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Duration
10 days
Max Group Size
10
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
Tour Overview
Get ready for a captivating journey through Kyrgyzstan, a land of stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and fascinating history. Over the course of this adventure, you will explore the highlights of the country, from the lively city of Bishkek to the serene shores of Issyk Kul Lake, the ancient petroglyphs, and the vast landscapes that define Kyrgyzstan. Experience the warmth of local hospitality, taste delicious traditional dishes, and immerse yourself in the traditions and legends of this incredible region.
Highlights
Itinerary
Landing at Bishkek city, transfer to hotel, Bishkek
city tour. Free time.
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Cholpon Ata. On the
road we will visit Burana tower, visit archeological museum, take a tour to
Balbal stones garden, hear the legend about Burana tower. According to your choice we can make rafting
at Chu river (need to order before). Then we will have lunch at local Dungan
family and get aquainted with tradition and culture, lifestyle of this
majority. Then we will continue to Cholpon Ata. Today we will provide time at
Beach of Yssyk Kul Lake in Cholpon Ata, swim at Issyk Kul Lake, visit
Petroglyphs open sky museum, visit cultural center “Rukh Ordo”.
Breakfast, transfer to Karakol city. On the way to
Karakol we will stop at mineral hot spring pool for swimming at Oruktu village.
In Karakol we will visit Bugu Bazaar, for lunch we will visit one of the cafes
in the bazaar where we will taste “Ash Lyam Fu”(Dungan style cold, spicy dish),
and “Pirozhki” (Fried dough with mashed potatoes). These dishes are considered
as popular dishes from Karakol. That’s why every guest try to taste them. Then
we will have Karakol city tour during that we will visit “ Dungan mosque”,
“Holy Trinity Cathedral”, “Przhevalsky Muesum” and other destinations. In the
evening we will have dinner with local Dungan family. According to your wishes
see folkore show of local musical band “Kylym”(need to order before)
Breakfast. We will start our journey to Altyn Arashan
hot spings on Soviet Union Track. We will walk to mineral hot springs in
nature, take bath there, have lunch at yurt camp in Altyn Arashan gorge. Then
we will come back to Karakol city. In the evening dinner at local traditional
restaurant.
After breakfast at hotel, we will continue to discover
the Jeti Oguz valley. We will hike to “Maiden Braid” waterfall, see the “Broken
heart” scale, “Jeti Oguz” rocks translated as “Seven Bulls” rocks. We will hear
a lots of legend about these destinations. Lunch and dinner will be at yurt
camp.
Breakfast at yurt camp, and we will continue to Kaji
Sai on the south shore of Issyk Kul lake. On the road we will drive to visit
Barskoon gorge. This is the gorge where gold mine “Kumtor”. We will visit one
of the 4 waterfall in Barskoon, see the stone monument of first cosmonaut Yuri
Gagarin. For lunch we will organize picnic at Barskoon gorge or visit yurt café
in the destination.
Then we will drive to Skazka valley. We will discover the Skazka valley. It is translated as “ Fairy tale Canyon”. Then transfer to Kaji Sai for overnight. If we will have time we will provide time at Kaji Sai beach
Breakfast at Kaji Sai guesthouse and we will visit
Golden eagle house at Bokonbaevo village to make photos with golden eagle and
see eagle hunting demonstration.
Then we will
drive to Kizil Tuu village on the south shore of Yssyk Kul Lake. Kizil Tuu
village is famous with felt art, and it is considered as the mother land of
nomadic yurt camp. We will help to local family in yurt assembly here, eat
lunch with this family and continue to Kochkor village in Naryn region. In
Kochkor village we will visit felt factory. According to your choice we will
see the technology of how to make felt carpet there (need to order before)
After breakfast we will move to Son Kul Lake through Moldo
Ashu Pass. Moldo Ashu Pass is famous by it’s serpentine roads. Upon arrival Son
Kul Lake free time. Lunch, dinner at yurt camps.
After breakfast, we will start to move to Bishkek city
through Kalmak Ashu Pass. In the Kalmak Ashu Pass we will have opportunity to
see the yaks. On the road in Kemin we will stop on popular dining place among
locals “ Apamdyn Kattamasy” for lunch, there we will taste traditional bread “Kattama” and traditional
tea with milk “Samoor Chai”. Upon arrival at Bishkek city, we will visit Osh
bazaar or other souvenir shops to buy gifts for our loved ones. In the evening
dinner at national restaurant.
Transfer to airport, flight home.
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