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Exploring Kyrgyzstan

Helicopter Trip to Khan Tengri Peak

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 - JOURNEY TO KARKARA

In the morning head to Karkara along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake stopping at Tamchi for lunch. Here you can swim in the Lake and before continuing on to Karkara. Upon arrival check into your comfortable tent and our chef will cook a tasty dinner for you. Over dinner you will be briefed on the helicopter excursion the next day.

DAY 2 - EXHILARATING HELICOPTER FLIGHT & ONTO BISHKEK

After breakfast board the helicopter and fly towards the peaks where you will have magnificent views of South Inylchek glacier, Merzbaher lake and the Tien Shan range. Land at Kahan Tengri base camp, to explore South Inylchek where there are great views to Khan Tengri and Pobeda peaks. After a short walk around the camp, fly back to Karkara and drive to Bishkek city.

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DETAILS:
This itinerary costs from £990 per person B&B based on 2 sharing and including all private transfers but not international flights.
You can get flights from as little as £570 per person return and do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.

What's included?

INCLUDED:

● Prices start from £990 per person
● 1 nights accommodation on B&B basis
● Accompanied by an English speaking guide throughout.
● Private vehicle and transfers
● Helicopter Flight Khan Tengri Basecamp (45 mins flight each way)
● Lunch on Days 1 & 2
● Dinner on Day 1
● Local taxes
● Border permit
● Meals for guides and drivers
● All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are financially protected

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Lying east of Lake Issyk Kul, Khan Tengri and Pobeda peak are the two highest peaks in the Tian Shan range, both above 7000 metres. On this exciting extension fly in a specially adapted helicopter to Khan Tengri base camp where you walk around South Inylchek. A truly unforgettable experience that operates in July and August!

Bishkek
Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan lies at the foot of snow-capped mountains and is the starting point for our Kyrgyzstan tours. Staying in good quality accommodation, you can head off on a rewarding guided sightseeing tour to visit the main sights of the city, open-air art galleries and Osh Bazaar.
Cholpon Ata
Cholpon Ata is the main town on the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake. In the summer months visitors can stay at one of the large resorts, relax on the beach, swim in the crystalline water or go white water rafting on the Chu River.
Bokonbaev
Bokonbaev village is an administrative centre of Ton region that covers most of the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake. You can stay in a traditional yurt by the lake, see an eagle hunting show and swim in the world’s second largest alpine lake.
Son Kul Lake
Soak in the huge vistas and open spaces on the shores of this magnificent mountain lake, lying at an altitude of 3016m above sea level. Stay overnight in a yurt, see how the Kyrgz nomads live and ride horses around Son Kul Lake.
Jety-Oguz Canyon
Jety-Oguz Canyon is a unique geographical formation of red sandstone cliffs, surrounded by the Teskei Ala-Too mountains. Here you can sleep in a yurt, go horseback riding or enjoy walks through the canyon with the famous view of the Seven Bulls, soaking up the scenery of the picturesque hills and valleys.
Karakol
Karakol town was founded by Russian pioneers in 1869. It’s a small town with the oldest Orthodox Church in Kyrgyzstan, a Chinese-style Muslim mosque and a colourful bazaar and livestock market. The Hillside Karakol Boutique Hotel is a great place to stay in Karakol.

Tash Rabat
Located in a remote valley in the far south of Kyrgyzstan in the Naryn Region, Tash Rabat is famous for its Silk Road caravanserais which were an extensive network of traveler’s inns along old caravan roads. Based in a yurt, you can enjoy leisurely walks or ride horses through the mountain valleys.
Chon Kemin Valley
Chon Kemin valley National Park is a beautiful part of Kyrgyzstan, with lush green valleys where forested mountains tower over meandering rivers and rare wildlife roams. The area is great for horse riding, trekking and fishing, and you can stay in Ahu Guesthouse, one of the best guesthouses in Kyrgyzstan.

Sary Chelek Biosphere
Sary Chelek Biosphere Reserve is a beautiful, protected nature reserve. Situated up among the steep rocky slopes of the surrounding mountains, approximately 1870 metres above sea level, Sary Chelek is the largest of the seven lakes within the nature reserve and is home to hundreds of species of animals and plants.

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