Kyrgyzstan

Description

ACTIVITIES

• Exploring Bichkek and karakul cities
• Hiking and camping
• Horse riding
• Hot springs
• Lakes site seeing

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Bishkek airport and drive to the hotel in Karakol city (total 7-8 hours drive with breakfast, lunch, and stops along the way). We will stop by the lake to watch the eagle show, and then visit the famous Fairytale Canyon for a walk and beautiful views and photos. After that, we will continue our journey to the hotel for check-in, followed by dinner at a nice restaurant, and then rest for the night to be ready for the next day.

Day 2: After breakfast, we will ride in a large Russian car for about 2 hours from the hotel to Altyn Arashan Valley. We will spend the next two nights in this hidden paradise, staying in a traditional Kyrgyz tent called Yurt. Upon arrival, we will rest and take a walk, and you can enjoy a hot bath in the natural hot spring pools.

Day 3: We will wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and begin our journey on horseback to the summit of Lake Ala-Kul (optional hike). The ride will take about 5 hours to get there and 5 hours to return. Dinner will be waiting for us upon our return to the base camp.

Day 4: After breakfast, we will drive back to Karakol city, where we will take a walk around the city and shop for souvenirs, honey, and jam. Afterward, we will continue driving for 2-3 hours to check in at a hotel, followed by dinner.

Day 5: We will head back to Bishkek city and enjoy a short tour of the city.

Day 6: We will visit the city bazaar for some final souvenir shopping before heading to the airport to return home. Its time to say goodbye to beautiful Kyrgyzstan.

INCLUDED

• 4 star hotel accommodation on the 1st and last day
• All 3 meals are included
• Proffesional English speaking tour guides
• Accomodation in traditional Kyrgyz tents “urts” during the hike nights
• Airport shuttle, drop off, and transportation between cities
• Horse riding
• Hot springs
• All activities and fees

EXCLUDED

• Flight tickets (can be recommended & provided)
• Travel insurance – optional (can be provided upon request)
• Personal expenses
• Extra activities or extra tips

WHAT TO BRING

• It is cold out there! Bring warm clothes, as the weather will be chilly at night.
• Hiking gear (hiking shoes, hiking pants, thermal layers, gloves, cap, scarf, jacket, sunglasses, waterproof jacket or poncho, water bottles, etc.)
• Swimming shorts
• Water bottle, snacks, and protein bars (if you prefer some). You will feel hungry during the hike.

Useful information

• Meeting and departure point: Manas International airport at Bishkek (FRU)
• Recommended airlines to Bichkek airport (Fly Dubai, Aljazeera airlines, Air Arabia)
• Visa for GCC citizens to enter Kyrgyzstan is upon arrival
• Travel insurance is recommended
• All our participants are cool, get out of your comfort zone and socialize

Cancellation policy

• This booking is non refundable