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This private day tour brings you to one of Kazakhstan’s most iconic natural landscapes — Charyn Canyon, with its most striking section known as the Valley of Castles. Unlike rushed multi-stop trips, this experience is designed as a single-destination excursion from Almaty with plenty of time to explore and enjoy the magnificent canyon scenery at a relaxed pace.
The Valley of Castles is renowned for its dramatic rock formations sculpted by millions of years of erosion, with towering walls of sedimentary rock and intricate shapes that evoke castles and natural sculptures. During the visit, travelers will have time to walk along the canyon floor, take in panoramic views, and appreciate the scale and color of this unique landscape. All logistics, national park entry fees, lunch and guiding are included, making this a well-organized and scenic day trip ideal for nature and geology enthusiasts.
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Meeting and pickup
If we pick you up at a hotel or a guest house, we normally wait for you (a guide or a driver) at a lobby/reception desk 15 minutes before departure. If we meet you at the airport, then a guide/driver will hold a plate with your name - as provided in booking.
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Travelers visit the Valley of Castles, the most scenic section of Charyn Canyon National Park, known for its dramatic rock formations shaped by erosion over millions of years. During the visit, travelers walk along the canyon floor following a well-defined route, surrounded by towering rock walls and formations that resemble castles and natural sculptures. The experience includes time for walking, observing the landscape, and photography, with stops at key viewpoints within the canyon. A picnic-style lunch is served on the banks of the Charyn River, deep inside the canyon, offering time to rest and enjoy the scenery before returning. The visit is conducted as a guided walk at a relaxed pace.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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