1 dayKolsai Lake & Valley of Castles
Altyn-Emel National Park
Desert colors on a grand scale: the striped Aktau mountains, the Singing Dune that hums in the wind, and herds of kulan roaming the plains.
- Duration2 days
- StartAlmaty, Zhetysu region
- Group2 to 6 travelers per vehicle
- DifficultyModerate
Highlights
- Climb the Singing Dune at sunset
- Aktau and Katutau painted mountains
- Ancient Besshatyr burial mounds
- Night in a guesthouse in Basshi village
Itinerary
Day 1, 07:00
Departure
Drive north-east from Almaty in a 4x4.
Day 1, 12:00
Besshatyr mounds
Saka burial mounds from the Iron Age.
Day 1, 17:00
Singing Dune
Climb the dune for sunset and listen for its hum.
Day 1, 20:00
Basshi village
Dinner and overnight in a family guesthouse.
Day 2, 08:00
Aktau mountains
Walk among the white, red and ochre layers.
Day 2, 13:00
Katutau
Volcanic formations, then the return drive.
Day 2, 20:00
Back in Almaty
Drop-off at your hotel.
Included
- 4x4 transport
- Certified guide
- Park permits
- Guesthouse night
- All meals on the route
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Map
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