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The 7 Best National Park Tours in Kazakhstan

7 tours  ·  from $165

Altyn Emel, Burabay, Ile-Alatau: parks with gates, permits and long approach roads. These 7 handle that part for you, priced with the drive and the entry built in.

Astana: Burabay National Park Tour with Lunch and Pickup - Horseback riding through the pine forest
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Astana: Burabay National Park Tour with Lunch and Pickup

1.Burabay National Park Tour with Lunch and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 day · from $165Our pick

Spend about 10 hours with a private English or Russian-speaking guide and driver from Astana to Burabay National Park. Hike Bolektau Peak, visit Abylay Khan Meadow, drink spring water, eat Kazakh food, and choose a boat ride or forest horseback ride. Both activities cost an extra $20 per person.

“The visit to the lake and boat ride A fantastic guide whe was very knowledgable”

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Astana: Burabay Oasis National Park Unforgettable Adventure - Zhumbaktas Rock and Burabay’s unusual shapes
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Astana: Burabay Oasis National Park Unforgettable Adventure

2.Burabay Oasis National Park Unforgettable Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $249

Leave Astana for a private 11 to 12-hour Burabay National Park trip with an English-speaking guide, mountain views, Zhumbaktas Rock, pine forest air, Botay culture, and a boat ride or horse ride. Transport, WiFi, snacks, and bottled water are provided.

“Interesting tour with a great guide who is extremely friendly, caring and speaks perfect English. I very much enjoyed the day and would highly recommend the tour.”

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Astana: Burabay Oasis National Park Adventure - The three-hour road from Astana
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Astana: Burabay Oasis National Park Adventure

3.Burabay Oasis National Park Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $165

Join Damir or another English or Russian-speaking guide for a full day from Astana to Burabay National Park. Hike BolekTau, visit Botay culture displays, ride a boat, eat at a local café, and choose a forest horse ride. Expect a long road day with about six hours of transfers.

“I had a memorable experience exploring Borabay park. The tour was well-organized, informative, and filled with beautiful landscapes. My guide, Damir, was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive—his care for my comfort did not go unnoticed. I was well taken care of throughout the entire journey. Highly recommended for anyone looking to discover the beauty and history of Kazakhstan.”

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Tour to Burabay National Park - First views of Burabay’s pine forest and lakes
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Tour to Burabay National Park

4.Tour to Burabay National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $249

Travel from Astana to Burabay National Park with a private guide and driver, including Timur on at least one reported departure. Walk through pine forest, hike Bolektau Mountain, see Abylai Khan’s meadow, and enjoy lunch before returning by air-conditioned vehicle.

“This was a fun day out with my tour guide/driver Timur. The drive from Astana to Burabay takes approx 3 hours so I had plenty of time to get prepared for what I was doing. The first part was the hiking which was 45 minutes uphill and rewarded with great views of the park. Read more”

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Atyn Emel National Park 2 days tour - Day one: the long road to Aktau Mountains
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Atyn Emel National Park 2 days tour

5.Atyn Emel National Park 2 days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $450

Travel from Almaty into Altyn Emel National Park in a comfortable off-road SUV with a certified English-speaking guide. The two-day route visits the colorful Aktau Mountains, Katutau Mountain, a 700-year-old willow, and the Singing Barkhan, with private touring and pickup available.

“Altyn Emel National Park is amazing place. We have very enjoyable camping there. Thanks to AbdiTravel for this holidays!🔥”

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2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains - Katutau’s dark volcanic shapes
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2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains

6.2 Days Tour: Altyn Emel National Park – Singing Dunes & Aktau Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $742

Travel from Almaty into Altyn Emel National Park with a private guide, visiting the colorful Aktau and volcanic Katutau Mountains before hearing the Singing Dunes. The tour starts at 8:30 am, includes admission tickets, and features Kazakh food and a stay with a local family.

“I planned to visit Altyn Emel Park and Charyn Canyon with Explore Kazakhstan and I could not be more fulfilled. My guide was very delicate with an extraordinary knowledge about both Reserves. I can not stress enough how much I enjoyed this 2 days trip for such a budget. Congratulations for the organization, it was special.”

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Altyn Emel National Park, Private tour, 2 days from Almaty - Tamgaly Tas and its Buddhist carvings
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Altyn Emel National Park, Private tour, 2 days from Almaty

7.Altyn Emel National Park, Private tour, 2 days from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $526

Travel from Almaty by private SUV with an English-speaking guide to Tamgaly Tas, the Singing Dune, Aktau Mountains, and Katutau. The $526 tour includes park fees, meals, water, hotel pickup, and one night in Basshi village. Sultan may guide your trip, subject to availability.

“Sultan was a very good guide. He shared his passion for his country and the nature with us. Beautiful senaries, a good car, good food and luck with the weather”

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