Charyn Canyon

Charyn Canyon is a stunning natural phenomenon located in Kazakhstan, near the city of Almaty.
It is one of the deepest and most beautiful canyons in Central Asia.

WHAT AWAITS YOU IN AN INDIVIDUAL JEEP TOUR

You can stay in any interesting place, take photos and enjoy the beautiful nature of the Charyn Canyon.

During the trip, you will learn about the diversity of flora and fauna of this region, about the geological features of the canyon and its formation. The guide will help you uncover all the secrets of the Charyn Canyon and share interesting facts.

You will not have to depend on a group of tourists and will be able to spend time according to your preferences.

You will experience the beauty and magic of the Charyn Canyon from a close distance. This is an unforgettable adventure that will leave vivid impressions and help you discover new facets of Kazakhstan's nature.

Tour program

08:00

Departure from Almaty

The guide will meet you at the railway station or at the airport of Almaty or will pick you up at your place of residence.
On the way you will learn the history of the city and the Charyn Canyon. There are sanitary stops in the tour, if we see something interesting on the way, we will certainly stop.

11:30

Arrival at the Charyn Canyon

Upon arrival, you will enjoy the beauty of the Charyn Canyon from panoramic locations, as well as go down the canyon and walk along the Valley of Castles to the Charyn River. The walking part of the route is ~ 6 km. Along the way you will take fantastic photos.
You can have a picnic by the river, you need to take lunch with you.

15:00-18:00

Departure and arrival in Almaty

After a walk along the Charyn Canyon, we leave for the city. Upon arrival in the city, the driver guide will take you to your place of residence.

BOOK A TOUR

The cost of the tour starts from 110,000 tenge.

What is included in the price of the tour:

Transfer - 4-seater jeep/guide.
Guide-driver services.
Entrance tickets.
Water.

The duration of the tour is 9 hours.
The distance is 400 km in both directions, the walk is about 2 hours (the difficulty level is average).
The weather ranges from +30°C to – 15 ° C depending on the time of year.
Meals - you need to take lunch from home, snacks.
For an additional fee - lunch boxes or a stop for lunch at a cafe.

Any tour can be changed according to your wishes.

We also suggest you to consider tours in which the Charyn Canyon is already included, thereby you will be able to visit locations that are located not far from the canyon: A two-day tour to Kolsay, Kaindy and Charyn or an Express tour to three locations - Kolsay, Kaindy and Charyn.

Season:
All year round.