The Nomad's life
Overview
This is a great choice for an active holiday! Your route will take you beyond the most picturesque and less-traveled places in Kyrgyzstan.
Please note: the village is called Kizil-Oi, Kojomkul and is located in the Suusamyr Valley. It's a true paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.
Here's a detailed itinerary for your trip:
Itinerary
Bishkek (City Tour)
Today, you discover the city, visit the Osh Bazar open-air market, the square Ala-Too, Oak Park, Old square "Victory". Dinner in the one of the traditional restaurant or cafe. Night at the hotel. (2-3 hours of walking)
Bishkek - Kyzyl-Oi
Day 1: Bishkek - Kyzyl-Oi • Road: Depart Bishkek via the picturesque Tөө-Ashuu Pass (3,586 m). Descent into the Suusamyr Valley. • Upon arrival: Accommodation in a guesthouse or yurt. • Program: Meeting the locals. A walk through the village, tasting fresh kumys and homemade kaymak. Evening by the campfire with a view of the mountains. ( 4-5 hours, driving) Night in the guest house.
Barmak Gorge and Chong-Kyzil-Suu valley
Barmak Gorge and Railway • Geometry: Hiking or horseback riding. • Route: Ascent along the gorge to the Barmak Ridge. From the ridge, a panoramic view opens up of the entire Suusamyr Valley and the last glaciers of the Kyrgyz Range. • Lunch: Picnic in nature. (5-6 hours of hiking) Night in the yurt/tents/guest house.
Lake Balikty and Kirk-kiz pass
Route: A radial trip to the high Balykty Lake (Rybnoye Lake). The water here is crystal clear, and the surrounding cliffs are rugged. • Pass: Ascend to the Kyrgyz Pass, which offers breathtaking views of the inner Tien Shan. Return to the camp/village. (5-6 hours of hiking)
Son-Kul Valley
• Morning: Early departure towards Lake Son-Kul. Walk along the shore, explore ancient petroglyphs (rock carvings)(.3-4 hours of driving, 2-3 hours of hiking) Night in the yurt.
Petroglyphs and Highlands
Today, we hike to look for ancient petroglyphs from stone age, and descover the curiosity of the Song-Kul valley and to see nomad life.
Bokonbaevo-Mars Canyon
• Morning: Early departure towards Lake Son-Kul. Walk along the shore, explore ancient petroglyphs (rock carvings). • Transfer: Descent from Son-Kul through a pass (for example, "33 Parrots" or Moldo-Ashuu) towards Issyk-Kul. • Mars Canyon: On the way to the village of Bokonbaevo (or Ak-Sai), visit Mars Canyon. Its red clay landscapes look otherworldly. • Overnight: Yurt camp on the shore or guesthouse in southern Issyk-Kul (near the villages of Bokonbaevo or Kadji-Sai).
Bokonbaevo-Karakol
We leave the village Bokonbaeva after the breakfast and take th road to the Karakol city, on the way we visit Canyon " Fairy Tale" and the Red Rocks " Seven Bulls", "Brokeb Heart".Afterafternoon, we arrive Karakol city. We discover city, viisit 19 th century Dungan mosque and Orthodox Church. 4-5 hours driving. 1-2 hour of hiking. Night at the hotel or guest house.
Karakol-Cholpon-Ata
Today, we drive to the north shore of the lake Cholpon_Ata city. Visining the "Ruh Ordo " historical and cultural complex, visiting open -air petroglyphs. Night at the Hotel. 3-4 hours of driving.
Cholpon-Ata - Bishkek
On the way to Bishkek we stop in historical complex "Burana Complex" where was Karahanid's town in the 10-11 century. Afterafternoon we arrive to the capital and visit market to buy some souvenirs or foods for home. 4-5 hours of driving.Night at the hotel
Bishkek-Airport
Drive to the Airport. End of the Tour!