Private Tour

Private Day Tour to Charyn Canyon – Valley of Castles from Almaty

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

This private day tour brings you to one of Kazakhstan’s most iconic natural landscapes — Charyn Canyon, with its most striking section known as the Valley of Castles. Unlike rushed multi-stop trips, this experience is designed as a single-destination excursion from Almaty with plenty of time to explore and enjoy the magnificent canyon scenery at a relaxed pace.

The Valley of Castles is renowned for its dramatic rock formations sculpted by millions of years of erosion, with towering walls of sedimentary rock and intricate shapes that evoke castles and natural sculptures. During the visit, travelers will have time to walk along the canyon floor, take in panoramic views, and appreciate the scale and color of this unique landscape. All logistics, national park entry fees, lunch and guiding are included, making this a well-organized and scenic day trip ideal for nature and geology enthusiasts.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What To Expect

Charyn

Travelers visit the Valley of Castles, the most scenic section of Charyn Canyon National Park, known for its dramatic rock formations shaped by erosion over millions of years. During the visit, travelers walk along the canyon floor following a well-defined route, surrounded by towering rock walls and formations that resemble castles and natural sculptures. The experience includes time for walking, observing the landscape, and photography, with stops at key viewpoints within the canyon. A picnic-style lunch is served on the banks of the Charyn River, deep inside the canyon, offering time to rest and enjoy the scenery before returning. The visit is conducted as a guided walk at a relaxed pace.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

National Park's entry fees

Lunch is served inside a canyon

Private guiding

Alcoholic Beverages

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