The Canyons Of Almaty Region
About this tour
During the jeep tour we will visit 4 beautiful canyons differing in their structure and beauty ("Valley of Castles", the river Temirlik canyon, Bestamak and Lunar canyon), which are miniatures of world famous canyons such as the Grand Canyon, the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, and the Kali Kandaki Gorge in Nepal. Also we will see the power and beauty of the Charyn canyon from 4 panoramic locations.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Temirlik, Kazakhstan
On the first day of the tour we will visit the younger brother of the Colorado "Grand Canyon" - the famous "Valley of Castles" and walk up to its junction with the Charyn River. Then we will drive to the less famous, but no less impressive "Lunar Canyon", along the alien landscapes of which we will hike. In the end of the day we`ll end up in the paradise of Almaty region - comfortable and cozy canyon surrounded by relict trees next to the river - Temirlik canyon. There we will stay overnight.
Day 2: Temirlik, Kazakhstan to Almaty, Kazakhstan
On the second day we will continue exploring the canyons and will see the power and beauty of Charyn canyon from 4 panoramic locations. The 4th canyon will be Bestamak canyon which is a miniature of world famouse canyons like the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, and the Kali Kandaki Gorge in Nepal. In it`s depth we will have a lunch and then the road leads us back home. Also on the way back we will stop at Bayseit village where will have a dinner in Uighur cuisine restaurant.
What's included
What to know
This tour can be customized. The price includes staying overnight in a camping spot. If you would like to stay in a guest house/hotel we will make a reservation, but you will have to pay for it by yourself.
Route & locations
Almaty, Kazakhstan to Temirlik, Kazakhstan