Description
Itinerary: Bishkek – Chychkan – Sary Chelek – Arslanbob – Kazarman – Naryn – Tash Rabat – Son Kul – Kochkor – Issyk Kul – Grigorievskoe gorge – Karkara – Djety Oguz gorge – Chon Kemin valley – Bishkek
From$1465
In local currency 131850 som
Price in rubles 161150 RUB
Itinerary: Bishkek – Chychkan – Sary Chelek – Arslanbob – Kazarman – Naryn – Tash Rabat – Son Kul – Kochkor – Issyk Kul – Grigorievskoe gorge – Karkara – Djety Oguz gorge – Chon Kemin valley – Bishkek
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
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
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.
[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.
Overnight in tents or simple Guest House in the lake area.
(B – Oson, D – local family)
Sary Chelek Homestay
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)
Homestay
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
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.
(B – local family, D – guest house/hotel)
Khan Tengri guest house or Aska hotel
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
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. This circle is about 100 km.
Dinner and overnight in yurts/tents.
(B – yurt camp, D – yurt camp)
Yurt camp
Leaving Son Kol in the late morning, then drive down to Kochkor for visit museum shop, where you can buy different masterpieces – starting from huge felt-silk blankets, finishing with small Christmas tree decorations.
In the village we watch felt production demonstration. 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.
And then 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 Crown 3* or similar
(B – yurt camp, D – hotel/cafe)
Crown 3* or similar
Today after breakfast you visit so called “Stone garden” or Cholpon Ata Petroglyphs site, the temple in the open air of Scythians and Hung suns civilizations dated back 9-8 centuries BC till 3-4 centuries AD. The area of those stone drawing lies at the foot of Kungei Alatau Ridge with a beautiful view of the whole lake.
In the afternoon we will run through the two picturesque gorges: Grigorevskoe and Semenovskoe, where you can take at pleasure nature and wonderful mountain sceneries.
Chon Ak Suu gorge considered one of the most picturesque in the Issyk Kul region. Here, from late June until late September, going to the yurt, which offer a variety of services, where there is opportunity in touch with the traditions and culture of the Kyrgyz, a nomadic way of life
(B – hotel, D – tent camp)
Karkara base camp
Karkara gorge is famous for its wild flowers and wonderful mountain views. You might want to get up early to take an easy walk and explore the area before breakfast.
We drive to Karakol. Karakol town situated in the east of the lake area, at the foot of the most picturesque mountains of Tien Shan. This sleepy but very interesting old Russian town was first erected by Cossacks in the middle of 19th century and became an important garrison settlement.
We visit Dungan mosque, a unique construction in Chinese style, but serving as a mosque. Also you will see an old Russian Orthodox Cathedral made of wood without any nails. Later we drive to Djety Oguz gorge.
Dinner in cafe/local family.
(B – tent camp, D – cafe/local family)
Green yard/ Amir or similar
In the morning we continue our tour to Chon Kemin valley. On the way we visit Djeti Oguz gorge. 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.
On the way you admire beautiful landscape and changing of scenery.
You will make a stop at one of the most beautiful places for a short walk. The place is Fairy Tale Canyon (Skazka). The canyon looks scenic with the dark blue Issyk Kul Lake on the background.
Upon arrival at Chon Kemin valley accommodation in a guest house Ashuu.
Dinner and overnight in the guest house.
(B – yurt camp, D – guest house)
Ashu guest house
Today we drive back to Bishkek city.
On the way 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.
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.
Dinner in cafe.
[Option included for group of 10 people and more or by request]
Folklore musical show during dinner in Bishkek city. Professional musicians will demonstrate the traditional musical instruments and play Kyrgyz melodies. It is a very nice addition to farewell dinner!
Overnight in hotel.
(B – guest house, D – cafe)
My Hotel 3* or similar
In the morning transfer to the airport. Flight back home.
(B – hotel)
Price 2024 p/pax in US$:
Price from 1465 USD p/p in a twin room
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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 homecountry.
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
From $1135
In local currency 102150 som
Price in rubles 124850 RUB
Itinerary: Bishkek – Sary Chelek – Arslanbob – Kazarman – Naryn – Tash Rabat – Son Kul lake – Issyk Kul lake – Bishkek
From $1080
In local currency 97200 som
Price in rubles 118800 RUB
Itinerary: Bishkek – Kyzyl Oi village – Son Kul lake – Kel Suu lake – Naryn – Kaji Say – Djety Oguz gorge – Karakol – Karkara – Semenovskoe and Grigorievskoe gorges – Cholpon Ata – Bishkek
From $1119
In local currency 100710 som
Price in rubles 123090 RUB
Itinerary: Bishkek – Chychkan – Sary Chelek – Arslanbob – Naryn – Tash Rabat – Son Kul lake – Issyk Kul lake – Bishkek
From $805
In local currency 72450 som
Price in rubles 88550 RUB
Itinerary: Bishkek city – Ala Archa National Park – Son Kul Lake – Kel Suu Lake – Naryn town – Tosor Pass – Kaji Sai village – Tatyr gorge – Bishkek city
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