Classical Jeep Tour ‹ Ak-Sai Travel – Silk Road tours, Mountaineering: Lenin peak, Khan Tengri peak, Pobeda peak, trekking, fixed depature dates

Description

Classical Jeep Tour in Kyrgyzstan 2022.

Kyrgyzstan is an amazing and unique in its beauty country. This small oasis in the Heart of Central Asia impresses with its huge variety of landscapes. Often Kyrgyzstan is named "Asian Switzerland", however virgin mountains and richest nature of Kyrgyzstan are far excel in the cleanness of the beaten European Alps. Culture and historical heritage of Kyrgyz people are also very interesting. The tour was designed as a standard Jeep Safari to see Central Tien Shan in Summer and get closer to the nomadic culture of Kyrgyz people.

Explore Kyrgyzstan with Ak-Sai Travel on the comfortable new jeeps Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Unforgettable experience and unrepeatable emotions.

Itinerary

Day 1. Bishkek city – Ala Archa National Park– Bishkek city. (80 km / 1 hour)

Upon arrival in Manas International airport you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to a hotel in Bishkek (early check-in is included).
After rest and breakfast, you start the rental process for the jeeps, which takes about 1 hour. PLEASE NOTE: 500 USD Deposit must be paid after participants examine the car and agree with the rental conditions. The deposit is fully paid back if no damage to the vehicle is done.
Start driving to Ala Archa, a popular place for hiking, skiing and mountaineering including trips to more than 20 glaciers. In Ala Archa there are several hikes suitable for different levels. In each of them you will be surrounded by the stunning Kyrgyz nature.
Lunch in Ala Archa. In the evening, drive back to the hotel.
Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in a hotel.
(Breakfast – hotel, Lunch – restaurant, Dinner – restaurant)

Day 2. Bishkek city – Chichkan gorge (250 km / 5 hours)

Your journey starts driving to Chichkan via picturesque canyons, passes, and gorges. Tuya Ashuu pass (3586 m asl) is especially dramatic! From there, you may see the vast valleys Chui and Suusamyr.
Lunch en route.
Upon arrival in Chichkan Natural Reserve you will be accommodated in the road motel. Free time in the afternoon to explore the park or relax at the bank of the mountain river. Overnight in Oson Motel.
(Breakfast – hotel, Lunch – en route, Dinner – cafe)

Day 3. Chichkan gorge – Sary Chelek State Natural Reserve (350 km / 6 hours)

After breakfast, long drive to Sary Chelek, one of the most beautiful National Parks in Kyrgyzstan. On the way you will see the largest water reservoir in the country –Toktogul.
Lunch en route.
Upon arrival to Arkyt village, dinner and accommodation in a local family guesthouse. Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast – motel, Lunch – en route, Dinner – family house)

Day 4. Sary Chelek State Natural Reserve – Arslanbob village (240 km / 5-6 hours)

Morning drive to the lake area to enjoy the beauty of this marvelous place, walk around, and return back to village Arkyt for the lunch.
After lunch drive back to the main road that leads to Osh and continue drive along the Fergana valley. Pass over Kochkor Ata village, drive close to the border with Uzbekistan and reach famous Arslanbob village, where we stop at the local family house. Free time around the village, dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast – family house, Lunch – family house, Dinner – family house)

Day 5. Arslanbob village – Kazarman village (230 km / 6-7 hours)

After breakfast, walk up to the first waterfall (aprox 1,5 hours walk in total, hiking shoes required). After the hike, drive further along the Fergana valley through Jalal Abad town and over Kaldama pass (3000 m asl) to Kazarman village. Today we step into the unpaved road conditions and dramatic passes, that really fill emotions of the real self-drive adventure.
Picnic lunch en route.
Evening arrival to Kazarman village. Dinner and overnight in a local family guesthouse.
(Breakfast – family house, Lunch – picnic, Dinner – guest house)

Day 6. Kazarman village – Tash Rabat Caravanserai* (300 km / 6-7 hours)

After breakfast, you hit the road through many amazing mountain passes. Half of the way goes through unpaved, bumpy roads.
Lunch on the way (picnic).
Stop in Naryn town, a town between cliffs with a long and narrow shape. It is the only town in Kyrgyzstan where 90% of the population is Kyrgyz. Fill up your car and visit the local market or shops.
Upon arrival in Tash Rabat, accommodation in a yurt* camp. Dinner and overnight
*A yurt is a circular dwelling made of lattice of flexible poles and covered in felt or other fabric. Being easily portable, it is used by Kyrgyz nomads.
(Breakfast – guest house, Lunch – picnic, Dinner – yurt camp)

Day 7. Tash Rabat caravanserai – Son Kul Lake (180 km / 5 hours)

Early morning excursion to Tash Rabat caravanserai, one of the main archaeological sites in Kyrgyzstan. In times of the Great Silk road, caravanserais were used as an accommodation for merchants during their long travels.
After the visit, drive towards Son Kul through another road with incredible views.
Lunch en route.
Evening arrival to Son Kul, the second biggest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan. Accommodation in a yurt camp. Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, Lunch – en route, Dinner – yurt camp)

Day 8. Son Kul – Bishkek (400 km / 6 hours)

Time to return back to Bishkek through Kalmak Ashuu pass. Lunch in Kochkor village, where you visit a local women cooperation to learn a bit more about felt and see local famous souvenir shop-museum. Optionally: felt producing demonstration.
Drive further to Chui valley and Tokmor town where we visit Burana tower historical complex where you can explore an ancient minaret built in the 11^th century and designated as the world heritage by UNESCO, as well as a collection of Balbals (stone statues honoring dead ancestors) and a small museum where valuable pieces found.
On your way to Bishkek, fast stop for car washing/fueling. Upon arrival in Bishkek, cars are returned back to the company. You should return the vehicle with the same quantity of fuel as received in the beginning. The full deposit is paid back if no damage to the vehicle is done.

Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, Lunch – en route, Dinner – restaurant)

Day 9. Bishkek – Airport (30 km / 40 min)

Transfer to the airport. End of service.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Map

Additional Info

Important notes:

- 500 USD Deposit must be paid upon the transfer of the vehicle to the participants and examination of it by them.

- On the way back there will be a stop for car wash. The Lessee shall return the vehicle in full complete stated in the Delivery-Acceptance report. The Lessee shall return the vehicle with the same quantity of fuel as at the moment of receipt. The deposit is paid back in full if no damage to the vehicle is done.

- There may be changes in the route due to weather, instructions of the local authorities, road conditions or the decision of the guide in the field for the benefit of the travelers and the conduct of the trip.

Clothes and equipment:

You can take all necessary things. Please take into consideration that in summer time the temperature in Bishkek city reaches up to +40 oC and can go down in the mountains to 0, -5 oC. Be prepared for unexpected changes of the weather.

Recommended:

Winter-coat
Sweater/fleece
Wind-stopper
Enough t-shirts and other underwear
Hat
Sun-screen cream (30 or higher)
Good trekking boots for easy hikes in the mountains.
Walking shoes (don’t need heavy ones) for the city walks
Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhoea, sore muscles after hikes. Take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions).
Personal hygiene kit (disinfection gel is highly recommended) + some toilet paper.
A small towel
Sunglasses
Photo camera
Notepad and a pen to make notes as you travel
A smaller backpack, except for your normal suitcase.
Flash light (torch)

Money exchange - if you plan to exchange USD / Euro to KGS , we recommend to take the notes of 50, 100 without stamps, inscriptions and any kind of damage, because damaged banknotes are not accepted by banks and exchange offices.