🌄 Introduction

In this tour, you can actively spend your vacation 🏔️, discover a new country 🇰🇬, and enjoy the fresh mountain air 🌿, breathtaking views 🌄, and crystal-clear mountain rivers 💦.

Experience the magnificent mountains ⛰️ and lakes 🌊 of the Central Tien-Shan Mountains, meet the hospitable Kyrgyz people 🤝 with their unique traditions and way of life 🛖, taste delicious Oriental cuisine 🍽️, national drinks 🥛, seasonal fruits 🍎, and learn about Kyrgyz arts 🎨 and nomadic ethnography 🐎.

Immerse yourself in Eastern culture 🕌, charming villages 🏡, colorful bazaars 🛍️, and untouched nature 🌲 while recharging with positive energy ☀️ and taking home unforgettable memories. ✨

🏙️ Bishkek City

🏙️ Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, located at the foot of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too Mountains. ⛰️ It is the country's largest city and its political, economic, and cultural center.

👥 Home to more than 1 million people, Bishkek serves as the gateway to the rest of Kyrgyzstan.

The city offers:

• 🏛️ Ala-Too Square
• 🏛️ State Historical Museum
• 🎨 Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts
• 🌳 Beautiful parks
• 🛣️ Wide boulevards
• 🎓 Universities and research institutes

🏜️ Canyon Skazka

🏜️ Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon was formed over centuries by erosion from the Skazka River. 💦

The river carved soft sandstone and clay into spectacular formations including:

• 🪨 Hoodoos
• 🏔️ Spires
• 🌄 Colorful rock formations

The canyon features vibrant shades of:

• 🔴 Red
• 🟡 Yellow
• 🟠 Orange
• ⚪ White

creating its magical fairy-tale appearance. ✨

❤️ Jety Oguz Valley

🏔️ Jety Oguz means "Seven Bulls" 🐂.

Located about 25 km from Karakol, it is famous for:

• ❤️ The legendary Broken Heart Rock
• 🐂 Seven Bulls red sandstone formations
• 🌲 Beautiful forests
• 🌊 Jety Oguz River

The gorge was created through centuries of erosion, producing colorful cliffs and unique natural sculptures. 🌄

♨️ Altyn Arashan Valley

♨️ Relax and rejuvenate at Altyn Arashan, one of Kyrgyzstan's most famous natural hot spring resorts.

💦 Enjoy mineral-rich hot springs surrounded by lush green forests 🌲 and majestic mountain scenery. 🏔️

This peaceful valley is the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature. 🌿

🌊 Cholpon Ata Town

🏖️ Cholpon-Ata is located on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul 🌊 and serves as the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul Region.

It is famous for:

• 🏖️ Beautiful beaches
• 🏛️ Museums
• 🏔️ Stunning mountain scenery
• 🚤 Water activities

Issyk-Kul is the second-largest alpine lake in the world, offering unforgettable panoramic views. 📸

🌲 Ala Archa National Park

🏔️ Ala Archa National Park lies about 40 km south of Bishkek in the Kyrgyz Ala-Too Mountains.

Established in 1976, the park protects the spectacular Ala-Archa Gorge, featuring:

• 🏞️ Deep mountain canyons
• 💦 Waterfalls
• ❄️ Glaciers
• 🌸 Wildflowers
• 🦫 Marmots
• 🐆 Snow leopards
• 🌼 Edelweiss

📅 Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

☀️ Trip season: All year round

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel ★★★

💪 Difficulty: Easy / Medium

🎭 Tour: Cultural Tour

✨ Highlights

• 🏙️ Bishkek City
• 🏜️ Canyon Skazka
• ❤️ Jety Oguz Valley
• ♨️ Altyn Arashan Valley
• 🌊 Issyk-Kul Lake
• 🌲 Ala Archa National Park
• 🏛️ Ruh Ordo Cultural Complex
• 🚤 Boating on Issyk-Kul Lake

🗓️ PROGRAM✈️ DAY 1: Airport Manas – Bishkek City

🚐 Distance: 30 min

After arriving at Manas International Airport ✈️, complete immigration and customs procedures before meeting your guide and driver.

🚐 Transfer to your hotel for check-in.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel

🍴 Meals included: 🥞 Breakfast

🏔️ DAY 2: Bishkek City – Karakol Town

🚐 Distance: 400 km

⏱️ Driving: 7 hours

🥞 Breakfast.

Drive towards the eastern part of Kyrgyzstan.

Visit:

• 🏜️ Skazka Canyon (easy hike)
• 🍽️ Lunch at a local café
• ❤️ Jety Oguz Valley
• 📸 Panorama viewpoint

Continue to Karakol.

🍽️ Dinner at a local restaurant.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel

🍴 Meals included: 🥞 Breakfast | 🥗 Lunch | 🍲 Dinner

♨️ DAY 3: Karakol Town – Altyn Arashan

🚐 Distance: 35 km

⏱️ Driving: 2 hours

🥞 Breakfast.

🚛 Travel by Soviet 4×4 Truck to Altyn Arashan Valley.

🥾 Hike to Anyrtor Valley (2700 m).

🍽️ Lunch in a traditional nomadic yurt. 🛖

♨️ Relax at the famous Altyn Arashan Hot Springs.

Return to Karakol.

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel

🍴 Meals included: 🥞 Breakfast | 🥗 Lunch | 🍲 Dinner

🌊 DAY 4: Karakol Town – Bishkek City

🚐 Distance: 400 km

⏱️ Driving: 6–7 hours

🥞 Breakfast.

Drive along the scenic northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. 🌊

Visit:

• 🚤 Boat excursion
• 🏛️ Ruh Ordo Cultural Complex

🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant.

🏛️ Visit Burana Tower before continuing to Bishkek.

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel

🍴 Meals included: 🥞 Breakfast | 🥗 Lunch | 🍲 Dinner

🌲 DAY 5: Bishkek City – Ala Archa National Park

🚐 Distance: 40 km

⏱️ Driving: 1 hour

🥞 Breakfast.

🚐 Transfer to Ala-Archa National Park.

🥾 Explore the alpine landscapes of the Tian Shan Mountains. 🏔️

Return to Bishkek for a city sightseeing tour.

🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant.

✈️ Transfer to Manas International Airport.

👋 End of the tour.

🍴 Meals included: 🥞 Breakfast | 🥗 Lunch

🎒 What to Bring

1. 🌧️ Waterproof rain jacket and trousers
2. 🧥 Warm clothing and extra layers
3. 🧢 Hat, 🕶️ sunglasses, ☀️ sunscreen, and 🔦 headlamp
4. 💧 Water bottle
5. 🧺 Quick-drying towel
6. 🩹 First aid kit and any personal medications

🎒 These essential items will help ensure your comfort, safety, and preparedness throughout your adventure in Kyrgyzstan. 🏔️

💰 Price

💵 The price is influenced by various factors such as group size 👥 or season ☀️. Therefore, it is difficult to provide a fixed price.

✅ Price includes:

• 🚐 All transfers to the starting point at the beginning and end of the tour
• 🏨 Accommodation based on twin/double sharing rooms
• 🍽️ Meals as mentioned in the program
• 🎟️ Excursions and entrance fees as mentioned in the program
• 🚐 Transportation
• 🧭 Korean-speaking guide
• 🏷️ Local taxes

❌ Not included:

• 📄 Kyrgyz visa (if required)
• ✈️ International flights
• 🥤 Soft and 🍺 alcoholic drinks
• 🍫 Snacks on the way
• 💵 Personal expenses
• 🙏 Tips

📝 Notes

🚐 Transport: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with A/C (2018–2019 models)

🏨 Bishkek Hotels (3★):

• Discovery Hotel
• Garden Hotel
• Grand Hotel

🏨 Karakol Hotels (3★):

• Tagaitai Hotel
• Ak Maral Hotel
• Karavan Hotel

🍽️ Food:

• 🍲 First course – Soup
• 🍛 Second course – Plov or Manty
• 🥗 Salads
• 🍞 Bread
• 🍵 Tea

⭐ Additional Services

1. 🦅 Eagle Hunting Demonstration – 5,000 Som
2. 🐎 Demonstration of the Nomadic Game Kok Bory – 18,000 Som
3. 🎶 Folklore Show in Bishkek – 8,000 Som

📩 Contact us for additional nights, activities, or any other questions.

➕ You can add other trips to your journey.

🔄 The Tour Operator reserves the right to modify itineraries and/or substitute hotels of a reasonably similar quality, when available, should circumstances beyond our control make it necessary.

👕 Clothing

• 👕 Layered clothing for changing weather conditions
• 🌧️ Waterproof jacket and pants
• 🧤 Warm hat and gloves
• 👢 Comfortable waterproof boots
• 👟 Additional pair of shoes or sandals
• 🧦 Extra socks and underwear (quick-drying materials recommended)

💧 Food and Water

• 💧 Water bottles (we recommend purchasing 7–10 L bottles and refilling your smaller bottle to reduce plastic waste)
• 🍽️ Meals not included in the program can be enjoyed at local markets, bazaars, restaurants, or cafés along the route.

🩹 Safety

• 🩹 First aid kit (bandages, antiseptics, pain relievers, personal medications)
• 🪥 Personal hygiene items (biodegradable soap, toilet paper, wet wipes)
• 💊 Personal medications (plus extra supplies in case of delays)
• ☀️ Sun protection (sunscreen, SPF lip balm, hat, sunglasses)
• 🛡️ Insurance: Travel insurance is not included. It is highly recommended that you have insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage of personal belongings, as well as 🚁 helicopter rescue and mountain search operations if required.

📷 Miscellaneous

• 💵 Cash (widely used throughout Kyrgyzstan)
• 💳 Credit and Visa cards are mainly accepted in Bishkek and Karakol
• 🏪 Some larger restaurants, cafés, and gas stations also accept cards
• 📷 Camera or smartphone
• 🔋 Power bank (electricity in rural areas can be unpredictable)
• 📶 Wi-Fi may be available in mountain accommodations, but do not rely on it. Mobile reception can also be limited.
• ♻️ Reusable bags for carrying trash out of remote areas

🎒 Remember: Pack light, but make sure you have all the essentials to stay safe and comfortable during your adventure.

🏔️✨ Enjoy your trip!