Itinerary
- Day 1
Almaty
Almaty- Start point
- Almaty, Kazakhstan (24-hour Airport Pick-up)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kazzhol Park Hotel Almaty (4 stars) or similar )
- Day 2
Almaty to Altyn Emel National Park
Almaty to Altyn Emel National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local guesthouse), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Jeep tour across Almaty region
- Visit Altyn Emel National Park
- Explore Aktau Mountains with short trek and scenic viewpoint photo stop
- Visit 700-year-old osier (willow) tree
Landmarks Altyn Emel National Park Aktau Mountains - Day 3
Altyn Emel National Park to Chunja Hot Springs
Altyn Emel National Park to Chunja Hot Springs- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- (All Seasons Chundzha or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Singing Dune at Altyn Emel National Park
- Travel to Chunja Hot Springs area
Optional Activities
- Bathe in Chunja mineral springs (37-50°C)
Landmarks Singing Dune Chunja Hot Springs - Day 4
Chunja Hot Springs to Saty Village
Chunja Hot Springs to Saty Village- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch-box), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Saty Village Guest House)
Included Activities
- In-depth hike in Charyn Canyon's Valley of Castles including Gate of the Sky
Landmarks Charyn Canyon National Park Valley of Castles Gate of the Sky - Day 5
Saty Village - Kolsai Lakes - Kaindy Lake
Saty Village - Kolsai Lakes - Kaindy Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-made lunch at a local home in the village), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Saty Village Guest House)
Included Activities
- Visit Kolsai Lakes in Northern Tien Shan Mountains
- Visit Kaindy Lake
- Scenic viewpoint from hilltop above Kaindy Lake
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding to Kaindy Lake (additional fee for locally-offered service)
Landmarks Kolsai Lakes Kaindy Lake - Day 6
Saty Village to Karakol
Saty Village to Karakol- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Green Yard Hotel, Karakol or similar)
- Day 7
Karakol
Karakol- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Green Yard Hotel, Karakol or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Nikolai Przhevalsky Museum
- Visit Russian Orthodox Church
- Visit Dungan Mosque
- Hike in Karakol Nature Park to Karakol Valley and alpine lake Ala Kul
- Explore Tuectinsky and Bashadar ancient shelter complexes with petroglyphs
Optional Activities
- Visit local market (if day is Sunday)
Landmarks Nikolai Przhevalsky Museum Russian Orthodox Church Dungan Mosque Karakol Nature Park Karakol Valley Ala Kul Lake Tuectinsky complex Bashadar complex - Day 8
Karakol to Tamga
Karakol to Tamga- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Nomad Lodge Tamga)
Included Activities
- Visit Jeti-Oguz Gorge with Seven Bulls Rocks and Broken Heart Rock
- Hike in Skazka Canyon
Landmarks Jeti-Oguz Gorge Seven Bulls Rocks Broken Heart Rock Issyk-Kul Lake Skazka Canyon - Day 9
Tamga - Bokonbayevo - Kochkor - Song-Kul Lake
Tamga - Bokonbayevo - Kochkor - Song-Kul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Aksai Yurt Camp)
Included Activities
- Explore Bokonbayevo local bazaar
- Falconry show with golden eagles at Bokonbayevo
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Kochkor (at own expense)
Landmarks Bokonbayevo Song-Kul Lake - Day 10
Song-Kul Lake
Song-Kul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Aksai Yurt Camp)
Included Activities
- Explore Song-Kul Lake and surrounding landscape
Optional Activities
- Hiking in nearby foothills (at your own expense)
- Horseback riding in nearby foothills (at your own expense)
Landmarks Song-Kul Lake - Day 11
Song-Kul Lake to Bishkek
Song-Kul Lake to Bishkek- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Solutel Hotel, Bishkek (4 stars) or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Altyn-Kol felt factory in Kochkor
- Visit local bazaar in Kochkor
- Visit Burana Tower
Landmarks Altyn-Kol felt factory Kochkor bazaar Burana Tower - Day 12
Bishkek
Bishkek- End point
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (24-hour Airport See-off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Central Mosque in Bishkek (less than 15-minute taxi ride from hotel)
Landmarks Central Mosque
