The main feature of this trip is that participantswill drive the jeeps themselves during the route. At the wheel of powerful Jeep, you can go through water obstacles, overcome mountain passes, downs, steep slopes, off-road areas. Everyone will feel himself a real conqueror of roads and get unforgettable impressions. The route passes one of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan,the length is over two thousand kilometers. You will see the amazing mountainous country with snow-covered peaks, rocky canyons, broad river valleys and alpine meadows. You will visit the emerald lake Sari-Chelek, the mysterious highland lake Son-Kul and Chatirkul. You will get acquainted with the life, traditions and customs of local people, try the national cuisine. At the end of the tour you will have a rest on the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, it is the pearl of Kyrgyzstan.
Tour program
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1
Arrival in Bishkek. Ala-Archa Nature Park.
Arrival in Bishkek. Ala-Archa Nature Park
Upon arrival meeting at the airport and transfer to hotel where you can recuperate after your long flight (early check-in is included in the price).
After late breakfast you get your cars and start driving on jeeps to the mountain gorge located not far from Bishkek (40 km one way)
In the Ala-Archa Park you have lunch-barbeque.
Overnight in «Asia Mountains» 3* hotel or similar.
Road – asphalt.
2
Bishkek – Chichkan (250km/5 hours).
Bishkek – Chichkan (250km/5 hours)
In the morning transfer from Bishkek to Chychkan Gorge. You start your way via beautiful and picturesque canyons and gorges of Central Tien Shan Mountains over two passes. One of them is Tuya-Ashuu Pass (3586 m) from which you may observe both vast valleys Chui and Suusamyr. Further, through the Suusamyr valley, to the Ala-Bel pass (3100 m) and descent into the Chichkan gorge.
Upon arrival in Chichkan Natural Reserve area you will be accommodated in Guest House. Afternoon you may spend walking in the park or enjoying your time at the bank of the mountain river.
Lunch along the way - lunch boxes.
Overnight in Oson Guest House.
Road – asphalt.
3
Chichkan – Sary-Chelek Lake (320km/5-6 hours).
Chichkan – Sary-Chelek Lake (320km/5-6 hours)
All day drive to Sary-Chelek lake area, one of the most beautiful national parks in Kyrgyzstan. On the way to the lake you will also pass the largest water reservoir in the country – Toktogul water reservoir cross the pass Kok-Bel (1448m).
Arrival in the evening in the village "Arkyt".
Lunch on the way to a local cafe.
Accommodation in a house with all amenities and national cuisine of a local family.
Road – asphalt, primer.
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Sary-Chelek Lake – Arslanbob (240km/5 hours).
Sary-Chelek Lake – Arslanbob (240km/5 hours)
In the morning, after breakfast, visit Lake Sary-Chelek for a short walking and photo shoot.
Arslanbob Valley is located at the south of the Kyrgyz Republic and contains one of the most beautiful health resorts. Arslanbob is a unique creation of nature and is situated at 1,600 meters above sea level. The main treasure of these southern forests is the walnut tree.
Upon arrival, after rest, walking to the nearest waterfall.
Lunch on the way to a local cafe.
Dinner and overnight at a local family home.
Road – asphalt, primer.
Arslanbob - Jalal-Abad – Kazarman (250km/5-6 hours)
Transfer to Jalal-Abad, then in the northeast direction through the Kaldama pass (3000 m) to the village of Kazarman.
Lunch along the way - lunch boxes.
Dinner and overnight at a local family home.
Road – asphalt, gravel primer.
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Kazarman - Naryn (200km/6 hours).
Kazarman - Naryn (200km/6 hours)
Continue eastward to the city of Naryn.
Overnight in «Khan Tengri»3* hotel in Naryn.
Lunch along the way - lunch boxes.
Road – gravel primer, asphalt.
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Naryn – Tash-Rabat (300km/6-7 hours).
Naryn – Tash-Rabat (300km/6-7 hours)
Transfer to the Tash-Rabat caravanserai, which is the heritage of the Great Silk Road.
Lunch along the way - lunch boxes.
Accommodation and dinner in the yurt camp.
Road – gravel primer.
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Tash-Rabat – Son-Kul Lake (250km/5hours).
Tash-Rabat – Son-Kul Lake (250km/5hours)
After breakfast drive to Lake Son-Kul.
The road runs through one of the most beautiful passes "Kinda", 3400 m high above sea level and goes down to the lake.
Lunch - a cafe in Naryn or a yurt camp.
Accommodation and dinner in the yurt camp.
Road – gravel primer.
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Son-Kul lake – Issyk-Kul lake via Kochkor village (250km/5-6hours).
Son-Kul lake – Issyk-Kul lake via Kochkor village (250km/5-6hours)
Leaving Son-Kol in the late morning, then drive down to Kochkor for lunch time, and then continue driving to a hotel resort on Issyk Kul lake.
In Kochkor, visit craft production of felt carpets and other souvenirs. Master class in the manufacture of felt - "Sherdak".
In Cholpon-Ata visit the archaeological complex - Saimaly-Tash, an open-air museum of petroglyphs, the time of the Saka tribes living on the territory of Kyrgyzstan BC.
Lunch in the Kochkor village with the local family.
Overnight and dinner in «Karven» 4* hotel or similar.
Road – primer, asphalt.
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Issyk-Kul Lake – Bishkek (280km/5hours).
Issyk-Kul Lake – Bishkek (280km/5hours)
In the morning you drive back to Bishkek. On the way you pass very rocky Boom Canyon and cross Chui Valley.
Lunch on the way to Takmak in a local family. After lunch, visit the archaeological complex - Burana Tower.
Burana Tower (ancient minaret) is located 12 km from the city of Takmak. The territory on which the tower is located was called the city of Balasagyn. This city was of strategic importance for the Great Silk Road. Here there is a small museum with exhibits found during excavations, providing detailed information about this ancient settlement, as well as a collection of balbals, Turkic burials.
On arrival in Bishkek you have free time for sightseeing in the capital.
Excursion to the State History Museum and walking tour around main Ala Too Square to watch ceremony of changing of the Guard of Honor, Kurmanjan Datka Monument, main governmental buildings, and finish at the Old Square with Parliament House and the only survived in Central Asia Lenin’s Monument.
Overnight in «Asia Mountains» 3* hotel or similar.
Dinner at the restaurant with a folk show.
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Flight home.
Flight home.
Early in the morning you will be transferred to the airport in Bishkek.