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Home/Destinations/Almaty/Charyn Canyon

Charyn Canyon Tours

Kazakhstan’s Grand Canyon: day trips from Almaty reach Charyn Canyon, a dramatic gorge of red-rock towers and the famous Valley of Castles, carved by the Charyn River. One of Central Asia’s natural wonders.

197 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
Almaty
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
4.9(1,051)·15 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
Almaty
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
4.8(573)·2 days
from$160/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
Almaty
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
4.8(328)·16 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
4.5(244)·17 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel
Almaty
1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel
4.9(153)·16 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire
Almaty
Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire
4.8(144)·2 days
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
Almaty
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
4.8(112)·16 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
4.7(97)·3 days
from$105/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall
Almaty
Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall
4.8(96)·9–10 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
4.2(95)·6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Almaty
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
4.5(84)·10–11 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay
Almaty
Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay
4.9(71)·2 days
from$150/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake & Thermal Springs at AlmaArasan Gorge by Car
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake & Thermal Springs at AlmaArasan Gorge by Car
4.8(69)·5 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
3.9(63)·4–7 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Tour with Scenic Horseback Ride
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Tour with Scenic Horseback Ride
4.8(50)·6–7 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
Almaty
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
4.9(46)·12 hours
from$290/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
5.0(39)·4–6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Big Trip in 1 Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lake, Black, Charyn, Canyon
Almaty
Big Trip in 1 Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lake, Black, Charyn, Canyon
4.8(36)·15 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
Almaty
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
4.9(35)·8 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights
Almaty
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights
4.9(34)·8 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon
4.6(32)·8–10 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour
Almaty
Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour
4.7(32)·2 days
from$403/ person
via Viator
Discovering 6 Stunning Sights on Private Tour of Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Discovering 6 Stunning Sights on Private Tour of Charyn Canyon
5.0(27)·12 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour
Almaty
Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour
4.9(26)·9–13 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
Almaty
1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
5.0(26)·12–14 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy
Almaty
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy
5.0(25)·15–18 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Almaty Jeep Private Full-Day Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Almaty Jeep Private Full-Day Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon
5.0(23)·12–14 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Almaty Original City Tour
Almaty
Almaty Original City Tour
4.9(23)·1–2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Grand Canyons of Kazakhstan: Charyn, Black and Moon Canyon
Almaty
Grand Canyons of Kazakhstan: Charyn, Black and Moon Canyon
4.7(20)·11 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
Almaty
One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
5.0(18)·12–14 hours
from$260/ person
via Viator
Private Full Day Almaty City Tour
Almaty
Private Full Day Almaty City Tour
4.7(18)·2–10 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
1 Day trip Charyn Canyon Kolsay and Kaindy lakes VIP car
Almaty
1 Day trip Charyn Canyon Kolsay and Kaindy lakes VIP car
4.8(17)·16 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Almaty
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
5.0(17)·6 days
from$2,250/ person
via Viator
2 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy Lakes
Almaty
2 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy Lakes
4.9(11)·2 days
from$400/ person
via Viator
Almaty to Lake Kaindy Multi Day Group Tour
Almaty
Almaty to Lake Kaindy Multi Day Group Tour
3.9(9)·2 days
from$110/ person
via Viator
Almaty City Tour: A Journey Through Culture, History, and Nature
Almaty
Almaty City Tour: A Journey Through Culture, History, and Nature
4.9(8)·5–9 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
Almaty
2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
4.1(7)·2 days
from$280/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour Charyn Canyon, Kolsai/Kaindy lakes
Almaty
1 Day Tour Charyn Canyon, Kolsai/Kaindy lakes
5.0(7)·12–14 hours
from$207/ person
via Viator
Charyn Canyon Valley of Castles 1 Day tour
Almaty
Charyn Canyon Valley of Castles 1 Day tour
4.8(6)·7–10 hours
from$264/ person
via Viator
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
Almaty
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
5.0(6)·13–15 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
Charyn, Kolsai & Kaindy One Day Express Tour
Almaty
Charyn, Kolsai & Kaindy One Day Express Tour
4.8(6)·15 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
1 Day Express Tour: Issyk Lake, Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge
Almaty
1 Day Express Tour: Issyk Lake, Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge
4.8(6)·10–12 hours
from$260/ person
via Viator
Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon 1 Day Private Tour
Almaty
Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon 1 Day Private Tour
5.0(4)·8–10 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
5.0(3)·5 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Express Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy Lake Charyn , Black Canyon in 1 day
Almaty
Express Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy Lake Charyn , Black Canyon in 1 day
5.0(3)·15 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour to Charyn Canyon – Valley of Castles from Almaty
Almaty
Private Day Tour to Charyn Canyon – Valley of Castles from Almaty
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour Kolsai Lake Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
1 Day Tour Kolsai Lake Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon
18 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
2-Day Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
Almaty
2-Day Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
2 days
from$90/ person
via Viator

Charyn Canyon in Almaty — FAQ

What is Charyn Canyon?
A spectacular red-rock canyon east of Almaty, known as the Valley of Castles.
How far is Charyn Canyon from Almaty?
It is about 3 hours away and a popular full-day trip.
What can you do at Charyn Canyon?
Hike the Valley of Castles gorge and enjoy the dramatic rock scenery.

More things to do in Almaty

Kolsai & KaindyBig Almaty LakeMedeu & ShymbulakCity TourAltyn-Emel