Skiing on the Silk Road
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Skiing Tour
TOUR DETAILS
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Period
January - February 2023 -
Tour length and Participants
9 days; 15 - 25 pax / individual tour or a smaller group ask for price -
Price from
819 USD / person
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Breathtaking nature
Skiing on the Silk Road
Explore the beauty of Kyrgystan and Kazakhstan in winter
Get acquainted with the history of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
TOUR ITINERARY
Arrival in Almaty. Meeting in airport and transfer to hotel for breakfast and dress changing. After breakfast transfer to Medeo where is the start of the ski lift to Chimbulak. Skiing. In the afternoon transfer to the hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Hotel.
- Meals: B / – / D
- Altitude during the day: 800 m in Almaty, around 2250 m in Chimbulak
Transfer to Medeo where is the start of the ski lift to Chimbulak. Skiing. In the afternoon transfer to the hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Hotel. People not going skiing can stay in Almaty on their own.
- Meals: B / – / D
- Altitude during the day: 800 m in Almaty, around 2250 m in Chimbulak
Transfer to Medeo where is start of skilift to Chimbulak. Skiing. In the afternoon transfer to the hotel. Dinner in local restaurant. Overnight in Hotel. People not going for skiing can stay in Almaty on their own.
- Meals: B / – / D
- Altitude during the day: 800 m in Almaty, around 2250 m in Chimbulak
After breakfast start transfer through Kazakh steppes to Kyrgyzstan. Border formalities and stop for lunch in Bishkek. Continue way to Issyk-Kul Lake. Optionally visit to hot springs near hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel on the lakeshore.
- Meals: B / – / D
- Altitude during the day: 800 m in Almaty, 900 m in Bishkek, 1606 m in Cholpon-Ata
Continue way along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake to Karakol. Dress changing in the hotel and transfer on minibusses to ski-resort at Karakol around 15 km. In the evening transfer back to Karakol. Dinner. Overnight in Hotel.
- Meals: B / – / D
- Altitude during the day: 1606 m in Cholpon-Ata, 1700 m in Karakol, 2300 m in ski-resort
Transfer on minibuses to ski-resort at Karakol around 15 km. In the evening transfer back to Karakol. Dinner. Overnight in Hotel. People not going for skiing can stay in Karakol their own on.
- Meals: B / – / D
- Altitude during the day: 1700 m in Karakol, 2300 m in ski-resort
Transfer on minibuses to ski-resort at Karakol around 15 km. In the evening transfer back to Karakol. Dinner. Overnight in Hotel. People not going for skiing can stay in Karakol on their own.
- Meals: B / – / D
- Altitude during the day: 1700 m in Karakol, 2300 m in ski-resort
Transfer from Karakol along southern shore of the lake to Bishkek. Optionally eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo. Upon arrival to Bishkek sightseeing through the central part of city. Dinner in a local restaurant. Optionally folklore program during the dinner. Overnight in a hotel.
- Meals: B / – / D
- Altitude during the day: 1700 m in Karakol, 800 m in Bishkek
Early in the morning transfer to airport. Fly home
- Meals: B / – / –
TOUR INFORMATION
Included
- Transport for transfers and excursion:
– 1 bus (with 45 seats) from Almaty to Karakol and from Karakol to Bishkek
– Mercedes Sprinters (with 10 seats each) for transfers from Karakol to ski-resort and back - Twin/Double standard rooms accommodation in hotels in Almaty, Issyk-Kul, Karakol, Bishkek
- Meal is indicated in each day
- Mineral water during the tour (1 litter a day per person);
- English / Russian speaking tour guide
Not included
- Lunches during the all program
- Alcohol and soft drinks;
- International and domestic flight tickets;
- Items of personal nature including extra luggage charges, room service, medical expenses etc.
- Camera and video fee where applicable
- Trip cancellation, medical and accident insurance
- Entry fees to museums
- Skiing equipment rent
- Ski passes and ski-lifts in Chimbylak and Karakol
- Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo
- Folklore program in Bishkek
Option 1
Prices for Option 1 in USD per person
| 2 pax | 3 pax | 4-5 pax | 6-7 pax | 8-9 pax |
| 2229 USD | 1657 USD | 1314 USD | 1142 USD | 1040 USD |
Option 2
Prices for Option 2 in USD per person
| 2 pax | 3 pax | 4-5 pax | 6-7 pax | 8-9 pax |
| 2218 USD | 1645 USD | 1303 USD | 1131 USD | 1028 USD |
Option 1 with the next hotels:
Almaty – Kazzhol hotel or Plaza hotel 4*
Issyk-Kul – Raduga or Aurora Hotel
Karakol – Amir hotel or Green Yard hotel
Bishkek – Plaza Hotel 4* or similar
Single room supplement is 225 USD per person
Option 2 with the next hotels:
Almaty – Kazzhol hotel or Plaza hotel 4*
Issyk-Kul – Raduga or Aurora Hotel
Karakol – Amir hotel or Green Yard hotel
Bishkek – Bridges 3* or B-hotel 3* or similar
Single room supplement is 223 USD per person
- Supplement for Folklore program is 80 USD per group
- Supplement for Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo 80 USD per group
- Ski-lift from Medeo to Chimbulak is 10 USD for 2-ways journey per day (subject to change)
- Ski pass in Chimbulak is 20 USD per day (subject to change)
- Ski pass in Karakol is 15 USD per day (subject to change)
- Hot springs entrance fee is 4 USD per person
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR POSSIBLE EXTENSION!
If you have in additional 4-5 days, it will be possible to include Uzbekistan as third country for skiing. You will have opportunity for skiing in mountains near by Tashkent and do one day trip to Samarkand for cultural sights.
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If you would like to customize your tour please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to organize a custom tour or to provide a modified itinerary based on one of the tours provided by us or our cooperatives.
