Day 1: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
Just finding a chance to visit Kyrgyzstan, it needs to be taken as with this you are going to travel along the mountains of the country, where there are a lot of sightseeing. For the beginning we are going to arrive at the Manas International Airport, for then the city tour continuing the trip, visiting the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Soon after the route is going to be made close to the city. Guests have a driving trip on cars for rent in 45km, for visiting the Ala Archa gorge. Today it is understood as the Natural Park, literally based at the Tien Shan mountain range. We are glad to give all of the details of the gorge, as our guides know their deal. Night after the hiking of the gorge is made in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Issyk Kul northern shore
Today the guide takes you on cars rented to Issyk Kul lake, as this is the pearl of the country, tending to be one of the most famous lakes among the locals and the foreigners from other countries. For taking a drive for the lake we need to have rest and enjoy ancient destination of Burana Tower. It is known to be the minaret of the 11th century, where the balbals are also based. So, as we arrive at the territory of the lake, we can make sure of it being at 1608m height. Night is spent in the hotel.
Day 3: Issyk Kul Lake – Karakol
At 8 am we have breakfast and travel along the region, visiting the city Karakol. The city is known for the territory having ancient locations of stone inscriptions, created 800BC. At the same time there were many shamans here in the past times and they created petroglyphs 2000 years ago. Having the route along the north of the lake the guests have a visit of the city Karakol. It is well-recognized for the Dungan mosque first. It was created in the Chinese style, by many people of the past. Then we are going to walk to the wooden Orthodox Church. Night is made in the local hotel.
Day 4: Karakol – Altin Arashan – Karakol
Guests are offered breakfast and then they start for the Altin Arashan Gorge. The gorge is wonderful in natural meaning, as well as identified being the Golden Spa. Today in the area of Karakol, this gorge is identified as one of the most nice and beautiful gorges of the country, which covered with the Tian-Shan fir trees. Here we offer picnic and then the walking along the gorge, with going hiking here. We return to the city, dinner is given in the restaurant; night is prepared in the hotel.
Day 5: Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Kochkor
All along driving to Jeti Oguz gorge we are glad to give a chance to see the red rocks formations. These formations are said as the Seven Bulls. That is why we are sure to see the gorge connected with the legends of the past times. Near the gorge we are glad to show the Broken Heart Mountain. This mountain opens a chance of getting to the top just in 20 minutes, which opens a chance to show the wonderful panorama. As going to Kochkor village, then the stop is made at the Bokonbaeva village, where there are eagle-hunting shows. In the village Kochkor the locals give lunch and then night in the homestay.
Day 6: Kochkor – Son Kul
Be sure to visit the largest lake of the country, the pride of Kyrgyzstan, Son Kul Lake. The lake opens us the views of 3013m, being one of the highest lakes in the country, which sometimes is impossible to be reached. Today the territory of the lake shows us a great opportunity of picnics on the valleys made as well as the communication with the local people, the nomads breeding the cattle. Then as we arrive here, be sure to wander about the territory, as swimming is impossible due to the heights. Night is given in yurts, as well as dinner. So feel the life of the nomads of the past times.
Day 7: Son Kul – 33 parrots Pass – Kochkor – Bishkek
Today it is going to be the coming back to the capital and we offer the visiting of 33 parrots pass. This is one of the stops as heights of 3133 m can give us unforgettable views. We need to make a visit of Kochkor again, for the closer communication with the local people. These people are ready to show the art of the creation of carpets, with giving many of the things to the small handicraft museum, where silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets are held. Have night in the hotel of the capital.
Day 8: Airport
Morning handover to airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter
