Altyn-Emel National Park: Singing Dune and Chalk Mountains
Altyn-Emel National Park
Land of the Singing Dunes, Martian Aktau Mountains, and 700-year-old sacred willows.
Day 1: Singing Dune & Ili River
Departure from Almaty in 4x4 off-road vehicles. Visit the Singing Dune — a 150-meter dune that produces a resonant sound. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the Ili River valley. Dinner and overnight stay in a desert guesthouse.
Day 2: Aktau Mountains & Sacred Willow
Early morning safari: spotting wild goitered gazelles. Hike through the chalk Aktau Mountains — ancient canyons with vibrant, multi-colored slopes. Visit a 700-year-old willow, a sacred site of power and legend. Return to the city by evening.
4x4 Off-roaders
Private Guide
April – October
