THE TREKKING, BIRDS OF PRAY FESTIVAL AND HORSE TREKKING

Walking tour in the center of the city –Ala-Too Square, the State National History Museum, Old Square and the Parliament, Oak Park and the Statue of Kurmandjan Datka (Kyrgyz Queen), the Opera and Ballet Theatre, Victory Square and Eternal Fire, ending at ZUM.

If time allows, visit Osh Bazar and the National Park Ala Archa. 150 B My Hotel 4* or similar 3-4* (early check-in is included)

Day 2/ July 29 Drive from Bishkek city to Karakol city via the northern shore of the Issyk Kul Lake. On the way, visit Konorchek or Kok Moinok Canyons (subject to the weather conditions). In Cholpon Ata town, visit the Open Air Museum of Petroglyphs—a short visit to Grigoriev Gorge. Upon arrival, on a city tour of Karakol, visit an Old Russian Orthodox Church and mosque in Dungan style. Most surprising is that the mosque and the church were built without a nail or metal cord. The builders used only wooden beams of the Tien Shan fir, elm and local poplar. Briefing with the trekking guide in the evening. 400 B Green Yard GH or similar

Day 3/ July 30 The first day of trekking: Drive from Karakol to Karakol Gorge and further trek to the Sirota area (2500asl, 10-12km, 6-8 hours). In trekking, all the meals (breakfast, lunch box for lunch and dinner) are provided by the trekking staff. Overnights are in tents. Porters carry all the equipment (depending on the number of tourists trekking); guests carry their daily pack with personal belongings. 30 B/L(LB)/D Tents

Day 4/ July 31 The second day of trekking: Trekking to Ala Kul Lake, long day trekking. Ala-AlaKul Lake is a large, high-mountain glacial lake that amazes with its colors: bright turquoise water adjoins mountains, snow, green grass and flowers (10-12km, 6-8 hours), one of the most stunning surroundings. In trekking, all the meals (breakfast, lunch box for lunch and dinner) are provided by the trekking staff. Overnights are in tents. Porters carry all the equipment (depending on the number of tourists trekking), and guests carry their daily pack with personal belongings. - B/L(LB)/D Tents

Day 5/ August 1 The third day of trekking: Trekking from Ala Kul Lake to Altyn Arashan Gorge (1700asl, 10-12km, 6-8 hours). Radial hiking in the gorge and swimming in the natural hot springs. You will enjoy the surrounding nature of the Altyn Arashan (Golden Spa), observing local shepherds and animals, watching birds and breathing fresh air. From Altyn Arashan, drive to Karakol by UAZ, meet the driver and transfer to Dzhety Oguz Gorge. Shepherds tell a lot of legends about the beautiful, famous red rocks known as Dzhety Oguz "Seven Bulls" and its "Broken Heart" rock. In trekking, all the meals (breakfast, lunch box for lunch and dinner) are provided by the trekking staff. Overnights are in tents. Porters carry all the equipment (depending on the number of tourists trekking), and guests have their daily pack with personal belongings—a relaxing evening in a yurt camp. 30 B/L(LB)/D Yurt Camp

Day 6/ August 2 In the morning, a short hike to the Maiden Tears Waterfall in the gorge, lunch and in the afternoon, further drive by the southern shore of the Issyk Kul Lake to the Bokonbaev village. Visit Skazka Canyon – the Fairy Tale Canyon, which is on the way. 160 B/L/D Yurt Camp

Day 7/ August 3: Full day on The Birds of Prey festival. The Birds of Prey Festival is devoted to golden eagles and falcons, which the Kyrgyz revere. Demonstration of hunting with a Golden Eagle; folklore show; exhibition and sale of handicrafts and souvenirs; tasting of Kyrgyz cuisine. 300 B/L/D Yurt Camp

Day 8/ August 4: Drive from Bokonbayevo to Kyzart. Preparation for horse trekking: please read our rules for horse trekking below. Today, we drive to the most mountainous region in Kyrgyzstan. We will see the fascinating Orto-Tokoy water reservoir 200 B/D Homestay on the way.

Day 9/ August 5 Kyzart horse trekking to Kilemche Jailoo.

It translates as “carpet-like” because the pasture is coated in thick, vibrant grass, making it the perfect summer area for nomadic herders. - B/L/D Yurt Camp

Day 10/ August 6: Horse trekking from Kilemche Zhailoo to Son Kul Lake. During the summer, this place is inhabited by plenty of flocks, nomads and yurts. During the summer, shepherds and their families stay at pastures around Song-Kul Lake in traditional felt dwellings Boz Ui or yurts, grassing their flocks and herds of animals. At yurt camps, meals are provided, and yurts are heated at night. - B/L/D Yurt Camp

Day 11/ August 7 Day at Son Kul Lake. Day at leisure. Optional activities: Swimming in the lake, a short trek to Petroglyphs, and horse riding (for an extra charge). At yurt camps, meals are provided, and yurts are heated at night. - B/L/D Yurt Camp

Day 12/ August 8 Drive from Son Kul Lake over Kalmak Ashu Pass to Kochkor village first. A visit to a handicraft workshop to participate in making traditional Kyrgyz carpets – Ala Kiyz and Shirdak, listed as an immaterial UNESCO heritage—local bazaar exploration. Further drive to Chon Kemin National Park. Optional activities in Chon Kemin: Hiking for about 2 hours to a panorama viewpoint or a drive to the Dzhashyl Kol Area. 330 B/L/D Ashu Guest House or a Family Stay

Day 13/ August 9 After breakfast, transfer to Bishkek. On the way, visit the historical complex Burana Tower (11th C.), which contains the remains of Karakhanid's empire in Central Asia. Optionally, there will be a Kyrgyz folklore program during the farewell dinner. 200 B My Hotel 4* or similar 3-4*

Day 14/ August 10 Departure. 30