8-Hour Charyn Canyon Tour from Almaty with Valley of Castles

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Capture breathtaking views of Charyn Canyon
• 02 Walk through the stunning Valley of Castles
• 03 Explore natural formations sculpted by wind, water, and sand
• 04 Visit Charyn Canyon on the Sharyn River, often compared to the Grand Canyon in Arizona

Visit Charyn Canyon on the Sharyn River, often described as a smaller version of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Admire the varied shapes and natural formations sculpted by wind, water, and sand, and explore the Valley of Castles, one of the canyon's most popular sections.

Admire the varied shapes and natural formations sculpted by wind, water, and sand, and explore the Valley of Castles, one of the canyon's most popular sections.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Almaty, Sharyn Canyon

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles

• 10:00: Depart from the hotel.

• 13:00: Reach Charyn Canyon.

• 13:00 - 15:00: Walk inside the canyon area.

• 15:00: Depart from the canyon.

• 18:00: Reach the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Almaty tour guide

• Transport

• Lunch

• All fees

Know before you go

• Charyn Canyon is located 200 km from Almaty.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kazakhstan

Tour start

Kazakhstan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.