Charyn Canyon Full Day Tour
Travel through steppe landscapes, explore the Valley of Castles and relax by the Charyn River.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the real nature of Kazakhstan — canyons, rivers, степи and mountain views.
Full day • 10–11 hours • Private & small groups
Full day • 10–11 hours • Private & small groups
Charyn canyon tour schedule
07:30 – 08:00
Hotel Pick-up
Pick-up from your hotel in Almaty.
Your guide introduces the plan for the day.
Your guide introduces the plan for the day.
08:00 – 09:45
Drive to Charyn Canyon
Enjoy the journey through the wide steppe landscapes of Kazakhstan.
09:45 – 10:00
Chilik stop
Short stop for rest before entering the national park area.
10:30 – 10:50
Charyn Canyon viewpoint
First panoramic view of the canyon and the Valley of Castles.
10:50 – 11:40
Valley of Castles walk
Easy walk through the canyon surrounded by unique red rock formations.
11:40 – 12:10
Charyn River
Relax by the river in a peaceful green oasis inside the canyon.
12:10 – 12:30
Eco taxi ride
Comfortable ride back up to the parking area.
12:30 – 13:45
Lunch at Tary Restaurant
Enjoy a modern interpretation of traditional Kazakh cuisine.
13:45 – 14:45
Drive to Bartogai Reservoir
Scenic drive through steppe and mountain landscapes.
14:45 – 15:15
Bartogai Reservoir
Beautiful turquoise water surrounded by wide open landscapes.
15:15 – 18:30
Return to Hotel
Comfortable drive back to Almaty and drop-off at your hotel.
Tour Prices
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Premium
✅ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✅ Comfortable vehicle
✅ Small groups (up to 5 guests)
✅ Driver-guide
✅ Bottled water
✅ Entrance tickets to all locations
✅ Traditional lunch at Tary Restaurant
✅ Audio guide during the tour
140$
Private
✅ Guide in your language
✅ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✅ Comfortable vehicle
✅ Small groups (up to 5 guests)
✅ Professional driver
✅ Private guide
✅ Bottled water
✅ Entrance tickets to all locations
✅ Traditional lunch at Tary Restaurant
✅ Audio guide during the tour
170$
Answers to Your Questions
In the Premium Tour, the driver also acts as a guide and provides explanations in Russian.
In the Private Tour, a dedicated professional guide speaking your language accompanies you during the entire tour.
In the Private Tour, a dedicated professional guide speaking your language accompanies you during the entire tour.
Yes. The tour includes a traditional lunch at Tary Restaurant, where guests can try local cuisine.
Yes. Entrance tickets to all locations included in the tour program are covered.
Our tours are organized in small groups of up to 5 guests to ensure a comfortable experience.
Private tours are also available.
Private tours are also available.
We recommend bringing:
• comfortable walking shoes
• sunscreen
• hat
• water
• your camera or phone for photos
• comfortable walking shoes
• sunscreen
• hat
• water
• your camera or phone for photos
Yes. The tour is comfortable and suitable for families with children.
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