"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 In summer, as well as in winter times, NMountrek invites you to unpublished programs.

Program

Day 1 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 local guest house. 200 km., 3-4 hours

Day 2  Chon Kemin – Karakol.
Transfer to Karakol. Along the way, walk in the Red Canyon Konorchek. Lunch at the Boom gorge. Visit of petroglyphs in Ornok. After lunch, we will visit the ethno-center Ruh Ordo, or visit the hot springs in Chon Okuktuu. Arrival in Karakol, a city was founded in the 19th century as a Russian garrison, where lived the famous Russian explorer Przewalski. Later in the afternoon visit of the mosque Dungan Trinity Cathedral to understand the life of the Kyrgyz people of the 19th century. Accommodation in Karakol in the guest house. 310km. 5-6 hours.

Day 3 Karakol - Jeti-Oguz - Kochkor:
After breakfast, transfer to the Jety-Oguz through the wilderness. A short walk around the red rocky cathedral in the resort Jeti Oguz, Seven bulls. Transfer to Kochkor along the southern shore of the lake. On the way stop and lunch at home of Sagynbek, the famous hunter with a golden eagle in Kyrgyzstan. After lunch, walk to Kyzyl Tuu, and the way to Kochkor. Visiting the museum of national crafts. National show of felt. Overnight in the guest house.

Day 4 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)

Day5  Son-Kul - Suusamyr - Bishkek:
In the morning, breakfast with local nomads, go through the Gulls to Kyzyl Oi, a typical Kyrgyz village. Lunch in Kyzyl Oi. 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 pasture Suusamyr to get to Bishkek.

Date:
From end-May till mid-October

Price includes :
- Organization of the stay
- All transfers in vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Full board incl. drinking water
- Accommodation described in the program
- Carrying luggage during trekking and horse riding
- Rent camping equipment (tents, mats, kitchen utensils)
- All the visits indicated in the program
- Entry fees at national parks or nature reserves
- Entry fees at museums mentioned in the program.
- National or regional flights specified in the program.

Price does not include :
- From/to airport
- 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.).