On the first day, we accommodate guests in the "Oruu-Sai" hotel. The hotel is located in the picturesque Kashka-Suu gorge. Dinner on the summer veranda, a walk through the mountains, where a stunning view of the city opens up.

Breakfast at the hotel base. After that, we check out from the hotel. We drive along the mountain road to the Chon-Kurchak gorge, where we try kymyz (fermented mare's milk). We drive to the Burana Tower—the site of the ancient city of Balasagun, the capital of the Karakhanids. It was built in the 9th century. Then we head to the Chon-Kemin National Park. On the way, we have lunch at a roadside café and try the national dish kattama (layered flatbread). Comfortable rooms are provided in the park for the overnight stay. In the evening: walks in the reserve, dinner, and a photoshoot.

On this day, we will drive through the Boom Gorge from the Chuy Valley to the Issyk-Kul Basin. Before reaching the city of Balykchy, we will stop at a fabulous place—the Kok-Moynok Canyon. We will walk about a kilometer through this canyon, feeling like pioneers on Mars or hunters in the Grand Canyon. The canyon was formed by soil erosion; Mother Nature has created amazing beauty here. Then we will have lunch at a roadside café and head towards the town of Cholpon-Ata, along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul. In Cholpon-Ata, we will visit the Valley of Petroglyphs, which is protected by UNESCO. We will definitely swim in the lake at one of the beaches. 

In the morning, we will visit a mineral thermal pool. Then, we head into the mountains, driving along the scenic slopes of the Grigorievka and Semyonovka gorges. If you wish, you can go horseback riding to a mountain lake. There will also be a photoshoot with horses and a golden eagle. We will have lunch in a yurt, where you can taste traditional national cuisine. Afterward, we will visit an ancient site once inhabited by Nestorian monks, where a chapel still stands today. According to legend, the relics of St. Matthew the Apostle are buried on these shores. In the evening, we will arrive in the city of Karakol.

Before lunch, we will take a walk around the city and visit the wooden Orthodox church. Then, we will visit the Dungan Mosque. Karakol is famous for its unique cuisine, so we will have lunch at a Dungan or Uyghur café. Our journey then continues to the Jeti-Oguz Gorge. We will ascend to the Kok-Zhayyk plateau, where you can opt for a one-hour horseback trek. Finally, at the "Almaluu" yurt camp, dinner and an overnight stay in authentic nomad yurts await us.

After a delicious breakfast, we head to the Barskoon Gorge, where a stunning waterfall awaits us. After exploring the gorge, we will have lunch in the village of Bokonbaevo and then depart for the fascinating high-altitude Lake Son-Kul. We will arrive in the afternoon and have a snack in the yurts. You can then choose to reach the lakeshore on foot or on horseback to enjoy a breathtaking sunset. The next morning, if you wish, you can witness the sunrise and take a stroll around the lake. After lunch, we will set off for Bishkek.

On the final day of the tour, we will explore the capital of Kyrgyzstan. We will visit the main square and Erkindik Boulevard, then dive into the hustle and bustle of the Oriental bazaars to taste colorful local delicacies and shop for souvenirs. We will then return to the Oruu-Sai Hotel for a farewell dinner with the tour company management. Afterward, a transfer to the airport will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you to Kyrgyzstan again!