Day 1: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
Manas International Airport is the first location guests see that is why our guests are met on cars rent for getting to Bishkek. Today there will be a tour along Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then we travel to Ala Archa gorge. Just in 45km from the city the gorge is found and is presented as the main forest near Bishkek. This gorge is perfect for all people, as guests can have a walk along the paved path as well as take a hiking tour along the mountains. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Issyk Kul northern shore
The next day we are going to show Issyk Kul Lake. It is located at the height of 1608m above sea level. Issyk Kul lake is the second largest lake of Kyrgyzstan being at the very heights. For now it is considered to be the pearl of Central Asia. At the territory of the lake there is Burana Tower. It was created in the 11th century with balbals put here for protection. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 3: Issyk Kul Lake – Karakol
From Issyk Kul region guests travel along it and make a visit of territories where inscriptions of 800BC are made and petroglyphs are written by shamans of the past times, about 2 000 years ago. The next point of the tour is made along the Dungan mosque which is created made of no nails and metal. The style of the mosque is Chinese like. The other famous site in Kyrgyzstan is Orthodox Church. Both are made of wood. Night will be in a hotel.
Day 4: Karakol – Altin Arashan – Karakol
Golden Spa or Altin Arashan gorge is one of the main locations of the tour in Kyrgyzstan. This place is perfect for those who are in love with nature as covered with the Tian-Shan fir trees. Being here foreigners will have a picnic with further hiking along the gorge. In the end of the day a group will be taken to Karakol for the night spent in the hotel.
Day 5: Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Tamga
We still travel in Issyk Kul region and today make a witness of Jeti Oguz gorge. This gorge looks like bulls standing side by side. Near it there is a Broken Heart Mountain, which can be reached in 20 minutes. The top is a perfect place for seeing panorama views of the territory. Then as a tour is going on, guests try national drink Kumis. Then visitants are making a tour to the mountain waterfall. The day ends with dinner in the homestay as well as night organized here.
Day 6: Tamga – Issyk Kul southern shore –Kochkor
The next part of the tour is made on the south of Issyk Kul region. First of all we are seeing the Bokonbayevo village for being able to watch eagle-hunting show. Such a show is the combination of nature and traditions of the Kyrgyz people. Then we make a stop at the Kochkor village for seeing the art of carpet creation. Then we find ourselves at very Issyk Kul lake. We are in the south of it, so make a tour to Tosor village. In this village guests will travel along Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon. The canyon is perfect, in the look of red stones, the formations are usually changing due to winds. So any picture of the gorge will be different each time. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 7: Kochkor – Tash Rabat
Tash Rabat is the ancient Stone Castle, being created in the 14th century. It is located at the locations of the Great Silk Road. The castle is built in the very mountain so that no one can escape. Tash Rabat is the prison of the past times, with 31 rooms used as cells. Walls here are thick, about 1m. The castle is located at the height of 3200m above sea level. Then there will be given traditional dinner and night in yurts.
Day 8: Tash Rabat – Kochkor – Bishkek
Kochkor village will be visited by our group where the local family can show the art of felt carpets creation. They can give some lesson of carpets creation. At the same time there is a museum of handicraft where all are offered to visit. Such things are made with various decorations which makes them unique. Night will be in the hotel of Bishkek.
Day 9: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter
