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Trekking tour #6

$100

Places to visit: “Bishek – Chon-Kemin – Issyk-Kul”

Category:

The highest point during trekking: 3400 m above sea level

The lowest point during trekking: 1600 m above sea level

Complexity level: good physical shape, an opportunity to go on foot in mountains for 5-6 hours a day.

Description of the program:

 

Day 1: Bishkek

Arrival to Bishkek, transit to the hotel for a rest. After a small rest a sightseeing tour: Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Philharmonic Hall, Manas’s Statue, the Victory Square, East Market, (“Osh Bazaar”) and the Historical Museum. Accommodation for the night in the hotel.

Board: breakfast/lunch / dinner

 

Day 2: Bishkek – the  Chong-Kemin Valley

After breakfast, transit to the valley of Chong-Kemin (national reserve). On the way visit to the tower Burana (minaret of the 11th century) and museum under the open sky Balbaly (stone soldiers). After lunch you will have an opportunity to walk in the canyon. Dinner & bed in the guest house.

Board: breakfast/lunch / dinner

 

Day 3: the Chong Kemin Valley – the Toru Aigyr Canyon

Breakfast. Transit to the starting place of tour to the district Bai-Kishi (a summer pasture). Meeting with track staff. Slopes of the canyon are covered with fir forests. Lunch. A hike through the wood to the Toru-Aigyr Canyon. Installation of camp. Dinner & Bed in tents.

Board: breakfast/lunch / dinner

 

Day 4: the Toru Aigyr Canyon-Lake Kol Konur

After breakfast a campaign to Lake Kol Konur which is at the height of 2500 m (5-6 hours). This mountain lake has the unique form of a trapeze. Beauty of the lake will enchant you. Dinner & Bed in camp on the bank of the lake.

Board: breakfast/lunch / dinner

 

Day 5: Lake Kol Konur – the Toru Aigyr Valley  (Issyk Kul)

We will begin morning with breakfast, and then will continue transition from Lake Kol Konur through the pass of Lake Kol Tor which is 3400 m above sea level to the  Toru Aigyr Valley. On the way is picnic lunch. Sleep in tents.

Board: breakfast/lunch / dinner

 

Day 6: the Toru Aigyr Valley (Issyk Kul) – the suburb of Kosh-Kol

After breakfast a hike to Lake Issyk Kul. Picnic lunch. After lunch we will continue the trip. A meeting with the driver at the beginning of the valley. Transit to the northern coast of Lake Issyk Kul. Dinner & Bed in the hotel on the bank of  Lake Issyk Kul.

Board: breakfast/lunch / dinner

 

Day 7: Issyk Kul – Bishkek

After breakfast you will have free time. Departure to Bishkek (250 km) through the magnificent c Bohm Canyon. A farewell dinner with the Kyrgyz folklore program. Bed in the hotel.

Board: breakfast/lunch / dinner

 

8 day: Bishkek – the Airport

In the morning transit to the airport. Departure for home.

 

The Price of tour includes:

  1. Accommodation in the hotel – a double room (including early arrival in hotel from the 1st day);
  2. Board: three times a day
  3. Transportation
  4. English or German speaking guides;
  5. Entrance tickets to the museums and other sights. (Fees for photo/video are not included and paid separately;
  6. Mineral water
  7. Kitchen equipment, tents, sleeping pads;
  8. Services of the cook;
  9. Horses for freight
  10. Groom and groom’s assistant

 

The price of tour doesn’t include:

  1. Additional services in the hotel;
  2. Extra fees for a single room;
  3. Cost of the international air tickets;
  4. Personal insurance and points which aren’t mentioned above.

 

Additional information:

 

Climate: in Kyrgyzstan continental climate. Temperature within summer months can be in the range from +20 °C to +40 °C. At height between 3000-4000 m above sea level temperatures can be in range from 0 °C to +20 °C. Weather during horse tour can change 3-4 times a day. You can see rainy, snowy and sunny weather within one day.

 

Board during a track:

Breakfast: hot porridge, fried eggs or omelet, cheese, honey, bread, cookies, chocolate, jam oil, coffee and tea

Lunch: salad, sandwiches, fruit, coffee and tea

Dinner: soup, second course, cheese, honey, dried fruit, bread, coffee and tea

 

Insurance: It is strongly recommended that all clients have an insurance policy.

Tour duration

8 days

Season

June (last decade) – September

You need to bring

warm jacket, a raincoat, 2-3 pairs of woolen socks, impermeable tracking boots, gloves, sunglasses, sunblock cream with high UF-protection, lip balm with UF-protection, sleeping bag for -26 °C to 0 °C