Itinerary
- Day 1
Bishkek
Your guide meets you at the airport and drives you into Bishkek for your first look at the city. You'll walk through Victory Square and Ala-Too Square, checking out the monuments and the famous Manas statue from Kyrgyz legend. Oak Park is next on the route, then you head back to the hotel to get settled for the night and rest up after travel.
Included Activities
- Visit Victory Square
- Visit Ala-Too Square
- Visit Oak Park
- See monuments of Kyrgyz national epic heroes including Manas
Landmarks/POIs Victory Square Ala-Too Square Oak Park - Day 2
Ala-Archa National Park - Bishkek
After breakfast you'll drive about 40 km out to Ala-Archa National Park where you can either trek to a waterfall or take a quieter walk through the trees and snow depending on what you're in the mood for. You'll have packed lunch there, then return to Bishkek and spend time browsing Osh Bazaar before heading to Ala-Too Square in the evening to see how locals celebrate New Year. Later there's a New Year's Party at a restaurant or hotel to cap off the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch boxes)
Included Activities
- Trek to waterfall or walk in Ala-Archa National Park
- Visit Osh Bazaar
- New Year's Party celebration
Landmarks/POIs Ala-Archa National Park Osh Bazaar Ala-Too Square - Day 3
Burana Tower - Chon-Kemin
You'll head out after breakfast to see Burana Tower, which was the center of the ancient Karakhanid state, and check out the museum right beside it. From there you continue to Chon-Kemin Natural Park for a sleigh ride pulled by horses, then settle in at a guesthouse in Chon-Kemin for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Burana Tower
- Visit museum at Burana Tower
- Sleigh ride with horses at Chon-Kemin Natural Park
Landmarks/POIs Burana Tower Chon-Kemin Natural Park - Day 4
Karakol
Starting with breakfast at the guesthouse, you'll travel toward Karakol city and stop along the way to swim in the mineral hot springs called Ak-Suu Kench, where lunch is also served. Once in Karakol you'll take a city tour visiting the Dungan Mosque that was built without nails, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Bugu Bazaar. Your evening includes dinner at a local Dungan family's home followed by a folklore show performed by the musical band Kylym.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at mineral hot springs 'Ak-Suu Kench'), Dinner (Dinner with local Dungan family)
Included Activities
- Swim in mineral hot springs 'Ak-Suu Kench'
- Visit Dungan Mosque
- Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Visit Bugu Bazaar
- Dinner with local Dungan family
- Folklore show by musical band 'Kylym'
Landmarks/POIs Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs Dungan Mosque Holy Trinity Cathedral Bugu Bazaar - Day 5
Karakol Ski Resort
After breakfast at your hotel you'll head to Karakol Ski Resort and ride the cable car up to 4040 m where you can spend the day skiing or snowboarding based on your skill level and preferences. You'll stay overnight at a guesthouse right at the ski resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to 4040 m above sea level at Karakol Ski Resort
- Skiing or snowboarding at Karakol Ski Resort
Landmarks/POIs Karakol Ski Resort - Day 6
Issyk-Kul Lake - Bishkek
Following breakfast you'll head south toward the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake and walk through the sand formations in a canyon called Skazka. Next is Kyzyl-Tuu village where you'll help a local family assemble a traditional nomadic yurt and share lunch with them. Later you return to Bishkek for a farewell dinner at a restaurant to wrap up your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family at Kyzyl-Tuu), Dinner (Farewell dinner at restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walk in canyon 'Skazka' among sand formations
- Visit Kyzyl-Tuu felt world village
- Assemble nomadic yurt with local family
- Lunch with local family at Kyzyl-Tuu
- Farewell dinner at restaurant in Bishkek
Landmarks/POIs Skazka Canyon Issyk-Kul Lake Kyzyl-Tuu - Day 7
Bishkek to Airport
Early morning brings your pickup for the drive to the airport and your flight home, carrying memories and impressions from your time in Kyrgyzstan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
