Tour itinerary: Bishkek – Chon Kemin – Issyk Kul – Bishkek
Season: Spring – Summer – Fall
Days: 5 | Nights: 4
Flight to Bishkek FZ 1461
04:40 Arrival at Manas International Airport.
Migration formalities usually take 30 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal and meet the staff holding a sign with your name on it.
Transfer to the hotel. resting time after the night flight.
14:00 Transfer to Chon Kemin valley with nature watching en-route.
Arrival in Chon Kemin.
Light sightseeing tour in Chon Kemin to enjoy the leisure and relaxing time, fresh air and the breathtaking nature of Chon Kemin green valley.
Easy hike to enjoy the panorama of the Chon Kemin village along fir and birch forests.
Afternoon short round trip to Jashyl-Kol small lake Or Optional horse riding in the valley.
Dinner and overnight in the guest house.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure for light hiking in the surroundings.
Transfer to Issyk Kul with sightseeing en-route:
- 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.
- Issyk-Kul lake is called "the pearl of Central Asia". Due to the salty water, Lake Issyk Kul possesses curative qualities. Arrival in Issyk-Kul, accommodation in the hotel on the North Shore of the lake.
- Easy hike near the lake. Issyk Kul is one of the most wonderful lakes of the world, located in the north-eastern part of the Kyrgyz Republic. Issyk Kul is translated as “Hot Lake”. There are many summer 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.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Bishkek with sightseeing en-route:
- 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.
Upon arrival, enjoy sightseeing and shopping in the city center.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight. Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Morning PCR test at the laboratory.
Start Bishkek sightseeing trip 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.
- Oak Park in 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, in the center you can see the Victory monument, a memorial that was completed in 1984. Usually, the main festival events are held in Bishkek at the eternal flame, on Victory Square, where is posted a 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.
- Time for shopping.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
02:50 Transfer to Manas International Airport.
05:50 Departure flight Bishkek – Dubai by FZ 1462.
End of the tour.
- Accommodation in standard twin/double-shared room;
- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class transport as per road conditions including transfers to/from airports;
- Escorting English- speaking guide in Kyrgyzstan;
- Meals: breakfasts at the hotel; dinners in Chon Kemin guesthouse (fixed menu traditional meals);
- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums, and natural fees as per program;
- PCR test before return flight;
- Tourist tax per person.
- International flights to/from Bishkek;
- Photo/video fees (professional camera);
- Visa/e-visa ( if required);
- Meals: lunches and dinners except those specified in the program;
- Transport and guide service for free days and free time after the standard city tours;
- PCR test (before arrival), personal travel/medical insurance, portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under “Tour Price Includes”.