Bartogai & the Black Canyon
A turquoise reservoir in the steppe and the lesser-known Black Canyon of Charyn.
Duration
1 day / ~11 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
April – November
Group up to
6 people
City pickup
Included
from
$82
Trip highlights
- The turquoise basin of Bartogai
- The Black Canyon without the crowds
- Steppe tracks and shallow fords
Day-by-day
07:30
Depart Almaty
Drive to the Bartogai dam across the steppe.
12:00
Black Canyon
Dirt tracks along the river and the canyon walls.
What’s included
- 4x4 and guide-driver
- Fuel and charges
- Drinking water
Not included
- Lunch
- Personal insurance
What to bring
- A hat and sunscreen
- A snack and water
Vehicles on this tour
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150
Full-time 4WD, low range, Land Cruiser reliability
5 seats · 215 mm clearance
Ford Explorer (2015)
Roomy SUV for groups and gear
6 seats · 200 mm clearance
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