Aktau Mountains, 700 year old Willow, Singing Dune
The Aktau Mountains are located in the southeast of the Altyn-Emel National Park, south of the Dzhungar Alatau ridge, 72 km from the village of Basshi.
The length of the Aktau mountains from east to west is 30 km, from north to south - up to 2 km. The total area is about 50 km2.
The chalk mountains of Aktau are the main attraction of the Altyn-Emel National Park after the Singing Dune.
The Aktau Mountains (translated from the Kazakh language as “white mountains”) are a unique geological formation, the bottom of a dried-up ancient ocean, which got its name from the main white color of the composing rocks.
On the territory of the national park there are tracts with warm radon springs, where huge trees - willows - grow. Radon waters are considered healing and help a person recover from many diseases. On one of the Kosbastau tracts, a 700-year-old willow grows, its branches in the form of thick trunks rest on the ground, and several people can clasp the tree holding hands. The tree is considered sacred and its damage, according to legend, brings death. According to legend, in the 12th century, the formidable Genghis Khan and his army rested under this willow during a campaign in Central Asia.
The singing dune Aigaykum (translated from the Kazakh language as “singing sands”) is the main attraction of the Altyn-Emel National Park.
The singing dune is a mountain of pure quartz sand without vegetation, with a steep slope. When dry sand moves, sand grains rub against each other, which produces a long, loud sound, similar to low singing. That is why the dune was called “Singing”. Such a rare natural phenomenon has been observed only in a few places in the world.
The Singing Dune is considered one of the 7 natural wonders of Kazakhstan.
The Singing Dune is located in the southern central part of the Altyn-Emel National Park on the right bank of the Ili River, between the Ulken (Big) and Kishi (Small) Kalkan mountain ranges, 46 km from the village of Basshi, approximately 300 km from the city of Almaty.
EXPRESS TOUR
Visit to the Aktau mountains, 700-year-old Willow and Singing Dune in the "Altyn Emel"
06:00 – 09:00 Transfer Almaty – Basshi Along the way there is a sanitary stop and refueling at a gas station.
09:00 – 09:15 Visit to the Altyn Emel visit center in the village of Basshi.
11:00 – 12:30 Transfer to the Aktau Mountains in the National Park.
12:30 – 13:30 Transfer to the 700-year-old Willow.
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch in boxes near the 700-year-old Willow.
14:30 – 15:30 Transfer to the Singing Dune.
15:30 – 16:30 Trekking to the top of the Singing Dune. The distance is approximately 600 m one way and takes on average about 20 minutes.
16:30 – 21:30 Transfer to Almaty. On the way back there is also a sanitary stop and refueling at a gas station.
Arrival in Almaty approximately around 22:00 depending on traffic.
The schedule is indicative and will depend on many factors, for example, traffic on the roads, the number of unscheduled stops, delays along the route, etc.
The cost of the tour is: From 219,057 tenge for one SUV when filled with up to 4 guests. If it is necessary to accommodate up to 6 guests in one SUV, the additional payment will be 28,144 tenge for each person additionally.
The price includes: Guide with an SUV, lunch for guests, environmental fees for entry into the National Parks and National Parks. nature reserves, good mood, information on the tour.
You need to take with you: Sunglasses, raincoat, sun cream, insect repellent, trekking shoes, personal items, personal medications, personal documents.
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