8 days tour in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is famous for its mountains. Just 50 minutes from Bishkek we have a beautiful National Park - "Ala-Archa" Enjoy views of the Ala-Archa which is 30 km from Bishkek, where you will see glaciers on the top of mountains. On the way to National Park, you can also see the life of people that live in a city and in a village. After arriving at National Park Ala-Archa, you are going to forget the noisy city and relax in a piece. After 1 hour of walking in Ala- Archa we are going to drive to the village and visit one family that lives in the village. The family will prepare your lunch, however before you are going to see the way of cooking traditional dishes with explanation and learn how to cook Kyrgyz traditional food. Maybe after coming back to your homeland, you will cook traditional Kyrgyz food for your friends. Local families will also be glad to make excursions to their farms and garden. Come back to your hotel with a good memory.

After breakfast drive to Chon – Kemin. Drive to Alamedin Gorge. On the way visit Burana Tower (the main historical complex from 11 centuries on the Silk Road). Arrive at Chon-Kemin and possibility to do a horse-riding. (extra fee)

After breakfast drive to Karakol. On the way visit Ruh-Ordo (an open-air museum in Cholpon-Ata). Have lunch in Cholpon – Ata and drive to Karakol. Visit Semenov and Grigorev gorge en route. Have a city tour in Karakol and visit the Museum of antiquarian belongings, the orthodox museum, and Dungan mosque. After the city tour has a rest in Guesthouse. And in the evening we have dinner in the Dungan family. This minority group came to Kyrgyzstan after the conflict in China and has been living in Karakol since the 19th century.

Today we are going to take a rest in south shore of Issyk-Kul lake. After breakfast, we will leave Karakol and drive to the Jeti-Oguz Gorge. It is a lush, picturesque valley with some striking red sandstone rock formations, including the “Seven Bulls”. It is located 28 kilometers west of the city of Karakol along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul. The name "Jeti-Oguz" (translated as " bulls") came from a chain of weathered red rocks, similar to bulls lying on the ground, and became a visiting card of the gorge. The local point of interest is the rock "Broken Heart", near which you can always make incredibly beautiful photos.
For 25 km on both sides of the gorge, there are blue spruce trees that are included in the red book of Kyrgyzstan. In the gorge at an altitude of 2200 m, there is a resort Jeti-Oguz, known for its healing geothermal springs. Drive to Barscoon Gorge and walk 2 waterfalls. After we are going to visit Skazka (“Fairy Tale”) Canyon. The canyon, the beauty in the south of Issyk-Kul Lake, was named after its bizarre rocky landscape, which for many years has been transformed by wind into various sculptures and formations. Some structures have been named for their similarity to well-known objects and places. For example, one set of ridges in the canyon is called the "Chinese Wall" due to its similarity to the Great Wall of China. Visitors can also find what appears to be the statues of hippopotami, snakes, dragons, sleeping giants, and even whole castles. Not only do the rocks have different shapes, but also various colors.
Overnight in yurts on the south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.

Today we are going to Son-Kul. En route, we will have lunch in Kochkor and drive to Son-Kul. Son-Kul is a mountain lake in central Tian Shan, virtually in the center of Kyrgyzstan. The name is translated from Kyrgyz as -the last lake. Son Kul lies at an altitude of 3016m above sea level. Son Kul is Kyrgyzstan's second-largest lake. The average temperature is only -3,5C. in summer +11C. In the summer Son Kul is still relatively chilly because of the high altitude, with temperatures averaging only 11C and dipping below freezing at night. there is no electricity and running water up at the jail, this makes Son-Kul a prime destination for those wanting to live like a nomad for a couple of days. Yurts are filled with thick mattresses and blankets, and there are outdoor toilets not far from yurt camps. There are yurt camps that are specifically organized for visitors and there are also the yurts of local shepherds who live at Son Kul.
Overnight in yurt.

Today you are going to spend day in Son-Kul lake. There is a possibility to make walking or horse riding. After lunch drive to Kochkor villlage. Short tour in Kochkor and overnight there.
Overnight in the guest house

Today after breakfast we are going to drive to Bishkek. Have a felt carpet show in Kochkor. En route visit Konorchek canyon. Trekking to Konorchek. Arrive to Bishkek. Drive to Supara Chunkurchak and overnight in Supara Chunkurchak.

Today we are going to drive to Bishkek. Enjoy nature in Chunkurchak gorge to see the waterfall and visit the sky bridge. Have lunch after arrival to Bishkek.