Tour Bishkek-Burana-northern coast of Issyk-Kul-Issyk-Kul-Bishkek-Toktogul-Sary Chelek-Arslanbob-Uzgen-Osh-Tashkent for 9 days

An accompanying guide will meet you at Manas International Airport, from where you will go to the capital - Bishkek city (30 minutes drive from the airport). Your first day in Kyrgyzstan will be completely devoted to a tour of Bishkek. You will visit Victory Square, Oak Park, Ala-Too Central Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic Hall and many other attractions. After a traditional lunch, you will be taken to Issyk-Kul Lake. On the route, visit the Burana Tower (11th century minaret) and the Balbals (stone warriors) museum in the open air. Lake Issyk-Kul is the second largest alpine lake in the world (1,608 m above sea level). The lake is called the "pearl of Central Asia". Your dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

In the morning we will visit a place where you will see ancient pictures on stones! They are called petroglyphs. These petroglyphs were made more than 2 000 years ago by shamans. All these stones are still at the same place as they were at that time. You can see a panorama view of the Issyk Kul Lake from this place – people were thinking that it was the middle of the world. Afterwards we will drive to Bishkek city. In the afternoon you will visit our Asian Bazaar where you will be able to take a lot of dynamic photos of bustling local life. This bazaar is a noisy and colorful tapestry of fabrics, produce, and people selling and buying goods.

In the morning we start our drive to Toktogul. The road passes through the southern part of Kyrgyzstan. During your transfer be prepared for amazing views of the impressive mountains and gorges. Today you will see amazing panorama views form Tue Ashuu pass that is more than 3 000 meter high. This road is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Kyrgyzstan. You will have many photo stops to remember this day. Your night will be in a guesthouse.

Today we will drive to the Sary Chelek lake. It is situated in the center of a National reserve, at the foot of the Chatkal mountain range, at an altitude of 1,873m above sea level. The lake is 234m deep, 2,280m wide and 7,500m long. It appeared as a result of a strong earthquake. Its sweet water is so clear, that multicolored stones at the bottom of the lake and darting, timid fish are in full view. Here you can see diverse flora and fauna (300 species of plants, 32 species of trees, 80 types of bushes, 38 species of animals and 157 species of birds). Grand mountains occupy most of the reserve, resting their snow-covered peaks against the sky. The murmuring brooks sound like the endless melody of the mountains. Night is in a home stay.

Sary-Chelek State Reserve was created in 1959, currently the territory of the reserve is 23 thousand 868 hectares. Sary-Chelek Lake, which has retained the charm of wildlife, is very popular among travelers and tourists. The translation of ‘Sary-Chelek’ from Kyrgyz is “yellow bowl”. The lake received such a name because of its shape, which resembles a deep vessel. In addition, in the autumn, yellow leaves of trees are reflected in the mirror of Sary-Chelek and the lake looks like a yellow bowl. If earlier visitors were allowed to swim and ride a boat, now it is prohibited. This is done for the ecological safety of the lake. Catching fish is also prohibited.

Today we will have to start early in the morning and drive to Arslanbob walnut forest. The road will go along huge mountains and you will have many photo stops on the way. This road is one of the most popular among travelers. On the way we will stop near yurts to try the Kyrgyz drink Kumis, fermented mare’s milk. By the evening you will come to Arslanbob. Arslanbob's grove produces 1500 tonnes of walnuts per year and is the largest single natural source of walnuts in the world.  You will have a short walk inside of the village and walnut forest. You will spend the in a home stay.

After a night in a home stay, in the morning we will have a walking tour in Arslanbob walnut forests, covering 11,000 hectares and sometimes called the “Royal Woods of Kyrgyzstan”. It is known that nuts from this area were exported along the Great Silk Road in the Middle Ages. Here we can enjoy the wonderful nature and have a hike to a small waterfall. There are many incredible places. You will be able to communicate with locals. This night will rest in a home stay.

In the morning we will drive to Osh city. On the way we will visit Djalal Abad town and its famous Uzgen Tower. This tower was built in 11th century by Karakhanids. There are also mausoleums that were used as burial chambers for the leaders. In Osh city you will have a walk and will get to visit a famous and special place – Suleiman Mountain. Suleiman Too (Solomon’s Mountain) is situated in the city center and it is considered a place of pilgrimage for local Muslims, because according to the legend, biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman, in the Koran) was buried at the foot of it. Night is in a hotel.

In the morning is transfer to airport.