Autumn Tour 4
Days: 8
Route: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Burana - Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake - Karakol - Jety Oguz -Kochkor - Kyzyl Oi - Bishkek
Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan! On arrival, you will be picked up with our driver at Manas International Airport. He will drive you to the capital of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek (30 minutes). On the way, you will have an opportunity to enjoy by outstanding wide streets and golden streets. Today's plan is to visit Ala Archa gorge (45 km from Bishkek). While driving, you will see highest gorges and streams. It is the perfect place for having picnics and rest. On route, you will be informed that, the access to this park was controlled by government. Only officials had the right to walk over there. You will have an opportunity to see one of the striking panoramic views in tours. After the golden hiking trip, we will return to Bishkek and have a short city tour. Since, autumn in Kyrgyzstan rainy, we recommend you to wear waterproof clothes and enjoy visiting the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic and others. After the pleasant day, you will have overnight will in a hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
Our plan for today is to visit Asian Bazaar. Walking through crowded streets, you will have a chance to see everyday life of Kyrgyz people. Be ready for raining and cold days. Your travel in Kyrgyzstan will be memorable. You will learn more about their culture and traditions. Being in bazaar, you will be impressed by its extension and variety. You can buy there whatever you want. After visiting Asian Bazaar, you will have a hearty lunch and continue your route to Chon Kemin gorge. On route, you will visit Burana Tower (11th century). Burana Tower is famous for its size and an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). There are beautiful valleys and mountain streams. Don't miss to capture unique photos. Then, we will continue our trip to Chon Kemin gorge. After the busy day, you will have the night in a home stay.
Day 3: Chon Kemin
In the morning you will have a horse riding trip! It is important to note that, Chon Kemin is especially beautiful in autumn. You will have an opportunity to ride among golden gorges and valleys. This is fantastic! In addition, you will be accompanied by professional horse riders and learn tricks. Reaching the panoramic view, you will take wonderful pictures! On the way, you may see mountain inhabitants. Later on, you will have coffee break and lunch in a house of a local family. Then, transfer to Bishkek and night in a home stay.
Day 4: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
We are glad to impress you by driving to Issyk Kul Lake. We have to admit that, this lake is very beautiful in autumn. Yes, it is not a good time for swimming, but at least, perfect for sitting on sandy beaches and meet sunrise and sunset. The second name of the lake is "the pearl of Central Asia". During the Autumn Tour 4, you will see the lake surrounded by great mountains from all the sides. After, we will drive along the whole northern shore and visit Karakol city. On destination of your incredible tour, you will find ancient stone patterns - petroglyphs. Moving on, you will visit the Dungan mosque, which was built with no metal nails. There is also an old wooden Orthodox Church, must be visited as well. After the pleasant day, you will spend the night in a guesthouse.
Day 5: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor
The day will start of driving to Jeti Oguz gorge or Seven Bulls. There are a lot of legends about this amazing gorge. You will be told about them in a tour. When you arrive there, you will see seven red rocks in a row and on the back, you will find the Broken Heart Mountain. We have no doubt that, you will like it. Also, there is a beautiful panoramic view! You will have an opportunity to capture outstanding photos of golden background! After, we will continue our trip to Bokonbaeva village. The village is famous for eagles. Thus, you will meet with a local berkutchi (eagle trainer) and see eagle hunting. After, we will drive to Kochkor village and spend the night in a home stay.
Day 6: Kochkor - Kyzyl Oi
Today, you will have a master class of learning how to make national felt carpet. After having a hearty Kyrgyz breakfast, you will start making your own carpet! Isn't wonderful? In the tour, you will see different colors and art of Kyrgyz carpet. There are ornaments, pictures of mountains as well as nature drawn on carpets. After an interesting entertainment, you will visit a small handicraft museum and amaze by silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets and others. Later on, you will be driven to Kyzyl Oi village and spend the night in a home stay over there.
Day 7: Kyzyl Oi - Bishkek
Being acquainted with Kyrgyz families, we will return to Bishkek. On the way, you will get impression of golden peaks of mountains and enjoy autumn nature. You will have a lot of photo stops and capture panoramic views. Over the time, we will one of the best panoramic views on Tue Ashuu pass. It is more than 3000 meters high! Can imagine? You are going to drive by dirt and gravel roads in autumn but it is worth of your tour! On route, you will find a lot of dwellings and see the real life of nomads. Afterwards, we will continue our way to hotel.
Day 8: Bishkek - Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
3* "Discovery" or 4* "Garden" in Bishkek,
Price per person:
02 pax - 865 $
04 pax - 550 $
06 pax - 430 $
08 pax - 375 $
10 pax - 340 $
Single - 110 $
Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $
All dinners - 105 $
All lunches and dinners - 210 $
English speaking guide - 555 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
Chon Kemin - Homestay
Karakol - "Karagat" Hotel 4* or "Green Yard" Guesthouse
Kochkor - Homestay
Kyzyl Oi - Homestay
- Museum admission
- Box of mineral water
- Horse riding in Chon Kemin gorge
Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide
-> Flora |
-> Fauna |
-> Lakes |
-> Rivers |
-> Glaciers |
-> Peak Lenin |
-> Peak Pobeda |
-> Eagle hunting |
-> Traditional clothes |
-> Musical instruments |