Kyrgyzstan Explorer - 16 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Jeti Oguz - watch a demonstration from a local eagle hunter and hike amongst the red sandstone cliffs of this beautiful region
- Song Kol Lake - camp in traditional felt yurts beside the shimmering lake and meet local nomadic farmers
- Bishkek - browse the Osh Bazaar or explore the central Ala-Too Square as you enjoy free time in Kyrgyzstan's charming capital
- Kyrgyz Fergana Valley - overland for two or three days in the breathtaking valley, stopping for numerous hikes in the region
- Chong Kemin Valley - gaze at the ancient petroglyphs at Cholpon Ata and opt for a thrilling white water rafting excursion
- Kochkor - meet local Kyrgyz families as you stay in family run guesthouses and visit a local women's felt making cooperative
- Tashkent - start your adventure in the modern and clean Soviet-style capital of Uzbekistan
- Fergana - cross the rugged scenery of the Kamchik Pass and stop at Kokand en route to the vibrant Uzbek city of Fergana
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Trip includes
- 15 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 10 dinners
- 6 nights in hotels and guesthouses
- 7 nights camping without facilities
- 2 nights in a Yurt Camp
- All necessary camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
- Transportation in an overland expedition vehicle
- Services of two crew (drivers/tour leaders) and local guides along the way
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Demonstration from a local eagle hunter in Jeti Oguz
- Visit to the petroglyphs at Cholpon Ata
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Welcome to Uzbekistan! On arrival there’s a pre-departure Welcome Meeting and the rest of today is free to explore Tashkent, the Soviet-style capital of Uzbekistan. Please note: The following itinerary is subject to change due to the unpredictable conditions i...
Tashkent - Kokand - Fergana. Today we cross over the mountainous Kamchik Pass in local transport to Kokand where we’ll visit the Khudayar Khan’s Palace and the Margilan Silk Factory. We then continue through striking mountain scenery to Fergana where we'll be joined by our overland truck, which must cross the pass without passengers.
Fergana - Arslanbob (Kyrgyzstan). Today we enter Kyrgyzstan and drive to the village of Arslanbob in the stunning Kyrgyz Fergana Valley. If the border crossing takes a long time then we may stay in the closer town of Jalalabad instead.
Arslanbob - Kyrgyz Fergana Valley. We spend the next three days overlanding through the Kyrgyz Fergana Valley. We’ll make frequent stops to hike in the stunning mountain region and will camp in suitable spots on the route. Please note: If the group prefers, we ...
Kyrgyz Fergana Valley - Song Kol Lake. On day 7 we drive to shimmering Song Kol Lake, where we base ourselves for the next two nights. We’ll stay in traditional yurts and experience the life of rural Kyrgyz people. There’s optional hiking and horse-riding in the area....
Song Kol Lake - Kochkor. Today we drive to the small village of Kochkor. We’ll stay in small, family-run guesthouses so you can get to know the local people. We also visit the village museum and a women’s felt making cooperative which produces shyrdaks - the felt carpets that Kyrgyzstan is known for. There’s also an optional outdoor folk concert and you can learn how to erect a yurt.
Kochkor - Jeti Oguz. On day 10 we have a scenic drive along the southern shore of Lake Issyk Kol and up into the mountains of the Jeti Oguz region. We’ll make a stop en route to watch a demonstration from a local eagle hunter, whose well-trained birds are used to catc...
Jeti Oguz - Karakol. Today we drive to the Russian-style town of Karakol, where the afternoon is free to explore. Perhaps pay a visit to the beautiful Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Karakol - Chong Kemin. Leaving Karakol behind on day 13, we drive to the northern shore of Lake Issyk Kol to admire the ancient petroglyphs at Cholpon Ata. We then continue to the Chong Kemin Valley, our base for the next two nights. Day 14 is free to hike in the...
Chong Kemin - Bishkek. Board our overland truck for the final time today as we complete our journey to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s relaxed and charming capital. En route we’ll visit the impressive Burana Tower and there’s free time to relax or explore Bishkek at leisure. Perhaps head out to the colourful Osh Bazaar or explore Ala-Too Square - the central point of the city.
Our adventure ends today. If you wish, speak to our Sales Team about booking extra accommodation in Bishkek in order to fully explore the city.
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- Sleeping bag and roll mat - please bring your own for camping
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