Charyn Canyon Day Tour
Charyn Canyon is often compared to the Grand Canyon in the USA, although it is smaller in size, it is not inferior in beauty. It is about 12 million years old and is a veritable encyclopedia of geology. The colorful rocks and bizarre shapes of the rocks were formed due to millions of years of erosion and the movement of waters. Charyn Canyon is one of the most impressive natural wonders of Kazakhstan, located about 200 km east of Almaty. This natural monument stretches along the Charyn River for 154 kilometers, striking with its unique beauty and geological diversity. The main attraction of the canyon is the “Valley of Castles", a section about 2 km long, where the rocks resemble bizarre architectural structures. These shapes, created by wind, water and time, amaze the imagination and create the feeling of walking through an ancient stone city. Charyn Canyon is a place where nature tells its story, written by wind, water and time.
Live guide:Russian, English
Mobile ticket
Start time: Check availability
Duration: 11h
Ages 5-70, max of 15 per group
- Stroll among towering rock formations shaped like ancient fortresses.
- Descend through the canyon to the turquoise waters below.
- Pause at a dramatic viewpoint overlooking dark, rugged cliffs.
- Wander through surreal landscapes with otherworldly rock shapes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- National parks entrance fees
- English speaking guide
- Lunch box
- Entry/Admission - Charyn Canyon
- Entry/Admission - Canyon Aktogay
- Entry/Admission - Uzunbulak Canyon (Moon Canyon)
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Charyn Canyon, Charyn National Park Kazakhstan
07:00 pick-up 08:30 WC stop 10:00-12:20 Walking inside the canyon, taking pictures, reaching the Charyn river 12:20-13:00 Lunch boxes
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Canyon Aktogay, Kazakhstan
13:30-14:00 Black canyon stop (view point)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Uzunbulak Canyon (Moon Canyon), Kazakhstan
14:30-15:00 Walking in Moon canyon
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Charyn Canyon, Charyn National Park Kazakhstan
07:00 pick-up 08:30 WC stop 10:00-12:20 Walking inside the canyon, taking pictures, reaching the Charyn river 12:20-13:00 Lunch boxes
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Canyon Aktogay, Kazakhstan
13:30-14:00 Black canyon stop (view point)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Uzunbulak Canyon (Moon Canyon), Kazakhstan
14:30-15:00 Walking in Moon canyon
Duration: 30 minutes
Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
Pickup details
Hotel pickup offered
Pickup details
- You can choose nearest hotel from list. We will send you all information of pick up and transport the day before the tour. We wil waiting for you in front of your hotel or in lobby during pick up time.
Hotel pickup offered
- During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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