M o n t h : May-September R o u t e : Almaty - Karakol - Karakol Valley - Bishkek
Day 1 -
Arrive Almaty, Kazakhstan - Medeo.
Meeting at the airport. Accommodation in hotel. Today you begin your unforgettable tour in ALMATY, vibrant capital of Kazakhstan. On arrival, enjoy a welcome lunch of national dishes in a local restaurant, followed by a city sightseeing tour, hosted by our guide. Highlights include the ZENKOV CHURCH, ORIENTAL BAZAAR, NATIONAL SQUARE and ARTS MUSEUM. Then your adventure continues with an excursion to MEDEO - boasting the largest skating rink in the world (open November-March). Overnight accommodation at the city centre Hotel Otrar (3*).
Day 2 -
Almaty - Karakol.
Today you will be collected and transferred to the small Kyrgyz town of KARAKOL, 400 km from Almaty. Your journey takes you via CHARYN CANYON (the smaller Central Asian version of America s Grand Canyon) and TEMIRLAN STONES, legendary burial ground of the ancient Kyrgyz-Kazakh people. Accommodation in Yurt Camp Turkestan.
Day 3 -
Karakol valley.
In the morning transfer to Karakol valley. Climb to SIROTA forest at 2,900m (named Sirota , orphan due to its location in a barren, rocky area). There you will find a little log hut built by mountaineering enthusiasts several years ago. From Sirota it is possible to see Ayu-Tor valley and glimpse far-away peaks and ridges. Overnight camp on the banks of little stream running down from Lake Ala-Kul above you.
Day 4 -
Lake Ala-Kul.
Climb to the pearl of the Karakol canyon LAKE ALA KUL (3500 m). Many different species of algae mean that the water constantly changes colour from violet to green throughout the day. All visitors find this miracle of nature truly unforgettable. If you are in the first time here we are sure you will fall in love with Lake Ala-Kul. Return back to the place of camp (2900 m).
Day 5 -
Descent along the Karakol valley.
Descent along the Karakol valley. Transfer to Karakol town. Lunch. City tour in Karakol. Accommodation in Yurt Camp Turkestan.
Day 6 -
Karakol - Issyk-Kul Lake.
Today you must bid farewell to the KARAKOL town since you will be collected and transferred to the beaches of LAKE ISSYK-KUL, the second largest alpine lake in the world. Afternoon at leisure for swimming, sunbathing and relaxation. Overnight in tents on the lake s sandy shores.
Day 7 -
Transfer Issyk-Kul lake - Bishkek.
Transfer Issyk-Kul lake - Bishkek via southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake, visiting Burana tower (XI c) en-route. Lunch . Accommodation in hotel Issyk-Kul. FB
Day 8 -
Transfer to airport.
Departure home.
Tour price in euro: (?):
Group of:
Price per person:
1
1381
2
793
3
726
4
602
5
571
6
513
8
492
10
458
This itinerary can be recosted to suit your specific requirements. Additional group sizes available.
• Meeting at the airport • Accommodation in Otrar hotel, B&B, (2 nights) • Excursions to Medeo and city tour Almaty + entrance fees • Transfer Almaty - Karakol • Accommodation in Yurt Camp Turkestan, yurts, (2 nights) • Transfer Karakol town - Karakol valley (by army-jeep 6WD) • Entrance fees to national park Karakol • Transfer Karakol valley -Karakol town • Transfer Karakol - Burana tower - Bishkek • Entrance fees to Burana tower • City tour in Karakol + entrance fees • Transfer Karakol town - Issyk-Kul lake • Accommodation in Yurt Camp "Quiet Bay" • guide • interpreter • cook • Rent of tents and sleeping mats • Rent of gas cylinders • Rent of gas stove • Rent of kitchen utensils • Accommodation in hotel Issik-Kul, Bishkek, B&B, (1 night) • Transport to airport Food: • Days 1-7 : Full Board • Day 8: breakfast in hotel
• Visa support • OVIR registration • Rent of sleeping bags • International flights to and from Bishkek • Entrance fees to Charyn canyon • porters ( the number of porters depends on the weight of useful luggage, every porter carries 15 kg of useful luggage)
• Almaty • Zenkov Church • Oriental Bazaar • National Square • Arts Museum • Charyn Canyon • Temirlan Stones • Chimbulak gorge • Karakol town • Kashka-Suu valley • Karakol Valley • Sirota Place • Ala-Kul Lake • Lake Issyk-Kul • Bishkek
