Altyn Emel 4WD Singing Barkhan Experience
- 17 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the magic of Altyn-Emel National Park, starting from the village of Basshi. Visit the ancient 700-year-old willow tree, then trek through the surreal landscapes of the Ak-Tau mountains, where white slopes and unique formations await. Explore the Katutau mountains, home to stunning stone sculptures shaped by volcanic activity. The tour culminates at the Singing Dune, where the wind creates captivating melodies across the sands, return to Almaty with cherished memories of Kazakhstan's natural wonders. - Explore the ancient 700-year-old willow tree and its surroundings - Trek through the unique landscapes of Ak-Tau and Katutau mountains - Experience the enchanting sounds of the Singing Dune - Enjoy a hearty lunch in the village
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide services
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Personal expences
Itinerary
Make your first stop at the 700-year-old willow tree, a living monument that has witnessed centuries pass and holds the spirit of the steppe.
Next, head to the heart of the Ak-Tau mountains, where the dazzling white slopes and surreal shapes create the feeling of walking on another planet. Here, a trekking route through fantastic landscapes awaits you.
Continue to the Katutau mountains, shaped by ancient volcanic activity into extraordinary stone sculptures, a powerful reminder of nature’s forces.
A natural wonder where the wind creates a mysterious melody across the sands. Climb to the top to admire breathtaking views and feel the true spirit of Kazakhstan’s desert.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point: 4:30 AM at Abay-Zharokov, parking near Alatau metro station, Zharokova 119 (2GIS/Yandex)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Steppe Spirit Kazakhstan
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Almaty
- Its from-price is 10% above the median of the 82 day trips we list in Almaty.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Almaty
Almaty is Kazakhstan's largest city, set beneath the snow peaks of the Tian Shan, with leafy parks, Soviet-era monuments, cafés and mountain lakes nearby.
Almaty lies on a plain at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau, a range of the Tian Shan mountains, whose snowy peaks rise to the south. It was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997, when the title passed to Astana, and it remains the largest city and the cultural centre. Wide avenues are shaded by poplars and elms, and Panfilov Park holds the brightly painted wooden Ascension Cathedral and a memorial to soldiers of the Second World War.
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