Tour around Issyk-lake with visiting Altyn-Arashan valley. 6 days

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

Departure towards Bishkek - Chon-Kemin, 152 km, 2.5 hours drive.
Arrival at the Alamedin gorge, located in a gorge. Take a short walk through the mountain forest on well-trodden paths, surrounded by fresh air, a crystal-clear river with rapids, and breathtaking views of snowy peaks.
Enjoy a hearty Asian lunch in Bishkek.
Stop at the historical Burana Tower and explore the stone balbals with remarkably preserved expressive faces. The location is not only interesting for its architectural structure and historical significance but also for its mystical legend, which will be shared by the guide and the museum.
Dinner and a night of relaxation in a cozy guesthouse with private toilet and shower facilities in each room.

 Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Departure towards Chon-Kemin - Karakol, 280 km, 4-5 hours drive.
Arrival at the pristine Semenovka Gorge. Take a leisurely walk and enjoy a picnic amidst the generous nature, with stunning views of lush greenery, babbling rivers, fragrant mountain forests, and the ambiance of yurt camps.
Arrival and check-in at a guesthouse in Karakol.
Dinner at a restaurant.
Enjoy a restful night in a comfortable house with private toilet and shower facilities in each room.

Departure to the Altyn-Arashan mountains.
Arrive at the impressive gorge, ascending to a panoramic viewpoint to admire the towering snow-capped mountains, towering fir trees, and drifting clouds.
Optionally, go to hot springs of Altyn-Arashan.
Enjoy a hearty lunch at a hospitable local resident's house.
Dinner in a Dungan house, where you'll indulge in an abundance of aromatic and flavorful dishes with a remarkable combination of vegetables, spices, and sauces.
A night spent in a warm hotel, with toilet and shower facilities in a room.

Today we are driving to Bishkek. Have an eagle-hunting show. Visit Konorchek canyon en route. Drop off in your Hotel.

Twin accommodation. Facilities inside of room

Twin accommodation. Facilities inside of room

4 people in one yurt (toilet and shower outside the yurt).