Walking in Kyrgyzstan

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9 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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Highlights

Osh Bazaar - Mingle among the locals at this lively market in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital. Ala Archa Gorge - Hike through dramatic landscapes to a waterfall. Altyn - Arashan Valley - Walk in the shadow of the snow-capped Palatka Peak.

Itinerary

Discover the unspoilt wilderness and semi-nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on our walking holiday. Hike through the gorges of the Tien Shan mountains on a journey that takes you around the shores of vast Lake Issyk Kul. Meet eagle hunters among the surreal red mountains of Djety-Oguz Gorge and experience a night in a traditional yurt tent.

day 1Join trip in Bishkek, the relaxed Kyrgyz capital

Our trip starts today in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Situated dramatically at the foot of the Tien Shan range, at an altitude of around 800 metres/2625 feet, Bishkek is a modern city of wide tree-lined boulevards and open squares. There are no activities planned for today, so you're free to arrive at any time, however, your hotel room may not be available until after 2pm. Airport transfers are available to all customers arriving both today (day 1) and on day 2, into Manas International Airport (FRU), which is around a one-hour drive from our guesthouse. As many flights don't arrive into Bishkek until late tonight or the early hours of tomorrow morning, our tour leader does not plan to hold a welcome meeting until after breakfast tomorrow (day 2). If you arrive with time to explore you might like to head to Ala-Too Square, a popular place with the locals, where you can see some great examples of Soviet-influenced Brutalist architecture. For those arriving on time, our tour leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm for the chance to go out for dinner.

Accommodation

Asia Hotel

day 2Discover the city on foot and by bus; visit to Osh Bazaar

day 3Trek to a waterfall in the beautiful Ala Archa Gorge

day 4Drive to the Chon Kemin Valley via the Burana Tower; walk in the Valley

day 5Journey around the shores of Issyk Kul to Karakol; walking tour

day 6Hike in the Altyn-Arashan Gorge with the chance to take a dip in thermal springs

day 7Walk in Djety-Oguz Gorge and meet the eagle hunters. Overnight in a yurt by the lake

day 8Drive to Kochkor, and visit a shirdak (rug) workshop before returning to Bishkek

day 9Trip ends in Bishkek.

What's Included

Accommodation

Asia Hotel (4 nights)Chon Kemin Homestay (1 night)Altamira Hotel (2 nights)Tosor Yurt Camp (1 night)

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

Transport

Driver(s)Bus4WD

Guide

Explore Tour Leader

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Itinerary

day 1Join trip in Bishkek, the relaxed Kyrgyz capital

day 2Discover the city on foot and by bus; visit to Osh Bazaar

day 3Trek to a waterfall in the beautiful Ala Archa Gorge

day 4Drive to the Chon Kemin Valley via the Burana Tower; walk in the Valley

day 5Journey around the shores of Issyk Kul to Karakol; walking tour

day 6Hike in the Altyn-Arashan Gorge with the chance to take a dip in thermal springs

day 7Walk in Djety-Oguz Gorge and meet the eagle hunters. Overnight in a yurt by the lake