Arrival in Astana capital of Kazakhstan. Your driver will meet you in the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Check-in and rest (early check-in is NOT included).

(no meals)

Day 2. Astana city tour.  (80 km / 5-6 hours).

 Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Astana. Start your guided Astana sightseeing tour from visiting Independence Square with gorgeous fountains, 91 meter high snow-white stele Kazakh Eli, Khazret Sultan Mosque, and Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. Cross Ishim River and continue sightseeing on the left bank of the river. Visit Bayterek monument to enjoy breath-taking panoramic view on the city on the top of the monument. Take a walk on Green Water Boulevard and visit the Round Square. At the end of the tour, visit shopping and entertainment center Khan Shatyr. Transfer to the hotel.

(Breakfast – hotel)

Day 3. Opening ceremony for World Nomad Games.  (20 km / 3-4 hours).

Breakfast in the hotel. By the time the games open, the guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby, transfer to the sports stadium.

The key feature of the World Nomad Games project is the trinity of sports, cultural and scientific programs. The interrelation of these components allows for a comprehensive study and global promotion of national ethnic sports and, in general, nomadic culture.

(Breakfast – hotel)

 Day 4. World Nomad Games.  (20 km / 3-4 hours).

Breakfast in the hotel. The guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby, transfer to the sports stadium.

As part of the sports program of the 5th World Nomad Games, competitions in 20 competitive and 10 demonstration sports are planned to be held in Astana. These include horse racing, national types of wrestling, traditional intellectual games, competitions in martial arts, traditional archery, national types of bird hunting, horse competitions, folk games, as well as demonstration performances in ethnic sports.

After Nomad Games transfer to the train station for departure to Almaty in train. Night in the train. (schedule will be open in 40 days before departure)

(Breakfast – hotel)

Day 5. Arrival in Almaty and city tour (80 km / 4-5 hours).

Arrival in Almaty city in the morning. Your guide will be waiting in train station and to start sightseeing tour of Almaty.

The excursion starts from Panfilov park, located in central-east Almaty in the area surrounding Zenkov Cathedral (built from wood and almost without a nail). The park is dedicated and named after the Panfilov Heros, 28 soldiers who died in WWII. In addition, you will visit the Republic Square and Museum of Almaty and National Museum. Excursion gives you a wonderful opportunity to be acquainted with the most beautiful mountains of Zailiyskiy Alatau, surrounding the city of Almaty. The first stop awaits you in the Medeo natural boundary, where you see the dam that protects the city from the devastating mudflows that form on the tops of the Western Tien Shan.

In the afternoon, you will have an opportunity to visit the observation deck on Mount Kok-Tobe. You will lift on the cable car and you will be able to see the evening Almaty. In the evening, chek-in hotel.

(Breakfast and lunch – local restaurant)

Day 6.  Almaty – Issyk lake – Almaty (160 km / 5-6 hours)

Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby in Almaty. Depart Almaty and drive to Issyk lake. End route visit the main symbol of Kazakhstan the Tomb of the Golden Man. Continue drive to the lake. The road will go up to 1756m above sea level. Enjoy the view of the Natural Park and the Tian Shan mountains. Arrive at Issyk lake. Free time. In the afternoon, return to Almaty. Transfer to your hotel/place. End of the tour.

(Breakfast – hotel, Lunch – lunch boxes)

Day 7. Almaty – Charyn Canyon – Almaty (220 km / 5-6 hours).

Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby in Almaty. Depart Almaty and drive to Charyn canyon. Arrive in canyon. Charyn Canyon is situated in the territory of the Charyn National Park which was laid out with the purpose to preserve natural and geological objects. The National park was founded on 23 February 2004. The Park territory is inhabited with a great number of rare and endangered animal species entered in the Red Book.

But the most famous area of unique interest in the Park is certainly Charyn Canyon. This picturesque indigenous locality impresses with its heavenly landscapes The Canyon depth is 200m. The height of the bluff mountains of the Canyon reaches 150-300m. The Canyon itself represents a monument of nature formed with sedimentary rocks aged more then 12 million years. The landscapes are virtually miraculous there. Charyn Canyon is getting scarlet, pink and orange colors at sunset when the sun is disappearing behind the horizon. There is quietude around, and the Charyn river bobbles washing against the cliffs can only be heard from below. This sight will leave nobody indifferent.

Have some time for picnic and rest. After that walk along canyon and enjoy its beautiful view. In the afternoon return to Almaty. Transfer to the hotel.

(Breakfast – hotel, Lunch – lunch boxes)

Day 8. Almaty – airport (20 km / 30 min).

After breakfast transfer to the airport.

(Breakfasr – hotel)

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Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. 

Day 2. Tashkent. (- km)

The arrival in Tashkent early in the morning.
Meeting with a guide and transfer to the hotel. Breakfast in the hotel.
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan Republic, is one of the largest and oldest cities in Central Asia:
Architectural complex Hasti Imam, Barak Khan Madrasah, Kafal Shohi Madrasah, Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu bazaar, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Museum of Applied Arts
Night in the hotel.

Day 3. Tashkent – Samarkand. (300 km)

After breakfast transfer to Samarkand, where you will be accommodated in a hotel. Free time upon arrival.

City tour: Registan Square, Ulughbek Madrasah (XV century), Shir-Dor Madrasah (XVII century), Tilla-Kori Madrasah (XVII century)
Overnight in a hotel.

Samarkand was one of the main trading points of the Great Silk Road. The historical and architectural legacy in this city is just out of this world and makes you travel back in time.

Day 4. Samarkand – Bukhara.  (270 km)

Breakfast in a hotel.
In the morning we continue our excurtion in Samarcand city: Guri Emir Mausoleum (the tomb of Tamerlan(XIV and XV centuries), Architectural complex Shakhi-Zinda (IX-XV centuries), Museum of the ancient city Afrosiyob, Bibi-Khonum Mosque, Siab bazaar, Ulughbek Observatory 
In the afternoon transfer to Bukhara.
Bukhara is the ancient historic center of trade and Islamic culture in Uzbekistan. This city is the ancient oasis and trade point on Silk Road. Bukhara attracts with its impressive historical monuments, minarets and madrassas, narrow streets lined with oriental bazaars and ancient ruins. There is no doubt why the center of the ancient city of Bukhara has been declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
Accommodation and overnight in the hotel.

Day 5. Bukhara sightseeing tour. (- km)

Full day.
Breakfast in a hotel.
After breakfast city tour: visit Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Miri Arab Madrasah, The Holy Spring, Toki Zargaron Dome, Ulughbek and Abdullazizkhan Madrasah, Toki Telpak Furushon Dome, Magoki Attory Mosque, Toki Sarafon Dome, Lyabi Hauz architectural complex.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 6. Bukhara – Tashkent. (560 km)

Breakfast in a hotel and transfer to Tashkent by train (08:05/14:50).
Accommodation and overnight in a hotel. Free time in the afternoon.

Day 7. Tashkent – Kokand. (230 km)

Breakfast in the hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Kokand.
Kokand is one of the most famous cities of Uzbekistan. It was formerly the capital of the powerful Khanate of Kokand, which dominated in the Fergana Valley for centuries.
Visit the great palace of Khudayar Khan (XIX century)
Cemetery of Kings and two buildings built for the family of Omar Khan at the beginning of last century.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 8. Kokand – Rishtan – Margilan – Fergana. (30 km)

Breakfast in the hotel.
Later transfer to Rishtan known for its ceramic industry. Visiting of ceramic workshop of Rustam Usmanov.
Transfer to Margilan.
Visit Silk Factory “Yodgorlik” in Margilan, where art works are made (excursion).
Transfer to Fergana.
Fergana is the most industrialized and largest city in the valley with the same name, and is also the administrative center of the province of Fergana.
The city is located at the height of 580 meters above sea level. This city is one of the most important cities in the production of oil.
The city was founded over a hundred years ago by the first military governor Skobelev M.D. and had name New Margilan city.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 9. Fergana – Distlik – Osh. (120 km)

Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to “Dustlik” border. Meeting of the group by the Kyrgyz guide. Transfer to Osh city.
Osh is the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. It is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia, located at the southeast end of the Fergana Valley in the northern foothills of the Pamir mountains – Alai.
Then we have city tour: Suleiman Mountain, one of the treasures of the Islamic world of Central Asia.
Suleiman Mountain is located in the center of town and is both a historical and cultural monument. The mountain guarding the city from enemies.
Firstly we visit the historical museum, located in the main cave of the mountain. After a trip to the museum, we follow the “path of pilgrims” to the top of the mountain, where we can see the small mosque of Babur, the founder of the Great Mughal Empire. The city can be seen from the viewpoint located near the mosque.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 10. Osh Bazaar. Osh – Bishkek flight. (10 km)

Visit Osh Bazaar, the largest market in Central  Asia.
You walk along the colorful rows of Golden market, watch black smiths working and smell aromas of spices, fruits and vegetables of Food market. You finish your immersing into oriental life by visiting the handicraft rows.
In the afternoon flight to Bishkek.
Transfer from airport to Bishkek.
Bishkek – is the capital and industrial center of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek is a city of wide avenues, handsome buildings and Soviet heritage. The gesturing statue of Lenin can still be seen in the city’s vast central square, yet it is the permanently snow capped Kyrgyz Ala-Tau mountain range which towers over Bishkek providing a quite stunning backdrop.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 11. Ala Archa National Park. Sightseeing tour in Bishkek. (80 km)

After breakfast we drive to Ala Archa Natural Park located in a picturesque gorge of Ala Archa 40 km off from Bishkek.
It is a popular place for hiking, skiing and mountaineering including trips to more than 20 glaciers. It covers the area of 200 km² – mostly forested valleys, waterfalls and rivers rich in trout. The altitude of ranges varies from 1500m to the highest point 4895m (Peak Semenov Tien Shanski). Several rare species of fauna and especially traditionally revered juniper trees are under protection in the Natural Park.
It has very diverse fauna: mountain meadows are the habitat for wild goats, deer and marmots. Ala Archa National Park is one of the few places of the habitat of the rare snow leopard.
In the afternoon transfer to Bishkek to begin our city tour.
We visit Manas Monument, the main national hero of the Kyrgyz people. Then excursion to the State History Museum and transfer to the main Ala Too Square to watch ceremony of changing of the Guard of Honor, main governmental buildings, and finish at the Old Square with Parliament House.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 12. Bishkek – Cholpon Ata via Burana tower. (290 km)

In the morning one hour drive to Burana Tower (old minaret) near Tokmok city.
That minaret was constructed in Balasagun town; one of the capitals of Karakhanid State existed in 11-12 centuries AD. Explore ruins of that important trading point at the Great Silk Road and visit a little local museum telling about that civilization. Also watch a collection of Balbals, Turkic ancient tombs.
Optionally: On the area around the tower it is possible to organize horse riding games.
After that we drive to the Issyk Kul Lake, the second largest alpine lake in the world after Lake Titicaca in South America.
Measuring 182 km long by 58 km wide, the lake appeared as a result of volcanic activity. It is heated from below by thermal activity and never freezes even in the depths of winter.
Overnight in a hotel on the lake shore.

Day 13. Cholpon Ata – Karakol. (150 km)

In Cholpon Ata town we visit so called “Stone Garden» or Cholpon Ata Petroglyphs site.
Cholpon Ata Petroglyphs site is – a large open-air collection of rock carvings sometimes referred to as a Stone Garden, which covers some 42 hectares and contains a number of prehistoric monumental structures (stone circles, tombs, the remains of a boundary stone wall, Balbals) and Petroglyphs (dating from the II millennium BC thru the Middle Ages and up to the VI century AD).
Optionally: You can go on an hour boat cruise in the lake to admire clear water of Issyk Kul with snow capped Tien Shan Mountains in the background!
After that we drive to Karakol town along the northern shore of the Issyk Kul Lake. We visit Museum of N. M. Przhevalski, Dungan mosque, Old Russian Orthodox Church.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 14. Karakol – Djety Oguz gorge – Karakol. (60 km)

Full day.
In the morning we visit Djety Oguz gorge to admire the landscapes and to make some photos.
Djety Oguz in Kyrgyz means “Seven Bulls”. This picturesque gorge is named so because of the red rocky sand formations covered with forests of Tien Shan spruces. We hike up the main gorge along the winding Djety Oguz mountain river. On the way you visit some yurts of the local nomadic families.
Optionally: Eagle hunting demonstartion.
Return to Karakol. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15. Karakol – Kochkor – Bishkek. (400 km)

Breakfast in a guesthouse.
Transfer to Bishkek city by the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
A short stop on the way for hiking Skazka gorge. Excursion and opportunity to take photos.
Arrival in Bishkek. Accommodation in the hotel. Rest.

Day 16. Departure from Bishkek. (30 km)

In the morning transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.

Upon arrival in Manas international airport you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to a hotel in Bishkek (early check-in is NOT included). Little rest at the breakfast area and start tour in Bishkek and surroundings.
Firstly, we drive to the natural park Ala Archa for light walk, relaxing and meeting Kyrgyzstan winter nature. After walk transfer back to Bishkek and have a half day city tour.
Walk around snowy Ala Too Square, Kurmanzhan Datka Monument, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and Lenin’s Monument. Finish at the Victory Square dedicated WWII.
Overnight in a hotel.
(No meal included today)

Day 2. Bishkek city – Chon Kemin Valley (170 km / 3 hours).

After breakfast, we leave Bishkek and drive along the Chui valley. Snow-capped mountains on the side looks fantastic and inspire for the trip with positive emotions.
One-hour drive to Burana Tower (UNESCO site) near Tokmok town.
Optionally: horseback riding games near Burana Tower.
Horseback riding games played a vitally important role for Kyrgyz nomads. The main aim of these games was teaching children to ride horses professionally.  Nowadays it has an entertaining purpose where you have the chance to watch several traditional Kyrgyz horseback riding games (Ulak Tartysh, Kyz Kuumai, Tyiyn Enmei, etc).
After excursion, drive to Chon Kemin valley.
Upon arrival, get accommodated in a guest house. Lunch.
Options to do:
1) Walking around the village and meet local people. Play snowballs with children.
2) Renting horses and ride up to the closest mountains (extra cost).
3) Horseback riding games nearby (extra cost).
4) Setting up yurt (nomadic house) (extra cost).
Dinner and overnight at the guest house.
(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – guest house, dinner – guest house)

Day 3. Chon Kemin valley – Cholpon Ata town (180 km / 3 hours).

After breakfast, drive to Issyk Kul Lake via Boom gorge and to the Northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Lunch in a café of Cholpon Ata town.
Here we have several visits:
1) Open air Petroglyphs site with panoramic view to the Issyk Kul lake and snow moutnains.
2) Local historical museum.
After excursions, drive to your accommodation: a resort area with private beach on the shore of Issyk Kul.
Dinner in the restaurant and overnight.
(Breakfast – guest house, lunch – cafe, dinner – resort)

Day 4. Cholpon Ata town – Karkara valley (200 km / 3-4 hours).

Continue drive along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Today we reach beautiful area at the border with Kazakhstan – Karkara. Our jeeps goes along the mountain road, through piles of snow and reach Karkara region.
Here we stop at the luxury warm yurt camp with private facilities.
Time to explore the area walking along the canyon up and down, climb up closest hill to see panoramic view or use local good areas for ski touring and/or snowmobiling (with driver) (extra cost). The level of snow covers from 60 to 120 cm.
Lunch and dinner in Karkara camp.
(Breakfast – resort, lunch – yurt camp, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 5. Karkara valley – Karakol town (120 km / 3 hours).

Transfer to Karakol town.
Visit Museum of N. M. Przhevalski on the way to Karakol. Then inside Karakol stop by Dungan mosque – a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning as mosque up to now and Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood.
Excursion to the Karakol ski base to take funicular to the panoramic view and admire landscapes of the Tup valley from 3000 m asl.
Lunch in a café of Karakol town.
Accommodation in a guest house. Dinner in a local Dungan family.
Dungans are Chinese minority that escaped to Central Asia in the middle of the 19th Century. Travelling through the mountains and reaching certain areas, Dungans started spreading their culture and mixing it with local creating new traditions in architecture, cuisine and general lifestyle.
Optionally: Lagman cooking master class.
Lagman is a very appreciated food in Central Asia. A Dungan housewife will show you how to make this extra long noodles in a traditional way. It’s quite challenging and you might not succeed, but it’s a lot of fun! At the end you will try a delicious homemade lagman.
Overnight in the guest house.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – cafe, dinner – dungan family)

Day 6. Karakol town – Djety Oguz gorge – Bokonbaev village – Kochkor village (250 km / 5 hours).

After breakfast, drive to Djety Oguz gorge to admire the landscapes and take some photos.
At the beginning of the gorge we face with famous “Broken Heart Rock”. Walking up further to panorama to see those famous Seven Red Bulls rocks in white colors around.
Drive along the south shore of Issyk Kul to Bokonbaev village. Arrival and lunch in a local family house.
Then we step into nomadic culture by meeting an eagle hunter and his bird of prey.
After the demonstration you will have a chance to ask the hunter about the tradition of eagle hunting and his bird features. Eagle hunting is common among nomads, especially in high altitude areas. Such demonstration during winter time has unique sharm as birds are in their best shape for the hunting season and feel themselves very good.
Later continue drive to Kochkor village.
Arrival and accommodation in a guest house. Dinner and rest.
(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – local family, dinner – guest house)

Day 7. Kochkor village – Bishkek city (200 km / 4 hours).

In the morning we visit local women cooperation and see products they produce and sell. Souvenir shop-museum is one of the most popular in our country.
Drive back to Bishkek city via Kuvaky pass and spectacular view to the frozen Orto Tokoi water reservoir.
Lunch en route.
Arrival to Bishkek.
Optionally: Visit ZUM Department store for the last shopping (if necessary).
Accommodation in a hotel and ready for the last dinner.
Dinner in a local restaurant with folklore show. Exclusively for you, musicians will play national melodies of Kyrgyz people and show their musical instruments. You will listen to a singing and enjoy the charming melodies of our ancestors.
(Breakfast – guest house, lunch – cafe, dinner – restaurant)

Day 8. Bishkek city – airport. (35 km / 40-45 min)

Early breakfast. Today in Bishkek your trip concludes.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Arrival to Bishkek city early in the morning.  Upon arrival at the International Airport Manas you will be met by our tourist guide at arrival gates. Transfer to the city will take 30-40 min. Accommodation at a hotel (early check-in is NOT included).
Start city tour after late breakfast. Sightseeing tour includes the Monument of Kyrgyz National hero Manas, Changing of Guards of Honor, Kurmanjan Datka and Lenin statues, main Ala Too Square, governmental buildings, Oak park and Fine Art gallery under clear sky.
A sightseeing tour of Bishkek comes to an end at Victory Square dedicated to the WWII.
Welcoming dinner in a local restaurant.
(Breakfast – hotel, dinner – restaurant)

Day 2. (SUN) Bishkek city – Karakol town (400 km / 6-7 hours).

Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we have interesting day as we leave the city and head to the countryside.
At first we stop to learn more about the Great Silk Road and visit the Burana Tower Historical complex.
Burana Tower (ancient minaret) is located in 12 km far from Tokmok town. The territory where the tower is located was called Balasagyn town. This town had the strategic meaning for the Great Silk Road. Here you will see a small museum with exhibits found at excavations, providing more details about this ancient settlement, and become familiar with collection of Balbals, turkic grave marks.
Then, we continue our trip to the Issyk Kul Lake.
Issyk Kul Lake has a tectonic origin. It is a second largest alpine lake in the world after Titicaca, which is located in South America. Its length reaches 182 km, and width is 58 km, maximum depth is up to 668 m. During the summer period temperature of its water reaches up to 20-23 C°.
On the way you may admire beautiful landscape and change of scenery.
Arrival at the Cholpon Ata town and visit local famous petroglyphs site.
After excursion continue driving to Karkaol town.
Short stop on the lake shore for swimming.
Evening arrival to Karakol. Check-in to hotel.
Overnight.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Day 3. (MON) Karakol town – Djety Oguz canyon – Skazka canyon – Bokonbaev village (180 km / 3 hours).

In the morning we start city tour in Karakol town.
Visit Memorial Museum of N.M. Przhevalski a great Russian explorer and researcher of Asian continent, which 12 km far from Karakol.
Later Dungan mosque a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning mosque up to now.
Also you will visit Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood without a single nail used. In the miraculous iconostasis of the church there is the famous Tikhvinian icon of Divine Mother, painted in 1897.
After city tour drive along the south shore of Issyk Kul lake.
First stop at Djety Oguz canyon for a little hike.
Djety Oguz from Kyrgyz language is translated as Seven Bulls. Unlike Fairy Tale Canyon this picturesque gorge differs in the mountains covered with Tien Shan fir tree. At the beginning of the gorge you will face a famous Broken Heart Rock. Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks. The tourist guide will tell you the legend about the origin of the gorge name. In the Soviet times, there was a sanatorium built in the gorge. Many people used to come here for treatment with the help of radon water. Cosmonauts used to come here for rehabilitation, even Yuri Gagarin.
After Djety Oguz continue drive along the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake till we reach Kajy Sai district where stop for a walk at the Skazka canyon.
Arrival to Bokonbaev village.  Visit of local woman cooperative of felt making production.
Accommodation at the guest house.
Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast – hotel, dinner – guest house)

Day 4. (TUE) Bokonbaev village – Tash Rabat caravanserai (360 km / 5-6 hours).

In the morning after breakfast head to meet Golden Eagle hunter to see demonstration of hunting and training of birds of prey. Then we start the way to Kara Koyun gorge – Tash Rabat Caravan Saray via Naryn town.
Naryn is a town of long and narrow form, situated along the famous Naryn River also named Syr Darya, which is one of the biggest rivers in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. Naryn is the only town in Kyrgyzstan, where 90 % of the population is Kyrgyz.
Here we briefly visit the Central Blue Mosque and the Central Square.
Later drive further south in a direction of China. Turn to Kara Koun canyon and reach yurt camp.  Accommodation.
Tash Rabat caravanserai is situated at the elevation of 3200 m asl. not far from Chinese border (Torugart). Its origin is a complete mystery; however, there is a hypothesis that it was built in 10th century. Researchers consider it to be a Nestorian monastery, others suppose it to be a victualing-house for the trade caravans, and third ones insist on its defensive function. It is obviously clear that during the various epochs Tash Rabat caravanserai had different functions.
Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp.
(Breakfast – guest house, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 5. (WEDN) Tash Rabat caravanserai – Son Kul lake. (260 km / 5 hours).

In the morning we start as usual and head to Tash Rabat caravanserai for excursion (close to the camp).
After interesting historical excursion we drive back to Naryn town and further to Son Kul lake via Moldo Ashuu pass.
Lunch en route.
In the afternoon reach Son Kul lake.
Alpine Son Kul Lake is located on Tien Shan range at the elevation of 3016 m. The territory around Son Kul is a pasture for the cattle driven from Kochkor village, Naryn and Jumgal regions. During the summer Son Kul pasture is considered to be the best Kyrgyz jailoo. The road to the lake goes through the windy mountain passes and vanishes in the sky. As a result Son Kul Lake from Kyrgyz language translates as “Last Lake”.
Accommodation in a local comfortable yurt camp.
Here you can feel yourself as a real nomad and get acquainted with the culture of Kyrgyz people.
Yurt – is a traditional dwelling of nomadic people of Central Asia. The foundation of yurt consists of wooden carcass and several felt layers. The construction of such dwelling doesn’t require a lot of time that makes it practical and useful for locals. The interior of a yurt is decorated with felt carpets and traditional embroidery.
Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 6. (THUR) Son Kul lake – Bishkek city (360 km / 6-7 hours).

After breakfast proceed to Bishkek city. Long drive via Kalmak Ashuu pass, Kochkor village, around Orto Tokoi reservoir, over Kuvaky pass and Boom canyon to Chui valley.
Lunch en route.
Upon arrival to Bishkek still have some time to deal with unfinished business, purchase souvenirs or gifts back to your relatives and friends.
Overnight at the hotel.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, dinner – restaurant).

Day 7. (FRI) Bishkek city – airport. (35 km / 40-45 min)

Early breakfast. Transfer to the airport for departure.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Meeting at the airport with local team and transfer to the city. Early check-in is not included. Little rest at the breakfast area and start tour in Bishkek and surroundings.
Firstly, we drive to the natural park Ala Archa for light walk, relaxing and meeting Kyrgyzstan nature. After walk transfer back to Bishkek and have a light half day city tour. Visit Ala Too Square, Kurmanzhan Datka Monument, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and Lenin’s Monument.
Overnight in a hotel.
(Breakfast – hotel, dinner – restaurant)

Day 2. Bishkek city – Chon Kemin Valley (170 km / 3 hours).

After breakfast, one-hour drive to Burana Tower (UNESCO site) near Tokmok town.
Optionally: horseback riding games near Burana Tower.
After excursion, drive to Chon Kemin valley. Upon arrival, get accommodated in the guest house “Ashuu”. Lunch.
Options to do:
1) Walking around the village.
2) Renting horses and ride up to the closest mountains (extra cost).
3) Horseback riding games nearby (extra cost).
4) Setting up yurt (nomadic house) (extra cost).
Dinner and overnight at the guest house.
(Breakfast – hotel, dinner – guest house)

Day 3. Chon Kemin valley – Cholpon Ata town (180 km / 3 hours).

After breakfast, drive to Issyk Kul Lake via Boom gorge and to the Northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Lunch in a local café of Cholpon Ata town. Here we have several visits:
1) Open air Petroglyphs site.
2) Local historical museum or Rukh Ordo complex.
After excursions, drive to the hotel and get accommodation in the resort area on the shore of Issyk Kul lake.
Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast – guest house)

Day 4. Cholpon Ata town – Karkуra valley (200 km / 3-4 hours).

Continue drive along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Today we reach beautiful area at the border with Kazakhstan – Karkyra. Here we stop at the luxury yurt camp with private facilities.
Here we have time to explore the area walking along the canyon up and down, climb up closest hills to see panoramic view or just sit by the river with a nice book. Up to you and your preferences.
Lunch and dinner in Karkara camp.
(Breakfast – resort, lunch – yurt camp, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 5. Karkyra valley – Karakol town (120 km / 3 hours).

Transfer to Karakol town.
En route visit Tepke horse farm. Lunch and excursion around the farm.
Here we see local racing horses, admire views, bone fire place and gardens.
Continue drive after excursion to Karakol town.
Visit Museum of N. M. Przhevalski on the way to Karakol, then Dungan mosque a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning mosque up to now and Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood inside Karakol town.
Accommodation in a hotel of Karakol.
Dinner in a local Dungan family.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – farm, dinner – dungan family)

Day 6. Karakol town – Djety Oguz gorge – Barskoon and Skazka canyons – Kadji Sai village (220 km / 5 hours).

After breakfast, drive to Djety Oguz gorge to admire the landscapes and to take some photos.
At the beginning of the gorge you will face a famous “Broken Heart Rock”. Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks.
Then we drive to Barskoon gorge for excursion to famous waterfalls – “Beard of the wiseman” and “Cup of Manas”. Lunch picnic.
After excursion drive to Skazka gorge to see beautiful panorama of Issyk Kul from the gorge.
Evening arrival to Kajy-Say district.
Dinner and rest at the guest house/yurt camp.
(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – picnic, dinner – guest house/yurt camp)

Day 7. Kadji Sai village – Bishkek city (300 km / 5,5 hours).

In the morning we drive to Bokonbaevo village to visit local women cooperation, felt producing factory and see products they sell. Souvenirs shop here is one of the most popular in our country.
Optionally: eagle hunting demonstration near Bokonbaevo village.
Arrival to Bishkek. Check-in to hotel and free time till dinner.
Farewell dinner in a local restaurant.
Optionally: musical folklore show.

(Breakfast – guest house, dinner – restaurant)

Day 8. Bishkek city – airport. (35 km / 40-45 min).

Early breakfast. Today in Bishkek your trip concludes.
(Breakfast – hotel)