Classic Tour around Issyk-Kul Lake 8 days

Category: CULTURAL

Classic Tour around Issyk-Kul Lake 8 days

Highlights

Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Type: cultural and ethnography tour
Route: Bishkek – Shamshy Gorge -Cholpon-Ata – Karakol- Altyn-Arashan – Chon-Kemin Nature Park – Bishkek
Accommodation:Hotels, Guesthouses, yurt camp.

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Overview

Description: The beautiful mountains and lakes of Kyrgyzstan with magnificent landscapes, hospitable Kyrgyz people with their unique way of life and traditions, delicious Oriental cuisine, national drinks, felt, fruits and much more – all this awaits you in this fascinating tour of Kyrgyzstan. Immerse yourself in Eastern culture, small villages, colorful bazaars, unique nature and recharge yourself with a positive energy, bright sun, taking only pleasant memories back home.

Itinerary

Day 1

Bishkek. (40km 40 min)

Arrival in Bishkek. Meeting at the airport “Manas”, transfer to the hotel rest. Sightseeing tour: visit Ala-Too square, Osh market Opera and Ballet Theatre, Fine Art Museum, World National Library and etc. Accommodation at the hotel*. Meals: no meals

Day 2

Bishkek – Shamshy (130km, 2.5 hrs)

Breakfast. Transfer to Shamshy Gorge (120km, 2,5 hours). On the way visit Burana Tower, a large minaret dated to the 10th century, a settlement on the Great Silk Road. Lunch on the way. Afternoon hiking to the mountains or as option horseback riding for extra charge. Shamshy Gorge is a unique natural reserve where the natural landscapes are preserved almost in virgin state. The glaciers are neighboring with green coniferous forests and steppe regions where tourists can feel real Kyrgyz dwelling in Yurt Inn as a nomad people. Overnight in Yurt Camp. Meals: full board

Day 3

Shamshy – Cholpon Ata- Karakol (410 km, 6 hrs)

Breakfast after breakfast transfer to Karakol city on the way you can see Konorchok canyon. The amazing landscape of Konorchek canyons resembles the Grand Canyon in the USA, but at the same time they carry a significant particle of the unique nature of Kyrgyzstan. The road will go along the northern shore of the Issyk-Kul Lake (150km) via Cholpon-Ata city where you can stop for lunch by your own. Further, afternoon visit on the way Semenovka gorge. Here you can see Nomad Games with horses and archeries and nomad village. Continue drive to Karakol city accommodation at the hotel.

Meals: breakfast

Day 4

Karakol – Altyn Arashan (120 km 4-5 hrs)

Breakfast. Excursion to Altyn-Arashan Gorge (Hot Springs) by Russian jeep UAZ, 4 WD (45 km, 2,5 hrs). On the way visit Issyk-Kul reserve in Ak-Suu Gorge. Lunch-box. See different size of hot springs in the Altyn-Arashan Gorge, walking through the fir-trees forest and enjoy magnificent view of local nature. Back to Karakol. Accommodation at the hotel. Meals: breakfast, lunch-box.

Day 5

Karakol – Jety-Oguz - Bokonbaeva (240 km, 3-4 hrs)

Transfer to Bokonbaeva village southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way excursion to Jety-Oguz Gorge, see seven red stone mountains and Broken Hurt mountains. Walking to waterfall in the Kok-Jaiyk summer pasture which is surrounded by coniferous forests. Lunch-box. Continue excursion on the way and visit Skazka Gorge Dinner and accommodation in Family Guest House.

Meals: full board

Day 6

Bokonbaeva - Chon-Kemin (280 km 3 hrs)

Breakfast after you can see Salburun show (Eagle hunting show) in Bokonbaeva village. |Lunch a on the way continue drive to Chon-Kemin village. The village has one of the most picturesque landscapes in Kyrgyzstan with its vast river, its lakes, its glaciers, and its immense forest. It’s a delight both for nature lovers in search of a calm holiday, and for extreme sports enthusiasts who can go trekking or rafting dinner and accommodation in Family Guest House. Meals: breakfast, dinner.

Day 7

Chon-Kemin – Bishkek (140 km 3 hrs)

Breakfast. You meet horse guide to start your horse riding excursion to the mountain and forests which lasts 3 hours. Lunch in the family. Afternoon transfer to Bishkek (140 km, 3 hours). Check-in the hotel 3*. Free time for your own. Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Day 8

Bishkek-Airport (40 km, 35 min)

Breakfast. Check out from hotel. Transfer to Airport. Departure.

End of the tour. Meals: breakfast.

Price 2024

Package of 8 days / 7 nights	1	2	4	6	8	10	SS
Kyrgyzstan package p/p	$1 709	$1 035	$697	$749	$652	$593	$127

City / place	Nights	Hotel
Bishkek	2	Garden hotel 3* or similar
Shamshy Gorge	1	Mountain Guest House
Karakol	2	Karagat hotel 4* hotel or similar
Bokonbaeva	1	Family Home Stay
Chon-Kemin	1	Jekshen Guest house

What's included

Included

Accommodation in mentioned in program based on twin/double shared room – 7 nights
Transportation during this the tour – 8 days
Meals as mentioned in program: daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
English speaking Guide – 8 days
Excursions according to tour program.
All mentioned activities in the program description
Entrance fees for all mentioned monuments
Eagle hunting show
1 liter of mineral water p/p during the tour
Memorable souvenirs
All local taxes

Not included

Air tickets
Early check-in on day 1 – 35 USD per person in twin / dbl room
Medical insurance
Tips and gratuities
Horses for horseback riding (20$ per day)
Kok-Boru (horse game) – 250$ for group
Any personal expenses.

Notes

It is recommended to have warm closes due to cool weather in mountain area.
Suggested program can be changed or individualized according to your interests
Yurt stay based on shared accommodation dividing by gender
Meals in remote areas are included due to no places no go out for meals
Please be aware that there may be various vehicles and drivers used during your tour, depending on the route section and type of transport needed on that section (Son-Kul Lake and Djety-Oguz gorge)