Charyn Canyon Private tour from Almaty, 1 day
Description
One-day trip to the Charyn Canyon - the most popular tour from Almaty, which takes you to the heart of wildlife. The scale of the canyon and the landscapes surrounding it make the trip to the Charyn Canyon unforgettable. During the tour We'll visit the "Moon" Canyon and the Bartogai Reservoir.
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Itinerary
07.30. After becoming acquainted with the guide in your hotel or any convenient place in Almaty, we start our adventure.
08.00. We'll stop on the way to buy and try a hot cake and have some tea. 09.30. Next stop will be in Baiseit village, where We'll buy ripe fruit at the bazaar. 10.30. We'll come to the Charyn National Nature Park. Here the guide will tell you the history of the "Valley of Castle" canyon and show you the most breathtaking views of the canyon. 11.00. We'll descend into the canyon to the Charyn River. It takes about 40 minutes to walk one way. 12.00. We'll stop for rest in "Eco Park" of the Charyn Canyon. There is a café where we can eat. The guide will get you some tea with Kazakh sweets and you'll have an hour of free time for rest. 13.00. We'll go back to our SUV and drive to the "Moon" Canyon.
14.00. We'll get acquainted with a completely different canyon in the Charyn National Park. And we'll go deep into the canyon for a little walk through the mazes.
16.00. We'll go back to Almaty city. There is another stop on the way to the Bartogai Reservoir.
19.00. The guide will take you to any place convenient for you in Almaty city or to the airport.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(14)
The ride was comfortable and safe, water was provided too. Friendly guide shared a lot about Kasakhstan. Thank you 😊, keep up the good work!
The trip to Charyn Gorge was an absolute experience and our guide Sultan did a great job. An impressive walk over 80 minutes into the varied and fascinating gorge. After that, he motivated us to take the shortcut on the way back. So we could enjoy a fantastic view. The food in a local restaurant with noisy locals is also a highlight in the memory.
Friendly and knowledgable guide, comfortable car and great scenery. Also stopped for some tasty local food along the way.
Totally unprofessional company. Had a tour confirmed with a pickup between 05:00 and 05:30 - but nobody showed up. Phone not answered, whatsapp messages ignored. Suddenly shortly before 08:00 the message that the amount charged to the credit card will be refunded.. But no explanation even I had demanded one. Now it was too late to search alternative options for a day tour. Stay away.
Dear guest, I personally reviewed all communication channels with our clients, including email, WhatsApp, and phone records. Unfortunately, we did not receive any messages from you. We found your booking on TripAdvisor, but we did not receive any confirmation that your tour was booked. This is why your tour was not on our schedule. We apologize for the inconvenience this caused you. Your experience does not reflect our usual standards, and we are taking steps to ensure this does not happen again. We have refunded the amount charged to your credit card, and we deeply regret that this situation prevented you from enjoying your planned tour. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best regards, Kirill Nazarov Owner, SUV Tours Almaty
Our guide/driver Dmitry was really fantastic. Very knowledgeable but not over-bearing. He was intuitive to everyone's personality. He made a great effort to point out everything that had genuine interest. We all had a wonderful day. Very often guides try too hard. If you book any tour, ask for him.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Dmitry and SUV Tours! I'm thrilled to hear that he struck the perfect balance of being knowledgeable and considerate of everyone's personality without being overbearing. It's wonderful that his efforts enhanced your tour, making your day truly memorable. We appreciate your recommendation to request Dmitry for future tours. Feedback like yours is invaluable and helps us continue to provide exceptional experiences for our guests. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Best regards, Kirill Nazarov Owner, SUVTours
We had a one-day tour to Charyn Canyon, Alexander as our tour guide and driver. The whole day was really enjoyable. Of course the canyon itself and walking over there was nice, but talking with Alexander was at least as nice too! He gave us a huge amount of information about Kazakhstan and also, as he's an experienced traveller, he has a good view to relate things from different places. The whole driving was around 100 km, but it was comfortable with a good driver. In addition, as we were a bit faster in our day trip, we visited the Medeu park as a bonus in the end of the day. Really can recommend these guys!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are delighted to hear that your one-day tour to Charyn Canyon with Alexander was such a success. It's great to know that the scenic beauty of the canyon and the walk there were enjoyable aspects of your tour. We're particularly pleased to hear about your positive interactions with Alexander. His extensive knowledge about Kazakhstan and his experiences as a seasoned traveler are invaluable, and we're glad he could share this with you. It's always our aim to provide not just a tour, but also an opportunity for cultural exchange and learning. Hearing that the 100 km drive was comfortable reaffirms our commitment to providing not only informative but also comfortable and safe travel experiences. And what a fantastic bonus to visit Medeu park! We always try to optimize our tours based on our guests' pace and interests. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we are thrilled that we could offer you such a memorable experience. We look forward to the possibility of hosting you again in the future for more adventures. Warm regards, Kirill Nazarov SUV Tours Almaty
It was without a doubt the best experience we had in Kazakhstan. The tour was perfect and in addition to visiting the canyon, we also visited some famous lakes and had an incredible cultural immersion tasting the local flavors. Our lunch was delicious and was served to us in a typical nomadic hut. It was amazing. Our guide Michael did everything to make us feel part of the local life, answering all our questions teaching us a lot about the country and the places visited. This experience has certainly entered our list of the best moments of our travels around the world.
Dear guests, thank you for your feedback. We are very glad that we helped you get to know Kazakhstan better. It was our pleasure to organize this tour for you.
Visited almost "winter" as it snowed that day. Very beautiful landscape and atmosphere bomb. At first they went down to halfway and went up to where the first exam room was. They made very nice pictures. Reached exam room two and went back. Now we want to come back in the summer.
Благодарим вас за оставленный отзыв. Мы были очень рады организовать для вас Джип тур в Алматы. Будем ждать вашего возвращение 🙏 С Уважением Кирилл!
When choosing, the main factor was the prompt response to the application. Immediately liked the speed and clarity. The same clarity of organization was present during the tour itself. And of course, the magnificent natural beauty and knowledge of the guide, allowed you to fully enjoy the trip.
Благодарим вас за потраченное время на отзыв. Для нас было одним удовольствием организовать тур по Алматинской области для вас. Спасибо за ваше доверие и обращение в нашу компанию.
Aidyn was professional, knowledgeable, personable, and safety-minded. What a great day. I booked my next tour with SUVtours before the current one was even finished.
