Bishkek

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• Departure from Bishkek at 9:00 AM. We drive to the town of Kochkor, check into the hotel, and rest a bit after the journey.nAfterward, we will head to Kel-Ukok Lake. We drive up the gorge by vehicle, then continue on foot to the lake. We walk along the lakeshore and return to the vehicle.nReturn to the hotel. Dinner at a cafu00e9 in the evening.

• In the morning, we will depart for Kel-Suu Lake. We cross Dolon Pass, reach Naryn, have lunch at a cafu00e9, and continue toward Kyndy Pass.nAfter the pass, we pass border control, cross a bridge over the Aksai River, and by evening arrive at a yurt camp near Kel-Suu Lake.nAccommodation in yurts, dinner, and rest.

• Breakfast, then a hike to Kel-Suu Lake. Distance from camp: 8 km (one way)nWe reach the lake, walk around, and photograph the stunning scenery. We have a light packed snack prepared in advance and return to the camp.nAfterward, we drive back to Naryn, check into a hotel, have dinner, and rest.

• Breakfast and back on the road. Today we will visit Teshik Canyon, pass Ortotokoy Reservoir, then head to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.nThrough Aksai Canyon, we reach a wild beach where we swim in the lake and enjoy sandwiches and tea. After swimming and lunch, we will continue our journey and by evening arrive at our hotel.nAccommodation in a cozy guesthouse, dinner, and rest

• Breakfast and back on the road. Today we will visit Teshik Canyon, pass Ortotokoy Reservoir, then head to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.nThrough Aksai Canyon, we reach a wild beach where we swim in the lake and enjoy sandwiches and tea. After swimming and lunch, we will continue our journey and by evening arrive at our hotel.nAccommodation in a cozy guesthouse, dinner, and rest.

• On day 5, weu2019ll visit the most beautiful gorge of Issyk-Kul u2014 Joku Gorge. We drive up the gorge, leave the vehicle, and take a walk along a mountain river.nAfter the walk, we return to the vehicle, enjoy sandwiches and tea, and head back to the guesthouse. Dinner at the guesthouse.

• Breakfast at the hotel, then departure to Barskoon Gorge. Today we drive up to an altitude of over 3,400 m, reach a panoramic viewpoint, and take photos with glaciers in the background.nWe then descend lower into the gorge and have lunch by a mountain river. After lunch, we take a short hike to waterfalls, return to the vehicle, and drive to the hotel. Dinner at the guesthouse.

• Breakfast at the hotel and off to new adventures. Today, weu2019ll visit Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon, reach Boom Gorge, and have lunch at a cafu00e9.nAfter lunch, we take a 3-hour walk through the Konorchek Canyons. Then we return to the vehicle and drive to Bishkek. Check into the hotel and rest.nThe next day, 4 hours before your flight, a vehicle will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.

• Breakfast at the hotel and off to new adventures. Today, weu2019ll visit Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon, reach Boom Gorge, and have lunch at a cafu00e9.nAfter lunch, we take a 3-hour walk through the Konorchek Canyons. Then we return to the vehicle and drive to Bishkek. Check into the hotel and rest.nThe next day, 4 hours before your flight, a vehicle will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.