8 days tour to classic Kyrgyzstan

Flight to Bishkek, the greenest capital city in Central Asia.

Arrival in Bishkek International Airport.

Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal and meet the staff holding a sign “ANUR TOUR” or with your name on it.

Transfer to the hotel. As Bishkek airport not far from the city center, the transfer will not take a long time (about 40 minutes depending on the hotel location).

Arrival in the hotel, drop off the bags or check-in.

10:00 Start Bishkek sightseeing tour visiting:

- Ala Archa Natural park (~35 km from Bishkek, ~ 40min)

Take an easy walk high up to observe the view of mountains and rich Kyrgyz nature, spectate birds and animals living their lives, watch how cold water of Kyrgyz rivers falling down the mountains and continue its way among ancient trees and gorge itself.

Time to explore the area, take photos and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful nature views.

Transfer to back to Bishkek.

Start walking city tour around Bishkek visiting:

- Oak Park, the city center. It is known also as Dubovy Park - today it is one of the favorite places among locals and tourists in Bishkek. 

- Ala-Too Square is the central square in Bishkek. It serves as a place for state events and celebrations. Philharmonic hall – situated at the top of Rose Alley.

- Statue of Manas (Manas is a legendary Kyrgyz hero and the classic centerpiece of Kyrgyz literature).

- Victory Square where one can see the Victory monument, a memorial was completed in 1984. Usually, the main festival events are held in Bishkek at the eternal flame, on Victory Square with the guard of honor, forces of Kyrgyz garrison and a military band.

- State History Museum is a perfect display of the Kyrgyz people and the history of the country of Kyrgyzstan.

- Visit the colorful central bazaar and TSUM (Department Store).

- In the afternoon, transfer to the National Flag hill located on one of the highest points of Bishkek where one can see the panoramic view of the city in sunset time. 

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening, Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to Son Kul Lake with sightseeing en-route visiting:

- Burana Tower was the vertical dominant of the ancient city Balasagun, the north capital of the Turkic lingual state of the Karakhanids and the small nearby museum with its collection of ancient bal-bals, carved stone figures used as monuments. 

Continue driving to Son Kul Lake where locals live in yurts and bread cattle. Here the Kyrgyz people still live in traditional simplicity in unity with nature.

Enjoy your stay in and real experience of nomadic life in the yurt camp.

Dinner and overnight in national yurt. 

Camp-style breakfast.

Day at leisure. Free time for easy hiking near Son Kul Lake

Optional activities today:

- a master class of yurt setting up. The locals are very skillful yurt builders, the yurt setting traditions are passed from generation to generation.

-  Riding a horse and enjoy horse riding games. 

Horse games  such Kyz Kuumai, Ulak Tartysh, and others are very popular in Kyrgyzstan and there are even special festivals held throughout the year.

Dinner and overnight in yurt. 

Camp-style breakfast.

09:00 Transfer to Kochkor village.

Kochkor village is famous as a felt making center. The local people make felt carpets, embroidering, and various beautiful handicraft items.

It's a unique chance to take part in felt making master - class or so-called "shyrdak' show where the visitors are welcome to observe the process of felt carpets weaving and make their own felt rugs, learn more about the felt making traditions.

Have lunch at the local family.

Transfer to  Karakol situated at the foot of Tien Shan mountains. 

Resting time in the evening.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Start Karakol sightseeing tour visiting:

- The wooden Russian-orthodox church;

- Dungan mosque is one of the most famous places in Karakol town. The most interesting thing is that it is built without a single metal nail. More than 100 years ago there was a Chinese master who lived in this town. Dungans are people from China who had Muslim religion. The construction was made of bricks and wood and decorated with various ornaments.

 Transfer to Jeti Oguz gorge for light sightseeing:

- Jeti Oguz gorge is famous for its red rocks formations that have the name Seven Bulls – Jeti Oguz. One can see there the Broken Heart Mountain, one of the most popular places among locals and visitors. By request, light hiking tour to go on a top of a mountain (20 minutes) to see a panorama view of the gorge.

Walking to Juuku gorge where you can make beautiful photos. 

Return back to Karakol.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer  to Cholpon Ata along the northern shore of Issyk Kul lake.

Sightseeing en-route visiting:

- Museum of N.M. Przewalski (Russian explorer of Asian continent);

- Grigorievskoe gorge , easy hiking around beautiful mountains.

Transfer to Issyk Kul.

- Issyk-Kyl lake is one of the most wonderful lakes in the world, located in the north-eastern part of the Kyrgyz Republic. Issyk Kul is translated as “Hot Lake” and is considered as one of "the pearls of Central Asia". Due to the salty water, Lake Issyk Kul possesses curative qualities. There are many activities that entertain people on the beach: windsurfing, scooters, aqua parks, parachutes and rides on boats and ships. In winter there are also spots of alpinism where people enjoy incredible landscapes.

After traditional lunch, leisure time and light walking at the lakeshore.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning at leisure.

Take a light walk at Issyk kul lakeshore, enjoying the fresh air and stunning views of Issyk kul.

Transfer to Bishkek with sightseeing en-route visiting:

- Ancient stone inscriptions (dating back to 800 B.C.). These petroglyphs were made more than 2 000 years ago by shamans. They depict wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, sacrifices and some hunting scenes.

- Visiting the Ethnological Museum. 

Arrival to Bishkek in the afternoon.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. 

Breakfast at the hotel,

Transfer to the airport.

Morning departure flight from Bishkek.

End of the tour.