Kyrgyzstan: From South to North
Starting from the South's capital of Kyrgyzstan: Osh city. This program shows you quiet all the main curiosities of this mountainous country. Very different landscapes follow one after another. You will discover different cultures and peoples throughout this program.
Osh city, up to 40 km.
Meeting at Osh airport or at Dostyk border. Dinner in the city center. City tour. Night in a guest house.
Osh – Arslanbob, up to 175 km.
In the morning we go to the largest walnut forest in the world, 60,000 hectares. On the way we visit the Uzgen architectural complex of the 11th century. Lunch in the city of Jalal-Abad. Continuing on. Arrival at the village Arslanbob. Night at a local’s.
Arslanbob - Sary-Chelek Reserve, up to 225 km.
In the morning we take a walk in the woods then we hit the road along the river Naryn, to the North, the town of Tash-Kumyr. Turn to the west. Arrival in the village of Arkyt. Next we go to Sary-Chelek Reserve. Night in a guest house.
Sary-Chelek Reserve, up to 15 km.
Horse Riding to the lake. Amazing flora and fauna won’t leave us indifferent. There we’ll make sure with the fact that the nature of Kyrgyzstan is so rich and at the same time has not been studied to the end. Night in a guest house.
Sary-Chelek Reserve - Toktogul, up to 240 km.
Morning transfer to the Toktogul village. On the way we will pass a number of important hydropower for Kyrgyzstan. Lunch in the town of Kara-Kul. Arrival in the valley of Ketmen-Tobo. Walk on Mount Ketmen-Tobo, where a splendid view of the Toktogul Water Reservoir. Later in the afternoon arrival in Toktogul. Accommodation at the local. Demonstration of the national musical instrument - Komuz. Dinner and overnight in a local.
Toktogul - Kyzyl-Oi, up to 190 km.
Early in the morning we went to the village of Kyzyl-Oi. On the way we will pass Chychkan, Gorge, Ala-Bel Pass (3100 m), and a high mountain of Suusamyr Valley. We will visit the interesting museum of Kojomkul, hero of the 20th century that has been growing 240 cm and a weight of 150 kg. In the afternoon arrival in the village of Kyzyl-Oi. Dinner and overnight at the local.
Kyzyl-Oi - Bokonbaevo, up to 280 km.
Along the river crossing to the valley of Kokomeren and Jumgal. Dirt road, not paved. We will go through the Kyzart Pass (2684 m.) Lunch in the village of Kochkor. Visit the local craft center. Continuing on along Orto-Tokoy Water Reservoir. Arrival in the village of Bokonbaevo, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Bokonbaevo - Jeti-Oguz Gorge - Karakol, up to 180 km.
In the morning we will go on the south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Arrival to Jeti-Oguz Gorge, Trekking to Irdyk Gorge. Picnic near the river. Continue to hike and meet local nomads by the way. Meeting with car and go to Karakol. Dinner and night at the local.
Karakol - Cholpon-Ata, up to 150 km.
Visiting the memorial Museum of Przewalski, great traveler and explorer of the Tien-Shan mountains. Arrival in Cholpon-Ata. Tourist developed city on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, where you can find all water services for outdoor activities. Arriving in the city, around lunchtime. Free time. Dinner at cafe, night in guest house.
Cholpon-Ata - Bishkek, up to 250 km.
In the morning we go to Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan. On the way we visit Konorchek Canyons. The walk lasts about 2 hours. After lunch, visit the 11th century minaret, The Burana Tower. At the end of the day, arriving in Bishkek. Night in guest house.
Bishkek City Tour, up to 15 km.
The possibility of cycling. Seen: Victory Square, Theatre Square, Oak Park, Panfilov Park, Frunze Museum, Osh market, the Church and the central Mosque.
Bishkek - Manas airport, up to 30 km.
Transfer to Airport Manas. Fly home.
Included
- Delivery to Manas airport
- Organization and logistic of the tour
- All transportations
- Local guide (interpreter)
- Rent of the horses in Sary-Chelek Reserve
- Accommodation (hotel, guest house, yurts)
- Food
- Entrance to the museums
- Visiting a falconer, a yurt maker and handicraft center in Kochkor
- Mineral waters supply
Not Included
- Insurance
- Flights
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Private and other expenses not noted in the program
Notes
This program is for people who can go on foot for 6-7 hours per day. Kyrgyz visa is not required for citizens of the following countries: CIS, EU, the U.S.A., Switzerland and Japan. A passport valid at least for 6 months is needed. Compiled program is exemplary. It can be changed due to schedule flights, weather conditions or your individual order.
