Two-day tour
Katutau - Aktau - Singing Dune

An unforgettable journey awaits you!
Embark on an exciting two-day jeep tour and discover the majestic peaks of Aktau and Katutau Mountains.
Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of a Singing Dune, a mesmerizing sand dune that changes shades under the rays of the sun and emits a loud sound similar to low singing.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region, discovering ancient traditions.
Experience the thrill of off-road driving, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and bright colors.
The tour program:
Day 1
Day 1
Departure from Almaty to the National Park.Altyn-Emel Park - Aktau Mountains - Katutau Mountains - Basshi village.
The guide will meet you at the railway station, at the airport in Almaty or pick you up at your place of residence.
The journey to the village of Basshi takes about 4 hours, there will be small stops along the way, one of the stops is the village of Baiseit, where you can buy fruits, delicious samsa, kurt, etc.
12:00 Arrival in Basshi village, check-in at the hotel, lunch.
13:00 Departure to Aktau and Katutau mountains, 700 year old Willow.
The road to the Aktau mountains takes about 1.5 hours, these are the chalk mountains, amazing in their beauty, a museum of the Earth's distant past. The mountains are composed of a layer of stones with a multi-colored range of colors. The guide will tell you the story of the appearance of the chalk mountains and guide you through the most beautiful places.
After hiking in the Aktau mountains, you will go to the Katutau Mountains, which are formed by the frozen lava of two large volcanoes and to a 700-year-old Willow Tree.
19:00 Return to the hotel, dinner, free time.

Day 2
Day 2
Departure to the Singing Dune - return to Almaty.
9:00 After breakfast, you will leave the hotel for the Singing Dune, a huge sandy mountain that has remained motionless for presumably 3-5 thousand years. The road will take 1 hour, upon arrival you will climb the ridge of the Singing Dune and enjoy the beauty of nature from a bird's eye view, as well as slide down to listen to the singing of the Singing Dune.
12:00 Departure to Almaty on the way there will be a stop for lunch at a cafe.
17:30 Return to Almaty.

The cost of the tour
Tourist taxi
230 000 tenge

All inclusive
from 295 000 tenge
  • The duration of the tour is 2 days.
  • The distance is 700 km in both directions / walk (difficulty level is medium).
  • The weather ranges from +30 °C to – 15°C, depending on the time of year.
Any tour can be changed according to your wishes!
Season:
  • All year round.

Additional services:
  • Sandboard riding.
  • Accommodation in tents.
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