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ESSENTIALS OF KYRGYZSTAN

                                                    7 days / 6 nights




        This 7-day program in Kyrgyzstan is a condensed version of the country in all its aspects: from Bishkek, the
        capital, to several towns along the country’s largest lake, Lake Issyk-Kul: Karakol, Tamga and Bokonbayevo.
        This tour guarantees an intense and colorful journey!







                                                        B         Chon-K                    Karakolarakol
                                                        Bishkekishkek
                                                                                            K
                                                                  Chon-Keminemin
                                                                                     T
                                                                                     Tamgaamga
                                                                     B
                                                                     Bokonbayevookonbayevo


















        Day 1  BISHKEK                                        Day 5  TAMGA - BOKONBAYEVO
               Our  representative  meets  you  at  the  airport,   Depart  to  Bokonbayevo,  meeting  with  an  eagle
               transfers you to your hotel and settles you in. Visit   hunter. Eagle hunting is one of the ancient traditions
               the city, Ala-Too central square with its monuments   of the nomads. On the way, visit the Skazka canyons,
               (Statue  of  Manas,  Government  House,  Statue  of   which translate into Russian as “fairy tale”. Arrive at
               Lenin...). Discover the Osh bazaar.                  Bokonbayevo, and a half-day hike to enjoy the views
                                                                    of Lake Issyk Kul and the surrounding canyons.
        Day 2  BICHKEK - BOURANA - ISKRA VILLAGE - CHON KEMIN
               Visit the Buran Tower, a historic monument and   Day 6  BOKONBAYEVO - BISHKEK
               large minaret located to the east of the capital     Road to Bishkek. On the way, stop in the village
               Bishkek. Stop by the village of Iskra, then on to the   of  Kyzyl  Tou,  where  a  local  family  will  reveal  the
               Chon Kemin valley.                                   secrets of yurt production. Upon arrival in Bishkek,
                                                                    stroll through the local market.
        Day 3  CHON KEMIN - KARAKOL
                Visit the Grigorevka and Semyonovka gorges and   Day 7  BISHKEK - DEPART
               take a walk to enjoy nature. Upon arrival in Karakol,
               visit the Orthodox church dedicated to the Holy
               Trinity and the Doungane mosque.

        Day 4  KARAKOL - TAMGA
              Explore the Jeti Oguz Gorge. The name of the gorge
              means  “seven  bulls”  in  Kyrgyz,  as  there  are  seven
              giant  red-brown  rocks.  Then  on  to  the  Barskoon
              Gorge, famous for its waterfalls. The Last stop of the
              day is at Tamga.
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