Please note that Charyn Canyon is actually located in Kazakhstan, near the border with Kyrgyzstan, and not in Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan. It is often visited from Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. Balykchy, on the other hand, is a city in Kyrgyzstan located on the western edge of Lake Issyk-Kul.
Here are ways to reach Charyn Canyon from Almaty:
Should you also want to visit Balykchy, the gateway to Lake Issyk-Kul, here are your options: