Jeep Tour

Description

Sights:

• Ala-Archa gorge
• beautiful views of the Tien-Shan mountains
• crossing the Tuya Ashuu Pass (3,586 m)
• Lake Sary Chelek
• Crossing a lot of beautiful passes to the Naryn River
• trips around Lake Son Kul
• City tour in Bishkek

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek. Drive to Ala-Archa gorge. (150 km)

Upon arrival in “Manas” international airport transfer to Bishkek city and accommodation in hotel.
After a rest and breakfast you take your cars and drive to Ala Archa gorge. At the territory of the park tourists can trek up the Ak Sai gorge (side gorge of the main Ala Archa gorge) to enjoy views of magnificent peaks of Kyrgyz Alatau Ridge (Tien Shan Mountains). You can reach Ak Sai waterfall.
If you are not in a great desire for long trekking you may easily hike along the fast mountain river in the main gorge of Ala Archa.
In the evening drive back to the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel. 

Day 2. Bishkek city – Chichkan gorge. (250 km)

In the morning transfer from Bishkek to Chichkan Gorge. You start your way via beautiful and picturesque canyons and gorges of Central Tien Shan Mountains over two passes. One of them is especially dramatic! It is Tuya Ashuu Pass (3586 m) from which you may observe both vast valleys Chui and Suusamyr.
Upon arrival in Chichkan Natural Reserve area you will be accommodated in Guest House. Afternoon you may spend walking in the park or enjoying your time at the bank of the mountain river.
Overnight in Oson Guest House.

Day 3. Chichkan gorge – Sary Chelek lake. (345 km)

After breakfast all day drive to Sary Chelek lake area, one of the most beautiful national parks in Kyrgyzstan. On the way to the lake you will also pass the largest water reservoir in the country – Toktogul water reservoir.
Overnight in tents or home stay in the lake area.

Day 4. Sary Chelek lake – Kazarman village. (300 km)

This day is going to be the most exciting and adventurous in your travel. You take the hardest road in the trip along Naryn River through several passes.
Accommodation and dinner by the local family. 

Day 5. Kazarman village – Naryn town . (190 km)

After breakfast you drive over  Kum Bel pass (3 600 m). There you can see very beautifull view of Tien Shan gorges. Drive to east. En route you cam Mike a picnic.
Arrival in Naryn.
Dinner and accommodation in the hotel. 

Day 6. Naryn town – Tash Rabat caravanserai. (115 km)

Today you will reach the third largest lake in Kyrgyzstan – Chatyr Kul lake. This is the highest lake of this size in the country (3500 m).
Also Then you drive to Tash Rabat caravanserai. If you have a time you can make an excursion.
Overnight and dinner in Yurt camp. 

Day 7. Tash Rabat caravanserai – Son Kul Lake via Baetovo village. (185 km)

Today you drive to the second largest mountain lake in Kyrgyzstan – Son Kul lake. You drive over two passes: Baetov Pass and Kurtka Pass.
After arriving you will drive around the lake.
Dinner and overnight in Yurt camp.

Day 8. Son Kul lake – Bishkek city. (370 km)

Today you drive back to Bishkek city.
After arriving you have free time to go for a walk.
You can visit the main Ala Too square to watch ceremony of changing of the Guard of Honor, Kurmanjan Datka Monument, main governmental buildings, and finish at the Old Square with Parliament House and the only survived in Central Asia Lenin’s Monument.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 9. Bishkek city – airport.  (30 km)

Early in the morning you will be transferred to the International airport Manas to catch your flight back home.

Prices

Additional Info

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Trip Features: overland travel, history, culture, sightseeing, walking.

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