4-Day Trip to the Altyn Emel National Park
Highlights
Almaty, Altyn-Emel National Park
trekking, Desert, Eco Tourism
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
Russian
Description
Embark on this 4-day tour of Kazakhstan's famous Altyn Emel National Park and explore the surrounding scenery. Visit the Ili River, marvel at the Aktau Mountain range and check out the former volcano of Katutau. Then, relish at the panoramic scenery of Kaindy, Kolsay and Almaty Lakes.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Altyn Emel Natural Park: The Singing Dune
7 am: Departure to Altyn Emel Park.
9 am: Arrival at the rock drawings "Tamgaly Tas" on the Ili river's banks. You will see the drawings of Buddhas and petroglyphs that haven't been deciphered yet, walk along the ancient and one of the biggest rivers of Kazakhstan - Ili River, and will have a look at the "Castle" where the movie "The Nomad" was shot.
Tea/coffee break in between.
10.30 am: Departure to Basshy village.
1 pm: Arrival at Basshy village and check-in at the hotel. Have lunch.
2.30 pm: Departure to the singing Sand Dune. If the weather is sunny, you might hear the Dune singing and learn history and legends about this fantastic natural miracle.
6.30 pm: Departure to the hotel.
7.30 pm: Arrival at the hotel and dinner. Following that, get free time.
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Day 2- Katutau and Aktau Mountains
7.30 am: Breakfast
8.20 am: Departure to Aktau (White Mountain) - former ocean bottom of Thetis.
9.20 am: Arrival at Aktau. Stroll around and capture photos of the picturesque scenery.
11.20 am: Departure to Katutau - former volcano.
11.50 am: Arrival to Katutau. Walk around and take photos of the scenery.
1 pm: Departure to the 700-years-old Willow.
2 pm: Departure to the hotel. Have lunch.
3 pm: This is your free time. Go on a walking tour of Basshy village and a short trip to the Ili River.
8 pm: Dinner.
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Day 3- Kolsay Lakes Natural Park
7.30 am: Breakfast.
8 am: Departure to Kolsay Lake.
1 pm: Arrival at Kolsay Lake and check-in at the hotel. Have lunch.
2.30 pm: Tour around Lower Kolsay Lake. If possible, you can hike to the Middle Kolsay Lake (approximately 3 km). After that, you will have free time.
7 pm: Dinner.
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Day 4- Kaindy Lake
9 am: Breakfast.
10 am: Departure to Kaindy Lake.
11.30 am: Arrival at Kaindy Lake.
1.30 pm: Departure to Saty.
2 pm: Lunch.
3 pm: Departure to Almaty.
7 pm: Arrival at Almaty.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.