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Issyk-Kul. Recreation & Excursions

Tour itinerary

01

Arrival in Bishkek – Ala-Archa – Bishkek (45+45 km)

Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer from the airport to the hotel (check-in at 2:00 PM). Transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park (45 km, 1 hour). Short walk through the gorge. Return to Bishkek. Excursion: Victory Square, Ala-Too Central Square, Oak Park, the National Philharmonic Hall and the square in front of it. Free lunch (not included).

02

Bishkek – Issyk-Kul (260 km, 4-5 hours)

Transfer to Lake Issyk-Kul along the northern shore of the lake. En route, stop in the Boom Gorge, approximately 150 km from Bishkek, to visit the picturesque Kok-Moinok Canyon, unique in its relief. It was named after the nearby village of Kok-Moinok. Lunch is free (not included).

03

Issyk-Kul. Relaxation

A full day of relaxation on Lake Issyk-Kul. Options available (for an additional fee on site): catamaran rides, SUP rides, Ferris wheel rides, etc. Lunch is free (not included).

04

Issyk-Kul – Cholpon-Ata – Issyk-Kul

Trip to and visit to the Chyngyz Aitmatov Ruh Ordo Cultural Center. Tour of the area. Transfer to the lake and boat ride. (There will be an opportunity to swim in the deep sea.) Return to the hotel. Lunch is free (not included).

05

Excursion to the Semenovskoye Gorge

The Semenovskoye Gorge, located in the famous Kungey Ala-Too Mountains, is approximately 30 km long. The Ak-Suu Mountain River, with its clear glacial waters, flows along the bottom of the gorge. During the warmer months, you can sample traditional Kyrgyz cuisine in yurts. Horseback riding is available for equestrian enthusiasts (for an additional fee). Return to the hotel. Lunch is free (not included).

06

Issyk-Kul – Cholpon-Ata – Issyk-Kul

Trip to and visit the Historical and Cultural Museum in Cholpon-Ata and the open-air Petroglyph Museum. Return to the hotel. Lunch is free (not included).

07

Issyk-Kul – Bishkek (265 km, 4 hours)

Transfer to Bishkek (265 km, 4 hours). En route, stop in Tokmak. Visit the Burana Tower architectural complex, located on the ruins of the medieval city of Balasagun, the capital of the Karakhanid Empire (10th-12th centuries). Lunch is free (not included).

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Bishkek. Departure

Transfer to the airport three hours before departure.

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