Jeep Tour in Country of Heaven Mountains

Description

Itinerary: Bishkek – Sary Chelek – Arslanbob – Kazarman – Naryn – Tash Rabat –  Son Kul lake – Issyk Kul lake – Bishkek

Itinerary

Day 1. Airport – Bishkek city. Ala Archa State park and Sightseeing tour. (120 km / 2 hours)

Upon arrival at “Manas” International airport you are met by your guide and transferred to the hotel.

After breakfast we will have an excursion to the mountain gorge Ala Archa located not far from Bishkek (40 km one way).

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 Shanskii). 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.

Then we go back to Bishkek. Upon arrival to Bishkek city we will make short city tour. Walk tour around main Ala Too Square to watch ceremony of changing of the Guard of Honors, main governmental buildings, and finish at the Old Square with Parliament House.

Dinner in cafe. Overnight in hotel.

(B – hotel, D – cafe)

My Hotel 3* or similar

Day 2. Bishkek – Chychkan (250 km / 4 hours)

We will go through the procedure of delivery-acceptance of the jeeps. It takes about 1 hour.

PLEASE NOTE: 500 USD Deposit must be paid upon the transfer of the vehicle to the participants and examination of it by them.  The deposit is paid back in full to the clients if no damage to the vehicle is done

 In the morning transfer from Bishkek to Chychkan 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.

(B – hotel, D – cafe)

Oson motel

Day 3. Chychkan – Sary Chelek (300 km / 5-6 hours)

 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.

Dinner and overnight in simple Guest House in the village of lake area.

[Option included for group of 14 people and more or by request]

Horseback riding games played a vitally important role for Kyrgyz people. The main aim of these games was to teach children to ride horse professionally.  Nowadays it is an entertainment. You have a chance to watch Ulak Tartysh – traditional Kyrgyz horseback riding game.

(B – Oson, D – local family)

Sary Chelek Homestay

Day 4. Sary Chelek – Arslanbob (280 km / 5 hours)

In the morning drive to Arslan Bob. Arslanbob Valley is located at the south of the Kyrgyz Republic and contains one of the most beautiful health resorts. Arslanbob is a unique creation of nature and is situated at 1,600 meters above sea level. The main treasure of these southern forests is the walnut tree.

Upon arrival, after rest, walking to the nearest waterfall.

Dinner and overnight at guest houses.

(B – local family, D – local family)

Arslanbob Homestay

Day 5. Arslanbob village – Jalal Abad town – Kazarman village (235 km / 6 hours)

We drive over several passes We see wonderful views over mountain landscapes. We pass Jalal Abad town and a part of Fergana valley. Kazarman village – is considerably remote and is practically cut-off during the winter months when the roads south to Jalal-Abad and east to Naryn are closed by snowfall. Different from the major north-south roads that go from Bishkek to Osh and from Bishkek to Naryn, Kazarman road is not maintained in the winter months and it is usually only open between April and October. Sometimes it might be closed as late as May and as early as September because of heavy snow.

Upon arrival we can walk in the village and use the private public bath, which is a nice cultural experience!

(B – local family, D – local family)

Kazarman Homestay

Day 6. Kazarman village – Naryn town (200 km / 6 hours)

We continue moving to the East. We drive to Naryn town and once again we will see Naryn river.

In Naryn it will be possible to see some monuments of favourite sons of this land and central mosque (list of 10s world the most beautiful mosques). Visit art gallery if it’s open.

Accommodation at the Hotel.

We watch the demonstration how locals set up the yurt. Yurt or Boz Üi is not just a dwelling/ house for Kyrgyz people. It is a symbol of nomadic life and beliefs. You will learn main elements of Kyrgyz dwelling. You can take part and help locals to set the yurt.

(B – local family, D – guest house/hotel)

Khan Tengri guest house or Aska hotel

Day 7. Naryn – Tash Rabat Caravanserai (120 km / 2 hours)

We continue our way to Tash Rabat caravanserai.Upon arrival at Kara Koyun gorge, we get accommodation at the yurt camp (4-6 people in one yurt).

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.

 If it is a good cloudless weather, we can drive to the third largest lake in Kyrgyzstan – Chatyr Kul lake. This is the highest lake of this size in the country (3500 m). You can only see panoramic view from Torugart pass, area neat to the lake is swampy.

 Overnight and dinner in a yurt camp at Tash Rabat.

(B – hotel, L – yurt camp, D – yurt camp)

Yurt Camp

Day 8. Tash Rabat – Son Kul Lake via Baetovo village. Jeeping around Son Kul (300 km / 6-7 hours)

Today you drive to the Son Kul Lake over two passes: Baetov Pass and Kurtka Pass.

Upon arrival in the Son Kul Lake area you will drive around the lake in clockwise direction. You will drive along the northern shore of the lake in the absolutely off road area and finish in the southern shore. Circle is about 100 km.

Dinner and overnight in yurts/tents.

(B – yurt camp, D – yurt camp)

Yurt camp

Day 9. Son Kul – the north shore of Issyk Kul lake via Kochkor village (265 km / 4-5 hours)

Leaving Son Kol in the late morning, then drive down to Kochkor for visit museum shop.

We also watch felt production demonstration in Kochkor village. There are different types of carpets. You will take part in Ala Kiyiz making. During the felt making you will learn types of traditional carpets. After show we visit the handicraft museum and a shop.

Continue driving to a hotel resort on Issyk Kul lake.

Issyk-Kul Lake is 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. In the summer the water temperature reaches 25-28 degrees centigrade (warmer than the air) and you can swim in the lake enclosed on all sides by the snowy peaks of the Tien Shan Mountains. Extremely deep and nicely warm over the centuries the lake has been something of an oasis in this inhospitable mountain environment.

Overnight and dinner in Karven 4* or similar.

(B – yurt camp, D – hotel/cafe)

Karven or similar

Day 10. Issyk Kul – Bishkek (290 km / 4-5 hours)

 In the morning you drive back to Bishkek. On the way you pass very rocky Boom Canyon and cross Chui Valley. En route you will visit  UNESCO site Burana Tower.

When we are coming back to Bishkek, we will make a stop for car washing. Upon return to Bishkek, cars are returned back to Ak-Sai Travel. Employees of Ak-Sai Travel will check the cars. The deposit is paid back in full to the clients if no damage to the vehicle is done.

In Bishkek we can visit local market – Osh Bazaar (closed on Monday. We will stroll across the colorful rows of fruit and vegetables, nuts and sweets, pastry and grains, meat and cheese. This is a really nice photo opportunity!

(B – hotel, D – cafe)

My Hotel 3* or similar

Day 11. Bishkek – airport – 40 km

Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.

(B-hotel)

Prices

      Price 2024 p/pax in US$:

Price from 1135 USD p/p in a twin room (for a group of 18 people).
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The price is estimated. Please contact for detailed price offer.

Additional Info

Notes

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.

Please inform the clients that the road is dangerous mountain, winding up and we cannot stop at some points. We will have to switch off the air conditioning from time to time to make it easier for the vehicle engine on the ascents.

Kazarman village - is considerably remote and is practically cut-off during the winter months when the roads south to Jalal-Abad and east to Naryn are closed by snowfall. Different from the major north-south roads that go from Bishkek to Osh and from Bishkek to Naryn, Kazarman road is not maintained in the winter months and it is usually only open between April and October. Sometimes it might be closed as late as May and as early as September because of heavy snow.

Vehicle renting regulations:

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.

Responsibilities of clients

Clients should recognize and accept the risk that circumstances may arise which would cause some activities to be shortened or eliminated altogether without reimbursement or refund. Such circumstance includes weather conditions, earthquakes and other acts of nature, injuries or other medical problems, which they may experience. Each tourist should have medical insurance that should be organized him/herself in home country.

Cancellation Policy

0% - (No Cancellation Fee) if cancelled at least 30 days before the arrival date.

30% - Cancellation Fee, if cancelled 25 days before the arrival date.

75 % - Cancellation Fee, if cancelled 7 days before the arrival date.

100% - Cancellation Fee, if cancelled less than 7 days before the arrival date

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