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Charyn Canyon Private Day Trip from Almaty with Picnic Lunch

4.84 reviews

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Embark on an unforgettable day trip to the remarkable Charyn Canyon, often referred to as the "Valley of Castles." This natural wonder, located in the heart of Kazakhstan, features a mesmerizing landscape of unique rock formations that resemble ancient fortresses. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive to the canyon, offering picturesque views of the vast Kazakh steppe. Once you arrive, you'll have the opportunity to explore the canyon's rugged terrain, hike along its winding trails, and witness the breathtaking beauty of this geological masterpiece. Throughout the day, you can capture stunning photographs of the dramatic cliffs, deep gorges, and the Charyn River meandering through the canyon. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights about the history, geology, and local flora and fauna, enhancing your understanding of this natural marvel.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Picnic lunch (lunch boxes)

What's not

  • Breakfast

Itinerary

  1. Charyn the biggest Canyon in Central Asia and a little brother of Grand Canyon in Colorado! This is a magic place where your brain will draw pictures with stones, where you will get a lot of photo for your Instagram and Facebook. Where are located kazakh national houses "Yurts".

    3 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Travel Kazakhstan
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Almaty

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 317 experiences we list in Almaty.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 128 of 317.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Almaty

Almaty is Kazakhstan's largest city, set beneath the snow peaks of the Tian Shan, with leafy parks, Soviet-era monuments, cafés and mountain lakes nearby.

Almaty lies on a plain at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau, a range of the Tian Shan mountains, whose snowy peaks rise to the south. It was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997, when the title passed to Astana, and it remains the largest city and the cultural centre. Wide avenues are shaded by poplars and elms, and Panfilov Park holds the brightly painted wooden Ascension Cathedral and a memorial to soldiers of the Second World War.

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