Land of Gorgeous gorges
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Bishkek – Alamedin – Tokmok – Issyk-Kul –Bishkek
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Best season: April – October
Route: Bishkek – Alamedin – Tokmok – Issyk-Kul –Bishkek
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Best season: April – October
description
Welcome to the land of gorgeous gorges and high mountains, rush rivers and alpine lakes. All these will expect you during this tour as every single destination in the program includes such places. What is important that you will have enough time with 2 nights in each destination to enjoy beauty of all these beautiful landscapes of the country.
Highlights
Visit to picturesque Alamedin, Chunkurchak and Chon-Aksuu gorges
Two nights in Jannat Mountain Resort with scenic view
Visit to Supara Chunkurchak Mountain Resort
Excursion to Ala-Archa National Park
Guided city tour in Cholpon-Ata and Bishkek
Alpine lake in Chon-Aksuu gorge
Two nights in Jannat Mountain Resort with scenic view
Visit to Supara Chunkurchak Mountain Resort
Excursion to Ala-Archa National Park
Guided city tour in Cholpon-Ata and Bishkek
Alpine lake in Chon-Aksuu gorge
Itinerary
Day 1. Day of arrival. Bishkek – Alamedin gorge
(distance: 32 km one way, 40 min – 1 hour)
Meal Plan: B
(distance: 32 km one way, 40 min – 1 hour)
Meal Plan: B
Meet and Greet on arrival and transfer to your hotel (cost of early check-in already included).
Drive to the south of Bishkek city – Alamedin gorge, one of the most striking features of the Kyrgyz Range. Pure mountain air of Alamedin gorge, spectacular views of white mountains and the calming flow of the river will fill with strength and spirituality us.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Drive to the south of Bishkek city – Alamedin gorge, one of the most striking features of the Kyrgyz Range. Pure mountain air of Alamedin gorge, spectacular views of white mountains and the calming flow of the river will fill with strength and spirituality us.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2. Alamedin gorge – Chunkurchak gorge
(distance: 17 km one way, 1 – 1,5 hours)
Meal Plan: B
(distance: 17 km one way, 1 – 1,5 hours)
Meal Plan: B
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to picturesque Chunkurchak gorge, a unique place that best addresses the meaning of the word "jailoo", where eye catches the fantastic valley, snow-capped peaks of the majestic mountains, which are visible on the horizon. Running mountain river at the foot of the mountain slopes located interspersed with alpine meadows and forest belts of juniper, pine, larch, birch, rowan and numerous species of shrubs.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Drive to picturesque Chunkurchak gorge, a unique place that best addresses the meaning of the word "jailoo", where eye catches the fantastic valley, snow-capped peaks of the majestic mountains, which are visible on the horizon. Running mountain river at the foot of the mountain slopes located interspersed with alpine meadows and forest belts of juniper, pine, larch, birch, rowan and numerous species of shrubs.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3. Bishkek – Tokmok
(distance: 80 km one way, 1,5 – 2 hours)
Meal Plan: B
(distance: 80 km one way, 1,5 – 2 hours)
Meal Plan: B
Drive to Tokmok town. Visit UNESCO Heritage Site – ancient Burana Tower and get acquaintance with history of Silk Road period.
After leisure time drive to Kegety gorge with its cascading waterfall.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
After leisure time drive to Kegety gorge with its cascading waterfall.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4. Tokmok – Issyk-Kul lake
(distance: 200 km, 3– 3.5 hours)
Meal Plan: B
(distance: 200 km, 3– 3.5 hours)
Meal Plan: B
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast proceed to the second largest alpine in the world after Titicaca – Issyk-Kul lake, located at the altitude 1600 m. above sea level.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast proceed to the second largest alpine in the world after Titicaca – Issyk-Kul lake, located at the altitude 1600 m. above sea level.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5. Full day in Issyk-Kul lake – Chon-Aksu gorge
(distance: 55 km one way, 50 min – 1 hour)
Meal Plan: B
(distance: 55 km one way, 50 min – 1 hour)
Meal Plan: B
Today spend full day in the city center – Cholpon-Ata and visit main sights of the area as open air museum of Petroglyphs, local historical-ethnographical museum and Rukh-Ordo complex.
Visit picturesque Chon-Aksu gorge where possible to emerge into a real nomad atmosphere with meeting local nomads, tasting national Kyrgyz beverage – "Kymyz" (mare's milk), and riding a horse
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Visit picturesque Chon-Aksu gorge where possible to emerge into a real nomad atmosphere with meeting local nomads, tasting national Kyrgyz beverage – "Kymyz" (mare's milk), and riding a horse
Overnight stay at the hotel.
*Optional activities and services
- Boat cruise at the lake
Day 6. Issyk-Kul lake – Bishkek
(distance: 280 km one way, 4–4,5 hours)
Meal Plan: B
(distance: 280 km one way, 4–4,5 hours)
Meal Plan: B
Return back to Bishkek.
Upon arrival to the city free time for leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Upon arrival to the city free time for leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
*Optional activities and services
- Visit local Osh bazaar for shopping souvenirs etc.
Day 7. Full day in Bishkek
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Ala-Archa National Park, one the most picturesque sights of Bishkek surroundings. Here, in the narrow valley of Ala-Archa river you may see a concentration of wonderful, stunning landscapes, waterfalls and amazing rocks. Here is unexpectedly rich flora and fauna, so that many people suppose this region to be a symbol of Kyrgyz mountain range (Ala-Too).
Afterwards explore Bishkek city – one of the greenest city of Central Asia. The city tour starts from exploring the central square – Ala-Too with highest flagpole and statue of Kyrgyz hero – Manas. Have short walk to oldest park of the city – Oak Park with beautiful sculptures at the open air.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Drive to Ala-Archa National Park, one the most picturesque sights of Bishkek surroundings. Here, in the narrow valley of Ala-Archa river you may see a concentration of wonderful, stunning landscapes, waterfalls and amazing rocks. Here is unexpectedly rich flora and fauna, so that many people suppose this region to be a symbol of Kyrgyz mountain range (Ala-Too).
Afterwards explore Bishkek city – one of the greenest city of Central Asia. The city tour starts from exploring the central square – Ala-Too with highest flagpole and statue of Kyrgyz hero – Manas. Have short walk to oldest park of the city – Oak Park with beautiful sculptures at the open air.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport in proper time according to your flight.
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 at the mentioned hotels or similar with breakfasts
✓ 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
2 nights in "Jannat Resort" 4* in Alamedin gorge
1 night in "Grand Burana" in Tokmok
2 nights in "Akun Issyk-Kul" or similar in Issyk-Kul
2 nights in "Bugu" / "Madison Avenue" / "Bugu" hotel or similar in Bishkek
1 night in "Grand Burana" in Tokmok
2 nights in "Akun Issyk-Kul" or similar in Issyk-Kul
2 nights in "Bugu" / "Madison Avenue" / "Bugu" hotel or similar in Bishkek
Prices: 679 USD per person (when group of 10 people)
Single supplement: 399 USD
Single supplement: 399 USD
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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).