Awake your inner nomad in Kyzyl Oi
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Route: Bishkek – Kyzyl-Oi village – Son-Kul lake – Bokonbaevo village – Karakol - Bishkek
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Best season: July
Route: Bishkek – Kyzyl-Oi village – Son-Kul lake – Bokonbaevo village – Karakol - Bishkek
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Best season: July
Description
Spending a day or two in Kyzyl-Oi village, surrounded by high red-colored mountains from which derived name of this place, and witnessing national horse games is ideal for those who want to experience unique trip in the very heart of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountain range. Your trip will be interesting also with visiting other beautiful places as Son-Kul and Issyk-Kul lakes.
Highlights
Excursion to Ala-Archa National Park
Guided city-tour in Bishkek and Karakol
National Horse Games festival
Several nights in real nomad dwelling - yurt
Night by the shore of Son-Kul lake
Acquaintance with nomad lifestyle
Guided city-tour in Bishkek and Karakol
National Horse Games festival
Several nights in real nomad dwelling - yurt
Night by the shore of Son-Kul lake
Acquaintance with nomad lifestyle
itinerary
Day 1. 26 July. Arrival to Bishkek
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Our company representatives will meet the group at the international airport "Manas".
After greet service you will be transferred to Bishkek city.
Hotel check-in, enjoy breakfast and have a rest. (Note: early check-in is already included).
Than drive to one of the most picturesque sights of the country – Ala-Archa National Park. Hiking in the gorge. Possible to have a trek to Ak-Sai waterfall.
Afterwards return to the city. In the evening explore Bishkek city, visit Central Square Ala-Too which is near White House, Oak Park, Central Mall TZUM.
Overnight in hotel.
After greet service you will be transferred to Bishkek city.
Hotel check-in, enjoy breakfast and have a rest. (Note: early check-in is already included).
Than drive to one of the most picturesque sights of the country – Ala-Archa National Park. Hiking in the gorge. Possible to have a trek to Ak-Sai waterfall.
Afterwards return to the city. In the evening explore Bishkek city, visit Central Square Ala-Too which is near White House, Oak Park, Central Mall TZUM.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 2. 27 July. Bishkek – Kyzyl-Oi village
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
After breakfast drive to Kyzyl-Oi village, which is located in a narrow gorge on the riverside of the powerful Kokomeren River some 40 km south of Suusamyr and about 200km from Bishkek. Visit Museum of giant Kojomkul who was born in this village.
Overnight in local house.
Overnight in local house.
Day 3. 28 July. Full day in Kyzyl-Oi village for festival
Meal Plan: B & L
Meal Plan: B & L
Today you will witness Kyrgyz national horse games as "Ulak-Tartysh (Goat Polo), Kyz-Kuumai (Catch a Girl), Er-Enish, Folklore show, tasting Kyrgyz cuisine. Lunch will be served and you will have chance to enjoy local meals.
Overnight in local house.
Overnight in local house.
Day 4. 29 July. Kyzyl Oi village – Son-Kul lake
Meal Plan: B & D
Meal Plan: B & D
After breakfast drive to Son-Kul lake via Kara-Keche Pass (3384 m above sea level). Through this pass passes road that connects the tourist spots such as Kyzyl-Oi and picturesque lake Son Kul. There are amazing landscapes of rugged mountains on the way. Upon arrival to Son-Kul enjoy the nature and views of alpine lake.
Overnight in traditional dwelling of nomads – yurts.
Overnight in traditional dwelling of nomads – yurts.
Day 5. 30 July. Full day in Son-Kul lake
Meal Plan: B & D
Meal Plan: B & D
Spend full day in Son-Kul lake. Explore the area and see life of local nomads, ride a horse and have a hiking in the mountains.
Overnight in traditional dwelling of nomads – yurts.
Overnight in traditional dwelling of nomads – yurts.
Day 6. 31 July. Son-Kul lake – Bokonbaevo village
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Today you will drive to the second largest alpine lake in the world – Issyk-Kul lake.
Overnight in local house with local Kyrgyz family.
Overnight in local house with local Kyrgyz family.
*Optional activities and services
- Felt carpet making master class
Day 7. 1 August. Bokonbaevo village – Karakol
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
After breakfast drive to Karakol.
En route stop at Skazka Canyon well known with its bizarre rocky landscape. During hiking you can also find what appear to be statues of a hippopotamus, snake, dragon, sleeping giant and even whole castles. Because the different rocks have amazing colors, the rocky statues not only have unusual shapes, but also magical colors.
Overnight in guest house or hotel.
En route stop at Skazka Canyon well known with its bizarre rocky landscape. During hiking you can also find what appear to be statues of a hippopotamus, snake, dragon, sleeping giant and even whole castles. Because the different rocks have amazing colors, the rocky statues not only have unusual shapes, but also magical colors.
Overnight in guest house or hotel.
*Optional activities and services
- Falcon-hunting show
Day 8. 2 Aug. Karakol – Cholpon-Ata – Bishkek
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Early morning start driving to Bishkek by the northern shore of Issyk-Kul lake
Afternoon arrive to Cholpon-Ata city. Free leisure time there.
Return back to Bishkek city.
Upon arrival to the city hotel check-in.
Afternoon arrive to Cholpon-Ata city. Free leisure time there.
Return back to Bishkek city.
Upon arrival to the city hotel check-in.
*Optional activities and services
- Swimming in the hot springs
- Boat cruise on the lake
Day 9. 3 Aug. Bishkek
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Spend full day in Bishkek.
Afternoon visit Osh bazaar for buying national souvenirs etc.
Afternoon visit Osh bazaar for buying national souvenirs etc.
Day 10. 4 Aug. Departure
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport in proper time according to your flight.
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Tour Info
Inclusions
✓ Accommodation in mentioned hotels, guest-houses, yurts with breakfasts, if not stated otherwise
✓ Tours and activities, as per itinerary.
✓ Entry fee to monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Return airport-hotel transfers.
✓ Return transfers for tours and activities (2-4 pax – car/minivan, 5-10 pax – minibus, 10+ pax – two minibuses)
✓ Services of an English / Arab-speaking driver/tour guide
✓ Tours and activities, as per itinerary.
✓ Entry fee to monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Return airport-hotel transfers.
✓ Return transfers for tours and activities (2-4 pax – car/minivan, 5-10 pax – minibus, 10+ pax – two minibuses)
✓ Services of an English / Arab-speaking driver/tour guide
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Visa
- Full board
- Insurance and airport taxes
- Tips and Porterage.
- All items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu.
- Visa
- Full board
- Insurance and airport taxes
- Tips and Porterage.
- All items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu.
Accommodation
Allotment: standard rooms in the following hotels:
2 nights in "Boutique" / "Madison Avenue" / "Bugu" hotel or similar in Bishkek
2 nights in local house in Kyzyl-Oi village
2 nights in yurt camp in Son-Kul lake
1 night in local house in Bokonbaevo village
1 night in guest house / hotel in Karakol
2 nights in "Boutique" / "Madison Avenue" / "Bugu" hotel or similar in Bishkek
2 nights in local house in Kyzyl-Oi village
2 nights in yurt camp in Son-Kul lake
1 night in local house in Bokonbaevo village
1 night in guest house / hotel in Karakol
Prices: 605 USD per person (when group of 10 people)
Single supplement: 105 USD
Note: Single room is not available at all places
Single supplement: 105 USD
Note: Single room is not available at all places
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Note: Deadline for booking of the tour is 5-15 days before the starting date of the tour (depending on the program).
Note: Deadline for booking of the tour is 5-15 days before the starting date of the tour (depending on the program).