Singing Dune: day trip from Almaty
- 14 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 18 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
- from age 6
A trip to Altyn-Emel National Park to the Singing Dune, a large sand dune not far from the Ili River. You climb the crest on foot, may hear the sand hum in dry weather and look out over the Big and Small Kalkan mountains.
Highlights
- Climb to the crest of the Singing Dune
- Views of the Big and Small Kalkan mountains
- Steppe landscapes of Altyn-Emel National Park
- Picnic lunch at the foot of the dune
Programme
- 07:00Departure from Almaty
- 09:30Short stop on the way
- 11:30Entry to Altyn-Emel National Park, park tickets
- 12:30Singing Dune: climb to the crest and walk (1.5–2 hours)
- 14:30Picnic lunch at the foot of the dune
- 15:30Drive back to Almaty
- 21:00Arrival in Almaty (approximate)
Included
- ✓ Transport (minibus)
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ National park entry ticket
- ✓ Picnic lunch
- ✓ Drinking water
Not included
- ✕ Personal expenses
- ✕ Snacks on the way
- ✕ Accident insurance
What to bring
ID card or passport · Comfortable closed shoes · Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen · Windbreaker · Water and a light snack
Meeting
Almaty, main entrance of Mega Alma-Ata shopping mall
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 4 people.
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