Departure from the largest countries of European Union, like Austria, Germany, Switzerland and others. Scheduled flight with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.

Arrival in Bishkek early in the morning. Local driver will meet you at the airport. Breakfast in the сity.  Transfer to Kochkor. Today you will drive to Kochkor village. Kochkor is a village surrounded by mountains and large hills. On the way visit the old town of Balasagun. The city was founded by Karachanid Khaganat. And Islam was spread in Kyrgyzstan by the Karachanid Khaganat. Visit Burana Tower. Its construction dated from the 10th to the 11th century. The original height of the tower was not less than 40 m, but the upper part was destroyed by an earthquake. Today, the height is 21.7 meters.

Optionally, visit the women’s cooperation called “Altyn Kol” (Golden Hand). You can take part in the felt production master class and buy beautiful felt art handycarfts from local artists.

Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse in Kochkor.

• Meals: B / L / D
• Altitude during the day: 1606 in Tamga, 1800 m in Kochkor

Breakfast in the guesthouse. Then you will drive to the Song-Kul lake. It is a mountain lake at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level. The nomads spend their summer on the jailoo (pasture) to graze their cattle. You can meet herds of sheep and horses. Lunch at the yurt camp. Accommodation in yurts (yurt is the traditional home of nomadic shepherds). You can taste kymyz (mare’s milk) and see how the shepherd’s wife prepares bread and cheese. Dinner with freshly baked bread and overnight in a yurt camp.

• Meals: B / L / D
• Altitude during the day: 1800 m in Kochkor, 3030 m on Song-Kol Lake

Breakfast. The whole day in Song-Kul. Here you can go on a day hike in the mountains, meet local shepherds, observe the shepherd’s way of life: taste bread and Kymyz (the Kyrgyz national drink made from mare’s milk). You can see how mare is milked, how the nomads live. There are various options for hiking in Song-Kul. There are no special hiking routes here. You can go for a walk yourself and spend from 1 to 5-6 hours. If you go for a walk all day, we can organize packed lunch for you. If you would like to experince horse riding during the day, we can organize this service for you. It will be possible for additional payment. For riding we will arrange a local stableman for your escort.

Overnight and dinner in the yurt camp.

• Meals: B / L / D
• Altitude during the day: 3030 m on Song-Kul

After breakfast in the yurt transfer to Karakol.  We will drive along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. It is the second largest mountain lake in the world at an altitude of 1607 meters above sea level. The lake does not freeze in winter (hence the name), even though it is surrounded by mountains. Optionally boat excursion in Issyk-Kul lake.

Upon arrival to Karakol accommodation in the family guesthouse. Dinner in Uighur family. Overnight.

• Meals: B / L / D
• Altitude during the day: 3030 m on Song-Kul, 1760 m in Karakol

You are in Karakol on Sunday, a visit to Sunday animl market.  It is the popular event in the region taking place once a week. It starts very early. We come here before breakfast.

Breakfast in the family and start the city tour in Karakol with visiting Russian Orthodox Church, Muslim Mosque and Museum of Przhevalski.

In the afternoon transfer to Jety-Oguz gorge, famous for its red rock formation.

Dinner and overnight in the yurt.

• Meals: B / L / D
• Altitude during the day: 1760 m in Karakol, 2200 m Jety-Oguz

Breakfast in the yurt.  Start the hiking to Svetlaya Polyana. It is a 3-4 hours hike. Upon arrival to Tamga accommodation in the yurt camp that is situated near the lake.  It is possible to have a swim in the lake. Here is a wild beach. Dinner and overnight in yurt camp.

• Meals: B / L / D
• Altitude during the day: 2020 m in Jety-Oguz, 1606 in Tamga

You have full day to enjoy Issyk-Kul Lake. Your yurt camp is only 150 m away from the lake. You will stay here like nomads in the yurts, but only with a few more comfort. There is a shower and toilet next to each yurt. The food is served in a separate yurt. Before dinner you can enjoy unforgettable sunset and in the beautiful starry sky. The village of Tamga is located on the main route of Silk Road. As it is known, not only goods were transported on this famous silk road, but also religions. Stones with Buddhist inscriptions were found in one of the Tamga gorges, that is why the village was given the name “Tamga”, which

means “letter”. You can optionally do several activities and visits during these days:

Activities to do for extra charge:

1. Visit Barskoon gorge and Borskoon waterfalls. You can take light hikes inside the gorge or go to the waterfall, the driver will accompany you.
2. There is also a unique opportunity for you to practice Kayaking on Issyk-Kul Lake.
3. Another of the unique opportunities that you may have is the visit to Tamga Gorge, where you will find old Buddhist inscriptions on the stones.

Dinners and overnights in the yurt camp.

• Meals: B / L / D
• Altitude during the day: 1606 in Tamga.

After breakfast transfer to Bishkek.  A visit to «Fairy Tale” canyon. While walking on sandy hills, your imagination will turn upside down due to the variety of colors and shapes created by the sand. You will see different elements.

Optionally, you can stop in Kyzyl-Tuu, where the local masters make the wooden parts of the yurts. The local artisan can show you how to make wooden parts of Yurt by your own hands.

Upon arrival to Bishkek accommodation in the hotel.  Dinner and overnight.

• Meals: B / L / D
• Altitude during the day: 1606 in Tamga, 800 m in Bishkek,

Free day in Bishkek. Only hotel is booked for you. You can explore the city  or have the guide for supplement.

Overnight in hotel.

• Meals: B

Altitude during the day: 1606 in Tamga,  800 m in Bishkek

After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the airport. Catch flight back.

• Meals: B / – / –