His majesty Issyk Kul. A short but stunning 3 day version of the longer 5 day tour around the second largest alpine lake of the world. A perfect choice for those who want to see the best of the country but don’t have much time or are not accustomed to long trips. Take the best of Kyrgyzstan in the shortest period of time!
This UNESCO World Heritage site will be of interest to history fiends. We’ll spend about 30 minutes here: climb onto the top of the tower, visit the archaeology museum and walk around to have a look at "balbals" (ancient stones with depictions).
On the way, we're visiting the picturesque Kok Moinok canyon for a light but awesome hike (1 hour both ways). Lunch in a restaurant.
ing to the local dock to have a beautiful ship ride out on the lake. After roaming 4km away the ship will stop at the depth of 120 meters. In the hot season (May-September) you may dive into the water and enjoy a surreal swim (life jackets provided). In other seasons you will have no less a beautiful time on the ship enjoying the lake’s splendor and mountains all around. Check-in to a hotel. Dinner in a restaurant and personal free time.
On the way, we’re visiting the 2 stunning Grigoriev and Semyonov gorges to explore their wonderful landscapes: hike to a hidden alpine lake Suttuu Bulak (2,5 hours both ways). Lunch in a village cafe.
Short city excursion: Dungan mosque (1910), Russian Orthodox church (1895).
Driving deeper into the valley of flowers we’ll arrive at “Jailoo” (green summer pasture) where yurt camps are located. Now it’s time for a magnificent horseback voyage through the forests and up the mountains to the lovely "Maiden Braids" waterfall. Check-in to a yurt camp and free time for walking on meadows. Dinner. Bonfire time outside and stargazing. Overnight in yurts (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).
In the morning, after breakfast, we’ll spend some more time for enjoying the Jeti Oguz red rocks (panoramic viewpoint).
y Tale) canyon for a charming hike (1 hour).
r Eagle Hunting process (an eagle hunting for its prey [artificial]). The Berkutchi (eagle’s owner) will tell you more precisely about this traditional way of hunting and after that you’ll participate in the archery part yourself. Next, we're doing a delicious picnic on the wild beach of Issyk Kul lake: eating, swimming and sunbathing. Short hike up to the Canyon of Forgotten Rivers (1 hour both ways).
Upon arrival in the capital city you'll be dropped off at your hotel (not included). This is the end of our intense but awesome tour, thank you very much!
Our driver and guide will pick you up from a hotel or any other point in Bishkek.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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