In the afternoon, we start further a 20 km drive to Issyk Ata gorge, famous for its mineral geothermal springs. After an hour, reach the resort of the gorge. Couple of hours free to walk around the resort or take a bath in the hot springs of Issyk Ata. Around 16:00-17:00 we start driving back to Bishkek city.

Arrival back approximately at 18:00. Meet at the place we agreed beforehand to pass jeeps back to the representative of Ak-Sai Travel.

We pick you up in the city of Bishkek and head to the airport for flight to Osh city (early morning daily flight around 7-8 AM).

Short flight (40 minutes) and land in Osh. Meet with a local team.

City tour in Osh takes about 2 hours. We visit Suleiman Mountain, historical museum, located in the biggest cave. After excursion in the museum follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill and visit a little mosque of Babur, The Great Mogols Dynasty founder, and take a bird eye’s view of the city.

Drive to Gulcha village via Chyirchyk pass (2405 m asl) to have a lunch (included) in Kyrgyz family aprx. at 12.30-13.00 PM. You have 1 hour for lunch.

Trip from Gulcha village to Achik Tash Base Camp via Taldyk pass (3615 m asl) takes about 5 hours.

En route short photo stops to see Kyrgyz yurt camps and nomads with their animals on grazing slopes called jailoo.

Arrival to Achick Tash Base Camp (3600m asl) aprx at 19.00 PM. Accommodation in tents (2 pax in one tent, individual accommodation on special request for extra charge). Dinner in Base Camp (included).

Overnight.

Day 2. Achik Tash Base Camp.

After breakfast (included) start hiking to the waterfall with a guide.

Distance covered during the day: 8 km.

The way up and down takes about 4-5 hours.

Altitude difference: +600m; -600m.

Altitude of the lowest point (Base camp): 3,600m according to the GPS

Altitude of the highest point: 4,200 m according to the GPS.

Return to Base Camp for lunch (included). Free time to walk around.

Dinner (included) and overnight in tent in Base Camp.

Day 3. Achik Tash Base Camp – Osh (280 km / 6-7 hours). Flight to Bishkek.

After early breakfast (included) and drive back to Osh city. This trip takes about 6-7 hours. Lunch en route (included). Arrival in Osh and transfer to the airport to catch a flight back to Bishkek. Daily flights operates from 5 to 11 pm. Meeting with the driver at the airport and transfer to Bishkek city to the address agreed beforehand. Dinner is not included.

We will meet with you at 08.00 in the morning in agreed beforehand place and go for an exciting tour to Lake Song Kul. The first stop will be in Tokmok city (an hour drive from Bishkek), there we will visit the historical and archaeological complex «Burana Tower». The tour will last about one hour; you will be able to learn many interesting facts about the early middle ages of territory where now is Kyrgyzstan.

After that, we drive to Kochkor village, where we will have lunch in a local family (included in the price).

There, you can visit the women’s cooperative, where you can buy various souvenirs out of felt –

from very small things to carpets and hats.

In the afternoon, we continue our journey to Son Kul Lake. Remaining travel time: 3 hours.

Arrival at yurt camp at lake by the evening, accommodation in yurt camp. The rest of the day can spend for a walk or rest. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp (dinner is included in the price).

Day 2. Son Kul Lake – Kyzyl Oi village

Breakfast in the yurt camp at 8 am. Start to drive to Kyzyl Oi village at 9 am.

Depending on the weather and road conditions there are 2 ways to reach Kyzyl Oi village:

 1) Drive via Kara Keche pass (short way – 200 km / 5 hours). Driving with a number of stops on the way to take pictures of the beautiful nature and one of the biggest coal mining of Kyrgyzstan – Kara Keche. Lunch boxes included.

Evening arrival to Kyzyl Oi village and accommodation in a local family house. Free time to walk around the village to see local lifestyle. Dinner is included. Overnight.

2) Drive via Kalmak Ashuu pass and Kochkor village (long way – 320 km / 7-8 hours).

Lunch in Kyzart village in a local family (included in the price).

Arrival in Kyzyl Oi late in the evening. Accommodation in the house of a local family.

Dinner and overnight (dinner is included).

Day 3. Kyzyl Oi village – Bishkek city (200 km / 6 hours)

Breakfast in the local family at 9 am. Start driving to Bishkek at 10 am. The way goes to Suusamyr valley, up to Tu Ashuu Pass, through the 3 km tunnel and down to the Chui valley.

Arrival to Bishkek around 1-2 pm. Lunch and dinner are not included as we reach Bishkek at the noon time.

Drive to the address that we agreed beforehand.

We pick you up in the city of Bishkek  and head to the airport for flight to Osh city (early morning daily flight around 7-8 AM).

Short flight (40 minutes) and land in Osh. Meet with a local team.

City tour in Osh takes about 2 hours. We visit Suleiman Mountain, historical museum, located in the biggest cave. After excursion in the museum follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill and visit a little mosque of Babur, The Great Mogols Dynasty founder, and take a bird eye’s view of the city.

Lunch in a local café is not included (1 hour).

Drive to Arslanbob village (4 hours). Arrival to Arslanbob village around 17.00 PM. Accommodation in Guest House (2-3 pax in one room, bathroom to share. Individual accommodation on a special request for extra charge). Dinner in local family (included).

Overnight.

Day 2. Arslanbob village

Breakfast in home stay (included) in Arslanbob village .

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. After breakfast start walking tour around Arslanbob village (15 km during the whole day).

Walking up to the closest “small” waterfall (23m / 75 feet). The distance – 2 km / 1 hour . Then walk to panorama.

Lunch with lunch boxes (included).

Walking up to the “big” waterfall (80m / 260 feet) that remote from the village and involves some challenging hiking uphill. The distance – 13 km / 4-5 hours (both ways).

Return to home stay. Dinner in a local family (included). Overnight.

Day 3. Arslanbob village – Osh city via Uzgen town (4-5 hours). Flight to Bishkek city.

After early breakfast (included) drive back to Osh city. This trip takes about 4 hours.

En route make short stop in Uzgen town. The architectural complex of the XII century includes 3 Kara Khanid mausoleums, a 27 meters high minaret. Visit of local market (bazaar) in Uzgen.

Lunch en route (not included) (1 hour stop on the way in a local cafe).

Arrival ito Osh and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Bishkek city. Daily flights operates from 5 to 11 pm. Meeting with the driver at the airport and transfer to Bishkek city to the address agreed beforehand. Dinner is not included.

A long driving day. At 7 a.m we pick you up from the place we agree beforehand in Bishkek city and drive to Naryn, where we have lunch (included).

We can make several photo stops on the way like on the top of Dolon Pass to take pictures or just enjoy beautiful nature of Tian Shan Mountains.

After lunch, we continue to the Kel Suu lake. The drive is only 150 km, but because of the bad road conditions, it can be a very long driving day. Drive from Naryn is for 4-5 hours until we reach the area of the lake. Walking in the lake area upon arrival.

Accommodation in a tent camp. Dinner in the tent camp is included. Overnight.

Day 2. Karkara base camp – Helicopter flight to South Inylchek base camp – Karkara base camp.

Early breakfast at 06:00 and departure from the camp at around 07:00. After drive in the direction of Torugart Pass, the border between China and Kyrgyzstan to visit another beautiful lake – Chatyr Kul, (aprx. 2-2,5 hours). We have to pass through the checkpoint and enter the border zone (necessary documents are provided).

1 hours for lunch – lunch box (included), taking pictures enjoying the unspoiled nature.

After all the border formalities driving inside the border zone and enjoying the views of the mountains and the lake.

To get to Kara Koyun Gorge, where the mystique Tash Rabat Caravanserai is hidden takes another 2 hours. Upon arrival to the gorge 20-30 min excursion to the Caravanserai. Accommodation in a yurt camp late evening . Dinner in the camp is included. Overnight.

Day 3. Karkara base camp – Bishkek city (470 km / 7-8 hours)

Early breakfast. Stop for lunch in Kochkor village (included). We have lunch at a women cooperative of the village, where woman make the famous Kyrgyz carpets Shyrdaks, it is also an opportunity to do souvenirs shopping. 60 km before Bishkek stop at Tokmok to visit – Burana Historical Complex, UNESCO heritage site.

Drive back to Bishkek after all the visits. The tour ends at 6-7 pm at the meeting point; you can be delivered to your hotel, or any place agreed in advance too.

 Dinner in Bishkek is not included.

At 09:00 we pick you up from the place we agree beforehand in Karakol town (it can be a hotel, café, guest house, etc.) and drive apprx.40 min to the horse farm located in Tepke village.

Reina Kench horse farm is located 15 from the Karakol town at the altitude of 1700 m. The owners of farm are breading Kyrgyz type of horses. It will be presentation about Kyrgyz horses for around 1,5 hours.

Lunch in the guest house Reina Kench (included). After lunch free time.

Options to do this day:
1) Excursion around the local horse farm. Learning more about special types of racing horses.
2) Hiking.
3) Renting horses for riding (extra cost).
4) Fishing at Zhyrgalan River (extra cost).
5) Boorsok Show (extra cost).
6) National sport games (extra cost).

Dinner (included) and overnight in the guest house “Reina Kench”.

Day 2. Tepke village – Karakol town (25 km / 1 hour).

After breakfast (08:00 am) drive back to Karakol town.

En route visit Prjevalskii memorial complex. Excursion takes 1,5 hours. Arrival to Karakol town and visit 2 more interesting places: 1) Dungan mosque (20 min). 2) Orthodox Cathedral (30 min). You will be taken by your guide and driver to the address that we agreed beforehand.

Lunch and dinner is not included.

At 09:00 we pick you up from the place we agree beforehand in Karakol town (it can be a hotel, café, guest house, etc.) and drive to the Svetlaya Polyana.
Svetlaya Polyana is located 40 kilometers to the south-west of the Karakol town at the altitude of 2500 m. This site is one of the best places to visit for a day hike.
We start trekking from Svetlaya Polyana and finish at Jety Oguz gorge. The way passes through a fir forest and leads to the pass (2725 m). From here you will have a stunning view of the Issyk-Kul lake, the valley of flowers «Kok-Jayik», the rocky peaks of the Jety Oguz gorge.
Lunch picnic (included).
After lunch descent to the Jety Oguz gorge and Kok Jayik valley. Drive for another 30-40 min to Kok Jaik Valley (valley of flowers), where we can walk around. At 13:00 hiking for (1 hour. both ways) to the waterfall – Devichi Kosy. We will get back to our yurt camp  for accommodation.
Accommodation in a yurt camp.
Dinner at 19:00 (included). Overnight in the yurt camp (2200 m).

Day 2. Jety Oguz gorge – Karakol town (50 km / 1,5 hour).

After breakfast we will have hiking the picturesque Jety Oguz gorge. This site is one of the best places to visit for a day hike. We see the “Broken Heart” and “Seven Bulls” and  hike up to the local famous Panorama (apprx. 20 min) for a nice photo spot.
Lunch-picnic  included.
After  excursion and  lunch we return to Karakol town. Arrival to Karakol town and visit 2 interesting places:
1) Dungan mosque (20 min).
2) Orthodox Cathedral (30 min).
Drive a little bit more out of Karakol in the different direction from Jety Oguz to visit Prjevalskii memorial complex. Excursion takes 1,5 hours.
After excursion you will be taken by your guide and driver to the address that we agreed beforehand.
End of the program around 7 pm.
Lunch and dinner is not included.

At 09:00 Old Russian military car pick up from the place we agree beforehand in Karakol town (it can be a hotel, café, guest house, etc.) and drive to Altyn Arashan valley. The road conditions are tough that stretched driving time significantly. Upon arrival in the valley we can take a hot spring bath (self-pay) (apprx. 30 min). Lunch included.

Walking about 2-3 hrs in the area, visit so called Seagull’s nest that situated by the river.

Walking to the tent camp, accommodation, dinner (included) and overnight.

Day 2. Altyn Arashan Valley – Karakol (30 km / 2 hours).

Breakfast at 09:00. At 10:00 start to descent along the Altyn-Arashan gorge through the Ortok pass (2100m) to the resort of Ak-Suu canyon (4-5 hrs.) Lunch boxes are included.

An Old Russian military car will wait for you at 4pm at Ak Suu gorge. Transfer to Karakol town. Dinner is not included.

Meet your guide and driver at 9 am at the place agreed beforehand in Bishkek city.
Today we head to Ala Archa canyon for a nice challenging trekking.
It takes 1,5 hours to reach the area of the old alpine camp, where all cars park and where all walks, hikes and treks starts. Get ready, put your gears on and go!
The way turns left from the main road and lead to the forest and then up on the hill, along the slope to the high altitude camp – “Light house”. Among the others the way to Light House is one of the most challenging.
We can set the main points on the way:
Alpine camp – “Broken heart” – Tepshi plate – Sharkyratma plateau – Waterfall – Light house.
Duration: 5-6 hours one way.
Please don’t forget to have lunch picnic (not included) on the way up. Evening arrival to the Light House. Take your place inside the House and relax after nice trekking. Dinner is included. Overnight.

Day 2. Ala Archa gorge – Bishkek city (45 km / 1 ,5 hours).

Breakfast between 8-9 am. Half of the day to spend around the area. The guide will take you to the saddle of the Uchitel peak to take interesting pictures and enjoy the nature of the glaciers. Lunch in the Light House (included) around 1 pm.
After lunch we start the way down to the parking lot. 3 hours takes to reach the previous day start point. 6 pm meet the driver and head to Bishkek city. We will be in Bishkek not later than 7 pm. You will be taken to the address agreed beforehand.

We pick you up in the city of Bishkek (can be a hotel, a guest house or any other address) and head to the airport for flight to Osh city (early morning daily flight around 7-8 am).
Short flight (40 minutes) and land in Osh. Meet with a local team to spend wonderful day in the south capital of Kyrgyzstan.
City tour in Osh takes about 4 hours. We visit Suleiman Mountain, one of the main shrines of the Islamic world in Central Asia. On the mount visit historical museum, located in the biggest cave. After excursion in the museum follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill and visit a little mosque of Babur, The Great Mogols Dynasty founder, and take a bird eye’s view of the city.
The way down from the hill won’t take too much time. After excursion to the Sulaiman Too we have 1 hour for lunch (not included).
After lunch visit local bazaar (Closed on Monday). A short walk along the colorful rows of Golden market, and watching blacksmiths work at their workshops. After Osh market transfer to the main square to see governmental buildings and famous Lenin monument. Walk around and watch local lifestyle (2 hours).
Transfer to the hotel for accommodation. Dinner is not included.
Overnight.

Day 2. Osh city – Uzgen town – Osh city (120 km / 2 hours). Flight to Bishkek city.

Breakfast at the hotel (included). Check out. At 10.00 am transfer to Uzgen town that situated 60 km far from Osh city.
Uzgen was one of the capitals of Karakhanid State, occupied vast areas in Central Asia in 10-12 centuries AD.
Excursion to the ancient minaret and mausoleums in Uzgen town. Local bazaar is also interesting object (closed on Monday). Duration – 2-3 hours.
Lunch is not included, but we give time and place to eat (1 hour).
Return to Osh city around 3 PM and transfer to airport to catch a flight to Bishkek city.
Daily flights operates from 5 to 11 PM. Meeting at the airport and transfer to Bishkek city to the address agreed beforehand.