Culture tours with Jeep

Bishkek: Arrival to Manas airport in Bishkek. Meeting with the Kyrgyz guide translator and driver. Transfer to the guest house in the center of the Kyrgyz

capital. Shower, rest and breakfast after a long flight. Lunch in a local restaurant. First discovery of the city's central squares, and the market of "Osh bazaar"

which is the part of Central Asian culture. Osh bazaar is the 2nd biggest market in Bishkek, which is situated in the centre. Market is always lively and colorful. You

can find there from food to any clothes. Dinner in a local restaurant. Walk around the developing capital. Visiting the monuments and buildings from the USSR.

Overnight in the guest house.

40km transfer by car.

Bishkek – Chon Kemin village: After breakfast departure towards the east. We drive to the Chon Kemin National Park. On the road visit Burana tower, which

dates from the 11th century.Burana tower was constructered during theKarakhanids. The reasons of building are many. The legends about the tower will

be told by your guide during the exploration. Outdoor picnic. In the afternoon arrival to the KaroolDobo village which is in the National Park. Accommodation in a local homestay. Walk and explore the village. In the Park are so many fauna and flora. Dinner and overnight with the local family.

150km transfer by car.

2h of trekking.

Chon Kemin – Karakol: After a good breakfast in a friendly homestay, we head toLake Issyk-Kul, the pearl of Tien Shan, the first curiosity of Kyrgyzstan. On the

route we stop visit the Konorchek canyon. Lunch in a restaurant at the canyon Boom. Afternoon, we drive to the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Stop on the

beach of Cholpon Ata. Opportunity to swim in the lake. In the late afternoon arrival to Karakol. Installation in a local guest house. Dinner in a local restaurant.

Overnight in the guest house.

310km transfer by car.

Karakol – Bokonbaeva: After breakfast visit the city center, the Orthodox church and the Dungan mosque. Karakol is considered to be the colonial houses of the

USSR. Then transfer to the Memorial Museum of Mr. Prjevalsky, who was a great explorer of Central Asia in 19th century. Back to Karakol. Purchase of picnic.

Following road to Jeti-Oguz valley, the valley of the Seven Bulls, the rocks of the interesting formations. Picnic among breathtaking scenery. Following the road to

the southern shore of the lake. Arriving to the village of Bokonbaeva. Demonstration of traditional hunting with the eagles. Installation in a yurt camp.

150km transfer by car.

Bokonbaeva – Son Kul: Morning departure. Visit the manufacturing of the yurt. The manufacturer will show you the proccess of constrcting the yurt. Then visit

the handicraft center in Kochkor. Possibility to buy handmade souvenirs. Lunch in Kochkor. We drive through the Pass of KalmakAshu, special pass joining the

mountainous lake Son-Kul. Nice panoramic view from the pass to the mountainous lake. Son Kul lake is a paradise for nomadic people. Local

shepherds come for the summer to pasture their animals and live there untill October. Arrival to the yurt camp on the southern shore. Installation in warm

yurts. Walk and free time at the yurt camp. Dinner and overnight in the yurt. Night under the crystal clear sky with the view for the innumerous stars.

250km transfer by car.

Son Kul: In the morning, we go in search and explore of petroglyphs in the hills of Son Kul. Altitude of Son Kul lake is 3016m. and has an area of about 270 km2. The Lake is the 2nd largest lake in Kyrgyzstan after IssykKul Lake, and the largest fresh water lake in Kyrgyzstan. Picnic in the mountains with a panoramic view of the nature. Back to yurt camp. Demonstration of Central Asian equestrian games. Night and dinner at the same yurt camp as the day before.

6/7h of trekking.

Son Kul – Kizil Oy: After a good night in a yurt, we start driving towards the pass of Kara Keche at 3321m. Stop near the pass of the panoramic view for the coal

mine. Descent to the village Chaek. Picnic along the river. We drive along the beautiful river Kokomeren. The magnifique landscape, the red-colored mountains. At the end of the day arrival to the village of Kizil Oy. Accommodation in a local homestay. Dinner and overnight in the mountainous village with a local kyrgyz friendly family.

130km transfer by car.

Kizil Oy – Toktogul: Early morning we leave our guest house, through theSuusamyr Valley. Visit a small local museum, dedicated to the local hero.

Following the road to Ala-Bel Pass at 3150m. Stop near the pass. Walking around the beautiful landscape . Descent to the town of Toktogul, the canyon Chychkan.

Possibility to walk around the canyon Chichkan. Arrival and accommodation with a local friendly family. Toktogul is very famous for its natural honey and crystal

clear water, got from the mountainous river Chichkan. Possibility to buy natural honey. Dinner

230km transfer by car.

Toktogul – Arslanbob: Morning departure. We drive along the biggest reservoirToktogul. On the road we stop near the first and biggest

HydroElectroStationKurpsai. Then, through the canyon of Naryn, we drive to theFergana Valley. Driving to the west, we meet the cotton fields. Lunch in a local

famous Chaikhana in Kochkor Ata. In the afternoon, we reach the village of Arslanbob. It is a small and friendly Uzbek village in the middle of the mountains

and forest nuts. Accommodation in a local homestay. Walking around the village. Night and dinner with a local family.

330km transfer by car.

Arslanbob: Day of discovery the local culture and walnut forest. Kyrgyzstan has the largest forest of nuts in the world. Picnic in the forest. Walking to the

waterfalls. Discovering the local bazaar. Back to our guest house. Opportunity to explore the cook with the local family. Night and dinner in a homestay.

7/8h of trekking

Arslanbob – Osh: In the morning we leave the village of Arslanbob. On the road we visit the minaret in the town of Uzgen. Uzgen minaret is remains of the

Karakhanids lived in the 11th century BC. Following road to the Osh. Osh is sometimes referred as the southern capital of the city. Lots of attractions and

opportunities in Osh. Installation in the guesthouse. Walk and discovery of the ancient city. Dinner and overnight in a friendly local family

200km transfer by car.

Osh – return flight: During the night, transfer to the airport. Return flight to home. End of service !