Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in 4 days

Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in 4 days

In a very short period, you can enjoy the nature of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan’s nature and the environment is one of the main reasons to visit the country. 94% of Kyrgyzstan is covered by mountains, which means that there are ample opportunities for trekking and hiking, or just for relaxing in nature. Visitors can experience a wide variety of environments and locales that are unique to this corner of Central Asia, from wide valleys to high glaciers.

Kyrgyzstan is dominated by the Tian Shan, a large mountain range that divides the country into northern and southern parts. The most densely populated parts of the country are the wide valleys around the mountains, like the Chuy Valley in the north and the Fergana Valley in the south.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bishkek-Ala Archa-Kochkor

Stop At: Ala-Archa Gorge, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
Arrival in the morning. Today we will visit Ala Archa gorge. It is a Natural Park. At the Soviet Time only V.I.P. people had permission to go for a walk here. The Ala Archa gorge is on a spur of the Tien Shan mountain range. It is just 45 km from Bishkek. You can have a short hiking tour to see a panoramic view of the gorge. If you want we can go hiking a little bit longer to see a small scenic waterfall.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kochkor, Kochkor, Naryn Province
On the way to Kochkor you will see the Burana Tower
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay

Day 2: Kochkor-Korakol

Stop At: Issyk-Kul Lake, Tian Shan Mountains, Karakol 722360 Kyrgyzstan
Today you will be transferred to the celestial Issyk Kul Lake, the second largest alpine lake in the world. The lake is called "the pearl of Central Asia". For more than 1 500 years local people considered the lake to be a sacred one. You can come up to the lake and to see mountains all around it. We will have a break in Bokonbaeva village, where we will visit a local eagle-hunter. He hunts hares and foxes with the help of eagles (traditional way of nomads hunting).
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Barskoon, Kyrgyzstan
On the way, you will visit the Barskaun gorge, which has a beautiful waterfall, and you will also see 2 statues of the first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks), Kyrgyzstan
Then transfers to the famous gorge of Jeti Oguz, Red Rocks. Also, you will see there the Broken Heart Mountain. Then we continue our way to Karakol town.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 3: Day 3: Karakol - Kol Say lakes

Stop At: Lake Kaindy, Saty Kazakhstan
Drive to Kolsay lakes.
Arrival to Kolsai Lakes at approx. 12:00. Lunch. Transfer to Kaindy Lake. Sightseeing.
Kaindy Lake (birch lake) is situated among magnificent pine forest at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and is famous for its origin. It was formed in 1911 due to the powerful earthquake that triggered the landslide blocked the alley by the natural dam, and the water has flooded the valley. The water of the lake is very cold, that is why the needles of the flooded trees are well preserved and clearly visible through the transparent surface of the water, and dry stems of fir trees overlook the water surface, like the masts of the submarine squadron. It is impossible to describe in words all this mystical splendor of the lake – it is necessary to go there and see everything with own eyes.
Transfer to Saty settlement, accommodation in the guest house. Dinner. Overnight in a guest house.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guest house

Day 4: Kol say lakes-Almaty

Stop At: Charyn Canyon, Charyn National Park, Charyn River Kazakhstan
Breakfast. Departure to Almaty at 09:00am. Sightseeing at Charyn Canyon on the way.
Charyn Canyon is a natural complex, unique in its kind not only in Kazakhstan but also worldwide. It was formed during Paleogene and reminds the Grand Canyon of Colorado River in North America, although inferior to it in size. The height of the steep slopes of the canyon is up to 150-300 meters. Extraordinary dissection of the terrain is striking: the numerous ravines form a dense, chaotic network. Wind and water have created the beautiful "Valley of Castles", where you are always surrounded by the fancy towers composed of sedimentary rocks. The length of the valley - more than 2 km, width - 20-80 meters. For millions of years the nature has been creating a unique architecture, erecting magnificent castles carefully and slowly. You can spend hours walking among the strange towers and columns, being surprised by the wild imagination of the nature.
Arrival to Almaty at 19:00 and dinner in a local restaurant.
20:00 Transfer to the hotel, check in and accommodation.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Almaty, Almaty
Arrival to Almaty at 19:00 and dinner in a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Voyage hotel