Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan Culture Group Tour

We expect you to arrive at Almaty International Airport on Asiana Airlines, Air Astana Airlines  with evening flights OZ 577 at 20:40; KC 898 at 20:10. You will have to take your luggage and go  through passport control, which will take quite some time, for this reason dinner is not  included. Our team will meet you and drive to the hotel. (Standard check-in time after 14:00) 

You can have a rest in cozy rooms after your flight and on the next day we can start our  enjoyable tour.  

Meals included: no meals included 
Accommodation: Hotel 4* (Kazzhol Park Hotel)

After breakfast at 9:00 am we head to discover the Charyn Canyon. This natural property is the  most unique and beautiful in Kazakhstan. 

From 100 kilometers from Almaty at 12:30 we arrive at Jibek Joly restaurant, it will be stop  point for lunch and restroom. 

We arrive at Charyn Canyon at 14:30. 

Charyn Canyon is located in the National Park. It is considered as the little brother of the Grand  Canyon in the United States. The erosion made by the Charyn River has created dramatic and  impressive landscapes. You will admire the great panorama and can go down to the bottom of  the canyon as well as walk about 2 km in the labyrinth of the Valley of the Castles. We do walk  here about 2 hours and then we head to our hotel location.  

At 18:30 we arrive in Kolsay lakes Natural Park. Dinner at the hotel. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner  

Accommodation: Hotel 3*(Kolsay Grand Hotel)

After breakfast at 9:00 am we drive to Kolsay lake. Kolsay lakes are one of the most beautiful  places of Kazakh nature. There is 3 Kolsay lakes, they are located at 1800, 2250 and 2700  meters above sea level. They are distinguished by a unique watershed mountain landscape,  consisting of three natural zones and a variety of rare plants and animals. We will visit Kolsai  lake-1 and walk along the lake about two hours by enjoying the scenery. You can use the  restroom by the parking lot and clean up yourselves. 

At 12:45 we arrive to homestay in Saty village to have a lunch where you can get to know the  life of the locals.  

Then we departure to Karakol city in located in Kyrgyzstan. We will cross the border post Kegen  between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.  

Our arrival time to Karakol city will be at 17:30. We will visit famous sights of Karakol city, such  as the Russian Orthodox cathedral and Dungan mosque. 

Dinner at 19:00 at the local restaurant.  

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner  

Accommodation: Hotel 3*(Hotel 78) 

Breakfast in the hotel. At 9:00 am departure to the Altyn-Arashan gorge. 

To get there, we need to get transfer a special transport (Russian SUV car UAZ) that will take us  about two hours along really broken mountain roads. A narrow road with steep serpentines of  the gorge awaits you. You should be prepared for the shaking on the road, as it will be bumpy  ride. After overcoming a difficult pass, you descend into a wide, picturesque valley and it’s worth  it. 

Upon arrival at 11:15 am in Altyn Arashan we’ll take a walk through the gorge. At 12:45 we have a lunch at the homestay. Here you can use the restroom. You will have the opportunity to plunge into a hot spring surrounded by rocks.  At 16:45 returning to Karakol by the same way and transport (Russian SUV car UAZ). Dinner at the restaurant at 19:00. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner  

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Hotel 78)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit several places located close to each other.  

At 09:00 we go towards Jety Oguz gorge.  

The name of the gorge is symbolic and means “seven bulls” in Kyrgyz because there are seven  giant red-brown rocks resembling furious bulls standing together. We’ll take a walk through the  gorge. On the right side of the mountain of the seven bulls, we will see the mountain of the  “broken heart”, which stands out for its outlines resembling a broken heart. 

At 12:30 we will have lunch at the homestay of local family and use restroom facilities there.  After lunch, you will have free time to walk along the gorge. 

Our next location is Barskoon village. The village is surrounded by scenic landscapes, including  towering mountains, dense pine forests, and rushing rivers. 

At 15:00 we visit a workshop in Barskoon where felt and wood products are made. We take an  excursion through the workshop and learn the secrets and intricacies of making a yurt, the  traditional dwelling of nomads. Here restrooms are provided.  

After at 15:30 you will take part in the construction of a yurt, which is the dwelling of nomads.  During the demonstration, you will get acquainted with all the elements of the yurt. The assembly  time of the yurt will be about 40 minutes. 

After having a great day we will head to Tamga village. Dinner at the guesthouse at 18:00. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner  

Accommodation: Guesthouse (U Pavla guesthouse)

Breakfast at the guesthouse. At 10:00 am we arrive to the beautiful creation of nature, the  Skazka canyon. 

Skazka – which means Fairy Tale in Russian. You can take a walk here about three hours and  enjoy the beautiful landscape. 

We arrive at 13:10 to rest point Royal Gate Skazka to have a lunch and use the restroom. After  lunch we’ll take a walk along the shore of Issyk Kul lake about one hour. 

At 16:00 we will meet an eagle hunter in Bokonbaevo. 

You will get acquainted with an eagle hunter with his bird of prey and appreciate the alertness  and speed of the bird during the hunting. It is one of the oldest traditions of the Kyrgyz nomads. 

Then we arrive at the guesthouse. At 18:00 we have a dinner.  

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner  

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Emily Guesthouse)

Breakfast at the guesthouse. At 09:00 am we drive to Kochkor village located in the Naryn  region. 

At 11:15 am arrival in Kochkor here you will have the opportunity to try to make traditional felt products. You will see and make the whole process of felt birth which are created from wool. 

At 12:30 lunch with friendly Kyrgyz family at their homestay. You can use here the restroom for  your comfort.  

After lunch we head to Son Kol to one of the most beautiful lakes of the country. We cross the  mountain pass Kalmak Ashuu at an altitude of 3400 meters. A winding mountain serpentine  leads you to the lake where you will be left breathless by the beauty of scenery. 

At 15:45 we arrive at the yurt camp in Son Kol, you will witness the hospitality of nomad  people. 

You will have time to walk along the coast, admiring the lush mountains, climb to the panoramic  point and get acquainted with the lifestyle and customs of the nomads. 

At 18:00 dinner and overnight at the yurt camp. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner  

*Note: yurt capacity 4-5 people. But during the low season you can be accommodated 2pax per  yurt according to the availability. Toilets and shower are outside. 

Accommodation: Yurt camp

Breakfast at the yurt camp. At 09:00 am departure to the Tar Suu village located in Chon Kemin  Valley.  

In Kochkor we will stop at rest point.  

We drive through Orto-Tokoy water reservoir and Boom gorge. Here we will stop to take  photos of this scenic place. 

Arrival at 13:30 in Chon Kemin let’s clean ourselves up by using the restroom. After we have a  lunch and then you can walk enjoying this beautiful place.  

At 15:00 you will witness the incredible horse games – Kok Boru and Er Enish. Er-enish is a  Kyrgyz traditional horseback wrestling which is the part of local life. These games are  considered as an important part of cultural heritage since they have been played by Kyrgyz  people for centuries. Watching this spectacular game will take about an hour. 

At 17:00 you will take part in preparation of the traditional flour product “boorsok”, which is  prepared for all important events. 

At 18:00 dinner at the guesthouse. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner 

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Kemin Guesthouse)

After breakfast we will have free time and you can try a horse cart riding exploring the lifestyle  of local people (option). 

At 10:00 am we departure to Burana Tower. 

At 11:30 we arrive to Burana Tower. It is an ancient minaret in the Chuy Valley in the north part  of Kyrgyzstan. The tower with funerary monuments, earthworks, remains of the castle and  three mausoleums – that’s all that last out of the ancient Balasagyn town that was founded by  Karakhanids at the end of the ninth century. 

Arrival at 12:45 in Don Aryk village at the “Aizada family restaurant” and we will have lunch  with the local family. Here you will see their lifestyle. You can use restroom in this location. 

After we will head to Bishkek. 

At 16:00 arrival to Bishkek. We go the local market Osh bazaar. Here you can appreciate the  creativity and talent of local artisans. Just as you step into the market, you plunge into the  oriental atmosphere: an infinite flow of people, a great variety of goods and colors. 

We visit the heart of the city, Ala-Too Square, flagpole with a flag, the Government Building and  the Historical Museum. There is also a monument has been erected to the hero of the folk epic  “Aikol Manas”, Manas the Magnanimous, his bronze figure reaches 10 m. In the evening at  18:30 dinner at the restaurant. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (My Hotel) 

Optionally: A horse cart riding + horse guide. Must be booked in advance. Possible to pay on the  spot.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning at 8:30 we head to Almaty and cross the border Korday  between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.  

Stop for lunch at the restaurant or café and for restroom. 

At 14:30 we visit Kok Tobe, the highest point in the city. It is famous for its panoramic view of  the city from all directions. To reach the Kok Tobe hill, we take a cable car ride which starts near  Hotel Kazakhstan and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens.  

At 18:00 dinner at a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner 

Accommodation: Hotel 4* (Kazzhol Park Hotel) 

On this day we expect your return flight OZ 578 at 22:00; FZ 1854 at 05:05 am. If your flight at  evening time you will have free day for shopping. Transfer to the airport. Departure. 

Meals included: breakfast