5 days loop Issyk-Kul Lake and Altyn Arashan

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Incredible five-day trip around Issyk-Kul with a visit to the unforgettable Altyn Arashan gorge! Our journey around the Pearl of Kyrgyzstan will take you to the most spectacular gorges of the region, including Kegety, Chon Kemin Valley, and more. And the cherry on top, we will explore the stunning Altyn Arashan gorge, famous for its hot springs, snow-capped peaks, and of course, the unique fir trees that look especially mesmerizing. Join us on this unforgettable adventure, and let’s make some memories together!

Meeting at the airport upon arrival or picking up in the city, transfer to Chon Kemin valley. We will drive toward Chon Kemin Gorge along the beautiful mountain road, where we will make several stops to enjoy the panoramic views. Then, we will visit a very popular and beautiful Kegety gorge and its waterfall.
After we will ahead our journey through the Buran Museum.
The Burana Tower is a minaret of the 10th-11th centuries of Karakhanid Empire in the Chui valley in northern Kyrgyzstan. It is located 80 km from the capital Bishkek, 12
km southwest of the city of Tokmok. The tower is part of the specially protected archaeological and architectural complex “Burana Tower”, and it is protected by the state
as a monument of cultural heritage. It is one of the oldest structures in Central Asia. Upon arrival to the village, accommodation in a cozy guest house.
Then we change clothes and go for a horseback ride. (2-3 hours)
After returning from a horse riding, free time. Overnight at the guest house
Included: lunch, dinner. horse ride

 

Breakfast. Transfer to the city of Karakol.

On the way, we will visit a very interesting place, the Kok Moinok Canyons. These canyons are colorful and unique in their relief. They are named after the nearby village of Kok-Moinok.

Then we will pass through two gorges, where you can see the classic Kyrgyz landscapes: alpine meadows, forest-covered slopes, picturesque rivers. We will also visit a mountain lake in the Grigoriev Gorge.

In the evening, we will arrive in the city of Karakol and check into the best hotel in town.

Our dinner will be with a Dungan family, where you will have the opportunity to try traditional Dungan dishes.

Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Let’s start the day with an early breakfast to prepare for new adventures. After breakfast, we will set off, and a military off-road vehicle, whether it’s a UAZ or GAZ 66, will be waiting for us at the hotel. The road ahead is not long but may be challenging, yet the stunning views that surround us will make every effort worthwhile.

Our plans for the day are filled with incredible experiences. As we hike through the gorge, we will immerse ourselves in nature, enjoying its beauty and tranquility. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to refresh and relax by visiting the thermal springs, where we can take a dip in the hot springs and recharge our energy.

In the evening, we will return to Karakol, where a delightful dinner awaits us at the best café in town. Here, we can savor the flavors of the local cuisine and sample dishes that are renowned in the region.

This day will be filled with adventure, the beauty of nature, and unforgettable experiences. We guarantee that you will be amazed and delighted by this unique journey in Karakol.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, transfer by UAZ or GAZ 66

 

Leisurely breakfast, transfer to Bokonbaevo village. 

We plan to visit one of the most famous Dzhety Oguz Gorge, where we will climb to the panoramic platform, from where opens a view of the entire valley and, if the situation – time allows, we will drive along the gorge to the Kok Zhaiyk plateau and walk to the waterfall of the young girl’s braids.
After we drive towards the village of Bokonbaevo, our next stop is planned in the picturesque Barskoon gorge, where we will visit two beautiful waterfalls. they are champagne splashes and a beard of ak sakal. Then, we will stop in another famous place calls canyons Skazka (fairy tale). They are one of the most visited places on the coast of the lake. The canyons have stunning landscapes and contrasts. Soil erosion, which took place for thousands of years, has done its job various bizarre figures of stone and clay rise in the canyon. Canyon “Fairy Tale” is composed of multi-colored clays and rocks, which adds the picturesqueness of this place.
Some of the natural sculptures in the canyons have their own names. The most recognizable is the “Chinese Wall”, which is very reminiscent of the famous architectural monument of China.
Then we will continue our journey to the Bokonbaevo village.
Accommodation
Dinner. Overnight at the guest house or yurt camping.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

After a leisurely breakfast, we return to the city of Bishkek.
Today we are planning to return to the city of Bishkek, but on our way there we will make several stops, and for the warm up we climb toward panorama Shatily to see an incredible panorama  and then we have an appointment  with a golden eagle –  hunter who hunts using an eagle and watches an eagle show. Then, an atmospheric stop in the Ak Sai Canyons, where there will have an easy walk to the most beautiful panorama and also will be able to swim in the Lake Issyk Kul. After we move to the city of Bishkek, but in Boom gorge we going to have another stop to enjoy the Kyrgyz hot bread which calls Katama. After  that 
ahead to Bishkek upon arrival accommodation at the hotel, dinner
Included: Included meals: accommodation in Bishkek breakfast, lunch,  berkut show 

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$ 1250 per person twin room accommodation
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