The Pearl of the Celestial Mountains

Morning tour around the Issyk Ata valley and its hot springs, visit of the Burana tower at the archaeological site of Balasagun, ancient city on the Silk Road (XI c.). Afternoon, transfer to the National Park Chong Kemin. Visit of the Chabdan Batyr park, he was a former, Kyrgyz hero. Cultural Evening organized by the regional ecotourism association in the village of Karol Doeboe. Night in homestay (CBT Chong Kemin)

Transfer to Karakol. We drive to Lake Issyk-Kul, the second largest mountain lake in the world after Titicaca. The lake is 1608m, and never freezes. Visit petroglyphs Bronze Age. Following road Karakol. Overnight in guest house.

In the morning, visit of the Jeti Oguz valley. Horse ride to the Chon Kyzyl-Suu (1-5 hours optional). Picnic in the mountains. Moving into the gorge Jukuuchak for bathing in warm sources. Transfert to Tamga. Accommodation at the guest house.

In the morning short walk in the Fairy Tale canyon, then visit a falconer (optional : show the training with Golden Eagle). Continue the road, and visit the manufacturer yurts in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu. Lunch at Kochkorka. A visit  the handicraft center. We will pass on the pass Kyzart 2650m. Arriving in the village Kyzart. Night in homestay.

A day drive in the losted valley of Jumgal, the road is in bad condition even if a new road is under construction linking Issyk Kul with Jalal Abad. Mountains are covered by high pastures, there are no forest. The climate is too cold in winter, so mostly of the agriculture is based on growing potatoes or grass for cattle. After Chaek, the road will link the road coming from Suusamyr. We will then drive through the colorful canyon of the river Kekemeren.  Arriving in the village of Kyzyl Oy, walk in the village, meeting with locals. Dinner and overnight in homestay.

In the morning we continue to drive to the main road connecting the two major cities of Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Osh. The scenery is stunning and varied. On the way stop at the village of Kojomkul, hero of the 20th century. After crossing the Ala-Bel pass, we drive into the Chychkan canyon. Dinner and overnight in a local family.

Transfer to Arslanbob. Driving up to the Toktogul Dam. Picnic on the shore of the reservoir. then getting to the canyon raising over the Naryn River. On the main highway Osh-Bishkek drive to the Fergana Valley. Dinner in Djalal - Abad. Setting off for great walnut forests. Visiting a small waterfall sacred for local people. Overnight in homestay.

Today we walking through the village to reach the waterfall. Picnic at the foot of the waterfall. During the afternoon, stroll in the forest of walnut. Night and meals in homestay in Arslanbob.

To the West, cotton fields, the Fergana Valley welcomes us warm. Early departure of Arslanbob to Osh, Uzgen stop and visit of the minaret and mausoleums of the eleventh century. Then transfer to Osh. Visit of the city of Osh, the mausoleum of Babur and the throne of King Solomon. Overnight in guest house. 

Early morning departure to the airport. Morning flight to Bishkek. Transfer into a guest house. Visit the Kyrgyz capital. Discovery of Osh market; walk in the park downtown. Evening and late dinner since leaving for the airport will take place in the middle of the night.

Depending on your flight time, your guide will join you to the airport and help you check in for your flight.  If your flight is later in the day your guide will show you more places in Bishkek before your flight. We hope you enjoyed your trip to Kyrgyzstan and we hope you come back again to explore other counties in Central Asia with us.