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On The Shore of The Pearl Ysyk-Kul Lake

5 days
Start and end in Bishkek
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bishkek

    Your guide meets you when you arrive in Bishkek and takes you to the hotel. Once you've settled in, you'll have an early dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Kyrgyz food. After that, walk through the central area of the city and check out some parks to get a feel for the place.

    Meals
    Dinner (Early dinner at local restaurant serving national cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit central part of Bishkek
    • Visit parks in Bishkek
    • Early dinner at local restaurant serving national cuisine
    Landmarks/POIs
    Central Bishkek
  2. Day 2

    Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata

    After breakfast, you head toward Cholpon-Ata, a resort town on Lake Issyk-Kul. On the way there, you'll stop at Burana Tower, an old minaret with good views. Once you arrive, you'll see the Petroglyphs Museum and then visit the Ruh Ordo Cultural Complex, which has galleries and art spaces.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower
    • Visit Petroglyphs Museum
    • Visit Ruh Ordo Cultural Complex
    Landmarks/POIs
    Burana Tower
    Petroglyphs Museum
    Ruh Ordo Cultural Complex
  3. Day 3

    Cholpon-Ata to Karakol to Jeti Oguz

    Following breakfast, travel to Karakol, a mountain town known for skiing. The city tour includes the Dungan Mosque, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Bugu Bazaar where locals shop. Later in the afternoon, you head out to Jeti Oguz gorge and stay overnight in a yurt camp with traditional hospitality.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Karakol
    • Visit Dungan Mosque
    • Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral
    • Visit Bugu Bazaar
    Landmarks/POIs
    Dungan Mosque
    Holy Trinity Cathedral
    Bugu Bazaar
    Jeti Oguz Gorge
  4. Day 4

    Jeti Oguz to Bishkek

    After eating breakfast at the yurts, you trek to Maiden's Spit waterfall. From there, wander through Fairy Tale valley and see Fairy Tale canyon, both known for their rock formations and scenery. Before heading back to Bishkek, you'll visit the house of the Golden Eagle, a notable local landmark.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Maiden's Spit waterfall
    • Visit Fairy Tale valley
    • Visit Fairy Tale canyon
    • Visit house of the Golden Eagle
    Landmarks/POIs
    Maiden's Spit Waterfall
    Fairy Tale Valley
    Fairy Tale Canyon
  5. Day 5

    Departure from Bishkek

    Early morning, your driver picks you up and brings you to the airport for your flight home. You'll depart with memories from your time in Kyrgyzstan, having seen mountains, lakes, cultural sites, and stayed in traditional yurts.

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