Be Ready for Jeep Tour in Kyrgyzstan

Description

Itinerary: Bishkek city – Ala Archa National Park – Son Kul Lake – Kel Suu Lake – Naryn town – Tosor Pass – Kaji Sai village – Tatyr gorge  – Bishkek city

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 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 city – Son Kul Lake (350 km / 6-7 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

It is highly recommended to start as early as possible as the drive is rather long. We drive through Boom gorge, stop at Kochkor village, pass by Orto Tokoi water reservoir, drive over Kalmak Ashuu pass (3446m). We stop in Kochkor village where local people make felt, various carpets, embroidering and spinning, and other handicraft stuff. We also visit a handicraft museum and a shop, where you can buy different masterpieces – starting from huge felt-silk blankets, finishing with small Christmas tree decorations.

The road to Soj Kul is mountainous, dusty and bumpy at some parts. Upon arrival we get accommodated in the yurts, which is a traditional nomadic dwelling. The camp is located close to the lakeshore (3016m). It is recommended to watch the sunset starlit sky at this place.

(B – hotel, D – yurt camp)

Yurt Camp at Son Kul Lake

Day 3. Son Kul Lake – Naryn – Kel Suu lake (310 km / 6-7 hours)

We recommend to watch the sunrise for wonderful photos if the weather allows. After breakfast we leave for Kl Suu. En route we stop to visit nomads. Drive over Moldo Ashuu pass (3660m), across Naryn river, passing by Naryn town.

We drive to Kel Suu camp over most mountainous province in Kyrgyzstan – Naryn province. Naryn is known for some of the best meat and traditional Kyrgyz dishes in the country.

Further drive to Kel Suu tent camp. Admire picturesque ladscape of this area.

Dinner and overnight in tent camp.

(B – yurt camp, D – tent camp)

Tent Camp at Kel Suu lake

Day 4. Kel Suu – Naryn (160 km / 3 hours)

 Today you visit a secret Kel Suu lake. Remote even by Kyrgyzstan standards, magnificent Köl-Suu lake stretches over 10km through a sheer mountain gorge that reaches nearly to the Chinese border. It has one unusual feature, in which honor this name was given to it. Kel-Suu is translated from Kyrgyz as “incoming water”. And indeed, sometimes the lake disappears, flowing into underground caves and grottoes, and therefore before going there, you need to know that not always you can catch the lake.

Lunch in camp. Return to Naryn. Dinner and overnight in guest house.

(B, L – tent camp, D – guest house)

Khan Tengri guest house or Aska hotel

Day 5. Naryn – Tosor Pass – Kaji Say (270 km / 7-8 hours)

Today we have one of the longest and most challenging drives.

After breakfast drive to Kaji Sai via Tosor (3893m), but you should keep in mind that it is one of challenging roads and sometimes jeeps cannot go through Tosor pass, it depends on weather and road conditions.

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

Day 6. Kaji Say – Tatyr Gorge. Kara Bulak eco resort (320 km / 4-5 hours)

We drive along the southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake to Tatyr gorge near Bishkek.

On the way to Bishkek we will visit Burana Tower (UNESCO site) 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 gravestones.

Kara Bulak eco resort is situated near to Bishkek, at a height of 1800 meters above sea level in pristine area. Fresh mountain air, breathtaking views, weakly alkaline deep well mineral water made this place incredible. Gift of the nature was turned into comfortable place for reconnection of a man with nature.

Dinner and overnight in cottages in eco resort.

(B – hotel/guest house, D – eco resort)

“Ashuu Tor” guest house

Day 7. Tatyr Gorge. Kara Bulak eco resort – Bishkek city (40 km / 1-2 hours)

In the morning you might want to take a walk around the area. This place fully corresponds to the meaning of the word “jailooo”, where the view opens up a beautiful valley. We can walk to the waterfall, which is 9 meters high. This walk will take 2-3 hours in both ways.

Optionally for extra charge: We can take 4-5 horse riding tour to one of the most memorable and wonderful canyons “Chunkurchak”. You get horse-riding instructions and safety training. It takes about 1,5 hour to get to Alpine meadows, you can photo shoot or walk around. We ride to “Dungurotmo” canyon and continue to “Chunkurchak” canyons, and finally return to eco-complex through mountain pass.

We do not have to start very early today.

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!

Accommodation in hotel. Dinner in cafe.

(B – guest house, D – cafe) My Hotel 3* or similar

Day 8. Bishkek city – airport

Transfer to the airport.

B – in the hotel

*the indicated time is average. It might take more depending on the weather, road condition and stops taken during the drive.

Prices

Price 2024 p/pax in US$:

Price from 805 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.

Vehicle renting regulations:

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 if no damage to the vehicle is done.

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.

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