Bishkek

After arrival to Bishkek and some rest at the hotel and we start a guided city tour. We will be around Victory Square, Oak Park with stone sculptures, the Old Square, the Parliament, the White House, Ala Too Square and visit the Historical Museum among others. On the first day we will also visit the Asian Bazaar, which is a oriental market with fruit, vegetable and meat stalls. Here you can buy felted shoes and pillows, scarves and much more. Take free time, walk around and explore. In the evening we visit a restaurant where you will taste national dishes.

Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyon

Bishkek- Issyk Kul Lake -Cholpon Ata

Cholpon Ata

Drive via beautiful Boom Gorge to the Issyk-Kul Lake. Lake Issyk-Kul is the largest mountain lake in Central Asia. Issyk Kul is 180 kilometers long and 60 kilometers wide and is located 1600 meters above sea level. After arrival, in Cholpon Ata and see the famous petroglyphs, created 2000 years ago.

Issyk Kul Province

Afternoon is dedicated to relaxing and swimming on the beach. In summer the water is about 22 degree.

Karakol

In the morning we will drive to the town of Jety Oguz Gorge. The road there goes through a beautiful section on the north side of the lake. On the way we will drive up to the beautiful gorge of Chong Ak Suu and Kyrchyn. At the very east tip of Lake Issyk-Kul is the regional center of Karakol, where we will lunch and city tour. Later we can shop for our first stay in the yurts.

The road to our yurt camp goes via the famous Broken Heart and Jeti Oguz Rocks, which means Seven Bulls. Here we climb the observation deck and listen to the legend of the gorge with its distinctive red rock formations. Then we enter a beautiful valley, where Kyrgyz nomads have their nomads with cattle, horses, and sheep and live in felt yurts all summer long.

Bokonbayevo

The trip continues on the south side of Lake Issyk Kul. It's a beautiful journey with snow-capped mountains on one side and a blue lake on the other. On the way to Kochkor we visit a Kyrgyz family of traditional hunters with golden eagles. you will listen to the story of eagle hunting.

Kochkor

We continue along the lake and through the green valley to the village of Kochkor. Kochkor is famous for its Kyrgyz traditional felt carpets called “Shyrdak”. Today we will pay a visit to a women's collective organization. Members of the collective will show the process of making carpets. Later, visit their small brand shop and museum, where handicrafts from the surrounding villages. There is an opportunity to buy handmade souvenirs made by local masters.

We will continue to Son Kul Lake, the land of amazing sunsets and pure nomadic culture. Driving through high and very diverse mountains and pastures with horses, sheep and cows will bring us incredible Son-Kul Lake, 3,000 meters above sea level. Nomads come every summer to use the surrounding as a pasture to graze cattle. In the afternoon we arrive at our yurt camp. You can take a short walk around the area or take a swim in the lake. The water can be cold enough to freshen up. The rest of the day is free to explore the area.

Son-Kul lake is very beautiful and the nature around the lake is completely unspoiled. We have a full day for hiking and visiting nomads. We climb to the top of the hill to enjoy the beautiful panorama of the lake. The hospitable nomads might have invited us for Kymyz - mare's milk, which is a part of respectable culture. We get a glimpse of nomadic traditions. In the afternoon, we can rent a horse and ride along the lake. We will stay overnight stay in our yurt camp.

Bishkek

In the morning we will drive up to the 33 Parrots Pass at an altitude of 3,400 meters. After passing the summit we can enjoy the beautiful descent to the foot of the mountain. Go on toward the village Kochkor village. After lunch, continue to Bishkek. Free time before farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport for the flight home.