🏔️ Tour Route: Bishkek – Kyzyl Tuu – Canyon Skazka – Barskoon Waterfalls – Jety Oguz Red Rocks – Karakol Town – Sary Jaz Mountains – Karkyraa – Cholpon Ata – Bishkek

🌄 Highlights and Overview of this Trip

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, known for its 85% mountainous landscape, offers breathtaking alpine views at every corner. 🏔️ Its continental climate brings warm summers ☀️, cold winters ❄️, ample sunshine 🌞, and notable temperature fluctuations.

🚙 Join us on a thrilling Jeep Tour through the magnificent landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, encompassing iconic destinations such as Lake Issyk-Kul 🌊 and the highest peaks of Terskey Ala-Too ⛰️. This adventure promises an unforgettable nomadic experience 🛖, complemented by cultural attractions 🎭, rejuvenating hot springs ♨️, and the unique opportunity to stay in traditional yurts.

📸 This tour is specifically designed for adventurous travelers and photography enthusiasts who are eager to explore new and exciting locations. 🌿 Whether you seek adrenaline-pumping adventures or unforgettable landscapes, this expedition will exceed your expectations.

📍 Elevation Min/Max: 1700m / 3700m

📅 Duration: 10 days

☀️ Trip season: April – October

🏡 Accommodation: Guest House, Yurt Inn, Hotel

💪 Difficulty: Medium / Hard (because of high altitudes)

🍽️ Meals: Full board

✨ HIGHLIGHTS

• 🏜️ Unique Locations: Canyon Skazka, Barskoon Waterfalls, Sary Jaz Mountains
• 🛖 Demonstration of Nomadic Yurt Installation
• ⛺ Overnight stays in Mountain Hut and Yurt Camp
• ♨️ Natural Hot Springs
• 🦅 Eagle Hunting Show
• 🏛️ Cultural Complex Ruh Ordo
• 🚤 Boat Excursion on Issyk-Kul Lake

🗓️ PROGRAM✈️

DAY 1: Airport Manas – Bishkek

🚐 Driving: 30–40 min

🏨 Arrival at Manas International Airport and transfer to a comfortable 3-star hotel.

🏙️ City sightseeing includes:

• 🏛️ Ala-Too Square
• 🛍️ Osh Market
• 🎭 Opera & Ballet Theatre
• 🎨 Fine Art Museum
• 📚 National Library

🍽️ Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.

🏨 Overnight at hotel.

🏡 DAY 2: Bishkek – Kyzyl Tuu

🚐 Driving: 6–7 hours

🚐 Drive to Kyzyl Tuu Village.

🛖 Watch a traditional Yurt Making Demonstration.

🍽️ Dinner and overnight at Guest House.

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast / 🥗 Lunch / 🍲 Dinner

🏜️ DAY 3: Kyzyl Tuu – Canyon Skazka – Barskoon Waterfalls – Jety Oguz

🚐 Driving: 6–7 hours

🦅 Eagle Hunting Show

🏜️ Visit Skazka Canyon

🌊 Picnic lunch by Issyk-Kul Lake

💦 Visit Barskoon Waterfalls

❤️ Explore Jety Oguz Red Rocks & Broken Heart Rock

🛖 Overnight at Kok Jayik Yurt Camp

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast / 🥗 Lunch / 🍲 Dinner

🐎 DAY 4: Horse Riding – Jety Oguz Waterfall

📏 Distance: 20 km

🐎 Horse Riding: 6–7 hours

🌄 Ride through Kok Jayik Valley with an experienced horse guide.

🥪 Packed lunch during the ride.

🍲 Dinner and overnight at Yurt Camp.

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast / 🥪 Lunch Box / 🍲 Dinner

🚣 DAY 5: Jety Oguz – Karakol

🕐 Touring: 5–6 hours

⛪ Visit:

• ⛪ Holy Trinity Church
• 🕌 Dungan Mosque
• 🧭 Prjevalskiy Museum

🚣 1.5-hour kayaking excursion.

🥪 Picnic lunch.

🍽️ Dinner at local restaurant.

🏕️ Overnight at panoramic Glamping Site.

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast / 🥪 Lunch Box / 🍲 Dinner

🏔️ DAY 6: Karakol – Sary Jaz

🚐 Driving: 5–6 hours

🍳 Breakfast in Karakol.

🛒 Grocery stop.

⛰️ Cross Chon Ashuu Pass (3082m).

🏔️ Arrive in Sary Jaz Mountains.

🐂 Meet a local Yak Shepherd.

🏡 Overnight at Mountain Hut.

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast / 🥪 Lunch Box / 🍲 Dinner

👻 DAY 7: Sary Jaz – Enilchek

🌄 Visit:

• 🏚️ Ghost City Enilchek
• ♨️ Natural Hot Springs

🐎 Horse riding in local mountains.

🥪 Lunch Box.

🏡 Return to Mountain Hut.

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast / 🥪 Lunch Box / 🍲 Dinner

🌲 DAY 8: Sary Jaz – Karakol

🚐 Driving: 5–6 hours

🍳 Breakfast.

🌄 Scenic mountain drive.

♨️ Visit Hot Springs.

🌲 Excursion to Semenov Valley.

🍽️ Lunch at café.

🏡 Dinner & overnight at Guest House.

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast / 🥗 Lunch / 🍲 Dinner

🚤 DAY 9: Semenov Valley – Cholpon Ata

🚐 Driving: 6–7 hours

🌲 Visit Grigorieskiy Valley.

🏛️ Visit:

• 🏛️ Ruh Ordo Cultural Center
• 🪨 Petroglyph Museum

🍽️ Lunch.

🚤 Boat excursion on Issyk-Kul Lake.

🏨 Overnight at lakeside resort.

🍽️ Dinner in town.

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast / 🥗 Lunch / 🍲 Dinner

🏙️ DAY 10: Cholpon Ata – Bishkek

🚐 Driving: 5–6 hours

🍳 Breakfast.

🚐 Return to Bishkek.

🏨 Hotel check-in.

🛍️ Free time for shopping or optional excursions.

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast

✈️ DAY 11: Airport Manas

🚐 Driving: 30–40 min

✈️ Early transfer to Manas Airport.

🍴 Meals: 🥞 Breakfast

💰 PRICE

💵 The price depends on group size, season, and accessibility of destinations.

✅ Program price includes

• 🚙 Comfortable 4×4 vehicle
• 🧭 English-speaking guide & driver
• 🏡 Accommodation
• 🍽️ Meals as mentioned
• 🎟️ Entrance fees & excursions
• 🏷️ Local taxes

❌ Not included

• ✈️ International flights
• 📄 Visa
• 🍺 Alcoholic & soft drinks
• 🛡️ Personal insurance
• 🐎 Additional horse riding activities

📝 Notes

• 🧥 Warm clothes are recommended.
• 🍽️ Meals in remote areas are included where stated.
• 🔄 Programs may be adjusted according to your interests.
• 💳 Credit cards can generally be used only in Bishkek and Karakol.
• 🛏️ Bringing your own sleeping bag liner is recommended.
• ⚡ Electricity and 📶 Wi-Fi in mountain areas may be limited.

👕 Clothing

• 👕 Layered clothing
• 🌧️ Waterproof jacket & pants
• 🧤 Warm hat & gloves
• 👢 Comfortable waterproof boots
• 👟 Extra shoes or sandals
• 🧦 Extra socks & underwear

🎒 Gear

• 🎒 Backpack (max. 10 kg recommended)
• 🛏️ Sleeping bag liner
• 🔦 Headlamp
• 🔪 Multi-tool or knife

💧 Food & Water

• 💧 Water bottles
• 🍽️ Meals not included can be purchased at cafés, markets, and restaurants.

🩹 Safety

• 🩹 First aid kit
• 🪥 Personal hygiene items
• 💊 Personal medications
• ☀️ Sun protection
• 🛡️ Travel insurance

📷 Miscellaneous

• 💵 Cash
• 💳 Credit cards (Bishkek & Karakol only)
• 📷 Camera or smartphone
• 🔋 Power bank
• 📶 Wi-Fi may be limited
• ♻️ Reusable bags

🎒 Remember: Pack light, but bring all essentials for a safe and comfortable adventure! 🏔️🐎