1-Day Charyn Canyon Tour from Almaty with Valley of Castles
About This Tour
Explore the gorgeous Charyn Canyon on this full-day tour from Almaty, with time to walk through the Valley of Castles, descend into the canyon, and stop by the...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Almaty, Sharyn Canyon · Languages: English, Russian
Know before you go: In the summer season, daytime temperatures can reach extreme levels of around +35 to +45 degrees Celsius, whereas in winter, temperatures range from -8 to -15 degrees Celsius.; Season: All year round.; Highlights: Every season is beautiful in its own way. The tour duration is 10-12 hours, but at the client's individual request, it can also be done as a 2-day or 3-day tour. All of this is discussed individually with the guest. Campground organization, ready-to-eat food at the stake, and, most importantly, beautiful clear views of the canyon can all be arranged. If anyone wants to stay overnight in comfortable conditions, a mini-hotel can be used in all conditions. In addition to Charyn Canyon, you can also visit other canyons such as Temirlik Canyon, Yellow Canyon, or Bestomak Canyon. Make this trip special by staying overnight in the canyon area in a tent to see the sunset, admire the starry skies, and enjoy breakfast on top of the canyon.
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What's Included
- Jeep rental inclusive of fuel
- Experienced English-speaking Almaty tourist guide-driver
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to parks
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Additional fees
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Almaty to Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles
It is best to start the tour early in the morning, at 7:00 am or 7:30 am. Why so early? This allows maximum coverage of the two canyons at Charyn Canyon and its viewing platforms. 11:00: Before the heat builds in the canyons, we will pass through the cool Valley of Castles. Then we will go down into the canyon. A walk to the Eco-Park will take about 40 minutes, or possibly 1-1.5 hours. Along the way, you can capture stunning views on your camera or phone of the different canyon shapes formed more than 12 million years ago. Walk along the bottom of the canyon and observe the whole atmosphere of a very ancient era. You can feel completely independent here, since there is no access to the Internet or mobile communication. 12:30: After the walk, we will stop by the Charyn River in the canyon area. I can offer you a cup of coffee or tea, a few sandwiches, fruits, and cookies. I will also tell you a little about the history of this place. After lunch, you will have around one hour of free time to take scenic photos of the canyon area. 14:30: In the afternoon, we will go by Jeep to the panoramic platform, which reveals magnificent landscapes across all the canyon valleys. 16:30: In the evening, we will begin our return journey to Almaty. On the way, at the guest's request, we can stop in the local village of Baiseit, where you can taste barbecue - shashlik, pieces of sheep meat cooked on charcoal. 18:30: Arrival in Almaty city.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Almaty, Kazakhstan · Tour start: Almaty, Kazakhstan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
