The highlight of this driving tour is a visit to three canyons of Charyn National Park at once: the “Valley of Castles”, Temirlik Canyon and the “Yellow Canyon”. The camp is set up in the shade of trees by the Temirlik River, which is especially pleasant on hot summer days. The small Temirlik River is perfect for swimming — its water is warm and clean. There is even a chance to catch fish in it. The abundance of dry driftwood is sure to make for a lovely evening campfire. The tour is designed for lovers of active recreation, as much of the time is devoted to walking through the canyons. The most favorable time for this tour is April-June and August-October.
Route:
Almaty – Shelek – Baiseit – Nura – Kokpek Pass – Charyn
Canyon (Valley of Castles) – Aksai – Temirlik River Canyon
Season: April – October.
Travel time: not indicated in the table (can be added separately if needed).
Excursion time: 2 days.
Distance on paved roads: 215 km one way / 430 km total.
Off-road distance: 70 km.
Group: up to 6 people.
Upon request, a guide service is available to tell you more about this excursion. Price: Russian-speaking guide — from KZT 25,000 per day; English-speaking guide — from KZT 45,000 per day. The guide’s meals and accommodation are paid separately.
Taxi package — KZT 150,000 per vehicle, regardless of the number of people.
All-Inclusive package:
1 person — KZT 170,000
2 people — KZT 190,000
3 people — KZT 210,000
4 people — KZT 230,000
5 people — KZT 250,000
6 people — KZT 270,000
Included:
For the Taxi package: transport.
For the All-Inclusive package: transport, three meals a day, camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, kitchen equipment), eco fees, guide-driver services.
Wake-up. Breakfast.
Walk to the confluence of the Temirlik and Charyn rivers.
Return to Almaty: 4 hrs.
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