Charyn Canyon: Kurtogai + Valley of Castles

Place of dispatch: The gathering of the group at 100 Baitursynov St., above Abay opposite GOST. Astana Duration of the tour: One-day  Age restriction: up to 18 with parents Children's ticket from 5 to 11 years inclusive Note: Mandatory reservation of seats, according to the specified contacts on the tickets Additionally: You will visit the most popular part of the Charyn Canyon – the Valley of Castles. Children's tickets up to 11 years old Charyn Canyon is one of the most unique objects of nature, where, under the influence of thousands of years of weathering of sedimentary rocks, the original shape of the relief took the shape of isolated rocks, columns and towers. Charyn Canyon is a natural monument composed of sedimentary rocks, the age of which is about 12 million years. The most interesting place for tourists is the so-called Valley of Castles. In the bosom of the canyon, a grove of a relict species of ash that survived the glaciation era has been preserved. There is another similar grove only in North America. The landscape diversity of the Charyn Canyon determines the diversity of flora and fauna. The Charyn Canyon resembles the Grand Canyon of Colorado in North America, although it is inferior in size, but the beauty of the "Valley of Castles" unique. You will visit the most popular part of the Charyn Canyon – the Valley of Castles. Time  Tour program 07:30  Gathering of the group on Baitursynov above Abay near the Baikonur metro station 08:00 Departure. During the journey, the story of travel information 11:30 A walk along the Kurtogai tract 12:30 Departure to the Valley of Castles 13:00 Charyn Canyon Walking Tour 14:00 Free time, walk around the neighborhood 16:00 Departure to the city *the time indicated is approximate and may vary depending on different circumstances  Necessary things: •Identity card •Jackets and comfortable shoes, raincoat •medicines you need •Snack and water •Cash for an additional. expenses (store, etc.). The price includes:  • Transport service • Guide-instructor services • Environmental fees of the National Park Form of clothing​:  Sports, comfortable shoes and clothing (sports/trekking shoes, etc.) Refund policy: 72 hours before the start of the tour