Why combine them? • Kyrgyzstan = mountains, lakes, nomads, trekking, yurts • Kazakhstan = wide-open steppe, surreal landscapes, modern cities • Easy border crossings + good flights between major cities
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Day 1: Bishkek > Ala Archa National Park > Chunkurchak
After breakfast at 9:00 pick up from your hotel and drive to Drive to Ala Archa National Natural Park located in the picturesque Ala Archa Gorge just 40 km outside of Bishkek. Ala Archa is a popular destination for hiking, skiing, and mountaineering including trips. After we go to Chunkurchak valley 1:30 hours. There possible, cable ride,zip line ( optional)Evening back to Bishkek.
Day 2: Bishkek > Burana tower > Kok Moinok canyon > Song Kol lake
Drive to Bishkek. En-route visit an important point on the ancient Silk Road — the Burana Tower architectural complex, dated back to the 10th century, monuments include a minaret, remnants of a castle, and ancient warrior cemetery. Drive to Kok Moinok canyon. Lunch in Kochkor, and in Boom gorge visit Kok Moinok canyon. Its similar to USA Grand canyon. hiking 1 hour. Lunch in Kochkor. Arrival to Song Kol lake dinner overnight in yurt.
Day 3: Song Kol lake > Issyk Kul lake > Bokonbaevo
After breakfast Drive to Issyk-Kul region, Later you see Issyk Kul lake, its one of the biggest lake in Kyrgyzstan. Surrounded by Kyrgyz Ala Too mountines. Arrival to Bokonbaevo Eagle hunting demonstration in the morning, learn how local hunter trained eagle as partner. Possible to try Archery too. Dinner overnight in Guesthouse.
Day 4: Bokonbaevo > Skazka canyon > Barskoon waterfall > Zheti Oguz > Karakol
After breakfast head to the southern shore of Issyk-kul, on the way visit Barskoon valley with waterfall, Zheti Oguz valley and Skazka canyons, admire rock formations shaped by wind erosion. After hikng to Barskoon waterfall for 1 hour. Arrival to Karakol dinner in restaurant Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 5: Karakol > Altyn Arashan
In the morning after breakfast transfer to Altyn arashan by Russian car Bukhanka 2 hours. arrival to Altyn Arashan lunch and you can get a natural hot shower. you have opportunity to walking around the valley. Dinner overnight in a guesthouse. Here is Very beautiful scenery, view to always snow covered Palatka peak 5020m.
Day 6: Altyn Arashan > Karakol > Kazakhstan border crossing > Saty village
In the morning having breakfast and drive back to karakul, arrival visit to Orthodox Church and Dunghan mosque. Having lunch in restaurant and drive Kazakhstan to Saty village 5 hours. Dinner overnight in Guesthouse.
Day 7: Kolsay lake > Kaiyndy lake > Saty village
After breakfast, we drive to Kolsai Lake which is one of the most visited places. And have very nice views on the background there is Tien-Shan Mountain range. After lunch, we will explore Kaindy Lake. Kaindy lake has a very specific view coz of a sunk forest. Here is possible horse riding to the lake. Evening back to same guest house.
Day 8: Charyn canyon > Almaty city
After your breakfast we pick up from your hotel and head to Charyn canyon, which is like a small Grand Canyon in Central Asia. We will walk around and have lunch. Arrival visit to Green bazar here you can buy local hand made souvenirs and dry fruites and Kazakhstan Chocolates. Visit to Panfilov park & Cathedral Church. Evening drop to your hotel. End of the tour.
Private tour price (USD)
2 people = $1500 per person
3 people = $1350 per person
4-5 people = $1250 per person
6-12… people = 1100$ per person