Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Almaty
Almaty- Start point
- Almaty, Kazakhstan (Airport in Almaty, 09:00 - 10:00)
Included Activities
- Almaty City tour covering central part of the city
- Walk through historic buildings and cathedrals
- Visit Almaty Park and city squares
- Visit Kok Tobe
Landmarks Kok Tobe Almaty Park - Day 2
Kolsai Lake
Kolsai Lake- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Explore Charyn Canyon
- Explore Kolsai Lake
Landmarks Charyn Canyon Kolsai Lake - Day 3
Karakol
Karakol- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse), Lunch (Lunch picnic in nature), Dinner (Dinner at local Dungan family with folklore show from local musical band)
Included Activities
- Cross border at Kegen on foot
- Visit Dungan Mosque
- Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Visit Bugu Bazaar
- Dinner at local Dungan family with folklore show
Landmarks Dungan Mosque Holy Trinity Cathedral Bugu Bazaar - Day 4
Jeti Oguz
Jeti Oguz- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at yurt camp), Dinner (Dinner at yurt camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Altyn Arashan Gorge via Soviet Union Track
- Visit mineral hot spring in nature
- Return to Karakol by UAZ Track
Landmarks Altyn Arashan Gorge Jeti Oguz - Day 5
Barskoon - Issyk Kul Lake
Barskoon - Issyk Kul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at yurt camp), Lunch (Lunch at yurt café in Barskoon), Dinner (Dinner at guesthouse in Kaji Say)
Included Activities
- Explore Jeti Oguz including Broken Heart rock formation and Jeti Oguz Rocks
- Easy hike in Barskoon Valley to one of four waterfalls
- See Yuri Gagarin monument
- Explore Skazka Canyon
- Beach time at Issyk Kul Lake
Optional Activities
- Walking to Maiden Braid Waterfall
- Horse riding to Maiden Braid Waterfall
Landmarks Jeti Oguz Rocks Maiden Braid Waterfall Barskoon Valley Kumtor Peak Yuri Gagarin Monument Skazka Canyon Issyk Kul Lake - Day 6
Kaji Say to Bishkek
Kaji Say to Bishkek- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse), Lunch (Lunch at local family in Kizil Tuu Village), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Bokonbaevo village for eagle hunting show
- Visit Kizil Tuu Village for lunch with local family and yurt assembly show
- Visit Burana Tower in Tokmok
Landmarks Bokonbaevo Kizil Tuu Village Burana Tower - Day 7
Bishkek
Bishkek- End point
- Almaty, Kazakhstan (Airport in Almaty, 10:00 - 11:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
