The name of tour: In the land of fairy gorges
Tour's destinations: Bishkek, Burana, Chon Kemin, Konorchek, Issyk Kul, Grigorievskoye, Semenovskoye, Karakol, Jeti Oguz
Quantity of the days: 6 days
Day 1: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
After arrival you will be picked up by your driver at Manas International Airport and then drive to Bishkek. You will have a city tour at the first half of the day. Today you will observe following sights: Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Ņentral Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic and many others places of interest. In the afternoon you will drive to Chon Kemin gorge. On the way you will visit Burana Tower it is considered to be the cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan. The structure was built in the X-XI centuries. Next to the tower is the "rock garden", which includes Balbals-ancient stone sculptures of the VI-X centuries, ancient millstones and rock art samples of the first century BC. Then you will drive to scenic Chon Kemin gorge. Your night will be in the home stay.
Day 2: Chon Kemin - Rafting - Horse riding - Chon Kemin
Chon Kemin is a natural park of Kyrgyzstan where you can observe amazing mountain views! "Kemin "translates as" shroud", but" Chon " - " big». In course of the tour you will have a chance to have a rafting trip along a mountain river! In this journey, you will have the opportunity to get a lot of positive emotions and adrenaline. Experienced staff will give you complete instructions and tips on how to behave during your trip. You will take a ride to your destination and rafting will take about 1 hour and 40 minutes. You will remember this day for the rest of your life. In the afternoon, you will enjoy an exciting horse ride, where you can have a great time, see beautiful and picturesque views, and feel like a real nomad. The tour route will take you to a mind-blowing area where you can fully enjoy the fresh air and see the panorama of the mountain gorge. In the end of the tour you will move back to the village. You will spend the night in a homestay.
Day 3: Chon Kemin - Konorchek - Issyk Kul lake northern shore
This day you will transfer to Konorchek Canyon. Impressionable and fabulous steep gorges are kept in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. In appearance, it resembles the world-famous Grand Canyon located in America. This day you will have 3 hours hiking tour to these Canyons and make fascinating photos. Then you will direct to divine Issyk Kul Lake, This unique lake is notable for its appearance, as a bowl filled with water, it is surrounded by mountain ranges, 80 mountain rivers flow into the lake, and not one flows out. The lake holds many secrets and legends. Kyrgyz people proudly and respectfully call the lake "the Pearl of Kyrgyzstan". The lake is 180 km long and 60 km wide. You will rest the night in the hotel.
Day 4: Issyk Kul - Grigorievskoye - Semenovskoye - Karakol
You will start your adventure with ancient stone inscriptions. Petroglyphs are very valuable as a historical heritage of Kyrgyzstan, they date back to 2000 BC. After that you will direct along Grigorievskoe and Semenovskoe gorges! These two stunning gorges are connected to each other, so you will not enter one picturesque gorge, but you will leave the other one. During the trip, you will meet the yurts of nomads ' homes along the way, you will be able to take photos, admire the nature and beauty of the gorges, and feel the silence. After that you will direct to the town of Karakol. In course of the tour you will visit Dungan mosque, built in the style of a Chinese Buddhist temple, it is one of the architectural monuments of the Dungan culture of the late 19th century. After you will observe an old wooden Orthodox Church. The overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Bishkek
This day you will transfer to spectacular Jeti Oguz gorge. One of the most remarkable natural treasures of Kyrgyzstan. A mountain gorge with picturesque red rocks, located 30 km South-West of the city of Karakol. Translated from Kyrgyz as Seven Bulls. You will also explore Broken Heart Mountain. At your request, we can climb up and admire the beautiful mountain view of the gorge. After you will break in Bokonbaevo village, where we will meet a local eagle-hunter. The ancient ownership of hunting with eagles is passed down from generation to generation. Eagles hunt foxes, mice, and lynxes. The you will direct to Bishkek. Your night will be in the hotel.
Day 6: Bishkek - Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax - 790 $
04 pax - 490 $
06 pax - 385 $
08 pax - 340 $
10 pax - 305 $
Single - 75 $
Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $
All dinners - 75 $
All lunches and dinners - 150 $
English speaking guide - 400 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Chon Kemin - Homestay
Issyk Kul - "Karven" Resort
Karakol - "Green Yard" Boutique Hotel
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
- Rafting in Chon Kemin
- Entrances to all museums
- Horse riding in Chon Kemin
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide