KYRGYZSTAN

No meals included

Upon your arrival at Manas International Airport, your guide will meet and greet you and accompany you on a 30-minute drive to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. The next morning, we will head to the stunning Ala Archa gorge, a natural park that was only accessible to VIPs during the Soviet era. Located on a spur of the Tien Shan mountain range and just 45km from Bishkek, you will have the opportunity to take a short hike and admire the panoramic view of the gorge. Later, we will return to Bishkek where you will be taken on a guided tour of the city, including notable landmarks such as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, and the National Philharmonic, among others. You will spend the night at a hotel in Bishkek.

Ala Archa Gorge

Pobeda Square (Victory Square)

Central Ala-Too Square

Breakfast Included

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and get ready for your transfer to Chon Kemin Gorge. Along the way, you will visit the Burana Tower, an impressive 11th-century minaret, and an open-air museum of Balbals, which features stone warriors. After an interesting excursion and climbing to the top of the tower, you will continue your journey to Chon Kemin Gorge. In the afternoon, get ready for a thrilling 3-hour horseback ride that will take you high up into the mountains and through a beautiful mountain forest. Enjoy the panoramic view of the gorge from the top. Your accommodation for the night will be in a cosy guesthouse. Experience an unforgettable overnight stay in Chon Kemin.

Burana Tower

Chon-Kemin

Chon-Kemin

Breakfast Included

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before check-out as we embark on a scenic drive to the stunning Issyk Kul Lake, the second-largest alpine lake globally and regarded as the "Pearl of Central Asia." For more than 1,500 years, locals have considered it a sacred lake. Upon arrival, you will marvel at the breathtaking mountainous surroundings. Our drive will take us along the whole northern shore of the lake until we arrive at Karakol town. Along the way, we will stop to view ancient stone patterns known as petroglyphs. In Karakol, we will visit the Dungan mosque, a beautiful Chinese-style mosque constructed without a single nail. We will then proceed to visit an old wooden Orthodox Church. We will spend the night in a hotel in Karakol.

Issyk Kul Lake

Holy Trinity Cathedral Karakol

Chinese Dungan Mosque

Breakfast Included

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel and completing check-out procedures, we will embark on a journey to Jeti Oguz Gorge. This area is well-known for its unique red rock formations called Seven Bulls, as well as the Broken Heart Mountain. If you desire, there is an option to hike to the top of a mountain for a panoramic view of the gorge. Our journey will then continue to Bokonbaeva village, where we will meet a local eagle hunter who utilizes eagles for the traditional nomadic hunting of hares and foxes. Our night will be spent in a cosy guesthouse, and we will rest well in Kochkor.

Jeti Oguz Gorge (Seven Bulls Rock Formation)

Jeti Oguz Gorge

Jeti Oguz Gorge

Breakfast Included

After having breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will begin our journey in the morning to Son Kul Lake, the second-largest lake in Kyrgyzstan. This high-altitude lake, located at 3013 meters above sea level, is surrounded by mountains and has been a popular destination for Kyrgyz nomads and herders for centuries. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to explore and appreciate the untouched beauty of the lake and its environs at your leisure. Overnight accommodation will be provided in yurts, which are traditional nomadic collapsible dwellings constructed from a wooden frame and felt coverings. Overnight in Son Kul.

Son Kul Lake

Son Kul Lake

Son Kul Lake

Breakfast Included

After bidding farewell to the locals at Son Kul Lake, we will make our way towards the capital city of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek. Our journey will take us through the stunning 33 Parrots Pass, reaching an altitude of 3,133 meters. On our way, we will stop by Kochkor village, where a local family will demonstrate the traditional process of creating felt carpets. You will also have the opportunity to visit a small handicraft museum showcasing various examples of silver decorations, wolf coats, horse saddle decorations, carpets and more. After this unique cultural experience, we will continue our drive to Bishkek city. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Bishkek.

33 Parrots Pass

33 Parrots Pass

Kochkor village

Breakfast Included

After a fulfilling breakfast at the hotel in Bishkek, it will be time to bid farewell to the hospitable people and stunning landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. Your driver will transfer you to the Manas International Airport, which is situated about 25 kilometers outside of Bishkek. There, you will board your flight back to the UAE, with plenty of memories to cherish from your adventurous trip to Kyrgyzstan.