Kyrgyzstan Tour The Highest Waterfall In Central Asia
About this tour
If you look up you will see the highest waterfall in Central Asia.
Would you like to see this miracle of nature and also many other mountain waterfalls of the Tien Shan Mountains?
Then this tour has been made just for you.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Manas International Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Arrival in the evening in the city of Bishkek. Meeting with the guide and driver at the airport, transfer to the hotel and accommodation at the hotel. Free evening to see the city of Bishkek.
Day 2: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast and departure from Bishkek On the way, an excursion to the Burana tower near the city of Tokmok. This battlement was built in the ancient city of Balasagun; - existed at the peak of the development of the Great Silk Road. You can have lunch at the place where the most delicious Kyrgyz bread is prepared. We will continue our journey to Son-Kul lake (3016 m above sea level) through the 33 parrots pass (3336 m above sea level). Where we will make an easy hike to the Naryn waterfall. Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp like nomads.
Day 3: Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan to Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast at yurt camp Free time until lunch. Walks and light hikes along the shore of the lake, Kyrgyz visiting yurts. Here, the Kyrgyz still lead a nomadic lifestyle. After lunch we leave for the city of Naryn. On the way we cross the pass "Moldo Ashuu" (3201m above sea level). This pass is considered one of the most picturesque in the country. We will also see the Naryn River - the longest river in the country. Прибытие в город Нарын. Arrival in the city of Naryn. Let's see the small blue mosque of the city of Naryn, which has its own peculiar shape. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Naryn, Kyrgyzstan to Shar Waterfall, Bash-Kaiyndy, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast in the hotel Then we drive to the village of Bash-Kaindy (60 km), from where we will start our horseback trekking to the Shar waterfall. The waterfall is located at an altitude of 3200 meters and has a height of 420 meters. This is the largest waterfall in Central Asia. We ride horses for 2.5-3 hours one way. 9 km and climb 1000-1100 meters. We'll have lunch there. We return on horseback to the village. Overnight and dinner in the city of Naryn.
Day 5: Naryn, Kyrgyzstan to Barskoon, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast and departure to Issyk-Kul lake. The lake, which is located at an altitude of 1607 meters, is the second largest lake in the world among highland lakes. Then we will make a stop at the Skazka canyon for short walks. Can be up to 5km, +150m-150m. The canyon consists of multi-colored petrified clay, which offers a very interesting view of the lake in the background. Dinner and overnight at the glamping camp in Barskoon Gorge or at the yurt camp.
Day 6: Barskoon Waterfall, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Jeti Oguz, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast Free time at the Barskoon Gorge, where Yuri Gagarin was on his visit. We can climb to the waterfall "Bowl of Manas" (250 meters to the waterfall), and we can also climb to the waterfall "leopard's tears" (2.3 km and 800 meters climb) Then transfer to the Jeti Oguz gorge (30 km to the side). Jeti Oguz translated from the Kyrgyz language means "Seven Bulls". This picturesque canyon got its name due to its reddish sandy formations covered with coniferous forests of the Tien Shan. Walking through the gorge to see the most famous rocks "Broken Heart" and "Seven Bulls". Gorge walks. Arrival in the city of Karakol. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 7: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Altyn-Arashan, Altynarasan, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast. Departure to the Altyn-Arashan gorge, which in Kyrgyz means "golden spring". We will reach the gorge in Soviet UAZ vehicles. This gorge is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyrgyzstan due to its unique nature, hot springs located right in the gorge, vast spruce forests and stunning views. Hot springs are located at a record height of 2600 meters and have a healing effect due to the content of radon and hydrogen sulfide in the water Return to the city of Karakol and city-tour: Dungan mosque, a unique Chinese-style building without a single nail, but used for worship by Muslims, an old Russian Orthodox church - "Holy Trinity Cathedral" made of wood. Accommodation and dinner at the local restaurant.
Day 8: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast and departure from the city of Karakol Departure to the Grigorievskoe gorge (Chon Ak-Suu 1600 m above sea level). Walk along the river, up to 2 km, +150 -150 m. Picturesque places, space and mountains. On the way, excursion to the so-called "Stone Garden" or petroglyphs of Cholpon-Ata, an open-air temple left by the Scythians and Huns, dating from the 9th and 8th centuries BC and the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. Arrival at the hotel and accommodation.
Day 9: Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan to Kan'ony Konorchek, Krasnyy Most, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast and departure to the city of Bishkek. On the way visit the Konorchek canyons, 2.5 km one way, 3.5 hours in both directions the walk will take. The amazing landscapes of the canyons resemble the Grand Canyon of the USA, but at the same time, they carry a significant part of the unique nature of Kyrgyzstan. Already closer to Bishkek, we will turn towards the Burana tower - the minaret of the X-XI centuries of the Karakhanid state in the Chui valley in northern Kyrgyzstan. Near the tower there is a "garden of stones", which contains "balbals" (VI-X centuries) - ancient tombstones and stones with rock paintings (1 thousand years BC). Return to the city of Bishkek and the opportunity to visit the oriental Osh bazar or market. Mini-City tour around the city of Bishkek. Walk along the main square of Ala-Too, visit the monument to Manas, the monument to Lenin, if available in time, you can see the changing of the guard on the Main Square. Hotel accommodation and free time.
Day 10: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Ala Archa National Park, Бишкек, Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast, transfer to the nearest park Ala-Archa in a picturesque gorge house 40 km from the city. You can walk along the river or to the waterfall (depending on your physical fitness). Bishkek - 800 m above sea level m. Ala Archa (2000 m above sea level). Hike to the waterfall (4-5 hours in both directions) +600 m The waterfall is located at an altitude of 2600 m above sea level. Return to the city Farewell dinner with folklore show. P.S. Departure time may depend on your flights. You can fly that day at night or the next day in the morning.
What's included
Meals: B - 10; L - 1; D - 5 (Also Vegetarian Options) All Trips and Excursions All Accommodation Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off All In-Country Transport Guide services Entrance fees
International Flights Travel Insurance Visa (If Required)
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Manas International Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan