About this tour

5 days through the beautiful mountains, lakes and the National Parks let you discovery the nature, culture and tradition of those nomads.

AlmatybishkekKarakolKarakol ×burana ×Konorchek Canyon ×Altyn Arashan ×Fairy Tale Canyon ×Barskoon ×Jety-Oguz ×ashlamfu ×kyrchyn ×ala kul ×

Culture

Homestay

History

Offroad

Wildlife

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Chong-Kemin National Park, Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek – Chon Kemin National Park (Kegeti + Burana Tower): Pick you up from your hotel and drive to Kegeti Gorge, where we will have a hike to Kol Tor lake. Beautiful sceneries (1,5 hour driving 2-3h hiking to the lake and back is 1-3h depending on speed) and continue driving to Burana Tower from Kegeti. Visit Burana Tower (from 11th century). Arrive in Guest House, very hospitable and great chef with. Dinner and overnight in Guest House.

Day 2: Chong-Kemin National Park, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

After breakfast we will head to Karakol by the south shore of Yssyk Kul lake, on the way we will visit Eagleman with his eagle for the demonstration of Eagle Hunting. And visit Barskoon waterfalls and mini hike. Seven Bulls for the red cliff rocks. Arrive in Karakol check in guesthouse or hotel. Dinner at restaurant.

Day 3: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Enilchek, Kyrgyzstan

Karakol – Enilchek: After breakfast drive to Sary Jaz Valley via Chong Ashuu pass at alt 3820m above sea level. Visit Enilcheck town and visit Kara Tash hot springs to enjoy swimming. Dinner and overnight in guesthouse in Enilchek town.

Day 4: Enilchek, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Morning breakfast and few hours in Enilchek and head back to Karakol. Dinner at restaurant and overnight in hotel or guesthouse. Lunch in Karakol and after lunch we will visit Karakol city. Orthodox church and Chinese Muslim Dungan mosque and also Karakol bazaar to try special food “Ashlanfu”. Dinner at restaurant and overnight in hotel or guesthouse.

Day 5: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Almaty, Kazakhstan

After breakfast and drive toward to Kazakhstan border Kegen. 1 and half hour drive and arrive at the border. Crossing a border and meet my Kazakh guide to continue the tour. After picking you up drive to Almaty. Lunch on the way and arrive in Almaty in the evening, drop off in the hotel.

What's included

Included

Guide

Driver

Fuel

Notes on included services

- Transport (fuel) - Guding - 2 night guest house - Eagle show - 2 dinner 2 breakfast in the guest houses - Entrance fees - 1l water pp

Notes on not included

- Hotels (Bishkek, Karakol, Almaty) - Food not mentioned above (dinners, lunch etc) - Permit 30$ per person - Travel insurance - Anything not mentioned above - Air tickets

What to know

This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.

Route & locations

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Chong-Kemin National Park, Kyrgyzstan