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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.

200 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(884)·15 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)
Almaty
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)
4.8(318)·17 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
4.6(224)·17 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel
Almaty
Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel
4.9(118)·16 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
Almaty
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
4.8(98)·16 hours
from$57/ 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(67)·6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Hike and Falcon Show Experience
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Hike and Falcon Show Experience
5.0(60)·8 hours
from$50/ 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
4.1(56)·6 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
Almaty
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
4.9(45)·12 hours
from$196/ 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(40)·48 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty
Almaty
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty
4.9(40)·192 hours
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)·6 hours
from$162/ 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(30)·8 hours
from$49/ 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(24)·18 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Altyn Emel. Singing dune. 1 day tour
Almaty
Altyn Emel. Singing dune. 1 day tour
5.0(13)·9 hours
from$242/ person
via Viator
4-Day Altyn Emel Park + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon jeep-tour
Almaty
4-Day Altyn Emel Park + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon jeep-tour
4.7(7)·96 hours
from$1,085/ 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)·9 hours
from$246/ 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
4.6(5)·48 hours
from$280/ person
via Viator
2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains
Almaty
2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains
5.0(4)·48 hours
from$742/ person
via Viator
Altyn Emel Adventure in Aktau mountains Katutau and Singing Dune
Almaty
Altyn Emel Adventure in Aktau mountains Katutau and Singing Dune
2.3(3)·17 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Altyn-Emel Jeep Tour: Singing Dune, Aktau & Katutau Mountains
Almaty
Altyn-Emel Jeep Tour: Singing Dune, Aktau & Katutau Mountains
5.0(1)·16 hours
from$405/ person
via Viator
Issyk Lake and Bear Waterfall Day Tour in Almaty
Almaty
Issyk Lake and Bear Waterfall Day Tour in Almaty
4.0(1)·10 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Assy Plateau and Turgen Waterfall Day Tour from Almaty
Almaty
Assy Plateau and Turgen Waterfall Day Tour from Almaty
11 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
5 Days Private Tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from Almaty
Almaty
5 Days Private Tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from Almaty
120 hours
from$1,435/ 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