1-Day Charyn National Park Tour from Almaty with Valley of Castles
About This Tour
Explore the stunning natural sculptures of Charyn Canyon's Valley of Castles on a day trip from Almaty. Enjoy a serene picnic by the Charyn River amid this surr...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Almaty, Sharyn Canyon, Charyn National Park · Languages: English, Russian
Know before you go: The timing can change due to unplanned delays and stops.; You must be very careful when travelling there in July, as it is the hottest month.
About Charyn National Park
Charyn National Park
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What's Included
- Me as your tour guide and driver, my Nissan X-Trail 2020, and gasoline
Not Included
- Meals
- Drinks
- Entry fees ($6 per group per car)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Full-Day Journey to Charyn National Park
7:00 - We start from Almaty. I will pick you up at your hotel and drive 200 km to Charyn Canyon. We will stop on the way to enjoy the vast territory and the empty splendor of the Kazakh steppe and mountain views. 7:00 - We start from Almaty. I will pick you up at your hotel and drive 200 km to Charyn Canyon. We will stop on the way to enjoy the vast territory and the empty splendor of the Kazakh steppe and mountain views. We will stop by a roadside market to buy local food for a picnic near the Charyn River. We will stop by a roadside market to buy local food for a picnic near the Charyn River. The magnificence of this canyon strikes me every time I visit it. You will go down into the gorge to feel this unreal nature museum, where unique sculptures have been constructed by nature. If you are lucky to come here on a working day, I may find only you and the calmness of this remarkable place. In such calmness, you may hear only the whisper of the wind. After an hour's hike across this natural museum, you will see the Valley of Castles and enjoy a picnic by the river. After some time to rest and take pleasure in the surroundings, we will return by tourist bus to the car. The magnificence of this canyon strikes me every time I visit it. You will go down into the gorge to feel this unreal nature museum, where unique sculptures have been constructed by nature. If you are lucky to come here on a working day, I may find only you and the calmness of this remarkable place. In such calmness, you may hear only the whisper of the wind. After an hour's hike across this natural museum, you will see the Valley of Castles and enjoy a picnic by the river. After some time to rest and take pleasure in the surroundings, we will return by tourist bus to the car. 12:15 - We leave Charyn National Park to visit White Canyon and take a short hike to see a panoramic view from the tops of the mountains. 12:15 - We leave Charyn National Park to visit White Canyon and take a short hike to see a panoramic view from the tops of the mountains. 14:30 - We go back to Almaty. 14:30 - We go back to Almaty. 15:30 - Arrival in Almaty. 15:30 - Arrival in Almaty.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Almaty, Kazakhstan · Tour start: Almaty, Kazakhstan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
