Day 1
Bishkek - Burana Tower - Boom Gorge - Kochkor - Kalmak Ashuu(+3000m) - Song Kul lake
Your guide will meet you in Bishkek, ready to lead you on an unforgettable adventure. He will help you get comfortable and make sure everything is taken care of. Together, you will drive towards the mountains, where stories of the past and beauty of nature are waiting.
Your first stop is the ancient Burana Tower, standing tall since the Silk Road times. Your guide will take you around, show you the details, and tell you why this place was so important. He will lead you up the narrow stairs to the top, where you can enjoy wide views of the green valley below.
Next, you will continue to the beautiful Boom Gorge. Here, you will stop for a unique tea experience. Your guide will show you how tea is made in a traditional samovar, and you will enjoy it with warm, crispy katama bread. He will tell you how nomads have enjoyed tea this way for generations. It’s a simple, peaceful moment by the river — a chance to relax and connect with the land.
After tea, you will drive to Kochkor village. Your guide will take you to a cozy local restaurant, where you will enjoy a fresh and tasty lunch made by village families. He will help you choose dishes and explain the local food.
In the afternoon, you begin to climb the famous Kalmak-Ashuu Pass. Your guide will stop for photos and point out eagles, yaks, and nomads living high in the mountains. At over 3,000 meters, the views will take your breath away.
By evening, you will reach the yurt camp by Song-Kul Lake. Your guide will help you settle in, and after a warm dinner, you will rest in your cozy yurt, under a sky full of stars.