Easy hiking tour 3
Duration of tour: 7 days
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Highlights: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Burana - Chon Kemin - Konorchek - Issyk Kul - Grigorievskoe - Semenovskoe - Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Oguz Bashi -Bishkek
Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
Welcome to travel in Kyrgyzstan! On your arrival at Manas International Airport you will be met by the driver. He will accompany you to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek. It is about 30 minutes. Today you have an interesting Easy hiking tour 3 of visiting Ala Archa gorge. It is very beautiful park and famous among travellers. You will have the opportunity to make picnic. This gorge is situated on a spur of the Tien Shan mountain range. The distance is just 45 km. being there you will be impressed by the outstanding panoramic view! Then we will return to Bishkek and visit the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic and other interesting places. Your night will be spent in a hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
We are glad to present you the next day of visiting Chon Kemin gorge. This village is famous for horses and mountain valleys. You will have the opportunity to hike among wonderful gorges and enjoy the pristine nature during tour. On the way you will visit the Burana Tower. It is very high minaret which was built in the 11th century. Also there is an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). It is important to note that these stone warriors are dedicated to brave soldiers who lost their life protecting Motherland. We recommend you to take photos of them and keep in the memory. After the pleasant day you will spend the night in a homestay.
Day 3: Chon Kemin - Konorchek - Issyk Kul northern shore
We are happy to provide the next day of visiting Konorchek canyon. It is one of great ideas of having 3 hours of hiking trip there. We are sure you will like to explore virgin nature. Then we will continue our route to the wonderful Issyk Kul lake. It is the second largest alpine lake in the world of 1608 m above sea level. Its length is 180 km and it is 60 km wide. Being there you will be impressed by entertainments as motor boats, swimming, fishing, spa and others. Today you will spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
Day 4: Issyk Kul - Grigorievskoe - Semenovskoe - Karakol - Jeti Oguz
The day will start by discovering ancient stone inscriptions which go back to 800 B.C. Originally they were made by shamans. Then we will drive to wonderful Grigorievskoe and Semenovskoe gorges. They are truly unique and have connection with each other. On the way you will meet mountain animals as yaks. They provide milk, meat as well as wool. Very good in winter season! After that we will drive along the northern shore of the Issyk Jul lake to the Karakol city. You will visit the magical Dungan mosque which was built without metal nails and has Chinese style. Also there is an old wooden Orthodox Church must be visited as well. Later on we will visit Jeti Oguz gorge or Seven Bulls. You will see seven red rocks situated in a row. There is also the famous Broken Heart Mountain. Overnight will be spent in a yurt.
Day 5: Jeti Oguz - Oguz Bashi - Jeti Oguz
Today you will have a hiking tour. We will start to spend our day from the morning to the Oguz Bashi glacier (the Head of a Bull). In the course of tours you will see this peak looks like a head with horns. You will be impressed by wonderful landscape of green trees and meadows. In addition you will find nomadic dwellings - yurts and get acquainted with locals. We will have a lot of memories and get inspiration of pristine nature. Don't forget to make picnic on green grass! After that we will return to the yurt camp.
Day 6: Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Bishkek
We will back to Bishkek city today. Driving along the southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake you will be amazed by all sites and highlights. On the way we will visit Bokonbaeva village and get acquainted with an eagle hunter. We will take pictures of them and see eagle hunting. They usually hunt on hares, foxes, rabbits and other small animals. You will learn many interesting things about Kyrgyz nature. We have no doubt you will like travels in Kyrgyzstan. After a long and productive day we will spend the night in a hotel.
Day 7: Flight
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax - 795 $
04 pax - 515 $
06 pax - 415 $
08 pax - 360 $
10 pax - 330 $
Single - 150 $
Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $
Half board - 90 $
Full board - 180 $
English speaking guide - 465 $ per group
To be 2 in a yurt (now 4 in 1) - 30 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
Chon Kemin - Homestay
Issyk Kul - "Karven" Hotel 4*
Jeti Oguz - Yurts (4 pax in 1)
- Museum admissions
- Provision of mineral water
Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide