Excursion to Charyn Canyon –
“Valley of Castles”

Charyn Canyon is one-of-a-kind natural treasure in Kazakhstan.

During this trip, you will have the opportunity to explore the most famous part of the Charyn Canyon known as the “Valley of Castles”. As you walk along the very bottom of the ancient Canyon, you will be surrounded by various large and small mountain formations that resemble architectural structures, sculptured by nature. They look like the ruins of ancient castles, which is how the Valley earned its name among the tourist community. Within the vast array of large rocks and small stones, one's imagination will conjure up a various fantastical figures - from animals and human visages to giants, majestic statues, towers, and more.

In the depths of the Canyon, a rare grove of relict ash trees has been preserved which survived the glacial period and have been thriving in this area for over 5 million years. These unique ash trees are exclusive to North America. The Valley of the Castles is often compared to the Grand Canyon in Colorado (Grand Canyon) by experienced tourists.

The Valley of Castles is considered one of the most Instagrammable locations in Kazakhstan for capturing memorable photos and videos. It is also recognized as one of the seven wonders of Kazakhstan.