Aksu River canyon: day trip from Shymkent
- 11 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 12 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
- from age 10
A trip to the canyon of the Aksu River, up to 500 m deep, on the edge of the Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve. First come the viewpoints on the rim, then an optional descent on a steep path to the turquoise river and a picnic by the water, with the return to Shymkent in the evening.
Highlights
- A canyon up to 500 m deep
- Viewpoints on the rim
- Optional descent to the turquoise river
- Picnic by the water
Programme
- 07:30Meet at Ordabasy Square and set off (about 2.5 hours' drive)
- 10:00Arrival at the canyon, safety briefing, viewpoints on the rim
- 11:00Descent to the river on a steep path, optional and depending on fitness; others walk along the rim
- 13:00Picnic by the river
- 14:30Climb back up and rest
- 16:00Drive back to Shymkent, arriving around 18:30
Included
- ✓ Transport for the programme (an off-road vehicle on the last stretch if needed)
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Picnic lunch
- ✓ Drinking water
Not included
- ✕ Ecological fee or entrance ticket, if charged
- ✕ Personal expenses
What to bring
Hiking shoes with a good grip · At least 1.5 l of water, a hat and sunscreen · A windbreaker or light jacket · Trekking poles if you are used to them
Meeting
Ordabasy Square in central Shymkent
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 4 people.
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