Day 1: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
As tours in Kyrgyzstan are all full of emotions from seeing marvelous locations, we offer traveling here! For the guests to feel comfortable here we drive to Manas International Airport on rented cars and take the group to Bishkek, the capital of the country. Here we are going to organize a short tour made along the most picturesque locations like Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then we start for the trip into the mountains, as our country's territory mostly consists of ranges. So first guests are visiting Burana Tower. It is one of the most important locations here as it is the ancient minaret created in the 11th century. The ancient people wanted the tower and the people here to be protected so they erected balbals, stone warriors. Then we drive to Chon Kemin gorge where dinner and night organized by the local dwellers.
Day 2: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
From the gorge guests are required to travel along Issyk Kul Lake, also known as"the pearl of Central Asia". It is a high-altitude lake surrounded by the mountains. The height of the lake is 16008m above sea level which opens us the beauty of mountain tops, the glory of the lake and surely fresh breeze air. This time we are making a tour along the north of the lake, with seeing all of the territories where ancient petroglyphs still exist. All of them were created by shamans about 2000 years ago. Talking of the lake and its territory, the people here for about 1500 years already consider it to be sacred. Then we get to Karakol city. This city is famous for religious locations as the Dungan mosque and the Orthodox Church. The first one is seen in the style of China, and the second one is wooden. Dinner will be offered in a restaurant here, with the night in the boarding house.
Day 3: Karakol - Altin Arashan - Karakol
For more emotions guests are going to start for the Altin Arashan Gorge just after breakfast. This gorge is rather famous and seems to be one of the most amazing in Karakol and Kyrgyzstan in a whole. Tian-Shan fir trees grow here along all of the territory of the gorge and make it more gorgeous. Boarders are going to go hiking and walking here, for the trip to be full with emotions. Then dinner will be in a restaurant, approximately at 7pm, night will be in the hotel of Karakol.
Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz
Exciting feeling will be taken by all who travel in Jeti Oguz gorge. This gorge is well-known for the color, red, and of course the appearance presented by the bulls. Near it we are able to make a photo stop at Broken Heart Mountain, as well as get to the top of it in 20 minutes. The panorama here is thrilling so we offer using a chance to see it. Along the way Kumis will be offered, so foreigners will try national drink. Dinner and night will be in the yurt.
Day 5: Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor
Kochkor is our aim today. Guests travel along the south of Issyk Kul Lake and make a stop at Bokonbaeva village. This village is famous for the masters of eagle-hunting. People live here in a close connection, so there is certain association between a man and the eagle. Night will be in the stay of the local people of Kochkor.
Day 6: Kochkor - Tash Rabat
As for the following location, boarders are going to see Tash Rabat Caravanserai. This castle was created in the 14th century at the height of 3200m above sea level. In the ancient times it was one of the main stops for all going along the Great Silk Road. As for the building itself, it is made out of stone blocks in the very mountain. There is a legend telling of the castle having been the prison. Inside the building there are 31 rooms, used for taking prisoners. Night and dinner will be in yurts near the castle.
Day 7: Tash Rabat - Kochkor - Bishkek
Today everyone in a group will return back to Bishkek, but first we make a break in Kochkor village. Here there is a local family with whom it is possible to communicate. They will tell some secrets of felt creation as well as give a show of their deal. The locals will give an opportunity to take an active part of carpet creation. Also there is a small handicraft museum highly recommended for visiting. Night will be in he hotel.
Day 8: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter