Bishkek

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• In the morning, weu2019re heading towards the legendary Issyk Kul lake (230km). Visiting the 11th century Burana Tower on the way (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Weu2019re gonna spend about 30 minutes here.

• Next visit is to the picturesque Chon Kemin valley where weu2019ll have a fascinating horseback ride up the mountains to a breathtaking panoramic viewpoint (2 hours both ways). Lunch time in a beautiful panoramic restaurant.

• Moving on and visiting the otherworldly Kok Moinok canyon for a great light walk (1 hour both ways).

• Resuming the road and arrival in Cholpon Ata (central town of the Issyk Kulu2019s northern coast). Check-in to a hotel. Free time for rest and dinner in a restaurant.

• In the morning, we're visiting an open air spiritual center Rukh Ordo (world cultures and Kyrgyz heritage).

• Next, weu2019re gonna have a magnificent ship ride on the second largest alpine lake in the world - Issyk Kul (1 hour). After roaming 4km away, the ship will stop at the depth of 120m. In the hot season (May-September) you may dive into the water and enjoy a surreal swim (life jackets provided). In other seasons, you will have no less a beautiful time on the ship, enjoying the lakeu2019s splendor and mountains all around.

• Afterwards, weu2019re starting to move along the north coast towards Karakol town. On the way, weu2019re visiting the two amazing gorges - Grigoriev and Semyonov - for exploring their wonderful landscapes: scenic hike to a hidden green lake (2,5 hours both ways; may be unavailable in winter). Lunch.

• Resuming the road and arrival in Karakol (central town between the north and south coasts). Check-in to a hotel (78; Green Yard; or similar): a bit of rest time. Next, weu2019re driving shortly to the nearby village Ak Suu to have a blissful relax time at hot springs (pools with natural hot water near the forest). Return to Karakol and dinner in a restaurant.

• Today weu2019re exploring the beauties around Karakol and transitioning onto the south coast of Issyk Kul lake to continue discovering its wonders.nnIn the morning, weu2019re heading to the best and biggest Ski Resort of Kyrgyzstan (note: may be unavailable in some months). The chair lift will take us to the height of 3040m above sea level. Here weu2019re gonna be contemplating some incredible views of the whole lake, glaciers and snowy mountains on the background.

• Return to Karakol and a short city excursion: Dungan Mosque 1910; Orthodox Church 1895; local handmade souvenir shop (if you're interested). Next, weu2019re driving shortly to visit the picturesque Jeti Oguz gorge (u201cSeven Bullsu201d rocks). Resuming the road and lunch in a restaurant.

• Visiting the famous Skazka canyon (Fairy Tale) for an easy but stunning hike.

• Next, weu2019re heading to the final point of today - Bel Tam yurt camp, thatu2019s located on the wild beach of Issyk Kul lake, with mountains all around. Free time outside (walking, swimming, bonfire). Dinner and overnight in yurts.

• In the morning, after spending some more time at the yurt camp, weu2019re resuming the road.nVisiting the nearby Ak Sai village to witness a breathtaking Eagle hunting process and archery (everyone will participate in this activity). Next, weu2019re driving deeper into the charming Canyon of Forgotten Rivers to observe some great views: light walk to its panoramic viewpoint (1,5 hours both ways). Picnic on the wild beach: eating, swimming, sunbathing.

• Now itu2019s time to be returning back to Bishkek (230km). Upon arrival in the city youu2019ll be dropped off at your hotel (not included)nThank you so much for sharing this magnificent journey with us! We hope to see you again! End of the tour.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

• Service animals allowed

• Specialized infant seats are available

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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