Trio of Charyn 🏜️
The Trio of Charyn focuses on the canyons alone: the famous Valley of Castles with its red sandstone towers, the dramatic Black Canyon and the pale, lunar-looking Moon Canyon. Our best-value group departure.
No lakes, no off-road — just the most spectacular canyon scenery near Almaty, at a friendly price.
Locations
- Valley of Castles
- Black Canyon
- Moon Canyon
- Charyn River
Departures
Four departures a month — message us for the next available date.
Program
- Group meeting at the pickup point
- Departure from Almaty
- Black Canyon viewpoint
- Valley of Castles — walk to the Charyn River
- Lunch / free time by the river
- Moon Canyon viewpoint
- Departure to Almaty
- Arrival back in the city
What's included
- Round-trip transfer
- Professional guide
- Ecological entrance fees
Optional (extra cost)
- Meals
- Voluntary insurance
What to bring
- ID — required (original; Kaspi or eGov version accepted)
- Snacks: sandwiches, chocolate, nuts, tea, water
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather
- Good mood and readiness for beautiful photos
Good to know
There are border checkpoints on the route — bring an original ID (Kaspi / eGov accepted). Children: birth certificate. Foreign citizens: passport.
The schedule is approximate and may change with weather, road conditions and the punctuality of the group.