- Visit Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, Karakol
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HIGH PASSES OF KYRGYZSTAN
Duration: 11 days
This tour is designed for self-drivers on SUV with technical support and staff (guide, cook and mechanic). This tour passes through the picturesque and rough places, that’s why tourists should have 3 years of driving experience and be at the age over 25 years. Provided cars are insured.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Off-Road tour in Kyrgyzstan
- Self driving possibility
- Cross high pass around 4000m
- See Khan-Tengri peak 7000m if weather will clear
- Visit Kel-Suu and Son-Kol lakes
- Enjoy with scenic views
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arriving day to Bishkek
Arrival at Manas Airport: Upon landing, you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Bishkek. Take some time to relax and recover from your flight. Depending on your energy and interest, you can enjoy a short hike with several viewpoints in Ala-Archa Antional Park or explore Bishkek. This beautiful national park offers stunning mountain scenery and a chance to connect with nature. End the day with a warm welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant, savoring local cuisine.
Day 2: Bishkek - Kyzyl-Oi, up to 250 km
After a restful night, you’ll sign the agreement with the car rental agency and complete the insurance payment in the morning. Once this is done, you’ll receive the documents and keys to your vehicle.
With the cars ready, our adventure begins as we head towards Kyzyl-Oi village, traversing the breathtaking Too-Ashu Pass. Located 135 km from Bishkek and at an elevation of 3,400 meters above sea level, the Too-Ashu Pass offers stunning views on the way to Son-Kul Lake. This road connects the northern and southern capitals and boasts spectacular landscapes that will leave you in awe.
Next, we will continue on to the Suusamyr Valley, situated between the Kyrgyz and Talas Ala-Too mountain ranges. This valley, which stretches for 155 km and lies at an altitude of 2,000 to 3,200 meters, is considered one of the finest grasslands in Kyrgyzstan.
In the evening, you’ll enjoy dinner and accommodations at a CBT guest house in Kyzyl-Oi village.
Day 3: Kyzyl-Oi - Son-Kul lake, up to 150 km
Morning departure to Son-Kul Lake. Sitting at an altitude of 3016 meters, Son-Kul is Kyrgyzstan’s second-largest lake after Issyk-Kul and the largest freshwater lake in the country. The lake is encircled by broad summer pastures (jailoo) and mountain scenery. Stay in a yurt camp by the lake, with dinner included. Enjoy demonstrations of traditional Kyrgyz equestrian games: Kok-Boru, Kyz-Kumai, and Tyiyn-Enmei.
Day 3. Son-Kul lake - Naryn, up to 300 km
Our next stop is Tash Rabat area direction, a well-preserved 15th-century stone caravanserai. We’ll reach it via the scenic passes of Moldo-Ashu (3,343 m) and Mels, winding through several stunning valleys. From there, we’ll proceed to Naryn town for overnight accommodation and dinner at a hotel. Long driving day
Day 5. Naryn – Kel-Suu, 150 km
We are moving to the magic and mysterious lake Kel-Suu located at 3500 m elevation in the Tian Shan Mountains, probably most beautiful and scenic place in Kyrgyzstan. In these places, you can see big number of yaks, beautiful landscapes, Mountain Rivers, high mountains and glaciers. Kel-Suu lake is surrounded by steep cliffs on every side with a lots of caves, pits and small stone islands. Dinner and accommodation in yurt camp or guesthouse.
Day 6. Kel-Suu - Naryn, 150km
We will visit Kel-Suu lake today, if the water level in river are too high to pass via SUV (vehicle), we will cross-river on horses. Walking to the lake and feeling the majesty of this place. Moving back to Naryn, driving back to Naryn taking around same 5 hours and the scenery is stunning all the way with lovely marmots running on hills. Dinner and accommodation at hotel
Day 7. Naryn - Tosor pass - Tamga, up to 230 km
We will have an exciting off road tour by highland road, which connects Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. On the way, we will pass through Tosor pass, which is located on Terskey-Ala-Too range at altitude 3893m, where amazing view on Issyk-kul lake opens. Tosor pass is difficult enough for passing, steep descent and stony snowy pathways. On arrival main highway we will move to to Tamga village accommodation and dinner in family guest house.
Day 8: Tamga - Karakol, up to 150 km.
Next point is Djety-Oguz valley. We will visit main local attractions, Broken heart, Seven bulls, brief walking in Djety-Oguz Canyon, which looks like small Grand Canyon. Further, we will proceed by cars to Kok-Jayik valley and then walking to the waterfall which name is Lady’s Plat (40 min). After lunch we will proceed deeper to Yrdyk valley, we will pass through grazing animals and we will see nomad way of life. Reaching Karakol town and enjoying with folk show of local group Azem, who will sing national songs with playing on national instruments. Accommodation and dinner in hotel Green Yard/Amir/Altamira/Tagaytay/Argo.
Day 9: Karakol - Sary-Jaz - Karakol, up to 350 km
Moving to Chon-Ashuu pass 3822m, further to Sary-Jaz valley and Karkara. This tour is perfect for people who would like to see High summits and wild nature of Tian-Shan Mountains, beautiful landscapes and pristine nature. Unique possibility to take perfect photo shoots for photographers. On the way, we will visit the Ak-Chunkur cave (which means «white hole») which is on the height of 3150m in 7 km to the east from Echkili-Tash. You can see many snow peaks of Sary-Jaz range and summit of famous Khan-Tengri peak (7010) in clear weather. We will visit Tamerlane’s stones after, not far from Santash village, there are kurgans and remains of the Caravanserais, where the Tamerlane’s troop used to pass. Return back to Karakol through Basharin pass. Accommodation and dinner at a hotel.
Day 10: Karakol - Bishkek, up to 400 km
After breakfast we set off to Bishkek. On arrival to Bishkek – lunch in popular national café named Faiza, accommodation in hotel Asia mountains/Green city/Deluxe hotel. A brief town sightseeing and return cars. Festive dinner in traditional Kyrgyz style restaurant Supara.
Day 11: Bishkek- Manas airport
Meeting in the hotel. Transfer to the airport Manas. Finish of service.
Note:
In addition you need to deposit 500 $ to the car rental company, in case of detection of small defects on the car obtained during the tour, the amount of money proportionate to the amount of maintenance will be deducted. In case of absence of defects, the full sum will be returned. In case of serious damage of the car due to your incorrect actions and other circumstances which caused serious damage or complete unsuitability of the car, you will need to pay additional $ 1,000 , the rest expenses will be covered by insurance company. At least 3 years of driving experience and age over 25 years is required.
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INCLUSIONS
- Transport 4x4
- Meal
- Accommodation
- English speaking guide
- Payment for national parks
- Border permits
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