Day Trip To Charyn Canyon

Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Charyn Canyon National Park, Kazakhstan

08:00 Meeting with a guide in Almaty and transfer to an excursion to the Charyn Canyon (about 220 km, 4 hours). 12:00 Arrival at the canyon. Walking around surroundings. Charyn Canyon is one of the most unique objects of nature, where for thousands of years under the influence of weathering of sedimentary rocks, the original shape of the relief took the shape of isolated rocks, columns and towers. The age of the Charyn canyon is about 12 million years. The most popular tourist destination is Valley of Castles. The length of the canyon is about 154 km, and the height reaches from 150 to 300 meters. He is often compared to the Grand Canyon in Colorado, and is even called his "little brother." The second attraction is the relict grove of ash, which survived the glaciation era. Another similar grove is found only in North America. 16:30 Departure to Almaty 20:00 Arrival in Almaty Meal: lunch