5 day winter tour to Kyrgyzstan

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Duration	5 days
Category	ADVENTURE
Season	December - March

During the tour you will visit Chon-Kemin National Park. The Chon-Kemin valley is a popular spot amongst those who truly appreciate natural beauty, as it remains – in its virgin state. You can enjoy a range of outdoor activities – hiking, fishing and horseback riding.

1 Day	Kordai (Kazakh-Kyrgyz border) – Chon-Kemin National Park (150 km / 4-5 hours including sightseeing on the way) 13:00 PM Arrival to KZ-KG border/meeting at the airport 14:00 PM – Group transfer to Chon-Kemin National Park. The Chon-Kemin valley is a popular spot amongst those who truly appreciate natural beauty, as it remains – in its virgin state. You can enjoy a range of outdoor activities – hiking, fishing and horseback riding. 15:30 PM – Visit Burana Tower for excursion - UNESCO Site (1 hour). Ancient Burana Tower, located 80 km (50 miles) from Bishkek, is one of Kyrgyzstan’s best known archaeological sites. Burana is also home to a museum of important archaeological pieces that tell the history of the Silk Road and Kyrgyzstan’s place on it. 17:30 PM – Arrival in the National Par and check-in. Dinner at the guesthouse Meals: dinner Accommodation: Ashu or Kemin guesthouse
2 Day	Chon-Kemin National Park - Karakol (300 km / 4 hours) 08:00 AM– Early morning transfer to Karakol (southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake) 12:00 PM – Arrival in Karakol and hotel check-in. Karakol – the fourth largest city in Kyrgyzstan formerly known as Przhevalsk lies in the northeastern side of Issyk kul lake and near the Chinese border. 13:00 PM – Drive to Karakol ski resort (ski pass is included). The snowcapped Tien Shan maintain range is a great place to go skiing in Central Asia. Karakol ski base is one of the most popular ski resorts in the region, boasting both cleared and forested trails. Return to hotel in the evening. Free time Meals: breakfast Accommodation: Green Yard 3* hotel or similar
3 Day	Karakol Full day at the ski resort (ski pass is included) Optional tours in Karakol (instead of ski resort and for extra cost): Tour to hot springs in the mountains Sightseeing tour in Karakol (Old Dungan Mosque, Russian Orthodox Church, Victory Park, Historical Museum) Visit remote village Jyrgalan for winter fairy tale. Hidden away in the far-eastern part of the country, close to the border of Kazakhstan and only an hour from Karakol, is the captivating Jyrgalan Valley. Snowmelt rivers carve their way between jagged peaks and alpine lakes sit calmly amongst undulating pastures. Meals: breakfast Accommodation: Green Yard 3* hotel or similar
4 Day	Karakol – Bishkek (420 km / 6-7hours including sightseeing) 09:00 AM – Transfer back to Bishkek (northern shore of Issyk- Kul lake) 11:00 PM – Stop in Cholpon-Ata for sightseeing (Historical Museum and open-air galley of Petroglyphs). Rock drawings in Cholpon-Ata dating back to the third millennium BC, they have been discovered in a number of sites in Kyrgyzstan. There is a major collection in Cholpon-Ata mainly depicting animals and hunting scenes Lunch on the way. 12:00 PM – Continue driving to Bishkek 16:00 PM – Hotel check-in upon arrival. Free time. Meals: breakfast Accommodation: 3* hotel
5 Day	Bishkek city Transfer to Bishkek airport/ Almaty city.

Airport group transfers for departure
Accommodation with breakfast in twin rooms in3* hotels and guesthouses
Transportation and guide services for the whole tour
All entrance fees for sites listed in the itinerary
Water 1L per day per person
Day ski pass
Visa costs and processing
Photo and video charges
International and domestic air tickets
Alcohol + Beverages
Guide services for free time in Bishkek
Tips and gratuities
Any personal expenses
Any services not included in the above itinerary

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