9 Days Kyrgyzstan Private Guided Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Bishkek, Airport pick-up⌄

   Thanks for choosing our 9 days Kyrgyzstan holiday package! Upon your arrival, our tour guide and the driver will meet you up at Bishkek International Airport and send you to the hotel. If your flight arrives early, we will take you on a Bishkek city tour, to visit the Old Square, Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, and finally to have a stop at the National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Abdylas Maldybayev to watch its architectural appearance

   Overnight: Ramada by Wyndham Bishkek Centre (4 stars) or similar

2. 2Tour Burana Tower, Drive to Chon Kemin⌄

   Today we will go to the Burana Tower. Located in the Chui Valley in northern Kyrgyzstan, it was built in the late 9th century and has been listed as a World Heritage site, with high archaeological value. Inside the tower are steep, curved steps, so be careful not to fall. After climbing to the top floor, you can overlook the surrounding scenery.

   Next we will go to the Chon Kemin Valley to enjoy rolling hills, lush grasslands and dense fir trees on the slopes. Tonight we will stay at the edge of the Kemin Village, which is so close to the mountains.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Kok Archa Guesthouse

3. 3Adventure in the north shore of Issyk-Kul Lake⌄

   Today we are going to the north shore of the largest and most beautiful lake in Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul Lake. This lake is deep and large with high salinity, so does not freeze all year round. First we will visit the New Nomad Museum in Sary-Oi.

   Next we will go to the holiday resort Cholpon Ata, where you can see thousands of old open-air petroglyphs. It is great to enjoy a sunbathing on the beach, swim in the blue waters of the lake, or spend a leisurely afternoon doing nothing in summer season.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Kapriz Issyk Kul Resort (3 stars) or similar

4. 41h hiking in Grigoryevka, Drive to Karakol⌄

   As for today's plan, we will have a 1 hour hike in the Grigoryevka gorge.

   Then we will come to the largest city on the east bank of Issyk-Kul Lake, Karakol, where you can see some typical Russian wooden houses.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Green Yard Hotel, Karakol (3 stars) or similar

5. 5Karakol day tour⌄

   Today our guide will accompany you to have a full day tour. We will visit the Russian Orthodox Church in the morning.

   Then, head to Dungan Mosque to experience local religion.

   Then explore the Karakol National Park in the afternoon.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Green Yard Hotel, Karakol (3 stars) or similar

6. 6Trek in Jeti-Oguz Canyon⌄

   Today, we will go to the Jeti-Oguz Canyon at an altitude of 2,200 meters to see the magnificent red rock landscape, such as the "Seven Bulls Rocks" and the "Broken Heart". The tour guide will tell you some of the legends about the rocks. Along the way we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and get the inner peace completely away from the noise of the outside world. At noon we will have picnic in the valley. Return to Karakol in the afternoon.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Green Yard Hotel, Karakol (3 stars) or similar

7. 7Drive to Juuku Valley for a hike⌄

   After breakfast, we will head to Juuku Valley for a hike. At the end of the valley, there is a hot spa. If you want you can take a hot spring bath here to get rid of tiredness. Tonight, you will stay at the Royal Gate Yurt Hotel. Skazka, the sandstone cliffs of the miniature canyon, is within walking distance.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Royal Gate Yurt Hotel at Skazka Canyon

8. 8Adventure in Canyon Fairy Tale & Bokonbayevo⌄

   Today we will start from Canyon Skazka, also known as Canyon Fairy Tale. The small sandstones, eroded by wind and rain, now resemble brightly colored fairy tale castles, human faces, and bodies, etc. Some in dark red, some orange and some yellow.

   Then we will go to Bokonbayevo, where we could hang out at the local bazaar. We will go back to Bishkek and arrive late afternoon.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Ramada by Wyndham Bishkek Centre (4 stars) or similar

9. 9Transfer to the airport and departure⌄

   Your trip will come to an end after breakfast. Our tour guide and the driver will send you to Manas Airport from the hotel for you to catch your flight home.

   Meals: Breakfast