Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

• Arrival to Almaty, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• Sightseeing in Almaty. • Visit Panfilov Park, Zenkov Wooden constructed Cathedral, St.Nicholas Cathedral, National Musical Instruments Museum, Central State Museum, Almaty’s Green Bazaar, Panoramic view at observatory. • Overnight at the hotel

• After breakfast depart Almaty and drive to Bishkek on a newly built high way, see the natural landscapes on the way, afternoon arrive to Bishkek, • lunch at the local restaurant • Then after start city sightseeing of Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, the city is situated in the Chui valley at the northern footsteps of Kyrgyz Ala-Too range at the altitude of 700- 900 meters above the sea level, is one of the large cities of Central Asia and the biggest city of Kyrgyzstan with population over 800 thousand of people, it’s multinational population carries more than 80 nationalities, visit Central Museum, bazaar, • Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel

• Morning drive to Kochkor includes many different kinds of landscapes, broad steppes sweep to the base of Tien Shan mountains • En route see the water reservoir Orto Tokoi, stay in Kochkor in traditional Kyrgyz style, experience the age-old way of Kyrgyz life, weave your own Ala-Kiyiz or wall hanging with expert assistance from the local woman, also enjoy the Folk lore group which performs the Kyrgyz national songs, and dances with musical instruments. • Overnight with local family at Guest House.

• Morning spent some time in Kochkor • Then late drive to Tamga on the south shore of lake Issakul(the world’s second biggest mountain lake),enjoy here the Eagle hunt show, • Dinner and O/N at Guest house

• Drive to Jety Ogyz gorge , the gorge of Seven Red bulls as it appears from a distance and the Broken heart, so many legends existed here with the gorge, easy hike in the gorge • Then drive to Karakol, on arrival to Karakol visit to wooden Russian-orthodox church, the Dungan mosque • Dinner and overnight at Guest House.

• Morning drive back to Cholpon Ata • En route visit the Semenosvka gorge, full of fur trees and alpine meadows, free for horse ride • Enjoy lunch at the gorge • Then drive ahead, also visit to the Petroglyphs or the rock carvings • Dinner and O/N at Hotel

• After breakfast drive to Bishkek • En route visit to Burana Tower, XII BC, once was the capital of Karakhanid dynasty • On arrival to Bishkek transfer to hotel for check in, • Farewell dinner at local restaurant, • O/N Hotel

• Transfer to airport for flight back to home or to other destinations.

1. Accommodation on double/twin room sharing as in itinerary; 2. Meals on F/B basis: breakfasts, lunches, dinners; 3. All transfers by comfortable tourist class transport; 4. Entrance fees to museums/ sites as per itinerary; 5. English speaking Escort guide for the whole tour; 6. Border crossing charges, fees; 7. 1lt of Mineral water per person per day;

1. Visa costs and processing (consular fees) 2. Tips and gratuities 3. Any personal expenses; 4. Extra charges in hotel; 5. International Air ticket; 6. Any services not included in itinerary *** IMPORTANT – NO EARLY ARRIVALS AND LATE DEPURTURES ARE INCLUDED