Singing Dune

The Singing Dune on the territory of the Altyn-Emel nature reserve is one of the most unique natural phenomena. Many legends and tales are associated with it. For a long time, scientists did not understand this phenomenon. And in the Middle Ages, people who heard the singing of the dune, believed that it was the howling of the shaitan of the desert. This natural phenomenon is located on the right bank of the Ili River, 182 km from Almaty. The dune reaches almost 3 km in length and 150 m in height. This is the largest of the known dunes. It stretches for several kilometers perpendicular to the Big and Small Kalkan ridges. The dune offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area: the Ili river and mountains, as well as the Altyn-Emel nature reserve.

Season: May-September

Distance: 100 km from the city of Almaty, total length is about 350 km.

Difficulty: easy

Average travel time: by road 8-9 hours.

Total duration of the one-day route: 10-12 hours.

Check-out time: 7 am.

Return: 20:00

Price:

20,000 tenge per person for a group of 5-7 people.

100,000 tenge for a group of up to 4 people.

The cost for a group of more than 7 people is discussed individually.

Included in the price:

- travel by off-road vehicle,

- guide services,

- ecological fee of the State Scientific and Production Enterprise "Ile-Alatau".

The price does not include:

- nutrition,

- personal expenses,

- insurance.

The guide speaks English

You can book a tour Singing Dune for any day.

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