Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan, the country of the mountains! This is going to be the start of the nice trip starting with the arrival at Manas International Airport. This is the main airport of the country, as located close to the capital. That is why we have created the city trip along such wonderful sightseeing as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. For more emotions to be taken we offer the visiting of the famous Ala Archa gorge. It is visited by us for the means of natural views taken as well as fresh air breathed. We are glad to inform of the gorge located in the center of the Tien Shan mountain range almost but in 45km from the city. Today guests can get here for hiking means, as the mountains are incredible here. Welcome to the hotel for the night taken there.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Issyk Kul northern shore
As all the routes are made along the mountain ranges of Kyrgyzstan, where roads are not of a good condition, we assure to take the cars for rent. With this opportunity we are going to cover the views of the second mountain lake, identified as Issyk Kul lake. The lake is known to be based in the very heart of the mountains, being at 1608m heights. It is seen as the perfect opportunity for viewing the sacred lake, which has been considered such for about 1500 years. Due to the location in the center of the mountains it is known to be "the pearl of Central Asia". For taking the routes for the lake, be the one to visit the Burana Tower. It was created in the 11th century, as this is the ancient minaret with the balbals standing here as well. Night is given in the hotel.
Day 3: Issyk Kul Lake - Kochkor
For the lake to be seen thoroughly, we would like to offer the notes of it being 180km long and 60km wide. Moreover, at the bottom of the lake there is the ancient city, flooded in the result of an earthquake. As you can notice, the lake is sacred and we are glad to give the traveling along the territory where guests can go swimming as well as hiking along the local mountains. Being the guest of the country, visit Cholpon Ata, the town of the region and get in touch with the ancient stone inscriptions, created 800BC. Also here there are the petroglyphs, depicted by the ancient shamans 2000 years ago. Then the route is made to Kochkor village. Here the local family gladly offers the show of felt carpets creation. Being here visit the small handicraft museum, seeing silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets. The homestay is given for the night.
Day 4: Kochkor - Son Kul Lake
Your outing on cars rented is aimed at giving the view of most astounding and remarkable lakes, like Son Kul Lake today. It is the lake based high in the mountains, which can be visited during some certain periods of the year, so be sure to wander about the area of this alpine lake. As many others, this lake is also surrounded by high mountains giving the heights of 3013m. There are local people living here and they can tell the details of the nomadic past as well as showing the cattle breeding. You are free to walk along the lake and its valleys for viewing pure nature. Night is given in the yurts.
Day 5: Son Kul Lake - Kazarman
As we are in the great heights of the mountains it is possible to start the way to the most distant village Kazarman. This way is taken easily as about 93% of the country located on the mountain ranges. That is why pure lovers of the heights find the trip perfect and extraordinary. As we get to the village we are able to communicate to the local dwellers and get in touch with incredible views of the mountains and just natural landscapes. Dinner and night is offered in the stay of the local people.
Day 6: Kazarman - Arslanbob
For leaving the remote village we are ready to start the trip at 8am, for visiting the Arslanbob walnut forest. Today the road is made along the mountain ranges as many of the photos are going to be made. At the same time along this way national drink of the Kyrgyz is going to be offered, Kumis. That is why guests are able to feel all of the sides of the local people. Getting to the forest in the evening, we can have a walk and get the view of the forest really giving 1500tons of walnuts. Today it is seen as one of the largest forests of the country and even the world. Homestay is given for the night.
Day 7: Arslanbob - Uzgen - Osh
Prepare for the tour along the mountains for getting to the south, Osh city. But first there is a need to visit Djalal Abad town. It needs to be visited as there is a famous Uzgen Tower based. Today the tower is known to be the ancient one, created in the 11th century, and erected by Karakhanids. Then just as getting to Osh we are glad to have a walk to the center, as Suleiman Mountain is based here. Today it is the religious city, as the mountain, known as Suleiman Too (Solomon's Mountain). Many of Muslims come here for giving the deal of pilgrimaging. Here there is the legend of the biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman, in the Koran) being buried here. Hotel is made for the guests to spend the night.
Day 8: Airport
In the morning guests are transferred to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter