Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek
Arrival in the capital of Kyrgyzstan and a walk through this green cozy city with a guide.
Day 2. Ala-Artcha National Park
The Ala Archa Gorge is located on a foothill of the Tien Shan Mountains. It is only 45 km away from Bishkek. You can take a short hike to see a panoramic view of the gorge.
Day 3. Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
Today you will be taken to Chon Kemin Gorge. On the way to the gorge, visit the Burana Tower (an 11th-century minaret).
Day 4. Chon Kemin - North shore of Lake Issyk-Kul
Today you will be taken to the heavenly Issyk-Kul Lake, the second largest alpine lake in the world. Also, today we visit a place with ancient stone patterns - petroglyphs and bathe in hot springs.
Day 5. Drive to Karakol
We will ride along the entire northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul and two beautiful valleys. Here you can see beautiful mountain landscapes, rivers and meadows. In the evening you will arrive in the town of Karakol.
Day 6. Karakol Gorge
During the trek along the Karakol Gorge along the mountain river, you will see mountain peaks, pastures, horses and marvel at the magnificent landscapes. In the evening we can relax in the hot springs.
Day 7. Karakol – Jeti Oguz
Jeti Oguz Gorge is famous for its red rock formations. She is also called the Seven Bulls. If you wish, you can walk to a mountain top (20 minutes) for a panoramic view of the canyon! You will spend your night in nomadic felt
huts, yurts.
Day 8. Borskoon
First we visit the Fairy Tale Gorge. Due to the clayey red soil, the canyon resembles a Martian landscape with Issyk-Kul Lake in the background.
Barskoon Gorge is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. From the gorge there is a view of the white peaks of the surrounding mountains, the highest and most beautiful - the Panfilov Heroes peak (4610 m) and the
World Peace Council
peak (4310 m). The road to Kumtor gold mines runs through the gorge.
Day 9. Son Kul Lake
After breakfast we start our journey to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan - Lake Son Kul. This lake is surrounded by mountains and is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea
level.
Day 10. Back to Bishkek
We finish our trip and return to Bishkek. On the way we have magnificent mountain landscapes. And if you want we can visit other places and do other little trips.
Day 11. Departure from Bishkek
We say goodbye to hospitable Kyrgyzstan, but take many beautiful impressions home with us!
* This is just an example of a program for Kyrgyzstan. It is possible to develop a program of both more physical activities and hiking, as well as an easier option - sightseeing, with less walking. After the inquiry I
will send you my offer
with detailed description and price and I can also choose the perfect option for you according to your request.
