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Home/Destinations/Almaty/Altyn-Emel

Altyn-Emel Tours

Desert wonders: tours to Altyn-Emel National Park reveal the famous Singing Dune, which hums in the wind, and the striped, otherworldly Aktau mountains. A remote, dramatic escape into the Kazakh wilds.

197 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
Almaty
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
4.9(1,051)·15 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
Almaty
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
4.8(573)·2 days
from$160/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
Almaty
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
4.8(328)·16 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
4.5(244)·17 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel
Almaty
1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel
4.9(153)·16 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire
Almaty
Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire
4.8(144)·2 days
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
Almaty
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
4.8(112)·16 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
4.7(97)·3 days
from$105/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
4.2(95)·6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Almaty
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
4.5(84)·10–11 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay
Almaty
Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay
4.9(71)·2 days
from$150/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
3.9(63)·4–7 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Tour with Scenic Horseback Ride
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Tour with Scenic Horseback Ride
4.8(50)·6–7 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
Almaty
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
4.9(46)·12 hours
from$290/ person
via Viator
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty
Almaty
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty
4.9(43)·8 days
from$2,638/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
5.0(39)·4–6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour + Birds of Prey Show
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour + Birds of Prey Show
4.8(38)·10 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Big Trip in 1 Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lake, Black, Charyn, Canyon
Almaty
Big Trip in 1 Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lake, Black, Charyn, Canyon
4.8(36)·15 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights
Almaty
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights
4.9(34)·8 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Almaty: Nomadic Lifestyle Experience at Huns Ethno Village
Almaty
Almaty: Nomadic Lifestyle Experience at Huns Ethno Village
4.5(34)·6 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion
Almaty
Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion
4.9(31)·5–7 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy
Almaty
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy
5.0(25)·15–18 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Almaty Original City Tour
Almaty
Almaty Original City Tour
4.9(23)·1–2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Private Full Day Almaty City Tour
Almaty
Private Full Day Almaty City Tour
4.7(18)·2–10 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Almaty
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
5.0(17)·6 days
from$2,250/ person
via Viator
Almaty Walking Tour: 9 Must-See Sights
Almaty
Almaty Walking Tour: 9 Must-See Sights
4.9(14)·5–6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Altyn Emel. Singing dune. 1 day tour
Almaty
Altyn Emel. Singing dune. 1 day tour
5.0(13)·9 hours
from$290/ person
via Viator
Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Almaty
Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
4.6(13)·2–8 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Altyn Emel Adventure in Aktau mountains Katutau and Singing Dune
Almaty
Altyn Emel Adventure in Aktau mountains Katutau and Singing Dune
4.2(10)·16–17 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes
Almaty
3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes
5.0(10)·3 days
from$870/ person
via Viator
Almaty to Lake Kaindy Multi Day Group Tour
Almaty
Almaty to Lake Kaindy Multi Day Group Tour
3.9(9)·2 days
from$110/ person
via Viator
Almaty City Tour: A Journey Through Culture, History, and Nature
Almaty
Almaty City Tour: A Journey Through Culture, History, and Nature
4.9(8)·5–9 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
Almaty
2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
4.1(7)·2 days
from$280/ person
via Viator
Scenic Horseback Riding Experience in Ile-Alatau National Park
Almaty
Scenic Horseback Riding Experience in Ile-Alatau National Park
4.9(7)·5h 30min
from$54/ person
via Viator
1 Day Express Tour: Issyk Lake, Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge
Almaty
1 Day Express Tour: Issyk Lake, Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge
4.8(6)·10–12 hours
from$260/ person
via Viator
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
Almaty
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
5.0(6)·13–15 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
Medeu and Shymbulak + Big Almaty Lake and Falcon show (Private day-tour)
Almaty
Medeu and Shymbulak + Big Almaty Lake and Falcon show (Private day-tour)
5.0(6)·7–9 hours
from$266/ person
via Viator
Altyn Emel. Singing dune and Aktau mountains 2 days tour
Almaty
Altyn Emel. Singing dune and Aktau mountains 2 days tour
5.0(5)·2 days
from$1,115/ person
via Viator
Private Big Almaty Lake Hiking Tour with alternatgive Pipeline
Almaty
Private Big Almaty Lake Hiking Tour with alternatgive Pipeline
5.0(4)·8h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Altyn Emel, Singing Dune, Charyn canyon, Kolsay, Kaindy lake 4 days tour
Almaty
Altyn Emel, Singing Dune, Charyn canyon, Kolsay, Kaindy lake 4 days tour
5.0(4)·4 days
from$1,197/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
5.0(3)·5 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Altyn-Emel Jeep Tour: Singing Dune, Aktau & Katutau Mountains
Almaty
Altyn-Emel Jeep Tour: Singing Dune, Aktau & Katutau Mountains
5.0(3)·14–16 hours
from$405/ person
via Viator
Express Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy Lake Charyn , Black Canyon in 1 day
Almaty
Express Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy Lake Charyn , Black Canyon in 1 day
5.0(3)·15 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Altyn-Emel Private Tour from Almaty: Aktau Mountains & Lunch
Almaty
Altyn-Emel Private Tour from Almaty: Aktau Mountains & Lunch
5.0(1)·9 hours
from$360/ person
via Viator
5 Days Private Tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from Almaty
Almaty
5 Days Private Tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from Almaty
5.0(1)·5 days
from$1,435/ person
via Viator
Aktau Mountains and Altyn Emel Private 2 Day Adventure
Almaty
Aktau Mountains and Altyn Emel Private 2 Day Adventure
5.0(1)·2 days
from$533/ person
via Viator
Private Big Almaty Lake and Ayu Sai Visit Center Tour
Almaty
Private Big Almaty Lake and Ayu Sai Visit Center Tour
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
Almaty
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
4.0(1)·13h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator

Altyn-Emel in Almaty — FAQ

What is the Singing Dune?
A large sand dune in Altyn-Emel that makes a humming sound in the wind.
What are the Aktau mountains?
Colourful, striped chalk mountains in Altyn-Emel National Park.
How far is Altyn-Emel from Almaty?
It is a long day or overnight trip, several hours from the city.

More things to do in Almaty

Charyn CanyonKolsai & KaindyBig Almaty LakeMedeu & ShymbulakCity Tour