001 "January – Winter Karakol And Ski Trip."
About this tour
7 days of a true winter reset in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan
This trip is for those who want to do more than just ski or snowboard, but experience winter at its most beautiful and vibrant: fresh snow, mountain air, hot springs, and a journey through the snow-covered landscapes of Issyk-Kul and the Tien Shan.fhtylf
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Manas International Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Day 1: Bishkek – Ala-Archa – Bishkek Arrival at the airport and transfer to Bishkek. Check-in at the Ak Keme Hotel. Breakfast and rest after the trip. We will then travel to Ala-Archa, one of Kyrgyzstan's most beautiful nature reserves. The park was established in 1976 to protect rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Covering an area of approximately 20,000 hectares, it features picturesque mountains, crystal-clear rivers, and forests of beautiful coniferous trees. Enjoy a picnic amidst the mountain scenery. In the afternoon, we will explore central Bishkek. The tour includes Ala-Too Square, Erkindik Boulevard, and Oak Park. Dinner will be served at a traditional Kyrgyz café. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan
Day 2: Bishkek – Burana Tower – Cholpon-Ata. After breakfast, we'll travel along the Torugart Highway towards the Boom Gorge. En route, we'll visit the famous Burana Tower, an important historical monument of the 11th-century Silk Road. Lunch at a café near the town of Tokmok, "Gawai." We'll continue our journey to the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world. Later, we'll visit the Rukh Ordo Cultural Center, an open-air museum dedicated to Kyrgyz culture, history, and the legacy of the famous writer Chyngyz Aitmatov. Dinner and overnight at the Olimp Hotel in Cholpon-Ata.
Day 3: Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Day 3: Cholpon-Ata – Karakol. After breakfast, we'll continue our journey along the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. In the village of Semenovka, we'll head towards the mountains and visit the Kyrchyn Valley, located deep in the northern Tien Shan mountains, in the Kungey-Ala-Too mountain range. We'll then relax in the natural hot springs of Chon-Oruktu and enjoy fresh fish from Lake Issyk-Kul. We'll continue our journey and arrive in Karakol in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the Green Yard Hotel.
Day 4: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Days 4–6: Karakol Ski Resort Each morning after breakfast, we'll arrange a car transfer to the Karakol ski resort, located approximately 15 km from the city. The ski resort offers a variety of slopes suitable for everyone, from children and beginners to experienced skiers and professionals. The resort offers ski equipment rentals and a café where you can warm up with hot drinks, including traditional mulled wine. One day, we'll climb to the Ak-Suu Kench hot springs. Lunch at the resort's café is an additional charge. At the end of each day (around 4:00 PM), we'll transfer you back to your hotel in Karakol. Dinner and overnight at the Green Yard Hotel.
Day 5: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Tamga, Kyrgyzstan
Days 4–6: Karakol Ski Resort Each morning after breakfast, we'll arrange a car transfer to the Karakol ski resort, located approximately 15 km from the city. The ski resort offers a variety of slopes suitable for everyone, from children and beginners to experienced skiers and professionals. The resort offers ski equipment rentals and a café where you can warm up with hot drinks, including traditional mulled wine. One day, we'll climb to the Ak-Suu Kench hot springs. Lunch at the resort's café is an additional charge. At the end of each day (around 4:00 PM), we'll transfer you back to your hotel in Karakol. Dinner and overnight at the Green Yard Hotel.
Day 6: Tamga, Kyrgyzstan to Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan
Days 4–6: Karakol Ski Resort Each morning after breakfast, we'll arrange a car transfer to the Karakol ski resort, located approximately 15 km from the city. The ski resort offers a variety of slopes suitable for everyone, from children and beginners to experienced skiers and professionals. The resort offers ski equipment rentals and a café where you can warm up with hot drinks, including traditional mulled wine. One day, we'll climb to the Ak-Suu Kench hot springs. Lunch at the resort's café is an additional charge. At the end of each day (around 4:00 PM), we'll transfer you back to your hotel in Karakol. Dinner and overnight at the Green Yard Hotel.
Day 7: Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan to Бишкек, Кыргызстан
Day 7: Karakol - Bishkek. Departure On the morning of the seventh day, we'll depart the ski resort for Manas International Airport or Tamchy Airport. Dinner will be served in the café during the transfer.
What's included
Meeting at Manas airport and transfer back. • Accompanying guide. • Nutrition. • Transport by all-wheel drive Toyota Sequoia. • Accommodation 4 nights. • Dungan dinner Hogo • Ak-Suu Kench hot springs. Entrance to Karakol National Park.
Airfare. • Ski equipment rental and ski pass (cable car) at the Karakol ski resort. • Meals on the first day in Bishkek, lunch at the Karakol ski resort. • Other expenses not related to the program.
Languages spoken
What to know
Transportation • 1-3 people. 2005 Toyota Sequoia. Accommodation: • Bishkek – My Hotel / Ak Keme. • Cholpon-Ata – Olimp • Karakol – Green Yard
Route & locations
Manas International Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan