Have you ever been to a country that is 90% mountainous, with over 40,000 rivers and over 2,000 lakes? Or maybe you have been lucky enough to visit a region where you can find almost all the natural belts characteristic of the northern hemisphere of the planet: the blue smooth surface of lakes, vast mountains, sometimes overgrown with forests, sometimes deserted. Kyrgyzstan is the country of amazing contrasts. This state is located in the northeast of Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan cherishes its traditions, unique by the standards of the modern world. Here they play goat-herding, blow on children and shops with smoking juniper from the evil eye, and the table in the yurt is seated according to a clear system. The people of Kyrgyzstan live quietly and peacefully, and the economy is predominantly the way their ancestors did many centuries ago. The country still retains its original flavor: there are no overcrowded megacities and crowds of tourists, and a trip here will be a memorable and full of impressions adventure .
This tour will give you the opportunity to learn more about the history of the country, the culture of these people, traditions and customs. You will surely taste the local cuisine, you will be able to communicate with the indigenous inhabitants of towns and villages. You will learn more about crafts and handicrafts, you will even try to make something yourself . You will drive on the most picturesque roads of the country and enjoy amazing scenery: snow-white peaks, waterfalls, mountain lakes, canyons and meadows, and moreover contribute to the development of sustainable tourism in the country.
Meeting at Manas airport. Hotel accommodation. Rest, city tour in Bishkek. Dinner in local restaurant. Return to hotel.
After breakfast, departure to Kochkor village. On the way visit Burana tower, outdoor museum and tombstones (stone figures). A stop at the observation deck of the Orto-Tokoi reservoir. Arrival in Kochkor, stop at local artisans, demonstration and participation in shyrdak show. Accommodation in the guest house, dinner and sleep
In the morning transfer to the high-mountainous lake Son-Kol. On the way stop at the Kalmak-Ashuu pass. Accommodation in eco ethno yurt town Ulush Yurts. Master class on preparation of Baursak (national bread) and national dish Shorpo, dinner in a yurt. Screening of Kyrgyz movie "Kurmanjan Datka", night in yurts
Transfer to Bokonbaevo village. On the way stop in the village Kyzyl - Tuu, in a local family, who are engaged in the manufacture of yurts, show and participate in the process of production and collection of national dwellings. Arrival in Bokonbaevo, demonstration of hunting with mountain golden eagles according to ancient traditions, eagle hunting. Accommodation in guest house. Dinner, free time
After breakfast departure to Jeti Oguz. On the way going to the sights of the south shore, Fairy Tale Canyon and Barskoon Gorge, walk to 3 waterfalls. Stop at the rock of broken heart and seven bulls. Check-in at ethno yurt camp in Jailoo Kok Zhayyk.
Morning two kilometer trekking to the waterfall Maiden Spits. Breakfast and departure to Karakol city. City tour around the city. Visit to local craftsmen and artists. Lunch, tasting of famous Karakol Ashlam Fu. Drive to the resort town of Cholpon ata. Travel time will take a little more than 2 hours. On arrival bathing in hot springs, accommodation in the hotel, dinner, rest.
This day will be entirely dedicated to a beach day. In the morning after breakfast we will go to the national center Rukh Ordo, walk around the territory of the complex, listen to stories about this place and continue our trip to the bay with motorboats. Our 1 hour trip on a motorboat on Issyk Kul Lake is waiting for us. After the active part of our day we return to the hotel, have lunch. After a busy lunch you will have free time on the beach.
Departure to Chon-Kemin gorge. On the way drive to Semenovskoe Gorge, visit Suttu Bulak Lake, descend through Grigorievskoe Gorge, meet a beekeeper who will tell you about the varieties of honey. Stop in the town of Cholpon Ata, visit the cultural and spiritual center of Rukh Ordo named after Chyngyz Aitmatov. Chyngyz Aitmatov. Arrival in the village of Chon-Kemin, settlement and a wagon ride through the area with stories about the sights and famous people of the settlement. Dinner and free time.
After breakfast, 3-4 hours horseback riding in the Chon-Kemin Valley. Return to the guesthouse, lunch and check-out to the city. Check-in at the hotel. Farewell evening and rest.
In the morning transfer to the Manas Airport. Departure.
WHAT WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE WITH YOU ON THE TOUR: Breathable/water-resistant jacket; Breathable/waterproof pants; Fleece/wool sweater or jacket; Synthetic hiking pants; Short and long sleeve T-shirt; Camp shoes/ waterproof boots; Sunglasses, hat (cap, panama); Extra and replacement clothing; Hiking backpack (volume 20 liters); Sunscreen, lip balm; First aid kit with personal medications; Personal hygiene products; Unique adapter for charging; Power Bank.
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Chon-Kemin, Kyrgyzstan