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Bishkek-Arrival
Arrival in Bishkek. Check-in to the Hotel. Free time – can explore night Life activities at you own. Overnight at Hotel.
9 days and 8 nights through Bishkek and Almaty. Takes in Osh Bazaar, Ala-Too Square and Ile-Alatau National Park. Shaped around your dates, your hotels and your pace — this is the route as it stands, not a fixed departure.
Suits
- Travellers who want to be outdoors
- A first crossing of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
- Travellers with a fortnight to give it
Day by day
Bishkek — Issyk Kul Lake — Bishkek
0700-0930 hrs enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s coffee shop. 1000 hrs drive to Issyk Kul Lake. 1500 hrs arrival to Resort. Issyk-Kul, 5 km away from the main city Cholpon breeze from the lake, beautiful nature. Afternoon free for Resort. Overnight in the Hotel at Bishkek.
Ala — Archa — Bishkek City Tour
0700 hrs – 0900 hrs, enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s coffee shop. 1000 hrs excursion to national park ala Archa. It is located in a picturesque gorge of ala Archa; this is located in 45 km off from Bishkek. Enjoy beautiful view and trek up the AK sai George. 1300 hrs transfer back to Bishkek. 1600 hrs city tour of Bishkek: Juma mosque the biggest in the city, medical academy, victory monument with the eternal flame dedicated to the heroes of the second world war, Kyrgyz drama theatre, the monument to the national hero Urkuya – the symbol of freedom, the main square Ala-too where white house is located encouraged by the monument of the Manas the great – the national her of Kyrgyz nation. 1800 hrs Transfer back to Hotel. Transfer to hotel at 2200 hrs. Free time – can explore night life activities at you own. Overnight at Hotel.
Shopping Tour
0700 hrs – 0900 hrs, enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s coffee shop. 1200 hrs shopping at Osh Bazaar. Later transfer to Asia Mall or Bishkek Park. Transfer to hotel. Free time – can explore night life activities at you own. Overnight at Hotel.
Bishkek — Almaty — Kok Tobe
Breakfast at the Bishkek Hotel. Check out at 10 Am and transfer to the Almaty by Road approx. 04 Hrs Arrival in Almaty, check in and relax. Afternoon is free. Evening proceeds towards the tour of Kok – Tobe (by coach). It is a mountain which is the highest point of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city. There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. The mountain's height is 1100 meters above sea level. Kok - Tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city, and it is popular among visitors and tourists to Almaty. The Kok - Tobe recreational area has a variety of amusement park type attractions and restaurants. It is connected to downtown Almaty by a cable car line. The city terminal is located near hotel Kazakhstan. Also, there is a 372 meters tall TV tower at the foot of the mountain. The tower can be seen from most parts of the city. Transfer Back to Hotel. Free time – can explore night activities at you own. Overnight in Hotel.
Almaty — Shymbulak
Breakfast 0700-1000 hrs. Transfer to excursion at 1030 hrs. This tour provides you the best opportunity to see the beautiful mountain surroundings of Almaty city. The first stop of the tour awaits you in the Meadow Gorge, where in the wonderful mountains of Trans-Ili Ala-Tau the largest high mountain skating rink in the world is located as well as the huge dam, protecting the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan. Next destination is Shumbulak ski resort (Cable Car Fee Included), located at an altitude of 2230 meters above sea level. It is very popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and snow through the winter and remarkable scenery of mountain ranges. Transfer to hotel 1700 hrs. Free time at your own. Transfer to hotel at 2230 hrs. Free time – can explore night activities at you own. Overnight in Hotel.
Issyk Lake Tour
Breakfast 07:00-10:00AM. Morning proceed towards the tour of Issyk Lake. This tour takes you to one of the most beautiful gorges of Trans-Ili Ala-Tau, Issyk Gorge, which lies along the Kuldja tract where hundreds of years ago the trade caravans travelled. On the way you will learn a lot about the nature and history of this region and see the burial mounds of Saka period, where the famous “Golden Man” was found, which has become the state symbol of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Then the tour route will take you to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, to the beautiful mountain Issyk Lake, located in the valley with the same name. The lake was formed about 10,000 years ago due to colossal landslide, resulted in the formation of the natural dam of 300 meters in height. On the lake you will enjoy the majestic beauty of its turquoise water surface and the Issyk Gorge, as well as listen to the details of the natural disaster of 1963. At the lake you will have a picnic and free time for recreation at nature. Transfer back to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for relax. Free time – can explore night activities at you own. Overnight in Almaty.
Almaty City Tour
Breakfast at the Hotel. You will know more about history and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its major attractions: Palace of President, Republic Square and Monument of Independence, and Astana Square, Panfilov Park, Abai Square and Palace of Republic, Presidential Park. Continue Tour to Rakhat Chocolate Factory Outlet and Local Market Zilyoni -Bazaar. You can buy Chocolates from Rakhat Chocolate outlet; can buy Dry Fruits at cheap rates and some souvenirs from Zilyoni Bazaar. Check into the hotel and relax. Return back to the Hotel. Free time – can explore night activities at you own Overnight in Almaty.
Fly Back Home
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out from the hotel at 1200 PM. Day free at leisure for shopping. Drop to Almaty International Airport as per the flight timing.
What the service covers
- All accommodation as listed, with daily breakfast
- All ground transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals as named in the day-by-day
- A licensed guide for every sightseeing day
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Entrance fees for the sightseeing named in the itinerary
- A single named trip designer, reachable by WhatsApp for the whole journey
Not included
- International flights, unless the itinerary says otherwise
- Visa fees, travel insurance and anything a government charges directly
- Meals other than those named in the day-by-day
- Anything personal — minibar, laundry, spa, tips and porterage
- Optional experiences and upgrades offered on the ground
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