Itinerary
Overview
Travel Dates:
22.06.2024 – 04.07.2024
20.07.2024 – 01.08.2024
17.08.2024 – 29.08.2024
Description: We offer you a combination of two countries – Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. This tour is focusing on two cozy cities and the amazing nature of the two countries – mountains, lakes, canyons, passes and amazing views and panoramas. You will be acquainted with the local culture, traditions and way of life of the local population, experience their hospitality and taste national dishes.
Itinerary: Almaty – Charyn canyon – Kolsay & Kaindy Lake – Saty village – Karakol – Djety Oguz gorge – Barskaun gorge – Skazka canyon – Bokonbaevo village – Kochkor – Son Kul Lake – Naryn – Kel-Suu Lake – Kochkor – Bishkek
Itinerary
Almaty (20km 40 min)
Arrival in Almaty. Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Rest. Dinner in local restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel. Meals: no
Bishkek- Kegety gorge - Burana tower – Chon-Kemin (150 km 3-4 hr)
Breakfast. Transfer to Burana Tower, cultural complex of X-XI AD. Then drive to Kegety gorge, most beautiful gorge in Chui valley. Lunch-picnic near Kegety waterfall. Drive to Chon-Kemin valley for night stay. Chon-Kemin National Park, a lush natural area brimming with diverse flora and fauna. Free time before dinner (optional horseback riding). Dinner and overnight in guesthouse. Meals: full board
Bishkek- Kegety gorge - Burana tower – Chon-Kemin (150 km 3-4 hr)
Breakfast. Transfer to Burana Tower, cultural complex of X-XI AD. Then drive to Kegety gorge, most beautiful gorge in Chui valley. Lunch-picnic near Kegety waterfall. Drive to Chon-Kemin valley for night stay. Chon-Kemin National Park, a lush natural area brimming with diverse flora and fauna. Free time before dinner (optional horseback riding). Dinner and overnight in guesthouse. Meals: full board
Cholpon-Ata -Grigoriev gorge-Chon Uruktu - Karakol (200 km 3-4 hrs)
Breakfast. Drive to the most beautiful gorges of the North shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, Grigorievskoye and Semenovskoe gorges. For lunch you will grill trout in Chon Uruktu village, where you will enjoy hot springs. Continue drive to Karakol. Karakol sightseeing: Dungan Mosque, Russian Orthodox Church, local antique souvenir shop and local Bazar. Check-in to the guesthouse. Rest. For dinner, we will visit Dunganian family (Chinese Muslims). Overnight in guesthouse. Meals: full board
Karakol - Djety-Oguz Gorge – Kochkor (250 km, 5-6 hrs)
After breakfast transfer to Djety-Oguz Gorge 40 min driving to Kok-Jayik Pasture (Meadow of Flowers), for hiking to waterfall hidden in the fir trees forests. Lunch-picnic. Drive to Fairytale canyon (Skazka canyon) the place is certainly a magical place, full of mystery and mysticism, sufficient to stimulate the imagination of those with the inclination to stand, stare, and wonder. ‘’Eagle hunter’’ will show and explain you How Where and Why he hunting with his Golden Eagle. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse accompanied by Kyrgyz folklore. Meals: full board
Kochkor-Son-Kol lake (130 km, 3 hrs)
After breakfast Kyrgyz women will tell you about traditions, culture and mores of Kyrgyz people. They will show you how they making carpets and other crafts. Transfer to Song Kol Lake. Lunch in Yurt camp. Son-Kol Lake is a high-altitude lake (3012 m) fed by the glacier water of the surrounding mountains, smack-bang in the center of Kyrgyzstan. The pastures surrounding the lake is a summer camp spot for Kyrgyz shepherd families for centuries. Enjoy free time. Optional horseback riding. Dinner and overnight in Yurt camp. Meals: full board
Son-Kol Lake – Bishkek (350 km 6-7 hrs)
Breakfast. Free time. Drive to Kochkor village for lunch in Kyrgyz family. Drive to Bishkek. Accommodation at the hotel. Meals: breakfast, lunch
Bishkek – Airport (30km 40 min)
Breakfast. Transfer to airport Manas for departure. End of the tour.
Package of 8 days / 7 nights
Price in USD / per person | Adult | Single |
Kazakhstan + Kyrgyzstan_ | $1 785 | $213 |
Notes: Max size of the group is 12 persons
What's included
Included
- Transport during 13 days by SUV (group 1-3pax) with English-speaking driver
- Comfortable transportation during tour
- Meals as mentioned in program: full board (except cities)
- English speaking Guide
- Comfortable transportation during tour
- Excursions according to tour program
- Entrance fees for all mentioned monument
- All mentioned activities in the program description
- 1,5 liter of mineral water per person per day
- All local taxes
- Memorable gifts
Not included
- International air flight
- Medical Insurance policy
- Tips and gratuities
- Horseback riding
- Any personal expenses
Notes
- In case of early check-in on day 1, extra night for the accommodation is charged – 50 USD per person in twin / dbl room
- Maximum group of fixed departure group is 12 persons
- In Remote Mountain area and villages local Guest House provides dinner for all guests as there is no place to go out for meals.
- It is recommended to have warm clothes for mountainous area
PAYMENT:
- Tour payment should be made not less than 30 days prior to tourist group arrival as per invoice.
CANCELLATION FEES:
- Cancellation prior 45 days – No charges apply
- Cancellation prior 44-30 days – 30% charge of the tour price
- Cancellation prior 29-20 days – 50% of the tour price
- Cancellation prior 19 days – 100% charge of the tour price