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A canyon with red rock formations and a dirt path. 1
A person standing on a rocky outcrop in a desert landscape with layered rock formations and distant mountains. 2
A canyon with layered rock formations and a winding road. 3
A turquoise lake surrounded by barren hills. 4
A rugged canyon landscape with layered rock formations and distant mountains. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is €356 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • At 8:00 AM, a comfortable jeep or SUV will pick you up from your hotel for a 3-hour drive to Charyn Canyon, arriving around 10:30 AM. We’ll spend 2 hours exploring the Valley of Castles, admiring dramatic rock formations and taking stunning photos. Optionally, for 1,800 KZT, enjoy a safari vehicle ride along the canyon for a unique perspective.

    Next, we’ll drive 30 minutes to Bartogay Reservoir, spending about 1 hour among its otherworldly landscapes: mirror-like waters reflecting the sky and rugged hills creating a surreal atmosphere — perfect for unforgettable photos.

    Afterwards, we’ll return to Almaty, a 3.5-hour drive, arriving at your hotel around 5:30–6:00 PM. Don’t hesitate to ask your guide for photos — we’ll gladly capture your best memories from this incredible day!

Activity location

    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Check availability

Charyn & Bartogai - English

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English

jeep or suv
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€182.68 x 2 Adults€365.36
Total
Price is €365.36
Until Tue, 10 Nov

Charyn & Bartogai - Japanese

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • Javanese

Jeep/SUV 4x4
Pickup included

Language options: Javanese
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€231.69 x 2 Adults€463.38
Total
Price is €463.38
Until Tue, 10 Nov

Charyn & Bartogai - Korean

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • Korean

Jeep/SUV 4x4
Pickup included

Language options: Korean
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€231.69 x 2 Adults€463.38
Total
Price is €463.38
Until Tue, 10 Nov

Charyn & Bartogay - Chinese

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • Chinese

Jeep / SUV 4x4
Pickup included

Language options: Chinese
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€231.69 x 2 Adults€463.38
Total
Price is €463.38
Until Tue, 10 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    There are no additional fees for entry to the national parks.
  • Inclusions
    comfortable jeep or SUV
  • Exclusions
    Snacks

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Charyn Canyon

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
At 8:00 AM, a comfortable jeep or SUV will pick you up from your hotel, and we’ll head to Charyn Canyon. The drive takes about 3 hours, and we’ll arrive around 10:30 AM. We’ll spend approximately 2 hours at the canyon, walking through the scenic Valley of Castles, admiring the dramatic landscapes, and capturing stunning photos against the backdrop of its magnificent rock formations. Optionally, for an additional fee (1,800 KZT), you can take a safari vehicle ride along the canyon to experience its vast scale from a different perspective while saving time and energy.

Bartogai Lake

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Next, we’ll head to Bartogay Reservoir — the drive takes about 30 minutes. We’ll spend around 1 hour here, soaking in the atmosphere of this truly scenic location. Bartogay is known for its almost otherworldly landscapes: the endless mirror-like surface of the water reflecting the sky, surrounded by rugged hills that make you feel as if you’ve stepped onto another planet. It’s the perfect spot for striking, unforgettable photos. After visiting the reservoir, we’ll begin our return journey to Almaty. The drive takes approximately 3.5 hours, and we’ll drop you off at your hotel around 5:30–6:00 PM. Don’t hesitate to ask your guide to take photos for you — we’ll be happy to capture your best memories from this incredible journey!

Location

Activity location

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    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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