Multiactive tour around Kyrgyzstan - 1

Tour: Multiactive Tour 1, Request

Activities: rafting, horse back riding, walk in the mountains, sailing trip, experience the culture of Kyrgyz people.

Places to visit: Bishkek – Chui river – Konorchak – Kalmak-Ashu – Issyk-Kul - Karakol – Djety-Oguz - Bokombaevo - Bishkek

Duration: 9 days

Tour summary:

Day 1: Airport – Bishkek
Arrival to Bishkek, transfer to the hotel. Sightseeing tour: Oak Park , Ala -Too Square, Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Victory Square . Overnight in the hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek – Chui river
In the morning transfer to Chui river ( 150 km ). En route visit Burana tower, which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun After lunch you will have rafting on Chui River , category of difficulty is 3,4. Experience guides will be with tourist group during the rafting. Dinner. Overnight in the tent camp.

Day 3: Chui river – Konorchak canyon – Kalmak-Ashu
After breakfast you will have the walking to Konorchak canyons. They were formed about one and a half to two million years ago and since that time erosion by wind and water has turned a plain plateau into gigantic stone pillars, some of which are 400- 500 meters high. Picnic. Return to the camp. Transfer to Chon- Kemin. Acquaintance with the family who welcomes you. Short excursion through the locality. Dinner. Overnight in the guest house .

Day 4: Kalmak-Ashu – horse back riding
After breakfast ride toward Kalmal-Ashuu pass. The tour from Chon -Kemin to Balykchy is a very interesting cross over the Kalmak-Ashuu pass. The pass is at height of 3000 meters above sea level. The travel penetrates through a beautiful mountain gorge that is surrounded by evergreen coniferous forests. Picnic. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 5: Horse back riding – Issyk-Kul
I n the morning ride over the Kalmak-Ashu pass. From the pass you will see magnificent view of the Issyk-Kul Lake . Picnic. Ride down till a car. Drive toward Issyk-Kul Lake . Accommodation in the hotel on the North Shore of Issyk-Kul Lake .

Day 6: Issyk-Kul - Karakol
In the morning is a sailing trip on the Issyk-Kul Lake . Lunch. Driver to Karakol ( 140 km ). En route in Cholpon-Ata visit open-air art gallery of stone, said to date from 500 BC – 100 AD, they depict wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, sacrifices and some hunting scenes. Arriving to Karakol. Experience folk music during the dinner. Overnight in Karakol.

Day 7: Karakol – Jety-Oguz gorge

In the morning city tour in Karakol. Visit the wooden Russian-orthodox church, Dungan Mosque and Prezhevalsky-Museum. Drive to Jety-Oguz gorge, which is a lush valley with some striking red sandstone rock formations (the “seven Bulls” from which the valley takes its name). Picnic. Dinner and overnight in yurta (Kyrgyz dwelling).

Day 8: Jety-Oguz gorge – Skazka – Bokombaevo - Bishkek
Transfer to Bishkek ( 380 km ). En route visit “Skazka”, fantastic gorge with red mountain formations. One of the best views on the Issyk-Kul Lake is guaranteed. Next stop in Bokonbaevo, where you will experience the procedure of making felt carpets. Continue driving to Bishkek. Farewell dinner. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 9: Bishkek – Airport

Transfer to the airport ( 30 km ), departure.

Accommodation:

Standard tour price includes:
1. Accommodation;
2. Kyrgyzstan - full board.
3. Transportation throughout the whole trip. Driver has limited English knowledge;
4. English speaking guide;
5. Sightseeing tour program in all cities according to the program, including entrance fees to sights, museums. Camera/video fees are not included and paid separately;
6. Rafting on the Chui rive;
7. Horse back riding trip in Kalmak-Ashu;
8. Sailing trip;
9. Folk music in Karakol;
10. Process of making felt carpets and eagle hunting show in Bokombaevo;
11. Visa support.

Tour price does not include:
1. Interpreter, speaking the language of your choice, to accompany the travelers for the whole period of the tour.
2. Hotel charges for additional services;
3. Single supplement;
4. Consular fees paid upon collection of the entrance visa to Kyrgyzstan;
5. Registration in Kyrgyzstan;
6. International airfares;
7. Personal insurance and items not mentioned above.