THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SEPTEMBER

Language English
Cost 1561 USD for tour/excursion
Capacity Group of up to 4 people
Duration 1 week 6 days

1 Arrival to Bishkek.

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)

2 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. Short visit to Grigoriev Gorge. Briefing with the trekking guide in the evening. 400 B Green Yard GH or similar

3 The first day of trekking: Drive from Karakol to Dzhety Oguz Gorge and further trek to Yrdyk Gorge (2500asl, 10-12km, 6-8 hours). 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); guests carry their daily pack with personal belongings. 30 B/L(LB)/D Tents

4 The second day of trekking: Trekking from the Yrdyk Gorge to the Green Lakes area (3300asl,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. All the equipment is carried by porters (depending on the number of tourists at trekking), guests carry their daily pack with personal belongings. - B/L(LB)/D Tents

5 The third day of trekking: Trekking from the Green Lakes to the Karakol Gorge (1700asl, 10-12km, 6-8 hours), meeting a driver and transfer back to the Karakol city. In trekking, all the meals (breakfast, lunch box for lunch and dinner) are provided by the trekking staff. Overnights are in tents. All the equipment is carried by porters (depending on the number of tourists at trekking), guests carry their daily pack with personal belongings. A relaxing evening in a guesthouse in Karakol city. 30 B/L(LB)/D Green Yard GH or similar

6 Drive from Karakol town to Bokonbaevo village. On a city tour of Karakol in the morning, you can 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. 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/D Guest House or a Family Stay

7 One of the most stunning drives from Bokonbaev village over Tosor Pass to Naryn town. Depending on the availability of the road, the drive today can be done over Tosor Pass – a challenging but stunning road from the Issyk Kul area to the Naryn region. Upon arrival at Naryn, a short visit will be made to the city’s main attractions – the Blue Mosque and Central Square. 300 B Khan Tengry Naryn 3-4* or similar 3-4*

8 Naryn – At Bashy Animal Market –Tash Rabat Caravanserai in Kara Koyun Gorge. I woke up early to manage the At Bashy Animal Market opening. This is true of animals from all over the region, once grassed at pastures, which are brought, sold, and bought. Further, drive to Kara Koyun Canyon to visit the mystic Tash Rabat Caravanserai – the construction of stone once served as a caravanserai during the times of the Silk Road but was originally built in the 10th century as a Buddhist or Nestorian monastery. First accommodation experience in a traditional Kyrgyz Nomads’ dwelling – Boz Ui, or a yurt. At yurt camps, meals are provided, and yurts are heated at night. 300 B/D Yurts

9 After breakfast, drive to Son Kul Lake, over two Passes – Mels Pass (subject to weather conditions) and no less beautiful Moldo Ashu Pass. 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. 190 B/D Yurts

10 Days 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 Yurts

11. 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/D Ashu Guest House or a Family Stay

12. 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*

13 Departure. 30

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