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Detailed program by day
D1. Bishkek – Chon Kemin valley, 175km
Airport meeting with local stuff. Stop in Bishkek for exchange, local sim cards and drinks, snacks for the route. Transfer to Chon Kemin mountains. Arrival to Tarsuu village and check in to guest house on 1800m alt. Best place with fresh air and good acclimatization for the guests. Free time. Hiking to panorama view, 1-2 hours. Dinner (7-8 EUR pp).
Guest house with breakfast: twin/triple rooms, shower, wifi.
nd other big towns in Kyrgyzstan that accept AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA and MASTERCARD.Other towns and villages have ATMs, but usually only accept VISA cards.
D2. Bishkek – Karakol, 300km
Start at 8:00. Stop to hike to Konerchek canyons, beautiful canyons from very old volcano in Central Asia, 2 hours. Drive by north shore of Issykkul lake. Lunch stop in Balikchy city or Cholpon Ata city. Stop to swim in the lake. Arrival to Karakol and check in to hotel. Briefing with a guide for the trekking. Dinner at restaurant.
Hotel with breakfast: twin/triple rooms, shower, wifi.
D3. Treking to Jukuchak, 7.5km, +280m, 2-3 hours trek
Start at 9:00. In the city we stop to visit Dungan mosque, Orthodox Provo Slavic church and shopping at supermarket for the trek. Drive to Juuku valley to reach our trekking camp. lunch. Hiking in Juukuchak gorge, we will see a small waterfall and beautiful views to the mountain peaks around. Meeting with local shepherd. Dinner and night at the camp (2200m alt). After dinner you can enjoy swim in hot springs. Lunch/Dinner
D4. Treking to Kychy Kuzul Suu, 13km, +1040m, 6-7 hours trek
Start at 9:00. Hike to next valley thought to Jumatay pass 3240m alt. Crossing the river few time. Amazing views from the back of Jumatay range. Hike to down belong the range. Kychy Kyzyl Suu valley and arrival to the camp (2310m alt). B/L/Diner
D5. Treking to Chon Kuzul Suu, 14km, +1050m, 7-8 hours trek
Start at 9:00. Hiking to next destination Chon Kyzyl Suu. The most beautiful trails on mountain faces, 3300m alt pass Takur Tor. Hiking in deep alpine forest. Arrival to the camp and enjoy the hot springs +41C. Breakfast/Lunch/Diner.
D6. Treking to Suttu Bulak, 13,5km, +650m, 4-5 hours trek
Start at 9:00. We make an elevation the pas at 2650m alt. Trek to down to Suttu Bulak gorge. We can make a Bon Fire. Last dinner of the trek. Breakfast/Lunch/Diner.
D7. Treking to Jety Oguz, 11km, +450m, 3-4 hours trek - Karakol city
Start at 9:00. Hiking in dry landscape of red canyons. Hiking in front of Jety Oguz (The Seven Bulls). Lunch stop on panorama of the Kurort Jety Oguz. Meeting with our bus and transfer to Karakol. Photo stop at Broken Heart canyon. Dinner at local resto with live music. Breakfast/Lunch.
D8. Son Kul lake 3016m alt., 310km
Start at 8:00. Transfer by south shore of the lake. Visit to Skazka canyons. Stop to swim in the lake. Meeting with eagle hunter, demonstration of the traditional hunt, archery experience. Small break in Kochkor town. Transfer through Kalmak Ashuu pass at 3440m alt. Yurt camp is located at 3015m at. Free time. Dinner (8-9 EUR pp).
Yurt camp with breakfast – 2-4 people in 1 yurt. Toilet and shower is outside. WIFI.
D9. Son Kul lake – horseback riding, 3-4 hours riding
Breakfast in yurts. We will take Kyrgyz horses and training to ride in the nature. Riding on the hills full of animals. You can gallop in Kyrgyz paradise landscape. Stop for rest and for the lunch in yurt camp. Continue riding afternoon. Dinner.
D10. The caravan saray Tash Rabat, 230km
Start at 9:00. Drive through 33 Popugay pass at 3450m alt. One of the beautiful mountain road in the country. Walking to waterfall. We reach to main road and arrival to Naryn city. Having a lunch at local restaurant. Drive to At Bashy region via Kyzyl Bel pass on the way of Torugart (chines border). Walking around and visit to caravan saray Tash Rabat. Dinner (8-9 EUR pp).
Yurt camp or guest house / breakfast – 2-4 people in 1 yurt/room. Toilet is outside. WIFI. Sauna.
D11. Tash Rabat – horseback riding, 6-7 hours, 4100m alt
Morning we will take horses and day expedition to Tash Rabat pass at 3900m alt. Riding in wild nature and we can see wild animals. Only here you can see herds of ibex and yaks, so much marmots. We will climb by horses to the top at 3900m alt. Beautiful view for the Chatyr Kol lake and Chines border. We climb by food to the top at 4100m alt. Go back to yurts. Dinner.
D12. Naryn – Bishkek, 450kmm
Transfer back to Bishkek via Naryn city and Dolon pass. Stop in Kochkor town to visit hand-made souvenir shop. Lunch on the way. Stop to visit Burana Tower and museum in Tokmok city, historical place with buildings at 12th century. Check in to hotel.
Grand Hotel with breakfasts– twin/triple rooms.
D13. The nomad’s capital - Bishkek
Good breakfast in hotel. City tour: firstly we will visit to colorful bazaar Osh, here you can buy interesting Kyrgyz souvenirs. Visit to national museum, walking in the center, Ala Too square, local art gallery and monuments of the victory. Free time.
D14. Back to home – airport Manas
Morning transfer to airport and the end.
Price in USD per parson
PRICE INCLUDES:
- All transfers
- English speaking guide, equestrian guides,
- Accommodations with breakfast,
- Full board meals/water on trekking days,
- Trekking stuff (cooker, guide, camp assist)
- Tents and matrass
- 4×4 cars for the stuff during the trek
- Horses in Tash Rabat and Son Kul lake
- Entrances to museum and parks
PRICE DOESN’T INCLUDE
- Travel insurance,
- International air ticket and airport taxes,
- Alcohol and mineral waters,
- Meals in yurt camps and guest houses,
- Additional services not mentioned in the program.
- Sleeping bags
detailsEquipment and items for trekking part:
- Sleeping bag up to 0 C
- Good trekking boots with high proper ankle support and good thread. Extra shoes or pair of sandals, in case if main became wet during the rain and etc.
- Waterproof rain jacket and trousers
- Warm closes and extra closes to exchange
- Hat and cap, sun glasses, high factor sun cream
- Daypack 40-50 litters and rain cover. It is also good idea to line your daypack with a quality plastic bag
- Head-torch
- Bottle for water
- Quick drying towel
- First aid kit, if you have some disease
Equipment and items for horseback riding part:
- Helmet
- Gloves
Recommended to have
- Walking sticks
- Toiletries
- Insect repellants (for lower elevations)
- Water purification tables or a water filter (more details in Notes)
- Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if you don’t have altitude adaptation)
- Pocket knife, binocular
