Enjoy two lakes, vast nature, and nomadic culture on a 7-day trip in Kyrgyzstan

Enjoy two lakes, vast nature, and nomadic culture on a 7-day trip in Kyrgyzstan

7Days

$1,265~/ 1 person (4 people in 1 room)

• Price
  What's Included

  • Accommodation costs
  • Facility admission fee
  • English guide (Japanese guide available for an additional 90 USD per day)
  • Transportation
  • Mineral water

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  Price
  What's not included

  • International flight tickets
  • Meals not listed
  • Tips for drivers and guides
  • Personal expenses such as phone calls, souvenirs, cleaning
  • Additional charges for early check-in

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Detailed itinerary

• Day 1

  

  Arrival in Bishkek and sightseeing in Bishkek

  Arrival in Bishkek.
  Your guide will meet you at Manas International Airport and transfer you to Bishkek city for about 30 minutes.
  
  ★Bishkek city tour
  You'll visit Victory Square, Oak Park, Aratoo Square, Philharmonic Theatre, and more.
  You will also visit the bazaar, which is indispensable for sightseeing in Bishkek, and experience the lively local life.
  Let's capture in a photograph the lively scene where fabrics and agricultural products are lined up, and merchants mingle.
  
  
  Breakfast / - Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Bishkek (Hotel)

• Day 2

  

  Alaarcha Valley and Burana Tower Sightseeing

  ★Ala Archa Valley Tourism
  This natural park, which in Soviet times could only be visited by a limited number of people, is part of the Tien Shan Mountains and is located at a distance of 45 km from Bishkek.
  Enjoy panoramic views of the valley on a short hike.
  
  ★Sightseeing in the Burana Tower area
  The Burana Tower is a minaret built in the 11th century and was used as a landmark to inform travelers on the Silk Road of a resting place.
  Around the tower, you will also visit an open-air museum of stone statues called "Barbal".
  
  After sightseeing, move to Chong-Kemin Valley and head to the guesthouse.
  
  Breakfast / - Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Chong Kemin Valley (Guest House)

• Day 3

  

  Issyk-Kul Lake and Karakol Tourism

  ★ Lake Issyk-Kul sightseeing
  We will move from Chong-Kemin Valley to Lake Issyk-Kul.
  Located at an altitude of 1,608 meters, it is the second largest alpine lake in the world and is known as the "Pearl of Central Asia".
  Stroll along the lakeside and admire the surrounding mountains.
  
  ★Karakol Tourism
  Leaving Lake Issyk-Kul behind, drive along the northern shore of the lake to Karakol.
  We will visit ancient rock carvings (petroglyphs) along the way.
  In Karakol, visit the Dungan Mosque with Chinese-style architecture and the old wooden Orthodox Church.
  
  After the sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
  
  
  Breakfast / - Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation / Karakol (Hotel)

• Day 4

  

  Sightseeing in Jetioguz Valley and Bokombayeva Village

  ★ Jetioguz Valley Sightseeing
  From the hotel, you will be transferred to the Jetioguz Valley. See the red rock "Seven Bulls" and "Broken Heart"
  It is also possible to enjoy a panoramic view of the valley with a simple hike.
  
  ★ Falconry tour in Bokombaeba village
  After that, we moved to the village of Bokombaeva.
  Meet with a local falconer and learn traditional falconry techniques.
  
  After sightseeing, we will drop you off at the guest house.
  
  
  Breakfast / - Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation / Kochkor (Guesthouse)

• Day 5

  

  Sonkul Lake Sightseeing, Yurta Accommodation

  ★Sightseeing at Lake Son-Kul
  In the morning, travel to Sonkul Lake, Kyrgyzstan's second largest lake.
  The lake is located at an altitude of 3,013 m above sea level and is also used as a meadow.
  After arrival, freely explore the nature around the lake.
  
  ★ At night, we stayed in the traditional residence of the nomads "Yurta".
  
  
  Breakfast / - Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Songkul (Yurta)

• Day 6

  

  Kochkor Tourism

  In the morning, travel to Bishkek via the Molda Ashu Pass, a spectacular driving road.
  On the way, we will stop at Kochikol.
  
  ★ See how to make felt carpet
  In Kochikol, you will visit a local home and see how felt carpets are made.
  You will also visit a small craft museum.
  
  After sightseeing, go to your hotel in Bishkek.
  
  
  Breakfast / - Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Bishkek (Hotel)

• Day 7

  

  On the way home

  We will pick you up and drop you off at the airport.
  On the way home.
  
  
  Breakfast / - Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: -

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