Embark on a 5-day journey through Kyrgyzstan, starting in Bishkek and exploring Ala Archa National Park, Burana Tower, Mars Canyon, and more. Experience local culture, traditional cuisine, and natural wonders like Barskoon waterfalls and Kok-Moynok canyons. This tour blends adventure, discovery, and relaxation, promising lasting memories of Kyrgyzstan’s beauty and charm.
Pick-up will be at 9:00 am from your designated location in Bishkek, such as a hotel or guest house. Our plan for today is to visit Ala Archa National Park, a picturesque spot known for its picnics and walks, surrounded by 20 glaciers. You can enjoy a leisurely walk along the river or opt for a hike up the mountains for a breathtaking view of the valley.
After our time at Ala Archa, we’ll head back to Bishkek for lunch. Following lunch, we’ll embark on a tour of Bishkek, exploring landmarks such as the Manas, Kurmanjan Datka, and Lenin statues, Oak Park, the Opera and Ballet Theater, Victory Square, and significant government buildings like the Parliament and the White House.
To conclude our day, we’ll have dinner at a local restaurant.
Total Drive: 80 km / 2 hours
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Today, our journey begins towards Bokonbaevo village in Issyk-Kul. Along the way, we’ll stop by the Burana Tower, a UNESCO site situated in a historically significant location on the Great Silk Road. You can explore a small museum there to learn about the ancient city and see Balbals, which are old stone grave markers.
Then, we’ll continue to Boz-Salkyn gorge for a hike up to Shatyly viewpoint, where we’ll catch a breathtaking sunset and admire the stunning view of Issyk-Kul lake. The hike will take about 1 to 1.5 hours. After enjoying the scenery, we’ll return to Bokonbaev village for dinner and either stay overnight in a yurt camp or a guesthouse.
Total Drive: 300 km / 5 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse or Yurt camp
After breakfast, we’ll visit Mars Canyon, where we’ll explore the area and meet a local eagle hunter. He’ll demonstrate how he hunts with his two eagles. Then, we’ll have lunch at a nearby café.
Next, we’ll travel to Barskoon waterfalls for a short hike to one of the waterfalls, take photos, and then head to Karakol city. If time allows, we’ll stop at Djety-Oguz (Seven Oxes Red Rocks) on the way. In Karakol, we’ll have dinner at a traditional restaurant and stay overnight.
Total Drive: 140 km / 2.5 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse
After breakfast, we’ll start our journey to the Karakol gorge. Once we reach there, we’ll have an exciting plan for horseback riding in the area. The views from these spots are stunning, and you’ll surely be impressed. If you prefer not to ride horses, we can choose a walking tour instead.
Later, we’ll return to Karakol for lunch. Then, we’ll take a quick tour of Karakol, visiting landmarks like explorer Prjevalsky’s memorial, a Dungan mosque, and a Russian Orthodox church.
Afterward, we’ll visit a Dungan family for a traditional food show and dinner. The Dungans are Chinese Muslims who migrated from China in the 1800s. We’ll stay overnight in Karakol.
Total Drive: 40 km / 1 hour
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse or Hotel
After breakfast, we’ll head to Bishkek. En route, we’ll pause at Kok-Moynok Canyon to capture stunning photos and take a short hike.
Then, we’ll visit a local café to savor traditional Kyrgyz Kattama paired with sour cream. Kattama is a delicious puff pastry with a crispy exterior and a soft, juicy interior.
Upon reaching Bishkek, we’ll have our last dinner at a traditional local restaurant. Finally, we’ll bid farewell, hoping for a chance to meet again in the future!
Total Drive: 380 km / 5 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You can bring everything you need. Remember that in the summer, Bishkek can get as hot as 40 degrees Celsius, and it can be as cold as minus 5 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Be ready for sudden changes in the weather.
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