| Duration: | 9 Day(s) - 8 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Jeep Tours |
Day 1: Bishkek – Chon-Kemin
Arrival at Manas Airport. Collect rental jeeps and drive to Chon-Kemin via the Torugart road. On the way, visit the Burana Tower. After settling into a guesthouse in Karool-Dobo, enjoy a walk in Chon-Kemin National Park.
Accommodation – Guesthouse in Chon-Kemin, L, D
Day 2: Chon-Kemin – Son-Kul Lake
After breakfast, drive to Son-Kul Lake. We will travel via the Torugart road, Boom Pass, and Kubaky Pass, and visit the Orto-Tokoi water reservoir. Stop in Kochkor village for lunch at a local family home. Visit a felt factory and participate in making traditional felt carpets. At the factory, artisans produce various felt products such as carpets, shoes, caps, and gloves.
We will then continue to Son-Kul Lake via Kalmak-Ashu Pass. Upon arrival, enjoy a walk, have dinner at the yurt camp, and stay overnight in the yurt.
Accommodation – Yurt camp, BLD
Day 3: Son-Kul – Naryn
After breakfast, watch traditional nomadic horse games performed by locals, such as Tyiyn Enmei, Kyz Kuumai, Ulak Tartysh, and Er Enish. Walk along the lakeshore and have lunch at the yurt camp.
Later, drive to the historical site “Stone of Manas,” and continue to Naryn town via the “33 Parrots” Pass. Visit the 33 Parrots Waterfall.
Accommodation – 3* hotel in Naryn, BLD
Day 4: Naryn – Tosor Pass – Tamga
After breakfast, continue the journey toward Issyk-Kul Lake. There are several routes to the lake, but we will take the scenic route via Eki-Naryn Pass, Jyluu-Suu Valley, and Tosor Pass, descending to Tamga village on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Enjoy an outdoor picnic lunch along the way.
Accommodation – Guesthouse in Tamga village, BLD
Day 5: Jeti Oguz – Oguz Bashy Peak – Karakol
After breakfast, drive to Jeti Oguz Valley and settle into a yurt camp at Kok-Jayik Jailoo. Have lunch at the yurt camp and visit the “Maiden Braid” waterfall. Meet a Berkutchi (eagle hunter) and watch a demonstration of eagle hunting.
Hike to the Oguz Bashy Peak viewpoint for panoramic views, then continue to Karakol city for an overnight stay.
Accommodation – 3* hotel in Karakol, BLD
Day 6: Trekking Day to Ala-Kul Lake
Today, begin your trekking adventure to the alpine Ala-Kul Lake. Starting from Karakol Gorge, trek to the Ayu-Tor Valley, where we will set up tents, have meals, and stay overnight.
Accommodation – Tent, BLD
Day 7: Trekking to Ala-Kul Lake
Trek to Ala-Kul Lake and enjoy the stunning views. After exploring, descend to Altyn Arashan Gorge. Have lunch at a guesthouse in Altyn Arashan.
A Soviet off-road vehicle will transfer us back to Karakol city. Upon arrival, enjoy dinner with a local Dungan family and a folklore musical performance by the local band “Kylym.”
Accommodation – 3* hotel in Karakol, BLD
Day 8: Karakol – Bishkek
Take a PCR test, then drive to the Kyrchyn Mountains. Spend some time there, have lunch, and continue driving to Bishkek city.
Accommodation – 3* hotel in Bishkek, BLD
Day 9: End of the Tour
Collect the PCR test results and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
