Mysterious Tien Shan
"Mountrek Ecotours" team would like to introduce you to a fascinating region perched in the middle of Tien Shan. Kyrgyzstan, a country of nomads in the due heart of Central Asia, offers largely unexplored mountains with splendid playground for all nature- and virgin-land-lovers. The Kyrgyz people who have preserved its tradition of hospitality live peacefully in a surprising variety of landscapes and have made this country the pearl of Central Asia with steppes, prairies, deserts, and also canyons, high alpine valleys, and lakes with turquoise waters. In summer, as well as in winter times, Mountrek Ecotours invites you to unpublished programs.
Program
D1 Bishkek - Chon Kemin:
After breakfast, transfer to the Chong-Kemin, which is located in the national park of the same name. Along the way, visit of the tower Burana. Lunch in Tokmok, where you can try one of the national dishes of Kyrgyzstan - manty. Then drive to the National Park of Chong-Kemin. Arriving in the village Karool Dobo. Evening walk in the countryside on horseback. Overnight in a Ashu guest house. 200 km., 3-4 hours
D2 Chon Kemin – Kochkor.
Transfer to Kochkor. Along the way, walk in the Red Canyon Konorchek.. Visit of Konorchek canyons. Lunch at the Boom gorge. Arrival and visit of handcraft center in Kochkor ,felt show, vist of his museum &souvenirs shop. Accommodation in homestay in Kochkor 120km. 2 hours.
D3 Kochkor - Son-Kul lake:
the way to Son-Kul Lake through Kalmak Ashu (3448m). Arrival to Son-Kul Lake. Then horseback riding from one tent to another by the shores of Lake Son-Kul ("Lake on the Edge"), located on the peak 3016 m. We can see the life of the nomadic people, traditions and customs of the ancestors of the Kyrgyz people. Meeting with a local family, we spend the night in yurt. (Depending on weather conditions, the night at Song Kul can be cancelled)
D4 Song Kul- Kyzyl Oi:
After breakfast, transfer to the Kyzyl Oi via Chaek through the wilderness. Stop on the way for the picnic on the shore of Jumgal river. Afternoon drive to Kyzyl Oi. Arrival and accommodation in homestay. Afternoon walk in the village. Dinner and overnight in the guest house.
D5 Kyzyl Oi - Bishkek:
In the morning, breakfast with local nomads, go through the valley of Sussamyr, Then, on the way visit of the museum and the village of famous Kyrgyz hero of the 19th century, Kojomkul. Crossing of of the huge pass of Tiu Ashu to get to Bishkek.
D6 Bishkek - International airport Manas :
Morning transfer to airport. Flight back home.
Date:
From end-May till mid-October
Price includes :
- Organization of the stay
- All transfers in vehicle incl. airport transfers
- Enlish speaking tour guide
- Full board incl. drinking water
- Accommodation described in the program
- All the visits indicated in the program
- One hour horse riding at Song Kul's lake
- Entry fees at national parks or nature reserves
- Entry fees at museums mentioned in the program.
Price does not include :
- Night in hotel after arrival in Bishkek,
- Insurance repatriation and CR insurance
- International airfare and taxes;
- Alcohol or sweetened mineral water;
- Additional services not mentioned in the program;
- Staff costs and rental of personal equipment (ATV, sleeping bag, water bottle, flashlight, etc.)
- Tips;
- Additional costs due to personal problems (health, loss of luggage, etc.).


