At the heart of a still raw and wild, this trip to profile very alpine, offers an in-depth discovery of central Kyrgyzstan. The contrasts between the ocher rocks, the green pastures and sparkling glaciers offer unforgettable landscapes and moods. The home of nomads who spend the summer between lakes and glacial peaks is exceptional, which, today, remains a true "must"! A nice mix of both travel and tours

Program

Day 1: Flight from home country
Flight from home country to Bishkek.

Day 2: Bishkek Transfer> Burana, Chon Kemin
Arrival in Bishkek, transfer to hotel for some rest. Breakfast around 9 am, then drive to Burana, former capital of Central Asia. Discovery of archaeological site preserving some vestiges of the ninth century, the tower that measured at the time, 45 meters is actually only 25! A small museum nearby contains the remains of the day ... Drive to the National Park Chon-Kemin, established in 1997 ... Journey to the heart of the park through a typical nature. Night in a guesthouse in the heart of a village surrounded by mountains up to 4700 m.

Day 3: Transfer> Canyon Konorchek, Tamga (2780 m)
Road to the canyon Konorchek for a ride of 2 hours, with some steeper sections (narrow) but without difficulties, to a large clearing colorful with beautiful eroded rock forms ... Continue on to Lake Issyk Kul (warm lake), the second largest mountain lake in the world after Titicaca. This is the main attraction of Kyrgyzstan. By the south bank with its desert landscape at the foot of the chain of Terskey Alatoo culminating at 5200 m, the route leads to Bokonbaeva. Stop at a manufacturer of yurts and meetings with the eagle hunters lifestyle yet traditional. Continuation (1h) to the village of Tamga. Dinner and overnight at the inhabitant ...

Day 4: Transfer> Chon Kyzyl Suu, Kasha Toer (2640 m)
Starting on the shores of Lake Issyk Kul to Kyzyl Suu (Red River). Visit the bazaar and transfer to the valley floor of Chong Kyzyl Suu (the big river red). Start trekking to 2230 meters and picnic near hot springs. Continued to join the old Chong Kyzyl Suu station and set up camp beside the river Kashka Toer in a beautiful green plain at the foot of mountains and glaciers ...

Day 5: Trek> Jety Ogyz (3225 m)
By a steep path between the rhododendrons, the laces meet the pass Archa Toer located at 3870 meters at the top of a beautiful valley, home to many marmots. Picnic below the neck. Descent into the valley of Jeti Oguz steeper on the high part and set up camp for two nights.

Day 6: Trek> Exploration in the valley of Jeti Oguz (3225 m)
Day of rest or exploration to the peak Oguz Bashi (bull horns). Ride to and from the foot of the mountain glaciers whose peaks rising to 4750 meters.Beautiful waterfalls of ice ... Same camp as yesterday.

Day 7: Trek> Base Teleti Col (3000 m)
Going down the valley to the confluence Jeti Oguz Valley Teleti. From there, climb in the valley and forest clearings between Teleti. Then again in the mountain pastures to reach the foot of the pass and set up camp around 3000 meters. This easy day walking in the countryside, can take the time to find out more about the traditions and nomadic life in the yurt.

Day 8: Trek> Teleti Col (3800 m), river Karakol (2530 m)
Teleti ascent of the Col (3800m): long climb in the mid-altitude meadows, gradually takes over the rubble to finish in a rocky chaos left by the ancient glaciers of passage. From the pass, beautiful view on the massif Oguz Bashi. Descent into the valley between boulders and rhododendrons Teleti to achieve a beautiful alpine area. End of the descent through the trees and set up camp beside the river Karakol.

Day 9: Trek> Sirota Hut (2980 m)
Morning dedicated to the encounter with the shepherds before descending into the valley of Karakol. Meals and supplies. Karakol river crossing on a bridge and then, in the forest, walk to Sirota, whose name means "isolated".

Day 10: Trek> Lake Ala Koel and Col (3810 m), Keldike (2580 m)
Ascent Lake Ala Koel (Lake mâchuré). The trail around the lake, one of the finest chain Terskey Alatoo. The route becomes more difficult climbs and a steep scree collar Ala Koel to 3810 meters. From the pass, the view is absolutely gorgeous lake and surrounding peaks. At the bottom the peaks of Karakol Djighit peak above 5000 meters with magnificent glaciers .... Descend a colorful valley to camp in the valley of Keldike of Altyn Arashan.

Day 11: Trek> Altyn Arashan (2540 m)
Morning hike round-trip to the valley floor of Altyn Arashan, if possible to the junction of the valleys, where we discover the fabulous wall of rock and ice of the Aksu Wall culminating at 4700 m with over 1000 meters almost vertical. Return to camp for lunch and descent of Altyn Arashan sanatoriums. Free time to enjoy the hot springs. Night at the refuge at 2540 meters.

Day 12: Trek> Aksu, transfer Karakol (1800 m)
Further descent of the beautiful gorges of Altyn Arashan and meals at the bottom of the valley. Transfer to Karakol. Installing with local families and visit the Orthodox Cathedral, built entirely of wood and in the late nineteenth century. Overnight in Guest house.

Day 13: Transfer> Kochkorka (2000 m)
Morning visit the memorial Prejvalski. Departure for Kochkorka by road (265 km) north of Lake Issyk Kul. Along the way, picnic and visit the Ethnographic Museum in Cholpon Ata. Baliktchi passage and continuation to the south along the artificial lake Tokoi Orto. Installing with the locals.

Day 14: Transfer> Lake Song Kul (3090 m)
Transfer to Song Kul Lake located 3000 meters until ... Route Kalmak Ashu pass (3346 m). Cervical, walk towards the lake by a small valley, stop near an ancient sacred site dating perhaps from the sixth century BC.Continue to the yurts of Altyn Tchach (golden hair). Free time to meet with Kyrgyz nomads. Traditional meal and night in a yurt.

Day 15: Trek> Song Kul (3090 m)
Hiking in the hills of the lake. Climb to the peaks for a view of the peaks of the massif of Moldova. Descent to the lake passing by some interesting petroglyphs. Arriving near the lake instead of Tash Doeboe sacred. Back to our jailoo (yurt camp) for a second evening with nomads.

D16: Transfer> Kyzyl Korgon (1400 m)
Transfer to Pass Kara Ketche (3380 m) and descend to a coal mine in the open. Continuation to the forest to lead a large grassy valley. Road to Chaek and down the gorges of the Kekemeren to the banks of Kyzyl Korgon. Setting up camp at the foot of red sandstone cliffs. Showers under a waterfall.

J17: Trek> Red Canyon, Kyzyl Korgon (1400 m)
Round-trip hike in the magnificent gorges of the canyon red. The path is sometimes difficult to sheep via footpaths to reach small hamlets across desert landscapes, just colored gray-green grass. Return to camp.

Day 18: Transfer> Sussamyr, Bishkek (700 m)
Long day of transfer to the capital (290 km). The road crosses the canyon Kekemeren up the upper valley of Sussamyr to 2200-2500 meters. En route visit the house of a national hero, died in 1955, which weighed 230 kg for 2m20. According to legend, he raised the huge boulders of stones weighing 0m 600 to 1200 kg.

Day 19: Bishkek
Visit the historical museum and walk through the monuments of the city. Lunch at Arzu and afternoon visit of Osh Bazaar, the actual concentration of the various nationalities in Kyrgyzstan ... Dinner in the city.

Day 20: Bishkek - Manas Airport.
Transfer to the international airport Manas, and then fly back to France.

Price includes:
- Organization of stay
- All transfers incl.airport transfers
- English-speaking guide
- Full board incl. drinking water
- Accommodation described in the  program
- All visits indicated in the program
- Entrance fees to national parks or nature reserves
- Entrance fees to museums mentioned in the program.

Price does not include:
- Insurance repatriation insurance and CR
- International airfare and taxes;
- Alcohol and mineral water;
- Additional services are not mentioned in the program;
- Additional costs associated with personal problems (health, loss of luggage, etc.).