CHARYN CANYON
Experience one of the region's most popular tours and discover one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders.
Charyn Canyon impresses visitors with its immense scale, vibrant colors, and extraordinary rock formations shaped by nature over millions of years. During the tour, you'll stop at scenic viewpoints before descending into the famous Valley of Castles, where you'll enjoy a walk among towering sandstone cliffs and dramatic canyons to a peaceful oasis on the Charyn River. Relax with a picnic in the shade of the ancient Sogdian ash trees, a rare relic species unique to this region.
The tour concludes with free time to relax, take unforgettable photos, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes of Charyn Canyon.
Duration: Full day
Format: car tour
Languages: Russian / English / German
Price:
Book a tour Charyn Canyon impresses visitors with its immense scale, vibrant colors, and extraordinary rock formations shaped by nature over millions of years. During the tour, you'll stop at scenic viewpoints before descending into the famous Valley of Castles, where you'll enjoy a walk among towering sandstone cliffs and dramatic canyons to a peaceful oasis on the Charyn River. Relax with a picnic in the shade of the ancient Sogdian ash trees, a rare relic species unique to this region.
The tour concludes with free time to relax, take unforgettable photos, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes of Charyn Canyon.
Duration: Full day
Format: car tour
Languages: Russian / English / German
Price:
1–3 people | 110 000 tenge |
4–8 people | 140 000 tenge |
Private Tour Itinerary
8:00 Hotel Pick-up
Meet your guide and driver at your hotel in Almaty. Depart for Charyn Canyon, enjoying the changing landscapes on the journey through the Kazakh steppe.
11:00 Arrival at Charyn Canyon
Arrive at the canyon and begin a scenic hike of approximately 3 km through the famous Valley of Castles, surrounded by towering rock formations and spectacular sandstone cliffs shaped over millions of years.
12:00 Charyn River
Take a short break at the Charyn River. Enjoy time to relax, explore the oasis, and take memorable photos.
13:00 Panoramic Viewpoint
Walk up to the panoramic viewpoint for breathtaking views overlooking the Valley of Castles from above.
14:00 Lunch
Relax and enjoy lunch at a local café.
15:30 Return to Almaty
Depart from Charyn Canyon. On the way back, admire the vast steppe and mountain landscapes of southeastern Kazakhstan.
19:00 End of the Tour
Upon arrival in Almaty, your driver will take you back to your hotel, where your tour comes to an end.
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- Tatyana
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Almaty
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