Are you looking for a combination of heritage and a mountain nature tour not far from the capital Bishkek? This is the tour to go for. We will visit the ancient 11th century Burana minaret in ancient city of Balasagun, you can also climb the tower using ancient brick and wood stairs and overlook the beautiful valley from top of the tower. Good spot for taking pictures. Then we will visit petroglifs site and the museum to see the historic artifacts and items used by nomad cultures.
Then we will continue the journey to Konorchek Canyon, enjoy the natural reserve, flat alpine trail (2kms) and picturesque canyon with beautiful red formations. The canyons are accessible all year around as it does not snow in the area.
After hike we will stop for lunch at the traditional Kyrgyz kattama cafe.
Please read before booking (!): there are 4 rock barriers from 1 meter to 3 meters which should be climbed on the way to canyon. Make sure to wear non slippery shoes and athletic clothing.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Evropa Hotel
2. Bishkek Boutique Hotel
3. Park Hotel Bishkek
4. Asia Hotel
5. Bishkek Centrum Hotel
6. The Good Room Hotel
7. The Silk Road Lodge
8. Golden Dragon Apart Hotel
9. Hotel Rixon
10. Hyatt Regency Bishkek
11. Best Eastern Pinara Bishkek
12. Solutel Hotel
13. Plaza Hotel
14. Orion Hotel Bishkek
15. Ak-Keme Hotel
16. Sayrake Hotel
17. Hotel T3
18. Ambassador Hotel
19. Hotel Apartment Al-Salam
20. NAVAT Hotel
Itinerary
1
Burana Tower
Ancient Burana Tower of 11th Century
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Boom Gorge
Beautiful gorge which leads to Issyk Kul lake, we will drive thru gorge along the river till Konorchek parking stop
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Konorchek Canyons
Beautiful red canyons with unique shapes and formation. Its available to visit any time of the year: summer is dry and winter almost no snow. Picturesque trails (2.5 kms) leads to canyon. Easy and enjoyable hike
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• There are few barriers with heights 1 to 2 meters, which should be climbed
