The pearl of Central Asia

Arrival to Manas Airport in Bishkek where our team will pick up you and drive you to hotel
situated in the capital (early check-in at hotel after 06:00).

We start our city tour in Bishkek. We will visit the heart of the city, Ala- Too Square. After we
can enjoy a walk in the Oak Park, one of the favorite places of local people. Bishkek is known as
the greenest city in Central Asia thanks to its countless parks and alleys making the city a great place to live.

After lunch, we will have time to visit the local market Osh bazar. Here you can appreciate the
creativity and talent of local artisans. Just as you step the market, you plunge into the real
oriental atmosphere: an interminable stream of people, a big variety of goods and colors.
In the evening, we can go to one of the best restaurants in Bishkek where you can taste
delicious Kyrgyz national dishes. 

Meals included: breakfast*

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (My Hotel or similar)
*Breakfast is served at hotel until 10:00

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure.

Our journey begins with a visit of the Burana Tower. The Burana Tower is an ancient minaret located in Chuy Valle. The tower with funerary monuments, remains of the castle and three mausoleums – that’s all that's lasted out of the ancient Balasagyn town that was founded by Karakhanids at the end of the ninth century.

On the road we stop in Iskra village to have a lunch with a Dungan family. You learn the fascinating story of why this Muslim Chinese group immigrated to the region 140 years ago, how families today keep their traditional culture and cuisine alive.

After we keep our way towards Chon Kemin valley. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse in Tar Suu village.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Kemin Guesthouse or similar)

Optionally: horse riding (10-13 USD per person horse rental + 25 USD per group the horse guide)

After breakfast, we go towards Issyk Kul lake, the pearl of Kyrgyzstan.

We visit Grigoriev and Semienov gorges, located on the northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake, 60 kilometers from Cholpon Ata. These places are considered as one of the most famous attractions of the Issyk Kul region. You can have a walk, enjoy the wild nature around you and have a pleasant pastime in this beautiful place.

Lunch on the road in the restaurant.

When we get to Karakol, we will visit its famous sights such as the Russian Orthodox cathedral and Dungan mosque.  Dinner at restaurant or in the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (My Hotel or similar)

After breakfast, we go to Jety Oguz gorge. Its name means “seven bulls”. The name is symbolic, because there are seven huge red-brown rocks resembling ranked furious bulls standing together. The "Broken Heart" located at the entrance of the gorge has an especially romantic look. You can take a walk and enjoy the beautiful sceneries and fresh mountain air.

After we visit Barskoon Gorge and its wonderful waterfall. Then we go to Skazka canyons, which means Fairytale. Here you can find objects of surprising shapes and sizes. A real skyscraper or an animal may appear in front of you.

In Bokonbaevo you can meet the eagle hunter with his bird of prey (option).

Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Emily Guesthouse or similar)

Option: eagle hunting (45 USD per group). Possible to book and pay on spot.

After breakfast, you do horse riding in the winter pastures near Bokonbaevo. An incredible panoramic view on the lake opens in front of you.

Return to the village. Lunch in the guesthouse.

Then we go to the canyons of Ak Say. You can walk there and climb to the panoramic point to have the magnificent view of the canyons.

Free time to walk in the village and see the daily life of the locals.

Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Emily Guesthouse or similar)

The road to Bishkek passes again through the Boom gorge.

Optionally we propose to stop in Kyzyl Tuu village where the local family reveals the secrets of yurt production. This family has been engaged in this unique art from generations (option).

Upon arrival to Bishkek we will have time to visit the local market and buy some presents.

In the evening, dinner at the restaurant.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 4* (Plaza Hotel or similar)

Optionally: yurt show (45 USD per group). Possible to book and pay on spot.

Transfer to the airport. Departure.