Trip in the Middle Tien-Shan
Starting from
Direct nomadic local support
👥 Group Pricing
Overview
This is a cultural tour which includes : short walks and several horse riding days. From this tour you will get much fun and adventure! Every area in this tour will wonder you by its beauty and vergin. Nomadic life of shepherds in the mountains will attract you attention!
Itinerary
Bishkek (City Tour)
Today, we discover the city, visit the Osh Bazar market, square Alta-Too, Oak Park, visit Historical Museum (optional). Dinner in the cafe or restaurant. 2-3 hours of walking. Night at the hotel.
Bishkek — Chon-Kemin
After breakfast, your guide and driver pick you up from the hotel, and you drive to town Tokmok, which is 50 km from Bishkek. There you will visit Historical Complex "Burana ". In the 10-11 centuries there were old city "Balasagyn" at the Karahanids time( Karahanids- one of the Turkish tribes of that time, after existing 1 cetury, they were disappeared. Afterafternoon, we arrive coizy village Karal-Dobo in the Chong-Kemin valley.Short walk in the hill near the village where is good view to the village. 4-5 hours of driving.Night in the guest house.
Chon-Kemin-Karakol City
Today, we drive to the city Karakol, to the south-east of the Issyk-Kul region. We drive along the north shore of the lake Issyk-Kul 9 the second biggest mountain lake after Tiicaca Lake). For lunch we stop in Cholpon-Ata city, where we can see some petroglyphs of 2-3 ceturies. Afterafternoon, we arrive to Karakol city, the biggest city of Issyk-Kul region. 5-6 hours of driving.Night at the hotel of guest house.
Karakol-Tong Village
After breakfast, we visit the oldest Dungan Mosque of 19 th-century and Orthodox Church. Then, we drive to visit Jety-Oguz valley where is Red Rocks in the shape of "Seven Bulls" and " Broken Heart". Afteraftenoon, we visit marvelous canyon Skazka ( Fairy Tale) and we arrive to the green village Bokonbaev. Driving: 4-5 hours. Night in the Yurt Camp.
Tong-Panorama-Canyon Mars
Today is relaxing day, more free time, possibility to swim in the lake( 23-25 C) and 2-3 hours of hiking to panoramic view and pastureland Boz-Salkyn. Afterafternoon, free time! Night in the same yurt camp.
Tong village-Kochkor village
After breakfast, we drive to the small village Kyzyl-Tuu to see mastercraft of fabricating Yurts, it is so fascinating and amazing, you'll be wondered how local men make yurts. Afterafternoon, we arrive to the Kochkor. Discover the village.Driving-3-4 hours. Night at the guest house.
Kochkor-Kyz-Art Pass-Kilemche Pastureland
Today, we drive to meet with our horsemen and horses at the Kyz-Art pass, alt 2800m. to start our horse riding walk. We cross out the pass Chaar-Archa and descend to the Kilemche valley, it is favorite place of local sheferds, where they stay all seasons. Night in the yurt. Riding: 3-4 hours.
Kilemche-Tuz-Ashuu Pass-Song-Kul lake
After breakfast, we start our horse riding directly to Tuz-Ashuu pass ( 3300 m), then we descent to the Song-Kul lake ( 3000m alt). Afterafternoon, we will have time to viist some sheferd's yurts to taste Kymyz ( fermented mare milk ) and to get aquainted with nomad life. Night in the yurts. Riding: 4-5 hours.
Tuz-Ashuu-Tulpar-Tash
In the morning we start to ride along the north shore of the Song-Kul lake, we pass through the wonderful hills by the lake, where is turquoise blue color of the lake will attract your attention. We will have nice picnik on the shore of the lake. Afterafternoon, we reach Tulpar-Tash pastureland. Riding:3-4 hours. Night in the yurts.
Tulpar-Tash-Bishkek
After breakfast, we drive to the Bishkek through the Kalmak-Ashuu Pass (3400m, alt).On the way we visit the stones of Great Kyrgyz Epos Hero " Manas". Afterafternoon. we arrive to Bishkek and visit the market to buy some local souvenirs and foods for home. Night at the hotel. Driving: 4-5 hours.
Bishkek-Airport
In the morning our driver and guide will pick you up from the hotel to the Airport. You fly home with full of memory about Kyrgyzstan! End of the Tour!
🎒 What to Take
Bags:
• Day pack
• Main luggage/cargo bag
• Dry bags or plastic bags (for clothes and electronics and sleeping bag)
Water:
• Water bottle with filter (e.g., Water-to-Go) or water purification tablets (bottled water is not always available)
• Additional 1 Ltr bottle
First Aid & Medications:
• Personal first aid kit:
Ibuprofen, paracetamol, Imodium, antihistamine, Motion sickness medication, Blister treatment, Insect repellent, Electrolytes, Feminine hygiene products, Any personal medication (inform leader of any medication you are taking)
Clothing:
• Hiking boots
• footwear for river crossings and evening camp (e.g., crocs/sandals/flip flops)
• Hiking trousers (no cotton or jeans)
• Shorts
• Short sleeve base layers
• Long sleeve shirts/base layers
• Mid layer fleece
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Puffer jacket
• Warm hat and gloves
• Thermal base layers (for cold conditions and to sleep in)
• Sunglasses,
• Sun hat, scarf, or buff
• Underwear
• Comfortable travel and evening wear (can be left at hotel in Bishkek)