Kyrgyzstan: incredible country.

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Airport – Bishkek

  We will pick you up at the airport or at the border and drop you off at a comfortable hotel where you can rest. After resting and breakfast, a tour of the city of Bishkek is planned. We will visit sights such as the central Ala Too square, the historical museum, the city's green parks, and other well-known places. After lunch, we will visit its famous market, the Osh bazaar, where you will immediately immerse yourself in the oriental atmosphere with all its colors and aromas. Dinner in a traditional restaurant where you will taste the national cuisine. Accommodation: 3* Hotel (My Hotel 3* or similar)

• day 2

  Bishkek – Toktogul

  Breakfast in the guesthouse. Departure. At the beginning of our journey, we have to cross 2 passes in the Kyrgyz mountains: Too Achouu and Alabel. Despite the season of the year, we will find ourselves in winter. We cross a magnificent valley of Suusamyr, with its green pastures and the yurts of nomads settled here for the summer. For lunch, we stop at a café on the way. The road brings us to the town of Toktogul, where the largest reservoir in the country is located. Upon arriving in Toktogul, you can take a walk along the artificial lake surrounded by mountains. Accommodation: Hotel (Kok Bel Inn or similar)

• day 3

  Toktogoul – Sary Chelek

  Departure in the morning after breakfast. On this day, our goal is to visit a unique biosphere reserve: Sary Chelek. This mountain lake is located at an altitude of 1800 meters. Lake Sary Chelek is one of the most beautiful lakes in Central Asia. It was formed as a result of an earthquake and has become the largest among the seven lakes of the reserve. Most of the territory is occupied by majestic mountains, with their snow-capped peaks lost in the sky. Lunch on the road and dinner at the guesthouse. Accommodation: Guesthouse (Umut Guesthouse or similar) Option: horseback ride

• day 4

  Sary-Chelek – Arslanbob

  After breakfast, we set off to discover the largest walnut forest in the world. During the transfer, you will be able to enjoy breathtaking landscapes and take photos. You will follow the largest river in Kyrgyzstan, the Naryn. It looks like a blue snake that follows you. On the way, we will stop for lunch. In the evening, we reach the small village of Arslanbob. Overnight and dinner in the guesthouse with the local Uzbek family. Accommodation: Guesthouse (Zahid Guesthouse or similar)

• day 5

  Arslanbob

  This day, you find yourself in the majestic walnut forests of Arslanbob. Breakfast at the guesthouse. You walk to the first small waterfall of 25 meters. Then, we climb to the panoramic viewpoint, which offers a beautiful view of the whole village. Here, you can take magnificent photos. Lunch at the guesthouse. Later, we continue our walk to the second waterfall. Our path goes through the walnut forests. During this walk, you will meet many children and local farmers. Dinner with the family at the guesthouse. Accommodation: Guesthouse (Zahid Guesthouse or similar) Option: Discover Arslanbob in a Russian 4*4 UAZ or on horseback.

• day 6

  Arslanbob – Jalal-Abad – Kazarman

  After breakfast, we head towards the village of Kazarman. You will cross part of the Fergana Valley with its endless fields. We stop in Jalal-Abad for lunch in a local restaurant. You will be pleasantly surprised by the hospitality of the local inhabitants. It is well known that the population of the south of the country is distinguished by its warm and hospitable welcome. Accommodation: Guesthouse (CBT Guesthouse)

• day 7

  Kazarman – Son Kol

  After breakfast, we head towards the magnificent alpine lake Son Kol, located at an altitude of 3000 m. We can observe wild yaks and other animals there while crossing splendid landscapes. Picnic with lunch boxes. You arrive on the northern shore of Lake Son Kol, where you will discover the culture and life of the Kyrgyz people. You will enjoy the national cuisine and spend the night in a traditional Kyrgyz yurt. You will have the opportunity to witness the milking of mares and taste the traditional drink koumys, a fermented mare's milk. Accommodation: yurt camp Option: demonstration of equestrian games, horseback riding *Note: 6 people per yurt. However, in the low season, it is possible to be accommodated 2 people per yurt depending on availability.

• day 8

  Son Kol – Tash Rabat

  An unforgettable morning with fresh air and a beautiful view of the lake surrounded by mountain ranges. After breakfast, we hit the road and continue our journey. On our way, we have to cross the Moldo Achou pass, then we head towards the ancient caravan stop on the Silk Road: Tash Rabat. Tash Rabat is a historical monument, founded by monks in the 10th century. At the height of the Silk Road, Tash Rabat lost its religious significance and the monastery then served as a "caravanserai" hotel. Upon arrival, we visit the caravanserai. Dinner and overnight in a yurt. Accommodation: Yurt camp Option: Horseback ride *Note: 6 people per yurt. But in low season, you may be accommodated 2 people per yurt depending on availability.

• day 9

  Tach Rabat - Kotchkor

  After breakfast, we will go to the village of Kotchkor, where Kyrgyz women will show you the process of making traditional felt objects. Lunch at the guesthouse. You will have free time to rest and take a shower. Accommodation: Guesthouse (Fatima Guesthouse or similar)

• day 10

  Kotchkor – Kyzyl Tou – Bokonbaevo – Skazka – Tamga

  Breakfast at the guesthouse. Departure. We head towards Lake Issyk Kol. On the way, we visit the village of Kyzyl Tou, where the local family reveals the secrets of yurt making. This family has been engaged in this unique art for generations (optional). In Bokonbaevo, we meet an eagle hunter with his bird of prey. You can appreciate the vigilance and speed of the bird during the hunt (optional). This is one of the oldest traditions of the nomadic Kyrgyz. Lunch at the guesthouse or at a café. Later, we visit the Skazka canyons. Here, you can find objects of surprising shapes and sizes. A real skyscraper or an animal may appear before you. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse. Accommodation: Guesthouse (U Pavla Guesthouse or similar) Option: eagle hunting, yurt making and assembly.

• day 11

  Tamga – Jety Oguz – Karakol

  Breakfast at the guesthouse. Then, we head towards the Jety-Oguz gorge. The gentle slopes of the cliffs, densely covered with grass and conifers, which from afar resemble a soft carpet, give an extraordinary contrast to the gorge. The ochre cliff named Broken Heart, located at the entrance of the gorge, gives a romantic touch to this magical place. Upon arrival in Karakol, you will visit the Orthodox church dedicated to the Holy Trinity as well as the Dungan mosque. At dinner, you will have the opportunity to taste the most popular dish of this place, "achlyan fou", a specialty of traditional Dungan cuisine. Accommodation: Guesthouse (Jamilya Guesthouse or similar) Option: dinner with a Dungan or Uyghur family, boat ride to watch the sunset.

• day 12

  Karakol – Grigorievskoe and Semienovskoe gorges – Tcholpon-Ata

  That day, we visit the Grigorievskoe and Semienovskoe gorges. The slopes of these gorges are dotted with coniferous forests. In these places, there are streams swollen by the melting of glaciers. We will go up to the first lake in the gorge and have a picnic by this lake (if the weather is nice). You can take a walk, enjoy the wild nature around you, and have a pleasant time in this beautiful place. In Cholpon-Ata, we will visit the Ruh Ordo cultural and historical complex. Accommodation: 4* Hotel (Kapriz Hotel 4* or similar)

• day 13

  Tcholpon-Ata – Bishkek

  Back to Bishkek. On the way, we visit the historical monument, the Burana Tower. The Burana Tower is a large minaret in the Chuy Valley, in northern Kyrgyzstan. It is located about 80 km east of the capital, Bishkek, near the town of Tokmok. The tower, along with burial monuments, earthworks, castle remains, and three mausoleums, is all that remains of the ancient city of Balasagyn, founded by the Karakhanids at the end of the 9th century. After lunch, we will have time to visit the local market, and in the evening, the farewell dinner awaits us. Accommodation: 3* Hotel (My Hotel 3* or similar)

• day 14

  Bishkek – Airport – Departure

  Transfer to the airport. Departure.