Issyk-Kul and Son-Kol Lakes

Day 1: Bishkek - Chon-Kemin Valley (160 km by car, 4-5 hours walk)
In the morning, meet at your hotel, then depart to Ala-Archa National Park. In 40 minutes we will begin our walk through the mountain forest. Along the way, you sometimes encounter various animals, and some birds can be hand-fed. We will walk to the large yellow bridge, next to a stormy mountain river. Then we leave for the Chon-Kemin valley. Along the way, stop for an excursion in the remains of the ancient city, here we will see the Burana tower and the stones of Balbala. Lunch on the way to a cafe. Upon arrival there will be a short horse ride through the valley. Dinner and overnight at the guest house.

Day 2: Chon-Kemin – Karakol (210 km by car, 3-4 hours walk)
In the morning after breakfast, departure to the city of Karakol. The path will be through the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Lunch on the way to a cafe. We will also have the opportunity to walk on the beach of Lake Issyk-Kul. Upon arrival in Karakol, accommodation in a guest house. After a short rest we will have a walk around the city. The main attractions are the century-old Dungan Mosque and the old Orthodox Church, built without a single nail. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in a guest house

Day 3: Karakol - Bokonbaevo (110 km by car, 4-5 hours walk)
This day after breakfast we leave for the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. In the morning, in 30 minutes we will find ourselves in the picturesque Jeti-Oguz gorge (seven bulls). Here we have a short walk along the gorge to the panorama, after which there will be a hunting demonstration with a golden eagle and the Kyrgyz Taigan dog. Then we will have lunch and take a walk to two waterfalls in the Barskoon gorge. Afterwards we will move to the Skazka canyons, here we will also have a walk in the canyons themselves. Overnight in a guest house or yurt on the shore of the lake. Dinner at the guest house.

Day 4: Bokonbaevo - Lake Son-Kul (240 km by car, 2 hours walk)
In the morning we will make breakfast and leave for Lake Son-Kul. The journey will be long this day. We will stop for lunch in the city of Kochkor. The path is laid on the Kalmak-Ashuu pass, there will be fantastic views with a panorama from the serpentine. Upon arrival, accommodation in yurts. There will be no Internet or communications in this place. Real nomads live here. Before dinner there will be a short walk around the camp.

Day 5: Son-Kul – Bishkek (320 km by car, 2 hours walk)
After breakfast. We will have the opportunity to walk along the shore of Lake Son-Kul. Then after lunch we leave for the city of Bishkek. Lunch will be in the city of Kochkor. Upon arrival in Bishkek, end of the program