A one-day route that visits six distinct areas—including the Valley of the Castles, Lunar Canyon and the Napoleon.
A mix of wide viewpoints and short, easy walks on quieter trails.
Unhurried pacing with time for photos and a closer look at the canyon’s geology and scale.
ITINERARY
- 07:00 - Depart from Almaty, hotel pick-ups, and begin the journey through agricultural fields
10:00 - Arrive at Charyn Canyon Panoramic Sites #1 and #2 - Valley of Castles (Qyzylsay). A short trek (2 km each way)
13:00 - Lunch break (packed lunch) before continuing the journey
13:30 - Drive to Panoramic Site #3 - Lunar (Zhabyr, Uzunbulak) Canyon View
14:15 - Continue to Panoramic Site #4 – Stone Shelf viewpoint
15:00 - Drive to Panoramic Sites #5 and #6 - Napoleon and the Austrian Viewpoint
17:00 - Depart from Charyn Canyon, beginning the return journey to Almaty
20:00 - Arrive back in Almaty and drop off at hotels
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Price List
Included in the tour price
Prices vary depending on the number of people in your group.
6 People
- Comfortable SUV transportation
- Services of an English/Chinese/Russian-speaking guide
- Packed Lunches
- National Park Permits & Entrance Fees
- 1.5 liters of drinking water per guest per day
- Personal expenses
- Pet-Friendly Travel: Bringing your furry friends (dogs and cats) along is welcome! A fee of $10 per day applies.
Not included in the tour price
$70 per person ($420 total)
$80 per person ($400 total)
5 People
4 People
$85 per person ($340 total)
$100 per person ($300 total)
3 People
Solo Tour
$260 total
$140 per person ($280 total)
2 People
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