Day 1. Welcome to Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Ala Archa National Park
After arrival, have a rest at the hotel and we start a guided city tour. In the afternoon drive to the National Park Ala Archa. Take free time, walk around and explore. In the evening dinner. Overnight in a hotel.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast
Day 2. Bishkek - Cholpon Ata
Today is another exciting day. On the way, it is possible to stop at Chon Kemin Valley to experience horse riding in the spectacular nature(optional). Later depart to Cholpon Ata town. Drive via beautiful Boom Gorge to the Issyk-Kul Lake. Lake Issyk-Kul is the largest mountain lake in Central Asia. Issyk Kul is 180 kilometers long and 60 kilometers wide and is located 1600 meters above sea level. After arrival, in Cholpon Ata check in and some free time to walk along the lake. In summer the water is about 22 degree. Dinner and overnight.
Driving distance - 240 km
🏠 Guest house
🍽 Breakfast
Day 3. Cholpon Ata-Karakol
This morning we will drive to Karakol city. The road there goes through a beautiful section on the north side of the lake. On the way we will drive up to the beautiful gorge of Gregorievka and Semenovka. At the very east tip of Lake Issyk-Kul is the regional center -Karakol. On the way stop at the hot springs to take a bath. In Karakol visit historical sites like Dungan Mosque and Orthodox Cathedral. Night at the guesthouse.
Driving distance - 200 km
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Breakfast
Day 4. Karakol - Bokonbaevo
The road to our yurt camp goes via the famous Broken Heart and Jeti Oguz Rocks, which means Seven Bulls. Here we climb the observation deck and listen to the legend of the gorge with its distinctive red rock formations. The trip continues on the south side of Lake Issyk Kul. It's a beautiful journey with snow-capped mountains on one side and a blue lake on the other. On the way take a hike in the Canyons Fairytale.
Then we enter a beautiful valley, where Kyrgyz nomads have their nomads with cattle, horses, and sheep and live in felt yurts all summer long. Tonight we will spend the night in a yurts camp.
Driving distance - 260 km
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Dinner
Day 5. Bokonbaevo - Bishkek
Today in Bokonbaevo we visit a Kyrgyz family of traditional hunters with golden eagles. You will listen to the story of eagle hunting. Continue driving to Bishkek. Upon arrival visit the local bazaar for shopping.
Driving distance - 300 km
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Dinner
Day 6. Bishkek
Transfer to the airport.
🍽 Breakfast