Charyn Canyon One-Day Private Tour

Embark on a journey to one of Kazakhstan's unique natural wonders – Charyn Canyon! Prepare for an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impression.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
  • Tour Duration: 10 Hours
  • Available: Year-round, daily at 9:00 AM
  • Private Tour
Highly qualified staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.
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Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.
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We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.
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With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

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10 Hours

Distance

447 km

440 km

7 km
Charyn Canyon One-Day Private Tour
The tour includes long hikes
Available: Year-round, daily at 9:00 AM
Tour Duration: 10 Hours
Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
Private Tour
Children aged 3 and under go for free, as long as they do not occupy a separate seat. For children aged 4-11 years, a 20% discount applies

What's Included in the Price?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide
  • Environmental fees
  • Lunch
  • A bottle of drinking water per person

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses of tour participants
  • Any additional transfers
  • Visa services and registration in Kazakhstan (if required)
  • Additional services not specified in the itinerary

Booking Procedure

  • Select the tour you want to book.
  • On the tour page, use the calendar to choose your desired date and the number of participants. Fill in your personal information and click the Buy Online button.
  • To secure your booking, you need to pay the full cost of the tour. For details on the online payment process, refer to the Purchase Instructions tab.
  • After payment, save your voucher and the electronic receipt containing your order details and payment information.

Alternative booking options:

You can also book a tour by contacting our managers and paying in cash or via bank transfer. To reach our managers, click the round button in the lower right corner of the screen or message us on WhatsApp at +7 (700) 348-00-00 (responses available in English).

Alternatively, you can call us at:

+7 (727) 326-96-16, +7 (702) 006-57-87 (Almaty)

+7 (7172) 76-00-56 (Astana)

Essential items for your excursion:

  • Comfortable clothing (such as shorts, pants, leggings, a T-shirt, or a light long-sleeved sweater). In colder weather, wear an insulated jacket or down jacket, along with a hat, scarf, and gloves.
  • A cap or hat for sun protection.
  • Comfortable closed-toe shoes with a sturdy sole and high lacing.
  • Sunscreen to protect your skin.
  • Trekking poles (optional).
  • A personal first aid kit.

Tour Pricing Options

The prices for this tour are based on the Standard tariff, which includes reliable tourist transport in good condition, the services of an experienced guide and driver, and meals.

In addition to the Standard tariff, we offer the following options:

  • Economy: We provide lower-class vehicles for transfers, and accommodations consist of more budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses. This option is ideal for tourists looking to minimize costs.

Note: Be cautious of companies that misrepresent their Economy tariff as Standard. These companies may offer lower-priced tours with poor service quality, such as outdated vehicles and inexperienced guides. They might also operate illegally and neglect essential safety standards.

  • Comfort: This option features high-comfort vehicles in excellent condition, with the most experienced guides accompanying tourists. Tourists stay in high-class hotels.
  • VIP: Luxury transport is provided, and guests stay in upscale hotels. Premium services are offered throughout the entire trip.

If you wish to adjust your tariff, please inform your manager before booking the tour.

For more information about our rates and transport options, refer to this section.

Purchase Instructions

  • Choose your desired date and fill in all required information. The total order amount will be displayed based on your selections.
  • Click the Buy Online button to be redirected to a secure payment page. Here, enter your bank card details to complete your payment.

We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, and other electronic payment systems. The total amount will be charged in the national currency of Kazakhstan – tenge. The conversion to Kazakhstani tenge will occur at the official exchange rate set by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the day of payment. You can view the current exchange rates for the Kazakhstani tenge against other currencies on this page.

  • Once your payment is successful, an electronic receipt with your order details and payment information will be sent to the email address you provided. Additionally, you can download and print a voucher for the paid service during your browser session. Please ensure you save this voucher.

For details about the payment service and the security measures for electronic transactions, refer to this page.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Qualified Staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.

Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact. 

Guarantee
We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.

Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself. 

Cancellation Policy:

  • If you cancel the tour less than 24 hours* before its start, 50% of the total cost will be retained.
  • If you cancel less than 12 hours* before the tour or do not show up, 100% of the total cost will be retained.

*Please note that if a cancellation notice is received outside of our working hours (evening, night, or weekends) and our managers have not confirmed receipt of your cancellation or change request in writing, the company reserves the right to consider the request when business hours resume. Therefore, we encourage you to notify us of any changes or cancellations as early as possible.

During non-working hours, you can try to reach us through our duty phone, corporate email, or corporate messengers. Duty managers monitor these channels and can respond promptly. If you have the contact information for your guide, driver, or other responsible parties (often listed in your voucher), we recommend reaching out to them directly as well.

Excursion Schedule

Itinerary
  • You'll meet your guide at your hotel in Almaty, hop into a comfortable car or minivan and head to Charyn Canyon. Before the tour, we provide 1.5 liters of bottled water. Feel free to bring your own snacks, tea, or coffee in a container with a lid. The journey to the canyon takes approximately 3 hours, during which your guide will share interesting facts about the history and nature of the region, Kazakh people, their life, and traditions. En route, we will pause in Baiseit village to visit the local market. You'll also enjoy lunch at a local cafe to fully savor the national flavor.
  • Upon reaching Charyn Canyon, you'll first marvel at the panorama from the observation deck. Next, descend to the canyon bottom and take a 2 km (1.2 mi) stroll through the Valley of Castles, surrounded by walls of peculiar shapes. The trail gradually descends, leading you to an oasis on the Charyn River, where an eco-park with yurts (traditional dwellings) and a small open-air café await during the summer. Following a break, we will go to another observation point for a stunning panoramic view. After spending approximately 3 hours in the canyon, we will drive back to Almaty. You'll return to your hotel between 6:00 and 7:00 PM.
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Itinerary
  • You'll meet your guide at your hotel in Almaty, hop into a comfortable car or minivan and head to Charyn Canyon. Before the tour, we provide 1.5 liters of bottled water. Feel free to bring your own snacks, tea, or coffee in a container with a lid. The journey to the canyon takes approximately 3 hours, during which your guide will share interesting facts about the history and nature of the region, Kazakh people, their life, and traditions. En route, we will pause in Baiseit village to visit the local market. You'll also enjoy lunch at a local cafe to fully savor the national flavor.
  • Upon reaching Charyn Canyon, you'll first marvel at the panorama from the observation deck. Next, descend to the canyon bottom and take a 2 km (1.2 mi) stroll through the Valley of Castles, surrounded by walls of peculiar shapes. The trail gradually descends, leading you to an oasis on the Charyn River, where an eco-park with yurts (traditional dwellings) and a small open-air café await during the summer. Following a break, we will go to another observation point for a stunning panoramic view. After spending approximately 3 hours in the canyon, we will drive back to Almaty. You'll return to your hotel between 6:00 and 7:00 PM.
The Village of Baiseit
Charyn Canyon
The Village of Baiseit

Founded in the late 19th century, the village of Baiseit, holds historical significance as a former stop on the Silk Road. Today, it is an essential pause point for travelers heading to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lakes, and Chunja Hot Springs. Baiseit village stands out with its alley of pyramidal poplars and a bustling bazaar that runs along the route, attracting tourists. Notably, open gates allow a view into every yard from the road. It follows the customs of the predominantly Uyghur population in this village.

Charyn Canyon

Charyn Canyon bears a resemblance to the Grand Canyon in the USA, albeit on a smaller scale. The steep canyon slopes reach heights of 150-300 meters (500-1000 ft), and what truly stands out is the remarkable dissection of the terrain – a dense, chaotic network of numerous ravines. Particularly captivating is the Valley of Castles, where the wind and water have sculpted walls resembling castles and towers. This valley showcases nature's unique architectural prowess, crafting magnificent structures over millions of years. Walking amid these towers and columns, you can marvel at the wild imagination of nature for hours.

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Shen Yu-Chuan
18 may 2023, 13:06

10

Excellent! the Guide is very knowledgable. The trip is so good we will strongly recommend it to the other people

Catrina Funk
28 october 2022, 22:10

9

The guide Aidyam was great. Very open to our many questions about the sites as well as specifics on personal experiences of living in Kazakhstan. We especially loved the champagne and flag pictures at canyon. It was a delightful surprise

Василий Гречишников
12 august 2022, 13:25

10

Очень довольны тем, что воспользовались услугами вашей компании. Всё было хорошо организовано и проведено. Гид и водитель были очень доброжелательными. Спасибо.

Brian McMahon
31 may 2022, 17:08

10

Dilyara was an amazing guide! She was very helpful and made sure that we were able to see everything at the Canyon

The driver was excellent and very professional

The car was comfortable and had water which was nice.

The restaurant choices were great and I appreciated the help with ordering

Jennifer MacMahon
31 may 2022, 11:33

10

Our drivers were friendly, excellent, calm and I felt safe everywhere we went.

Vehicle was clean, comfortable

Angela
11 march 2020, 20:05

10

My guide, Iskander, was really good.It was my third day with him, and it was very comfortable. The driver was also very professional. It took three hours to get to the canyon. I love the type of landscape we drove through.
We had a few stops along the way. The canyon was beautiful, the day perfect. We walked to the river, then took the truck back. After that, we went out on an outcropping to have my photo in traditional dress and with the Kazakh flag. A perfect ending to the trip there.
I was then on my way to the border to Kyrgyzstan, where Iskander waited until I cleared the border.
A wonderful trip and guide.

Айджанова Эльвира
29 october 2019, 16:24

10

Организация тура замечательная. Покидаем Алматы с незабываемыми впечатлениями как от изумительных мест, так и от профессионального и интересного гида! Спасибо!!

Fanos
07 august 2019, 19:58

10

We have used ACT Kazakhstan for a tour at lake Almaty and the following day for a tour at Charyn Canyon. We were very happy with both tours and Anel made our tour even more pleasant - excellent tour guide. Highly recommend ACT Kazakhstan and their tours / tour guides.

Thomas
11 june 2019, 21:21

10

I spent a week in Kazakhstan as a solo traveler and arranged four one-day tours with Almaty City Tour (The best of Almaty 7 hours, Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon, Astana Grand Tour). All tours included a driver, guide, hotel pickup. The office was very responsive and a good resource for questions on travel rules/logistics. I needed to cancel my visit the prior year before 7 days start the tour, and my deposit was refunded promptly. Remember to bring a jacket, because Kazakhstan can be very windy.

David Bielanski
25 april 2019, 16:16

9

Iskander was excellent. Polite, informative. He was very helpful & accommodated our needs. He made our trip very ensouable and memorable.

Driver: Aidar's servie & driving was exceptional. We were very glad to have him on our tours.
Car: Brand new car in excellent condition.

Food on Charyn Canyon tour was good

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