Itinerary
- Aktau Mountains: We will drive out to the bottom of the Ocean to explore the Chalk Mountains of Aktau.
Here is schedule for the tour:
5:30 am Pick up time
7:30 am Quick stop to WC/market
9:00 am Bashi village/Enrence to national park
Off-road way to first location
10:00 am Arriving to Aktau mountains
12:00 am Departure - Katutau Mountain: Next we will stop in the volcanic mountains of Katutau. Unusual rock forms, created by nature.
12:30 Arriving to Katutau
13:10 Departure to the village
13:50-14:30 Lunch - Singing Barkhan: After lunch we will come to the singing Dunes of 150 meters high to enjoy the scenic views of the Ili River and Almaty desert.
15:30 Arriving to Singing dunes
17:30 Departure to city
Includes
- National parks entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Let's have some sweets after visiting dunes
- English speaking guide
- Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Take some food for breakfast with you, we will hae quick stop at the petrol station for 15 mins
Details
This is the only desert park in Kazakhstan, where you can see many different landscapes: sands, tugai forests, floodplains, conditions, mountains. At fairly close distances, you can observe rare animals living in unstable conditions, goitered gazelle and kulan. As part of the project, three tourist routes have been developed, equipped with signs, gazebos, observation platforms, and parking lots: Dried ocean Aktau mountains, Singing dunes and Katutau frozen lava.
Please note: This tour is not suitable for children under 6 years old due to long travel times and the nature of the itinerary.
Please note: This tour is not suitable for children under 6 years old due to long travel times and the nature of the itinerary.
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
