Rafting, hiking and horse riding tours through Issyk Kul
Name of tour: Rafting, hiking and horse riding tours through Issyk Kul
Length: 6 days and 5 nights
Overnight stays: Chon Kemin, Issyk Kul lake northern shore, Karakol, Bishkek
Day 1: Bishkek – Burana – Chon Kemin
Our team will wait you at Manas International Airport and transfer you to the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek city. It will take about 30 minutes. Firstly we will visit Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Сentral Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic and other places. In the afternoon you will have a traditional lunch. Then we will drive to Chon Kemin gorge. On the way we will visit Burana Tower dedicated to 11th century. It was minaret. The night you will spend in a guest home.
Day 2: Chon Kemin – Rafting – Horse riding – Chon Kemin
This is a unique natural complex that includes a gorge, a valley and a stormy river. It is located 150 km East of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The Chon-Kemin river originates at the junction of the Kungei-Ala-Too and ili Ala-Too ranges, flows through the entire green valley and empties into the Chu river. The area is also notable for the presence of 7 small mountain lakes. A special charm of Chon-Kemin is given by a variety of landscapes: a valley full of vegetation, mountain peaks decorated with glaciers, Alpine meadows and reservoirs with the purest cool water. The air temperature is very diverse & ndash; the warm air of the valley cools as it rises and reaches the lowest possible levels near the glaciers.the Complex is very popular among fans of mountain tourism and extreme sports and has a lot of positive reviews. After visiting the Chon-Kemin valley, you are sure to discover something new and incredibly exciting, whether it is rafting on a stormy river, climbing a steep peak, or simply contemplating nature in its original form. Also you will have a horse riding along forest. At the end you can see panoramic view of the gorge. Then we will drive back to the village. Overnight is in a guest home.
Day 3: Chon Kemin – Konorchek – Issyk Kul lake northern shore
Today our way starts from hiking tour for 3 hours to Konorchek. The amazing landscapes of the konorchek canyons resemble the Grand Canyon, but at the same time, they carry a significant part of the unique nature of Kyrgyzstan. This fabulous place is located 125 km from the capital, in the boomsky gorge. You can only get to the Canyons through a maze of rocks along the bed of a dried-up river. Rocky columns of red Sandstone stretch for many kilometers. Here, time seems to stop, and the traveler is captured by these picturesque landscapes, which can not be admired enough. A special attraction of the canyons is an extinct volcano, whose age is estimated at 2.5-3 million years. The climate in the konorchek canyons is quite unusual and peculiar: in summer it is very hot and dry, in winter it is cold, but there is almost no precipitation. After that we will drive to Issyk Kul Lake along the northern shore. The night is in a hotel.
Day 4: Issyk Kul – Grigorievskoye – Semenovskoye – Karakol
The day starts with Grigorievskoe and Semenovskoe gorges which are connected at the end. On the way you will see yurts. Our route does not stop on it. We will drive to Karakol town. You will visit Dungan mosque in Chinese style and also Orthodox church. The night is in a guest home.
Day 5: Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Bishkek
Our destination is Issyk-Kul lake is a picturesque place in the vicinity of which you can see the magnificent natural scenery. One of them is the Jety-Oguz gorge ("Rocks of Seven Bulls"), located 30 km West of the city of Karakol on the Northern slopes of the Terskey Ala-Too ridge. This is one of the most beautiful sights of Kyrgyzstan, a mountain valley formed by the Jety-Oguz river, which flows into lake Issyk-Kul. Jety-Oguz gorge tourists regularly come Here to enjoy the magnificent views and improve their health. In Bokonbaevo village we will see eagle hunting process. Then we will keep driving to Bishkek. The night is in a hotel.
Day 6: Bishkek – Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax – 790 $
04 pax – 490 $
06 pax – 385 $
08 pax – 340 $
10 pax – 305 $
Single – 75 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 60 $
All dinners – 75 $
All lunches and dinners – 150 $
English speaking guide – 400 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Chon Kemin – Homestay
Issyk Kul – “Karven” Resort
Karakol – “Green Yard” Boutique Hotel
Bishkek – “Discovery” 3* or “Garden” 4*
- Rafting in Chon Kemin
- Entrances to all museums
- Horse riding in Chon Kemin
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide