Around Issyk Kul Lake

Description

Trip around Issyk Kul lake. Good example to see the lake and Kyrgyzstan nature in it's magnificent variation.

Itinerary

Day 1. Airport – Bishkek – Issyk Kul Lake (260 km)

Meeting at the airport (hotel upon arrival is not included) and transfer to Issyk-Kul along the Northern shore. On the way you will visit the Burana Tower (XI – XII ) – the minaret of the ancient town Balasagun. Continue driving to Issyk-Kul. It is the second largest alpine lake in the world (1600 m. above sea level). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2. Issyk Kul Lake – Karakol (170 km)

After breakfast transfer to Karakol. On the way, a visit to an open air museum of petroglyphs (V BC – VIII AD). Sightseeing tour on arrival at Karakol: visit to Russian Orthodox Church, the Dungan mosque which is built without using a single metal nail, and the museum of M.V. Prejvalsky. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3. Karakol – Jety-Oguz gorge – Bokonbaevo (250 km)

Transfer to Jety-Oguz gorge (40 km) – the picturesque gorge, which is famous not only for its coniferous forest, flower clearings and interesting gorges for hiking, but also for red and sandy formations which are called «Seven Bulls» and «Broken Heart». Picnic. Transfer to Bokonbaevo Village. Dinner and overnight at a home stay.

Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

Day 4. Bokonbaevo – Bishkek  (280 km)

Transfer to Bishkek city. Sightseeing tour on arrival; you will visit  central Ala-Too Square, Manas statue, flagpole, Lenin statue, Oak Park, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Museum of Fine Arts, Victory Square – Philharmonic hall and Osh market. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5. Bishkek – Airport

Transfer to the airport (30 km). End of the tour.

Meals: Breakfast

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Additional Info

Accommodation:

Economy Option

Issyk-Kul - 1 night - Raduga, Karven, Baytur or similar

Karakol - 1 night - Green Yard, Matsunoki GH or similar

Bokonbaevo - 1 night - Home stay (B&B), family run accommodation

Bishkek - 1 night - Plaza, Central Park Resident, Ambassador, Ramada

Comfort Option

Issyk-Kul - 1 night - Raduga, Karven, Baytur or similar

Karakol - 1 night – 78 hotel, Karagat or similar

Bokonbaevo - 1 night - Home stay (B&B), family run accommodation

Bishkek - 1 night – Orion or Sheraton

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Prices

Price in USD p/p 2023:

Early check in in Bishkek hotel on D1:

4* Option: SGL – 85 USD, DBL/TWN – 100 USD

5* Option: SGL – 145 USD, DBL/TWN – 180 USD