Chuy & Ysyk-Kol Highlights Tour

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$375

Duration: 5 days
Level: Active

Chuy & Ysyk-Kol Highlights Tour — Photo 1

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This five-day tour covers Kyrgyzstan’s Chüy and Ysyk-Köl regions. Start in Bishkek, with time to explore its markets, then visit Ala-Archa, Burana Tower and Konorchok Canyon. Continue to Ysyk-Köl and Son-Köl lakes, then explore Karakol, including the Dungan Mosque and Orthodox Church. The route also includes horseback riding in Chon-Kemin Park and a program in Bokonbaevo featuring berkuts (eagles) and taigans (Kyrgyz greyhounds).

Details

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Day 1

Activities

In the morning we will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel
At lunchtime, we will go to Ala-Archa and enjoy beautiful nature
After Ala-Archа there will be a city tour, Osh bazaar (Asian market), and Ala-Too square where we will see the changing of the guard of honor performed by the national guard.

Places visited

Ala-Archa National Park Bishkek City

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Day 2

Activities

In the morning we will drive to the Burana Tower, get acquainted with the Balbal stones and history
Later in the Boom Gorge, we will have hiking in the Konorchok / Kok-Moinok canyons
Let's stop at the panorama of the Orto-Tokoy reservoir, enjoy the views and take photos
In Kochkor, we can visit the craft shop of the Kochkor region
We will pass Kochkor and begin our ascent to the Son-Kol lake through the Kalmak-Ashuu pass
We spend the night in a yurt camp

Places visited

Burana Tower Son-Kol Lake Ysyk-Köl Lake

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Day 3

Activities

Today we will descend from Son-Kol along the Teskey-Torpok pass, which is famous for its serpentines
We will visit a gorgeous waterfall that flows from Son-Kol
Then we will drive through the territory of the Karatal Japyryk reserve along the Kara-Unkur gorge and the Dolon pass
We will drive again along the Orto-Tokoy reservoir, only this time along the southern side
If there is a chance, we will meet camels in the Kyzyl-Ompol area
If we keep up with the time, let's stop by the Ak-Sai canyons
In Bokonbaevo we will have a full-fledged program with Berkuts(Eagle) and Taigans (Kyrgyz greyhounds)
We will spend the night in a guest house in Bokonbaevo

Places visited

Ruh-Ordo Cultural Center

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Day 4

Activities

Today we will start with a visit to the Skazka Canyon
If time and effort allow you to enter the Barskoon Gorge (as the Swiss say, second Switzerland)
We will visit the Jeti-Oguz panorama
In Karakol, we will visit the Dungan Mosque, Orthodox Church, antique and eco-product shops
Today we will visit a trout farm and eat delicious fish!
We will try to visit the Semyonovskoye and Grigorievskoye gorges, the Kyrchyn valley where the 1-2-3 World Nomad Games were held

Places visited

Barskoon Gorge Choñ Ak-Suu Gorge Dungan Mosque Holy Trinity Cathedral Skazka Canyon

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Day 5

Activities

In the morning we will swim in hot springs. If possible, we will try to do it in Karakol on the 4th Day
Then we will go to Chon-Kemin, ride horses, enjoy the nature of the Chon-Kemin natural park
After that, we will arrive in Bishkek and will have time to do those things that we could not do on the 1st day
There are a lot of interesting places along the route and we can choose or delete this or that place at our discretion, based on time and effort

Places visited

Bishkek City Choñ-Kemin Natural Park Karakol City

Additional information

Price

1 Person	$900
2 Persons	$625
3 Persons	$500
4 Persons	$440
5 Persons	$400
6 and more	$375

Included in the price

Accommodation
Meal full board
Horses
Berkuts
Guide (English, Russian, Kyrgyz languages)
Transportation

Not included in the price

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks
Souvenirs
International flight tickets

Note

Essentials for Travel in Kyrgyzstan

A comprehensive list of essential items to bring on your trip to Kyrgyzstan to ensure comfort, safety, and preparedness for varying weather conditions and outdoor activities.

Shoes

Bring comfortable walking shoes for city tours, sturdy hiking shoes for moderate hikes, durable hiking boots for trekking, and quick-drying sandals as an extra pair.

Hat

Don't forget to pack a wide-brimmed hat or a sun cap with a neck flap to protect against the intense sun at high altitudes.

UV Cream

Don't forget to pack high SPF broad-spectrum sunscreen to shield your skin from the intense UV rays, especially at higher elevations in Kyrgyzstan.

Clothing

Pack appropriate clothing layers for varying temperatures and weather conditions, considering that temperatures can vary significantly with altitude changes. Be prepared for snow or rain, especially in mountainous areas.

Medical Aid

Remember to carry personal medical aids such as necessary medications, band-aids, pain relievers, and any specific items for pre-existing medical conditions as precautions.

Ask us what to bring for your route and the season.