sound created by the wind—one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena. From the top, enjoy panoramic views of the Ili River valley and surrounding mountains.

    Continue to the stunning Aktau Mountains, known for their colorful layers of white, red, and orange rock formations. Walk through this surreal landscape shaped over millions of years and take incredible photos that feel almost otherworldly.

    With a knowledgeable guide, comfortable transportation, and well-timed stops, this tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, discovery, and natural beauty—all in one remarkable day.

Location

Activity location

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    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan