Trip to Karakol city

Season

Year round

Price

From 370 USD

Duration

3 Days

This trip to Karakol city will introduce you some of the best pales of Issyk Kul area. Karakol city is one of them – a crossroads of many cultures, religions, and nationalities. Despite this fact, it is also well known as the best trekking destination of Kyrgyzstan. Karakol Gorge, Ala Kol lake and Altyn Arashan are the top-visited places.

And during this short tour, you will be able to visit one of the most beautiful valleys – Altyn Arashan and relax in natural hot springs during this trek.

Of course, you will see all soviet buildings in Karakol city, Visit the soviet memorabilia shop, explore Dungan mosque and Russian orthodox church during city walking tour around Karakol city.

Know more about the history of Karakol at Przhevalsky museum and try the most famous dish of this area – Ash-Lian-Fu

Check the full itinerary below and get ready to book a perfect adventure and cultural 3 days trip.

Program of the tour

DAY 1 – Meeting with a driver at your hotel

Bishkek-Karakol

Depart towards Issyk-Kul Lake.

The first stop on the way is the Burana Tower. We will have a short walk around the very famous ruins of the watchtower of the 9th century. We will visit the museum where the guide will tell you the story of this place and you can see ancient things, which were found during the excavation in the area. You will also go on top of the tower and can make nice shots with beautiful mountains behind.

After the Burana tower, we will continue our driving towards the lake. And the next stop will be yurt camp at the ethnocultural destination South shore, where we will have lunch in a yurt.

After lunch, we are heading to Karakol city with one-stop for a short hike in top attraction canyon called Fairytale (Skazka). You will explore a rock formation like you are on the Mars surface.

In the evening we will arrive at our guesthouse in Karakol. Dinner will be in one of the local cafes.

DAY 2 – Altyn Arashan hike

Get ready for a cool adventure. Today we are going to spend full day at Altyn Arashan, enjoying the fascinating alpine landscape.

Here you will also enjoy a hot bath of natural thermal springs, which are very relaxing after an uphill challenge.

In the evening we will come back to our guest house and will visit the local cafe for dinner.

DAY 3 – Museum and City tour

Today is your cultural part of the tour.

After breakfast, you will visit the local museum of Przhevalsky, where you will learn about the history of the city and explorers, who discover the region.

After the museum we come back to the city and visit the most interesting places like Dungan Mosque, Russian Orthodox church and explore architecture around the city.

For lunch we will have Karakol`s famous dish Ash lian fu.

After lunch we depart to Bishkek. We will come back to the city around 8 pm

End of tour

Don`t forget your camera, you will make tons of great pictures during these three days.

Practical Information:

Duration:            3 days
Distance:            900 km
Route:               Bishkek - Karakol - Bishkek
Period:              Year round
Highest point:       2100m
Connection:          LTE
Level of difficulty: Easy
What to bring:       Sun cream, Sunglasses, Water, Backpack 
                     Light warm and waterproof clothing
                     Trekking shooes

Package Includes

Full Board

Accommodation

Transportation

Guide

Entrance fees

Price

1 Person

870 USD

Group of 2

500 USD p/person

Group of 3

400 USD p/person

Group of 4

370USD p/person

*contact us if you have a group more than 4 people

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