Charyn canyon
Description
We are a team of professional guides and experienced drivers offering the most popular tour in the Almaty region. Our comfortable and spacious vehicles provide excellent views. All our guides are certified with a deep knowledge of history and local culture. You will be shown the most beautiful spots of the canyon, both inside and from panoramic viewpoints. Along the way, you will enjoy delicious local cuisine at a traditional café. Charyn is a one-day tour that is so colorful and impressive, it will leave you with lasting memories. Read the reviews of our tours, and you will see that choosing this tour with us is the right decision.
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Itinerary
Charyn Canyon is a small version of Grand Canyon in USA. You will walk along a path through the canyon and will be able to formations that look like castles, and many other wonders, as well as enjoy sitting beside the Charyn river. You will never forget the beauty of this amazing place! 9:00 - Departure from hotel to Charyn canyon. During the tour you will be escorted by our professional guide. They will teach you about the history and cultural facts. 12:00 - Lunch in a village You will see a life in the village, design of the yurts, taste local food and horse milk. You will have an opportunity to feel and taste nomad's lifestyle. 13:00 – Arrive at the canyon 3 km walking tour inside canyon. Plenty of beautiful views and interesting legends. Many great photo opportunities! 15:00 - Departure to Almaty. 17:30 -18:00 Arrive at your hotel
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from your Almaty hotel and return you to your hotel after the tour
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To senior people who are sensitive to hot climate I wouldn't recommend to visit charyn in July
Reviews(39)
Thanks to Moon our tour guide and Kairat our driver who brought us to Charyin Canyon. From the start of the day everything went smoothly. The drive to the canyon was comfortable and pleasant. A nice clean and spacious car. Moon was bright and friendly and made the trip go by quickly. The Canyon itself was spectacular and the standout thing to see in the Almaty region. Again Moon was great with the stories and information about the region. She had a drone with her and she did a few videos of us which was a real surprise. When we saw these videos afterwards they were excellent. We had a lovely lunch in a local restaurant near the canyon again Moon was so engaging. Our journey back to Almaty was perfect with no delays. Thanks to Moon and Kairat for facilitating this wonderful experience. J &T
We had a wonderful time visiting Charyn Canyon in Kazakhstan. The scenery was breathtaking, and the canyon left us speechless. Thanks to our guide, Moon, who was friendly and made the trip memorable for us. Her stories made the journey even more enjoyable! The local food was excellent, especially the lagman and duck dish. We were also impressed by the driver’s skill. Despite the long drive from Almaty, the ride was smooth and comfortable. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience Kazakhstan’s beautiful nature and warm hospitality:)
Carved over millions of years, Charyn Canyon is one of Kazakhstan’s most spectacular natural wonders. Famous for its dramatic red rock formations and the stunning “Valley of Castles,” the canyon offers breathtaking landscapes, peaceful trails, and unforgettable views shaped by time and nature.
Assemay made my Charyn Canyon trip unforgettable. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and showed the best spots while sharing great insights about the area. She also gave me tons of advice for outside this trip and helped me out with local transfers. Highly recommend her if you want a fun and meaningful experience.
The Charyn Canyon is spectacular and a true natural wonder. It is fairly easy to walk down to the river. You then get a truck back to the bottom of the staircase to climb out of the canyon . Bit of a wait time when busy. Price was high but it was a long trip. We had a great driver and an interesting young man as our guide.
Dear Sarah! Thank you for your lovely review! We’re happy you enjoyed the spectacular Charyn Canyon and had a good time with our team. The walk down to the river is indeed beautiful and manageable, and the truck back is an option for those who prefer not to walk the 2.5 km uphill. The tour includes a long scenic drive (220 km one way), lunch, and private service — which makes it a well-balanced offer. We truly appreciate your feedback and wishing you many more wonderful journeys ahead!
The Charyn Canyon is gorgeous and a true natural wonder. Fairly easy walk down to river and caught a truck back to bottom of staircase out of canyon. The meal was also delicious. Price was high, but it is a long trip and we had a great driver and interesting young man.
I had a really good time with my guide Akhnul. She was really knowledgeable and friendly. She and our driver were both great and I’d definitely recommend this tour company.
Excellent excursion organized by Kazia Tour if you want information write me. Driver took us from Almaty to the Canyon departure 7.00 return at 14.00.
Great Trip. Very nice guide. Very good food. Beautiful nature. They pick you up at the hotel and bring you back to the hotel. So everything is included.
Tour guide was on time. Guide was knowledgable and aware of the history and location and facilities Guide (kuanysh) was also fluent in english and very helpful
