Day 1 till Day 5

Day 1: Arrival at Bishkek

Arrival at Bishkek and transfer to the guest house. The sightseeing programme in Bishkek includes Oak Park, Ala-Too-Square,the Philharmonic hall, the Statue of Manas and Victory Square.
Overnight stay at the guest house.
Meals: B

Day 2: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek

After breakfast we drive to the Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). We start our hiking in the mountain valley where the Ala-Archa River is flowing and where at both of the sides snowy mountains are rising up steeply. We walk from an alpine camp (2200 m) until the Ak-Sai Waterfall; the height of it is 35 m (2700 m). The path goes through coniferous forests and along alpine meadows. After a picnic we turn back to the alpine camp and drive back to Bishkek. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: B

Day 3: Bishkek - Chui River - Chon Kemin Valley

In the morning we drive to the Chui river (150 km). On the way we visit the Burana Tower. It marks the original position of the City of Karakhanids, Balasagun. After lunch we start our rafting in the Chui River. The level of difficulty is 3-4. During the rafting experienced guides will accompany the group. After rafting we will be brought to a guesthouse in the Chon Kemin Valley. Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Meals: BLD

Day 4: Chon Kemin - horseback riding

After breakfast we ride up the Valley Chon Kemin and enjoy its beautiful panorama. After our picnic we go farther to the Kol Say Valley. On the way we let the magnificent panorama of mountains affect us. Then we return to the guesthouse. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
Meals: BLD

Day 5: Chon Kemin Valley - Issyk-Kul

After breakfast we drive to Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way there we will visit the Konorchak Canyons. The gorges were formed approximately one and a half or two million years ago. Overtime because of erosion by wind and water the plateau has been transformed into the giant stone columns. The height of some of the stone pillars are 400 - 500 meters. From there we drive to Lake Issyk-Kul. Accommodation in a hotel on the north shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.
Meals: BD

Day 6 till Day 9

Day 6: Issy-Kul - Karakol

In the morning we do a cruise on Lake Issyk-Kul. After lunch we drive to Karakol (140 km). Along the way we visit the open air art gallery in Cholpon-Ata. There you can see rock paintings that date back to the 500 BC - 100 AD. In the drawings wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, and scenes of hunting and sacrifice are shown. Arrival at Karakol. Overnight in Karakol.
Meals: B

Day 7: Karakol - Jety-Oguz Canyon

In the morning we do a city tour in Karakol. There we will visit the Russian-orthodox wooden church and the Dungan Mosque, the Chinese temple that is built completely from wood without using any nails. Furthermore the Prezhevalsky Museum is included in our program. After our lunch in Karakol we drive to the Jety-Oguz gorge that is a lush valley with some striking red rock sandstone formations. Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt (Kyrgyz dwelling).
Meals: BD

Day 8: Jety-Oguz Canyon - Skazka - Bokombaevo - Bishkek

Today we drive back to Bishkek (380 km). On the route we visit the "Skazka", a fascinating gorge with red rock formations. One of the best views on Issy-Kul Lake is guaranteed. Our next stop is at Bokombaevo, where we will visit a craft company where the traditional Kirgisian felt carpets are produced. And later you can observe  eagle hunting. Our lunch we will have together with a Kirgisian family in a local house. Drive on to Bishkek. Farewell lunch. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Meals: BL

Day 9: Bishkek - Airport

Transfer to the airport, departure.
Meals: B

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Things to know

Recommended Equipment:

Warm clothing, a jacket, hiking shoes, a backpack, a flashlight, your own first-aid kit, sunglasses.

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