DAY 01: DUBAI, BISHKEK, CHON KEMIN

• Arrival at Bishkek’s Manas Airport and transfer to Chon Kemin Valley

• Welcome by driver-guide and transfer to Ala-Kush Glamping (Cottage room)

• Breakfast and lunch at the glamp included

• Leisure time for nature walks or optional horse riding

• Scenic surroundings of rivers, forests, and meadows

• Dinner served at the glamp

• Overnight stay in Chon Kemin

• Bonfire sessions are sometimes arranged at the glamp so guests can enjoy the mountain air.

DAY 02: CHON KEMIN, BURANA TOWER, BISHKEK

• Breakfast at glamp and check-out

• Visit Burana Tower, a Silk Road-era UNESCO site with small museum

• See ancient Balbal grave markers and historic minaret

• Continue to Bishkek and check-in at Sheraton Hotel

• Leisure evening with central city access

• Optional local dinner or explore nearby cafés

• Overnight in Bishkek

DAY 03: BISHKEK CITY TOUR

• Full-day guided sightseeing across Bishkek’s top landmarks

• Visit Ala-Too Square, Victory Square, and Lenin Monument

• Stops at Kurmanzhan Datka and Manas Monuments

• Tour Old Square, Parliament House, and government sites

• Wander Osh Bazaar for crafts, spices, and textiles

• Learn about Soviet and national architecture

• Overnight at Sheraton Bishkek

• Optional: Try local Kyrgyz dishes such as Beshbarmak or Laghman at a nearby restaurant.

DAY 04: ALA ARCHA NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION

• Drive 40 km from Bishkek to Ala Archa National Park

• Leisure walks or scenic hikes among glaciers and rivers

• Enjoy fresh air, pine forests, and panoramic views

• Return to Bishkek in the afternoon

• Optional spa or shopping time in the city

• Dinner on your own

• Overnight at Sheraton Bishkek

• Wildflowers and native birds are often spotted along the trails in late spring and summer.

DAY 05: BISHKEK, ALAMEDIN, CHUNKURCHAK GORGE

• Morning transfer from Bishkek to Chunkurchak Gorge

• Scenic stop at Alamedin Gorge en route

• Check-in at Supara Chunkurchak Resort (Yurt Cabin)

• Relax in alpine surroundings at 2,500 meters altitude

• Optional resort activities or enjoy cozy yurt living

• Dinner at Supara Chunkurchak Resort (not included)

• Overnight in Chunkurchak

DAY 06: CHUNKURCHAK, BISHKEK, ALMATY

• Optional morning visit to Chunkurchak Ski Base and cable car ride

• Transfer to Bishkek Airport and fly to Almaty (Air Astana)

• Arrival and meet your guide in Kazakhstan

• Transfer to Novotel Almaty City Center for check-in

• Evening at leisure or local walk

• Overnight in Almaty

• Enjoy scenic aerial views during the flight across the Tien Shan mountains to Almaty.

DAY 07: ALMATY, MEDEU, SHYMBULAK CITY TOUR

• Drive to Medeu Ice Rink and alpine gorge

• Ride included cable car to Shymbulak Ski Resort

• Enjoy sweeping views from Talgar Pass

• City tour: Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, Green Bazaar

• Visit Museum of National Instruments and Eternal Flame memorial

• Return to Novotel Almaty for overnight stay

• Free time for dinner or evening exploration

DAY 08: ALMATY, KOK TOBE, ALMARASAN, FALCON SHOW

• Cable car ride to Kok Tobe Hill for panoramic city views

• Visit Almarasan Gorge and Ayu Sai Trail for nature walks

• Afternoon at Sunkar Falcon Nursery with included falconry show

• Explore surrounding pine forests and mountain air

• Optional coffee or snack breaks during the day

• Evening return to hotel

• Overnight at Novotel Almaty

• Optional: Sample traditional Kazakh tea and sweets at a hilltop café with a view.

DAY 09: ALMATY, CHARYN CANYON, KOLSAY LAKE

• Drive 3 hours to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan’s Grand Canyon

• Walk through stunning red rock formations and photo stops

• Continue to Satty village for lunch and check-in

• Overnight at Pana Kolsay Guesthouse

• Afternoon walk around Kolsai Lake

• Optional: Rent a boat and explore the lake (extra cost)

• Dinner at guesthouse (direct payment)

DAY 10: KAINDY LAKE, ALMATY

• Visit Kaindy Lake, known for its sunken forest

• Optional ascent by taxi or horseback to the lake viewpoint

• Enjoy scenic views of the Kungey Alatau mountain range

• Drive back to Almaty in the afternoon (approx. 4 hrs)

• Check-in at Novotel Almaty City Center

• Evening at leisure for shopping or farewell dinner

• Overnight in Almaty

DAY 11: ALMATY, DUBAI

• Early morning check-out and private transfer to airport

• Depart from Almaty International Airport with Flydubai

• Arrive in Dubai and end of services

• Trip concludes with rich memories of Central Asia

• Emergency contacts remain available until arrival

• Wishing you safe travels from Marcopolo Holidays

• Optional future travel planning support available