Alpine lake Sary Chelek tour Kyrgyzstan, 7days

·7 Days, 6 Destinations·Starts from Bishkek
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Duration

7 days

Max Group Size

12

Departure Type

Scheduled

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

moderate

Operated In

EnglishRussian

About this tour

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes and rich traditions of Kyrgyzstan. From the moment you land at Manas Airport in Bishkek, you’ll immerse yourself in authentic local life—strolling through the vibrant Osh Bazaar, crossing the dramatic Too Ashuu Mountain Pass, and exploring the lush Suusamyr Valley. Witness the serene beauty of Sary Chelek Lake, experience traditional Kyrgyz games like Ordo and Beshtash, and enjoy warm hospitality in charming guesthouses. This tour blends nature, history, and culture, offering stunning mountain scenery, peaceful lakes, and fascinating nomadic traditions. Whether it’s hiking through nut forests, taking part in cultural activities, or enjoying a romantic night tour of Bishkek, every day promises a new and unforgettable experience.

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Route

Starts from

Bishkek

Ends in

Bishkek

Pickup Location

Bishkek

Dropoff Location

Bishkek

Tour route map

What makes this tour special

Explore the stunning Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve — discover one of Kyrgyzstan’s most beautiful alpine lake regions Cross the Too-Ashu Mountain Pass — travel through dramatic high-altitude landscapes connecting north and south Kyrgyzstan Cross the Too-Ashu Mountain Pass — travel through dramatic high-altitude landscapes connecting north and south Kyrgyzstan Visit Sary-Chelek Lake and surrounding lakes — enjoy breathtaking views, nature walks, and peaceful surroundings Discover Kyrgyz national games — take part in traditional activities like Ordo and Bestash Visit Toktogul Reservoir — admire one of the country’s most important hydroelectric sites Explore Bishkek by day and night — visit local markets and experience the city’s atmosphere after dark

Itinerary

Landing in the Manas airport in the city of Bishkek, receive visas, change currency, meet the local guide and transfer to hotel.

After settling at the hotel, we will visit the colorful street market “Osh Bazaar” in order to meet intoxicating smells, exotic colors, and a magical oriental atmosphere. Then, we will return to the hotel

Breakfast and continue to Toktogul village. In the Too Ashuu Mountain Pass that 3,400 meters above sea level we will pass through tunnels 2.2 kilometers long.

We will observe scenic views that only Kirghizstan can offer, reach the verdant Suusamyr Valley. Suusamyr Valley is rich in vegetation, animal life, yurts, and nomads. Then continue on to the Chychkan Gorge, organize an outside picnic for lunch and the photography lovers will take pictures. And they are guaranteed to be the most beautiful pictures taken on the entire tour

Drive towards the Arkit Village in Sary Chelek Nature Reserve. We will reach the family-run guesthouse and we will embark on a light two-hour walk in the Nut Forest. At the conclusion of our walk, we will return to the guesthouse for dinner and nighttime lodgings.

Today we will discover Sary Chelek Lake. During the ride, we will observe lakes of breathtaking beauty, stop for a swim and refreshments, have a picnic for lunch, and then leave on a walk through the park.

Towards the evening we will return to Arkit Village for dinner and nighttime lodgings.

Today we will play the national Chuko games, “Ordo”, “Bestash” after breakfast. Chuko is a calcaneus of lamb that mainly men are collecting and playing.

Ordo is one of the most popular Kyrgyz games that have come down to us since ancient times. “Ordo” means “khan’s headquarters, khan’s palace”. The game reproduces the battle to capture the stake. Ordo is a kind of military map, with the help of which the warriors were trained on how to defeat the enemy. A circle drawn on the ground meant the territory of the state, and the rivals worked out a battle plan. The knocking out of the khan meant the overthrow of the ruler from the throne. The game is based on the ability to conduct a correct domestic policy, being careful within the circle, that is, in power.

“Beshtash” is the game that was distributed in Kyrgyzstan.
Girls usually play, from 2 to 5 people. For the game, you need a small rug, 5 small round pebbles. The game includes several stages, differing in different ways of juggling stones. Each stage has its own name: “termei”, “zhymai”, “shakyldak”, etc.

Lunch and proceed to the Toktogul water reservoir then we will come to Toktogul Village for dinner and nighttime lodgings.

Once we finish our breakfast, we will proceed to the City of Bishkek, for a farewell dinner in a restraint.

Then we will leave on a nighttime tour of the city of Bishkek. Because after dark, the city changes its appearance and a pleasant romantic atmosphere prevails. The shopping and recreation centers begin to fill up with locals.


We will leave to the “Manas” Airport, packed and stuffed with an incredible amount of genuine Kirgizstan experiences for our flight back home.

Trip includes

Included

Accomodations: 2 nights in 3 * hotels,  4 nights in guesthouses

Professional English-Russian speaking tour guide

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English Russian
  • Meal: 5 breakfast, 6 lunch, 5 dinner 

According to group size 4wd car, minivan. minibus

  • Entrance fees (History museum in Bihskek, Sary-Chelek)
    • Mineral water

Take with you warm closes, sun glasses, Sun Cream

Excluded

International and domestic flights

Travel insurance not included

  • Early Check-in and late check-outs
  • Single supplement
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Bank transfer charges if payment by bank card

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