7:30AM
Pick-up time: apartment/hotel address/English-speaking guide to meet guests. The road to the Charyn Canyon is very beautiful and exciting, our guide will tell interesting facts about the history of Almaty and the region.
10:30AM
BARTOGAY Reservoir / Coffee Break
The stunningly beautiful Bartogay Reservoir is located in a gorge in the Chilik River floodplain, a stunning spot for true nature lovers! At this beautiful spot, a guide will organize a snack and tea and prepare a signature coffee in a geyser coffee maker.
Enjoy a pleasant conversation about the local beauty over a cup of coffee with a stunning view in the fresh air.
11:30AM
Valley of Castles - Charyn Canyon
The Valley of Castles Canyon is located within the Charyn National Park, on the northern side of the Katu Mountains. A very popular tourist destination, the Charyn Canyon Valley is a natural masterpiece. Wind and water erosion have sculpted the red sedimentary rocks into stunning architectural forms reminiscent of towers and castles arranged in a single row. A relict Sogdian ash tree grows in the canyon by the Charyn River. The ash trees were named after the Sogdians, who long ruled this section of the Silk Road.
12:00-01:00PM
A walk along the canyon bed will delight you.
Our guests can enjoy a fascinating trek with several options (distances) ranging from 3 km to 8 km.
A guide will show you the most hidden spots in the canyon for stunning photos, and you'll visit the most breathtaking locations away from the crowds. Rest by the Charyn River.
02:00PM
Charyn Canyon Panorama / Stunning Views Await You
We'll visit the spurs of Charyn Canyon and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the canyon valley, far from the crowds.
02:30-03:30PM
A great picnic by the river in the Canyon. Your guide will cook a delicious lunch for you and create a festive atmosphere with a beautiful view of the Canyon, your guide will warm up mountain herbal tea and ground coffee in a Turkish coffee pot.
6:00 -8:30PM
Arrival in Almaty
Total tour time: 12 hours or daylight hours
Distance for the entire route: 430 km
* The excursion program and route can be customized according to your individual request!