Program: 

Day 1 /  Bishkek:

Arrival in Bishkek. Meet at the airport by guide translator and driver at 15h10. Transfer to the center of the Kyrgyz capital. First discovery of the city Bishkek, one of the greenest cities in Central Asia. We visit the national museum, parks and central squares. In the afternoon, we visit the market Osh Bazaar, which is always lively and colorful. Dinner at restaurant and overnight in hotel.

Day 2 / Transfer to Cholpon-Ata:

In the morning, we drive to Lake Issyk-Kul. On the way we stop to visit Burana tower, which is dated from the 11th century BC. Lunch on the way in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, we reach Lake Issyk-Kul which is in kyrgyz means hot lake. The lake is the pearl of the Celestial Mountains. It is located above sea level at 1608m. Arrival in Cholpon Ata, check into one of the guest houses. Walk and free time at the lake and beautiful town.

Day 3 / Transfer to Karakol:

After breakfast, departure from the guest house. On the way we walk around in the canyon of Grigorievskoe. Exploring around the mountain lake. Picnic on the beach of the mountain lake. Keep driving to Karakol, the city located at the eastern end of Lake Issyk-Kul. Arrival in Karakol. Check up and explore the city. Dinner and overnight in the guest house Vstrecha.

Day 4 / Riding day in the Altyn-Arashan Valley:

In the morning we leave in a 4×4 truck. The car in day excursion is the terrain of the Russian army.100% of adventure. Picnic in the valley of Altyn-Arashan. Swimming in the natural hot spring. Back to Karakol by car. Night and dinner at the same place.

Day 5 / Transfer to Kochkor:

In the morning we resume our vehicle to reach the village of Kochkor. Stop and visit during the driving: the red cliffs of Jeti-Oguz, demonstration of rabbit hunting with eagles, the archery, meeting with the traditional hunter. At the end of the day, we come to Kochkor. Installation in the local guest house. Dinner in home stay Aynura

Day 6 / Transfer to Tash-Rabat:

Morning visit the hand craft center where we look the process of making felt wool of sheep. Picnic. Departure to the south. We go through the Dolon Pass at 3030m. We drive through the town of Naryn, then the village of At-Bashy. At the end of the day, we reach our yurt camp near the fortress of 14th century. It is the fortress of Tash-Rabat, built entirely of stone. Dinner and overnight in yurts.

Day 7 / Transfer to Son Kul Lake:

Early morning departure to Son Kul Lake. The lake is a paradise of nomads. There are large areas for livestock. Kyrgyz come for the summer with their cattle. We drive through the town of Naryn, then by the pass of Moldo Ashuu, we arrive to Son-Kul Lake, located at 3016m. Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp.

Day 8 / Day at the lake Son-Kul:

This day we dedicate to the discovery of the life of nomads. We explore from yurt to yurt, searching of petro glyphs. Picnic in the mountains. There is the possibility to rent horses and ride around the mountains. Back to yurt camp. Demonstration of equestrian games. Dinner and overnight in a yurt in the same place as the day before..

Day 9 / Transfer to Kazarman:

Early morning, heading to Fergana valley, south of Kyrgyzstan. We drive through the Moldo Ashu pass 3385m. Walking on the tops of the pass. Lunch in the nature. Arrival to the Kazarman village. Dinner and overnight in the local family house.

Day 10 / Transfer to Arslanbob:

Early morning, we drive to Arslanbob village. Then drive through the Kok Art pass. Down to Jalal Abat through the walnut forest. Arrival in the Jalal Abat city. Walking in the forest until the big waterfall. Kyrgyzstan had a biggest walnut forest in the world. Dinner and overnight in the local family house.

Day 11 / Hiking day in walnut forest:

Hiking day in walnut forest: Today we will see wild walnut forest. Hiking to the biggest waterfall. Lunch at local bazaar. Visit to park attraction for the local people. In the evening come back to the same place. Dinner at guest houses.

Day 12 / Transfer to Toktogul:

Early morning, heading to Toktogul. Beautiful road along the Naryn river. Then we arrive at the Toktogul city near the Toktogul reservoir. Walking to the panorama of the area. Lunch on the way before arriving at Toktogul reservoir. In the afternoon, there is possibility to swim in the lake..

Day 13 / Transfer to Bishkek:

Early morning, we move to Bishkek. On the we have a hiking to the mountain lake at Too Ashu pass. Lunch near the lake. In the afternoon, we reach Bishkek city. Free time to rest and shower or walking in the city. Dinner in the local restaurant. Overnight in the charming guest house

Day 14 /Transfer to airport. 

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Details: 

Duration:  14 days

In two weeks, I’m Nomad allows you to discover the authentic Kyrgyzstan; the stunning and varied scenery, virgin nature, meeting with nomad people who preserved their ancestral traditions and unique culture. The itineraries allow you to visit the most famous sights of Central Asia.

Highlights: Bishkek, Issyk Kul lake, Eagle hunting, handicraft felt center, Son Kul lake, yurt stay, Toktogul lake, Arslanbob walnut forest.

Itinerary: Bishkek> CholponAta> Karakol>Kochkor> SongKol> TashRabat> Kazarman> Arslanbob> Toktogul> Bishkek

Trip season: from end of May to the middle of September

Quantity of participants: 15 

Price per person in USD

Notes:

The visa is not required for Swiss nationals, EU, Canadian and Japanese passport with at least 6 months valid for a period do not exceed 60 days. No mandatory 

Payment of the trip, please read it in the Term&Conditions. 

Equipment for the trip, please read it in the Term&Conditions. 

Provide your personal medicament because the guide has only a basic pharmacy. Medicament for stomach, head ache, cold, external wounds. 

10 years old kids can do this program. 

During the trip, the guide will offer you short hike on the way.