WONDERS OF THE SANDS
- 2 days
- All year round
- Departure from Almaty
Excursion program
Departure from Almaty – Tamgaly-Tas – Basshi village (Lunch) – Singing Dune – Basshi village (Dinner, Overnight)
– Departure from Almaty (in the morning), to Tamgaly Tas (120 km, approximately 2 hours)
– Arrival in Tamgaly Tas, walking tour (1 hour)
-Departure to Basshi village (200 km, approximately 2.5 hours), lunch at the hotel
– Departure to the singing dune (50 km, about 1 hour), walking tour (2 hours)
-Departure to Basshi village (hotel) (50 km approximately 1 hour), dinner, sleep
road length: 420 km, total time: 6 hours
Basshi village (Breakfast) – Aktau Mountains (Trekking) – Katutau – 700 Summer Willow – Departure for Almaty
-Breakfast in Basshi village (hotel)
– Departure to the Aktau mountains (80 km, about 1.5 hours), excursion-trekking (3-8 km, 2-3 hours), lunch
-Departure to Katutau (30 km, about 30 minutes), on arrival – walking tour (30-60 minutes)
– Departure to the 700 year old willow (35 km, approximately 40 minutes), walking tour (30-60 minutes)
– Departure to Almaty (300 km, approximately 4 hours); the driver will leave you anywhere in the city
road length: 445 km, total time: 7 hours
Season: all year round (best time April-October)
*** The route can be changed or supplemented according to your desire; If you want to see an attraction that is not listed in this program, please contact the tour organizers – we will definitely try to resolve this issue and tell you about all the possible options.
Examples of options: On the 1st day, instead of Tamgaly Tas, you can see the city of nomads or swim on the wild beach of Kapchagaya. You can change the program and include the Charyn Canyon
What to pack for Altyn-Emel
✅ Comfortable shoes
Sneakers or Boots will be a good helper in walking in the mountains; ideal if the shoes are waterproof
✅ Comfortable clothes
and loose clothing that is easy to walk in.
✅ Sun protection
Sunglasses, a hat and cream will help you out in sunny weather
✅ Insect protection
While traveling, ticks, mosquitoes and midges can occasionally be encountered, so insect protection will not be superfluous (repellant, ointment, etc.)
Tourist taxi
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Price for an SUV with a driver (regardless of the number of people, maximum 6 people)
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Included in the price:
✅driver guide
✅comfortable SUV -
Who is a tourist taxi suitable for?
⭕️For campers who want to live in tents and cook outdoors
⭕️If you plan your accommodation and meals on your own
All inclusive
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6 traveler - 130$ per person
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5 traveler - 150$ per person
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4 traveler - 170 $ per person
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3 traveler - 225$ per person
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2 traveler - 300$ per person
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1 traveler - 570$ per person
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Included in the price:
✅Driver guide
✅Comfortable SUV
✅ Accommodation in hotels
✅ Three meals a day
✅Entrance tickets according to the route
✅Drinking water 2 liters per day
