Aktau Mountains

Hike through the otherworldly lanscape — a maze of colored cliffs and ancient canyons waiting to be explored in Altyn-Emel's wild heart

Almaty

Our start point

Besshatyr Mounds

Explore the ancient grand Saka royal tombs rising from the steppe, still echoing the spirit of nomads from 2,500 years ago

Oshaktas Steles

Mysterious monuments rise in the steppe—ancient altar or Mongol firepit? A silent enigma on the road to the Singing Dune in Altyn-Emel

Singing Dune

A natural wonder that emits a deep, resonant hum when the wind moves its sands—a rare and mysterious desert phenomenon

Katutau lava formations

Rising like frozen waves in the desert — a surreal volcanic landscape shaped by ancient eruptions in Altyn-Emel Park

Kapchagai Lake

A lifeline in the steppe — the Reservoir powers the region and fuels recreation, from fishing to beach adventures near Almaty

700-year-old Willow Tree

The oasis around the magnificent tree offers shade, legend, and cool streams—a sacred stop between the fiery landscapes of Katutau and Aktau