Poppies bloom in Kyrgyzstan

Tour dates: 11 - 17 May, 19 - 25 May.

Your impressions.

- You'll see the fields of red poppies. May is the month of active poppies flowering in Kyrgyzstan. Real pleasure for the eyes, soul and heart.

Visit the most beautiful and landscaped gorges around Issyk-Kul, getting acquainted with their nature and the life of nomads, who for many centuries contain their pastures here. Visit the unusual "Martian" canyons and admire the bizarre shape of their castles.

During the trip you will taste the national cuisine. And also enjoy delicious mountain honey and teas on herbs.

Sitting in silence by the turquoise water of Issyk-Kul is priceless. Snow-white caps of the mountains ahead, the splash of waves at your feet, the sun envelops an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Just try it!

From this tour you will bring a lot of great photos that your friends will envy!

Tour programme

Day 1

Bishkek - Keget

Arrival of participants of the trip to Bishkek. At 11:00 a.m., a meeting at the Damas International Hotel 4*. Meet the band. At 11:30 departure towards the foothills of the Ala Archa National Park, where we will make stops and photostops in the fields of poppies. Lunch at the trout farm. You will be able to fish the fish you are prepared. Visiting the waterfall and the beautiful rolling mountain river in the gorge of Kegeta. Before sunset, you will explore the most interesting locations and enjoy the beauty of nature. After sunset, return and check in at the hotel. Dinner is on its own. Rest.

Day 2

Bishkek - Cholpon-Ata

Breakfast. Eviction from the hotel with things. Going to shoot in national ethnic costumes (or in images brought with them) in nature. You can take bright photos against the background of snow-white caps of the mountains or in the colors of red poppies. After the end of the photo shoot, the transfer to Issyk-Kul Lake begins. The distance on the road will be about 260 km. On the way you will visit the Burana Tower and the "Garden of Stones" - an architectural monument of the X century located on the Great Silk Road. Lunch at the cafe. Continuation of movement to Lake Issyk-Kul. In the area of 18-19 hours arrival in the city of Cholpon-Ata. Sunset on the lake. Hotel check-in. Rest.

Day 3

Cholpon-Ata - Semenov and Grigoriev gorges - Karakol

Breakfast. Today will be devoted to exploring the two most famous and beautiful gorges of the northern shore of Issyk-Kul - Semenovsky and Grigorievsky. Gradually, you will rise to a height of 2300 meters, where Jailoo is located - high-mountain pastures, which are arranged by the indigenous peoples of Kyrgyzstan. Snow-white yurts against the background of bright green grass and horses at 360 degrees. Lunch in the yurt. After lunch we continue our journey and make stops in the most beautiful places. You can also buy a very tasty and varied honey directly from beekeepers. Visiting hot springs on the shore of Issyk-Kul. 4 pools with different water temperatures under the open sky will allow you to relax and enjoy. Continuation of movement and arrival in Karakol. Hotel check-in. Rest.

Day 4

Karakol - Jeti-Oguz - Yeltsin Peak

Breakfast. Departure to Jeti Oguz Canyon. Here you will see from different angles the natural attraction of the red rocks "Seven Bulls". Walk along a small gorge at the foot of the rock and climb to the observation deck. Lunch in nature. Walk to the canonical panoramic view of Yeltsin Peak (5168m). The duration of the walking part of the trekking is about 3 hours. Return to Karakol. Rest.

Day 5

Karakol - Issyk-Kul - Fairy Tale Canyon

Breakfast. Visit the beautiful gorge of the Juuku River. Transfer to the guest house in the village of Tamga. Check-in and lunch. After 15:00 and before sunset, you will explore the relief and shades of the Fairy Tale Canyon. Castles of red color and colorful bends of rocks will immerse your imagination in the themes of alien origin. Explore a variety of view points, climb the most interesting elevations, feel the scope and grandeur of the picture around you! Return and night at the guest house.

Day 6

Issyk-Kul - Mars Canyon

Breakfast. In the first half rest on Lake Issyk-Kul. Lunch. After lunch and before sunset, you will visit Mars Canyon. It looks a bit like yesterday’s story, but it’s completely different. They can't be compared. The grandeur and grandeur of the creations of nature must be seen with your own eyes. Photography of hunters with eagles. Return and night at the hotel.

Day 7

Issyk-Kul - Bishkek

Breakfast. Hotel eviction. Most of today will take the road to Bishkek. It will not be easy to part with Issyk-Kul, the magic of its clear waters and snow-white peaks in reflection will forever remain in your heart. Arrival in Bishkek at 17:00. End of program.

1. All movements along the route, including throwing into the mountains;
2. Accommodation in hotels;
3. Meals included in the program: 1 day: breakfast, picnic in nature; 2 day: breakfast; 3 day: breakfast, national lunch in the yurt; 4 day: breakfast, lunch (you can try fresh trout on the grill); 5 day: breakfast; 6 day: breakfast; 7 day: breakfast.
4. Recreation fees at protected facilities;
5. Entrance tickets on the route.
6. The tour guides work.