Charyn Canyon Tour
Charyn Canyon
Vast cliffs, winding gorges, and the iconic Valley of Castles, carved by nature over millions of years
Carved by wind and water over 12 million years, Charyn Canyon stretches for 154 km along the wild Charyn River. This natural masterpiece dazzles with fiery cliffs, labyrinths of gorges, and endless viewpoints opening to breathtaking panoramas. Every bend uncovers new landscapes — from towering rock walls glowing red in the sun to the legendary Valley of Castles, where nature shaped stone into fairytale fortresses. A true paradise for adventurers, dreamers, and photographers.
Almaty
Our start point
Baiseit Village
Small Uighur village with the lively and colorful market
Bartogay Lake
Bewitching landscape of mysterious Bartogay lake
Charyn Canyon
Vast cliffs, winding gorges, and the iconic Valley of Castles, carved by nature over millions of years
Moon Canyon
Hidden spot of Charyn Canyon with Pliocene clays