Kazakhstan Desert Park: Unique Landscapes & Wildlife

Explore Altyn Emel’s diverse landscapes and rare wildlife on a 1-day tour. Discover Singing Dunes, Aktau Mountains, and more. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aktau Mountains - We will drive out to the bottom of the Ocean to explore the Chalk Mountains of Aktau.
    Here is schedule for the tour:
    5:30 am Pick up time
    7:30 am Quick stop to WC/market
    9:00 am Bashi village/Enrence to national park
    Off-road way to first location
    10:00 am Arriving to Aktau mountains
    12:00 am Departure
  • Katutau Mountain -…
What's Included
  • National parks entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

This is the only desert park in Kazakhstan, where you can see many different landscapes: sands, tugai forests, floodplains, conditions, mountains. At fairly close distances, you can observe rare animals living in unstable conditions, goitered gazelle and kulan. As part of the project, three tourist routes have been developed, equipped with signs,…

Location
Aktau Mountains
State National Park Altyn-Emel
Cancellation Policy

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

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756janelleg
Aug 17, 2025
Good job done, Bek! - Bek is the best guide for this, we had so much fun with him and he took really good care of us, showing us the best view to Aktau even though some of us couldn’t climb as much. He’s also insightful and knowledgeable. We have a wonderful experience and more people should visit Aktau and the Singing Dune!
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Djstathis
Aug 16, 2025
Unforgettable Adventure at the Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains with the Best Guide, Saida! - We had an absolutely unforgettable adventure exploring the Singing Dunes and the stunning Aktau Mountains in Kazakhstan! The landscapes were breathtaking, from the magical sounds of the dunes to the colorful, otherworldly rock formations of the mountains, every moment felt unique and awe-inspiring. A huge thank you goes to our tour guide, Saida, who made the trip even more special. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and attentive, always ready to answer our questions and make sure we were comfortable. Her guidance helped us truly appreciate the history, culture, and natural beauty of the region. This was one of the highlights of our time in Kazakhstan, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a mix of adventure, beauty, and cultural insight. Five stars all the way!
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245elier
Aug 14, 2025
Great guide, great service, great adventure! - Bek - Was an amazing experience with Bek. Highly knowledgeable and great throughout. Would highly recommend him for anybody looking to tour any sights near Almaty!
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Northstar10425673649
Aug 13, 2025
It was so good. - We felt that if we wanted to go to the singing dunes, the Aktau Mountains, it would be a better tour to be on! The guide was very friendly in every way, speaking to me actively, even though I was not good at English. It may be a little expensive, but I recommend it
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Ashutoshs2020
Aug 11, 2025
Great experience, strongly recommended - Stunning landscape and great experience. The trip delivered way more than I had expected. My expectations were low from the trip given this tour is not as popular as the lakes. Special shoutout to our guide Bek, who was very friendly and super-enthusiastic!
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790bel_nh
Aug 10, 2025
Spectacular - Just spectacular. Everything was great: the scenery, the Bek guide, the drivers and the organization. It was a unique experience I would recommend. Thanks POR making it so special!
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Mobile50389653571
Aug 10, 2025
Kazakhstan, veryyy nice! - Had one of the most surreal experiences in my life at the altyn emel national park. Is unlike anything else you’re ever going to see. Takes a while to get there but in the end it was all worth it. And sliding off the singing dunes (they actually do sing!) was the best possible ending to the day. Come prepared in comfortable hiking gear, there’s a bit or a climb for both altyn emel and singing dunes. Bek was a wonderful guide, kept everyone’s spirits high and made sure everyone had a great time, 10/10 to him.
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X1713atreginas
Aug 4, 2025
Incredible guide, beautiful sights, flawless planning - We had an unforgettable tour to the Aktau Mountains and Singing Dunes! Our guide Saida did an excellent job – she communicated clearly in both Russian and English, which was perfect for our group (my parents speak Russian, my partner speaks English). The driver was fast but always safe, and even stopped to help another car that needed a fire extinguisher – a gesture we really appreciated. The whole day was well-planned, with enough time at each sight and regular bathroom breaks. Lunch was delicious, traditional, and very generous, and although we returned late and exhausted, we would absolutely do it all over again the same way! Huge respect to both guide and driver – long, demanding days in such a remote and harsh landscape, yet they were kind, professional, and in good spirits. With no cell signal out there, the drivers communicated by walkie-talkie, which made us feel safe and well taken care of. 10 out of 10 – highly recommended!
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Sightseer779369
Aug 3, 2025
Off-road in Altyn Emel, a Grand Adventure! - This past Saturday and Sunday, Aug 2-3, I did the overnight tour to Altyn Emel National Park with Kazakhstan Very Nice. Our guide, Bek, was wonderful! He did a great job of guiding the tour, while also allowing us plenty of free time to wander and explore. When the hiking up the mountain or dune, became difficult, he was always there to encourage us and remind us that the view from the top would be worth it, which it was! Over a lovely meal, we learned a lot about the history of Kazakhstan and its tribes. The driver, Serik, was excellent and I always felt safe. He was always pointing out the interesting sites or animals along the way. He even let me practice archery with his bow and arrow. It was so much fun! If you are wondering whether the extra money for the overnight is worth it, it definitely is. You get double the time at each locations, plus lovely food and a leisurely pace. Thank you for the unique adventure, Bek!
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M9636vosabiner
Aug 3, 2025
Great 2 days trip - I can strongly recommend the 2 days tour, instead of 1 day, as you wont rush through the places... you have much more time to enjoy and Explorer.
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From $280
up to 3 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).