| Duration: | 7 Day(s) - 6 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Eco Tours |
Day 1: Arrival in Almaty and City Tour
Upon arrival in Almaty, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel. We will start the tour with a visit to the central part of the city, exploring historic buildings, beautiful cathedrals, city squares, and the famous Almaty Park. The day will end with a visit to Kok Tobe Hill, offering panoramic views of the city.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Almaty
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Charyn Canyon, Saty Village, Kolsai Lake
After breakfast, we will drive to the stunning Charyn Canyon for exploration and photo opportunities. Then we continue to Saty Village, where you will enjoy lunch at a local guesthouse. In the afternoon, we visit Kolsai Lake, a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by forested mountains, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Saty Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Border Crossing, Karakol City Tour, Optional Folklore Show
We start with breakfast and then transfer to the Kegen border post to cross into Kyrgyzstan on foot. After a picnic lunch in nature, we proceed to Karakol. The city tour includes visits to the Dungan Mosque, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Bugu Bazaar. Dinner will be hosted by a local Dungan family, with an optional folklore music show to enrich your cultural experience.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel or similar in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Altyn Arashan Hot Springs and Jeti Oguz Valley
After breakfast, we travel to Altyn Arashan Gorge via Soviet-era vehicle, where you can enjoy natural mineral hot springs and relax. Lunch will be served at a traditional yurt camp. Returning to Karakol by UAZ vehicle, we then transfer to Jeti Oguz Valley, famous for its red rock formations. Dinner and overnight will be at a yurt camp.
In winter, we replace Altyn Arashan with a visit to a ski resort (ski resort expenses not included).
Accommodation: Yurt camp in Jeti Oguz(in winter time guesthouse)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Jeti Oguz, Barskoon Gorge, Skazka Canyon, Issyk-Kul Lake
We explore the natural wonders of Jeti Oguz Valley, including the Broken Heart rock formation and Maiden’s Braid waterfall on foot or by horseback. Then we visit Barskoon Gorge with a short hike to one of its waterfalls and see the monument dedicated to cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. After lunch at a yurt café, we stop at Skazka Canyon before heading to Kaji Say village on the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, where you will have free time to relax by the lake.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Kaji Say or Bokonbaevo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Eagle Hunting Show, Yurt Assembly, Burana Tower, Arrival in Bishkek
We leave Kaji Say after breakfast and stop in Bokonbaevo village to witness an eagle hunting demonstration.
Next, we visit Kizil Tuu village to enjoy lunch with a local family and watch a traditional yurt assembly show.
On the way to Bishkek, we visit the historic Burana Tower in Tokmok. Upon arrival in Bishkek, dinner will be served at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bishkek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Price Includes:
Transportation
Entrance fees (Kok Tobe, Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes, Burana Tower, Skazka Canyon, Dungan Mosque)
Yurt assembly show
Photo with eagle
Accommodation (double/twin rooms)
Meals as specified
English-speaking guide
Price Excludes:
Insurance
Visa fees
Personal expenses
Optional eagle hunting demonstration
Folklore show
Early check-in / late check-out fees
