The pearl of Central Asia

Day 1. Airport – Bishkek (ca. 30 km, 40 min)
Arrival at Manas Airport in Bishkek. Our team will pick you up and will drive you to the capital. (check-in at the hotel after 14:00).

We start our city tour in Bishkek. We will visit the heart of the city, Ala-Too Square. After, we can enjoy a walk in Oak Park, one of the favorite places of local people. Bishkek is known as the greenest city in Central Asia thanks to its countless parks and alleys.

After lunch, we will have time to visit the local market – Osh bazaar. Here you can appreciate the creativity and talent of local artisans. Just as you step into the market, you plunge into the oriental atmosphere: an infinite flow of people and a great variety of goods and colors.

In the evening, we can go to one of the best restaurants in Bishkek, where you can taste delicious Kyrgyz national dishes.

Meals included: no meals included

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Garden Hotel or similar)

Day 2. Bishkek – Burana – Iskra village – Chon Kemin (ca. 200 km., 3h.)

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure.

Our journey begins with a visit of the Burana Tower. The Burana Tower is an ancient minaret located in Chuy Valle. The tower with funerary monuments, remains of the castle and three mausoleums – that’s all what last out of the ancient Balasagyn town that was founded by Karakhanids at the end of the ninth century.

On the road we stop in Iskra village to have a lunch with Dungan family (option). You learn the fascinating story of why this Muslim Chinese group immigrated to the region 140 years ago, how families today keep their traditional culture and cuisine alive.

After we keep our way towards Chon Kemin valley. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse in Tar Suu village.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Kemin Guesthouse or similar)

Optionally: horse riding (15 USD per person horse rental + 27 USD per group the horse guide)

Day 3. Chon Kemin – Grigoriev and Semienov gorge – Karakol (ca.320 km., 5h.)

After breakfast, we go towards Issyk Kul lake, the pearl of Kyrgyzstan.

We visit Grigoriev and Semienov gorges, located on the northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake, 60 kilometers from Cholpon Ata. These places are considered as one of the most famous attractions of the Issyk Kul region. You can have a walk, enjoy the wild nature around you and
have a pleasant pastime in this beautiful place.

Lunch on the road in the restaurant.

When we get Karakol, we will visit its famous sights as Russian Orthodox cathedral and Dungan
mosque. Dinner at restaurant or in the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (My Hotel or similar)

Day 4. Karakol – Jety Oguz – Barskoon – Skazka – Bokonbaevo (ca. 210 km., 3-4h.)

After breakfast, we go to Jety Oguz gorge. Its name means “seven bulls”. The name is symbolic, because there are seven huge red-brown rocks resembling ranked furious bulls standing together. Especially romantic look has the rock “Broken Heart” located at the entrance to the gorge. You can take a walk and enjoy the beautiful sceneries and fresh mountain air.

After we visit Barskoon Gorge and its wonderful waterfall. Then we go to Skazka canyons, which signify Fairytale. Here you can find objects of surprising shapes and sizes. A real skyscraper or an animal may appear in front of you.

In Bokonbaevo you can meet the eagle hunter with his bird of prey (option).

Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Emily Guesthouse or similar)

Option: eagle hunting (45 USD per group). Possible to book and pay on spot.

Day 5. Bokonbaevo – Ak Say – Bokonbaevo (horse riding)

After breakfast, you do horse riding in the winter pastures near Bokonbaevo. An incredible panoramic view on the lake opens in front of you.

Return to the village. Lunch in the guesthouse.

Then we go to the canyons of Ak Say. You can walk there and climb to the panoramic point to have the magnificent view of the canyons.

Free time to walk in the village and see the daily life of the locals.

Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Emily Guesthouse or similar)

Day 6. Bokonbaevo – Kyzyl Tuu – Bishkek (ca. 280 km., 4 h.)

The road to Bishkek passes again through the Boom gorge.

Optionally we propose to stop in Kyzyl Tuu village where the local family reveals the secrets of yurt production. This family is engaged in this unique art from generation to generation (option).

Upon arrival to Bishkek we will have time to visit the local market and buy some presents.

In the evening, dinner at the restaurant.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Garden Hotel or similar)

Option: yurt show (45 USD per group). Possible to book and pay on spot.

Day 7. Bishkek – Airport – Departure (ca. 30 km, 40 min)

Transfer to the airport. Departure.

Meals included: Breakfast

Include:

•  All transfers in comfortable and air conditioned vehicle:
  – 2pax: SUV
  – 4-10pax: one minibus type Mercedes Sprinter
• English speaking driver (2pax)
• Russian speaking driver (4-10pax)
• English speaking guide for 4-10pax
• Accommodation described in the program in twin /double room
• All breakfasts (except the day 1)
• 1 dinner (day 2)
• Horse riding (day 5)
• Visits described in the program
• Mineral water
• Our assistance 24/7

Not include:

• International flights
• Personal expenses
• Single room supplement – 195 USD per person
• Supplement for 4-star hotel (Plaza/Ambassador or similar) in Bishkek – 75 USD per person for 2 nights
• Insurance
• Early check-in & late check-out*
• English speaking guide for 2 pax – 745 USD per group
• Lunches & Dinners – 175 USD per person
• Optional activities
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Alcohol
• Other services not mentioned as included