Recharge in the Mountains: Active 5-Day Tour with Sunrise Kayaking (Kyrgyzstan)

Your journey begins the moment you land: we waste no time! We immediately head to the Ala-Archa National Park—the heart of the Tian Shan mountains. Inhale the glacial air and feel awe before the snow-capped peaks during an easy trek that will instantly charge your energy (2–3 hours). In the evening, we return to Bishkek to feel the Pulse of the Capital during a guided city tour. We will explore Ala-Too Square and dive into the aromas and colors of the East at the legendary Osh Bazaar. Your day concludes with an authentic national dinner—the true taste of nomadic hospitality.

What's Included on Day 1:

• Meals: Breakfast (hotel), Lunch (park café), Dinner (national restaurant).

• Activities: Trekking in Ala-Archa (2–3 hrs), Guided Bishkek city tour.

• Entrance Fees: Ala-Archa National Park.

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bishkek.

After breakfast, we depart for the "Pearl of the Tian Shan." En route, you will experience a realization of history, touching the thousand-year-old past at the Burana Tower (11th–12th century). Imagine the caravans traveling the Great Silk Road! Lunch will feature national cuisine in Tokmok. Next up is visual delight in the Kok-Moinok Canyon: fiery, red-orange cliffs sculpted by the wind. It’s the perfect spot for a photo session and feeling like an explorer. The day ends with anticipation: we arrive at the shores of Issyk-Kul, where the sound of the waves guarantees absolute relaxation.

What's Included on Day 2:

• Meals: Breakfast (hotel), Lunch (Tokmok), Dinner (hotel/local restaurant).

• Activities: Burana Tower tour, Visit to Kok-Moinok Canyon.

• Entrance Fees: Burana Tower complex, Kok-Moinok Canyon.

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel on the shore of Issyk-Kul.

THE MAIN EXPERIENCE: Greet the sun by gliding across the mirror-like surface of Issyk-Kul during Sunrise Kayaking to Seagull Island. Silence, broken only by the paddle strokes, will give you transcendent calm and a moment of absolute unity with nature. After breakfast, we journey into the Mountain Aesthetics—through the Grigorievskoye and Semenovskoye Gorges. We undertake an easy trek (2 hours) to the Goal of the Adventure—Sutu-Bulak Lake, a hidden, turquoise alpine lake nestled among the cliffs. We'll enjoy lunch with a panoramic mountain view.

What's Included on Day 3:

• Meals: Breakfast (hotel), Lunch (mountain café).

• Activities: Sunrise kayaking, Gorge exploration, Trekking to the lake.

• Equipment: Kayaks, life jackets.

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel on the shore of Issyk-Kul.

Today, we feel the elemental power of Kyrgyzstan, driving through the dramatic Boom Gorge. The highlight of the day is the Triumph of Trekking: a hike to the 20-meter glacial Alamedin Waterfall. This is a refreshing, powerful finale to your adventure (trekking 1.5–2 hours one way). But true warmth awaits you at lunchtime: we will enjoy Authentic Comfort at the legendary ethno-complex "Supara," savoring homemade lagman and manty in a yurt. After lunch, we return to Bishkek. In the evening, we will arrange for your Dinner at an Ethno-Café in the city (not included in the tour price), giving you the flexibility to choose your dishes and enjoy the capital's atmosphere.

What's Included on Day 4:

• Meals: Breakfast (hotel), Lunch ("Supara" Ethno-Complex). (Dinner is organized at an Ethno-Café in Bishkek and paid for separately).

• Activities: Waterfall trek.

• Entrance Fees: Alamedin Gorge (waterfall area).

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bishkek.

After breakfast, transfer to Manas Airport. You will take away not only souvenirs but also an unforgettable feeling of lightness, inner strength, and inspiration.

What's Included on Day 5:

• Meals: Breakfast (hotel).

• Services: Airport transfer.