Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, you will start an exciting day exploring the Medeo Gorge and the Bogdanovich Glacier.

At 09:00, the driver will transfer you 25 km from Almaty to the Medeo Valley. From there, you will take the new cableway to Shymbulak (length 4,600 meters, ranked third in the world for length). From the cableway, enjoy breathtaking views of the Zailiyskiy Alatau peaks: Abay (4,010 m), Komsomol (4,376 m), Shkolnik (3,590 m), and Chkalov (3,892 m).

During the ride, you will float over the high-mountain Medeo skating rink, seeing the rink and spectator stands from above. The cableway also passes over a dam in the Small Almaty Gorge and a forest affected by the hurricane of May 17, 2011. You’ll spot the Shymbulak resort area, including its hotel and cottages, as you approach the station.

Next, you will continue on the cableway up to the Big Talgar Pass (3,168 m), changing stations along the way. From the pass, you can admire the Left Talgar Gorge to the east and the Bogdanovich Glacier in the upper part of the gorge. Surrounding peaks—Shkolnik, Shymbulak Tower, and Chkalov—offer spectacular panoramic views. You will take walks in the pass area before descending back to Shymbulak Resort, then Medeo Valley, and finally returning to Almaty.

Arrival back at the hotel is planned for 17:00.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

08:00 – Meeting at the hotel.
Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby to begin the day’s tour. You will depart Almaty and drive toward the Kolsay Lakes, arriving around 12:00.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch, then continue to Kaindy Lake for sightseeing. Lake Kaindy, which means “Birchen” in Kazakh, is hidden in a coniferous forest at an altitude of 2,000 meters in the Kungei Alatau. The lake is 400 meters long and nearly 30 meters deep, created by a natural disaster that flooded the gorge and formed natural gates in the lake’s center. Partially submerged conifer trees rise from the water, their dry peaks standing proudly like masts of a sunken squadron.

After sightseeing, drive to the Saty settlement (15 km).

Enjoy dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.

Breakfast at the hotel.

07:00 – Departure to Almaty.
Early in the morning, you will depart and drive toward Almaty, with sightseeing at Charyn Canyon along the way.

Charyn Canyon is located within the Charyn National Park, which was established to preserve unique natural and geological formations. This breathtaking area impresses visitors with its dramatic, almost otherworldly landscapes. The canyon reaches a depth of up to 200 meters, while the height of its cliffs varies between 150 and 300 meters. Formed from sedimentary rocks more than 12 million years old, Charyn Canyon is considered a true natural monument.

Upon arrival, you will have time for a picnic and rest, followed by a walk along the canyon, where you can fully enjoy its stunning panoramic views and remarkable rock formations.

In the afternoon, you will continue the drive back to Almaty.

Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time. Check-out at 12:00.

You will then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Bishkek. Upon arrival in Bishkek, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for a short rest.

Later, enjoy a short city tour of Bishkek, visiting the main highlights and key sights of the city, getting acquainted with its atmosphere and history.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will transfer to Chon-Kemin National Park.
The Chon-Kemin River flows from the Kungey Ala-Too and Iliysky Ala-Too ranges to the Chu River. From its headwaters in the mountains to the edge of the Boom Gorge, the river stretches for 116 km, passing through a forested gorge and seven lakes. Much of this pristine area is protected by the Chon-Kemin State Nature National Park, covering about 5,000 hectares. Established in 1997, the park preserves unique flora and fauna, including Tolai hare, pheasants, and fir trees. The river basin is rich in biodiversity and remains largely untouched.

En route, stop near the city of Tokmok to visit the Burana Tower, an important site on the Great Silk Road dating back to the 11th century. Enjoy an экскурсия on site, including a visit to the tower, the ruins of the ancient city of Balasagun, and a collection of ancient stone statues known as balbals.

Upon arrival in Chon-Kemin, accommodation in a guesthouse. Enjoy a walk to a panoramic viewpoint. Optional horse riding is available.
Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.

Altitude during the day: 800 m in Bishkek, 1800 m Chon-Kemin

After breakfast, transfer to Karakol along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, the second-largest high-mountain lake in the world, located at an altitude of 1,607 meters above sea level.

En route, you will visit the Museum of Nomadic Civilization, with a guided excursion introducing the traditions and heritage of nomadic culture.

You will then stop in Cholpon-Ata to visit the Open Air Museum of Petroglyphs. Optionally, you may enjoy a boat excursion on Issyk-Kul Lake.

Continue the drive to Karakol.
Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Altitude during the day: 1800 m in Chon Kemin, Karakol - 1700 m

Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Ak-Suu Nature Park (approximately 1.5 hours), the starting point of the trek. On the way, stop at a local shop to buy snacks and supplies for a picnic.

Enjoy a soft one-day trek in the nature park lasting about 5–6 hours. During the trek, you will cross the Kara-Beltek Pass (2,606 m) and then descend toward Karakol.
Optionally, you may visit the Ak-Suu hot springs to relax after the hike.

Transfer to the hotel (about 30 minutes).
Optionally, enjoy dinner with a Uyghur family, experiencing local hospitality and cuisine.

Overnight at the guesthouse.

Altitude during the day: highest point on the top of Kara Beltek pass-2606 m, Karakol - 1700 m

Breakfast.
After breakfast, transfer to the start point of the trek in Svetlaya Polyana Gorge (about 1 hour).

Enjoy a soft one-day trek from Svetlaya Polyana via the Kok-Jaiyk Pass to Jety-Oguz Gorge. The trekking duration is approximately 3–4 hours.

Upon arrival, visit the Jety-Oguz Valley. In Kyrgyz, “Jety-Oguz” means “Seven Bulls”. This picturesque gorge is famous for its striking red sandstone rock formations, covered with forests of Tien Shan spruces.

After the excursion, drive to Tamga. Upon arrival, check-in at the yurt camp.

Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp.

Altitude during the day: 1700 m – in Karakol, start point of trek – 2100 m, highest point of trek – 2800 m,

end of day – 2200m in the gorge

After breakfast, transfer to Bishkek. You will drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.

En route, stop at Skazka Canyon for a walking excursion of about 1 hour, enjoying its fairytale-like rock formations and colorful landscapes.

In Jaichy Gorge, you will meet a traditional eagle hunter. He will share stories about his passion and his birds, and demonstrate the ancient art of eagle hunting.

Continuing the journey, visit the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, famous for its skilled artisans who craft the wooden parts of yurts. You will see the yurt-making process and even build a small yurt together. Lunch with a local family will be served here.

Afterwards, continue driving to Bishkek.
Overnight at the hotel.

Altitude during the day: 1600 m in Tamga , Bishkek - 800 m

Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.