8 days/7 nights in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, exploring beautiful natural and cultural attractions
8days
June, July, August, September
Availability1
This 8-night day tour is a great opportunity to enjoy the nature, history and culture of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan!
Especially, you can enjoy the overwhelming scenery of the Chonchemin Valley during a full day of free time in the magnificent nature!
In addition, Lake Issyk Kul is the second largest lake in the world. Let's go to Lake Issyk Kul with a Japanese-speaking guide, which is difficult to visit individually.
Try traditional cuisine, see historical buildings, and visit the local bazaar.
Overnight stay is at a popular guesthouse or hotel so you can rest assured that you are in good hands!
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- 01We will visit Lake Issyk-Kul, the second largest lake in the world. It is famous for its crystal clear water and the Tien Shan mountain range that stretches around it.
- 02You will stay at the very popular Ashu Guest House, which is fully equipped. You can enjoy delicious Kyrgyz cuisine.
- 03You can relax knowing that a Japanese-speaking guide will accompany you from Almaty Airport. At the end of the tour, we will also take you to the airport.
Day1
Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
Arrive at Almaty Airport in the evening or late at night.
A Japanese-speaking guide will meet you at the airport.
You will be taken to your hotel in Almaty.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day2
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.1800m
Almaty-Bishkek-Chon-Kemin (by car: approx. 410km)
After breakfast, we will travel to Chong Kemin in Kyrgyzstan.
On the way, we will have lunch at a local restaurant in Bishkek.
For sightseeing, we will visit the Burana Tower (a historical building built in the 11th to 12th centuries as part of the Karakhanid Empire).
We will also see the tombstones called “balbals”, which are remains from the Silk Road era.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Ashu
Day3
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.1800m
Chonchemin
The whole day is free. Spend the day in the beautiful nature.
Optional activities such as horseback riding and a ball sok (traditional food) show are available.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight stay: Ashu Guesthouse
Day4
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.1600m
Chong Keming - Lake Issyk Kul (190 km by car)
After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Issyk Kul. It is the largest mountain lake in Central Asia and is a warm lake that does not freeze even in winter.
You will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the lake surrounded by the Tengshan Mountains.
Overnight stay: Local hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day5
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.1700m
Issyk Kul Karakol (car: about 180 km)
After breakfast, visit the open-air museum in Cholpon Ata: Ancient Petroglyphs (rock paintings).
Also in the city we will visit Przhevalskiy Museum, Dungan (Chinese) Mosque and Russian Orthodox Church.
Dinner will be served at a Uyghur house with traditional Uyghur dishes.
Overnight stay: local hotel
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day6
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tent
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
Karakorubishkek (car: approx. 420 km)
After breakfast, visit Jetiozhsk Gorge (characterized by red rocks and the legend of “seven bulls” and “broken hearts”).
Return to Bishkek city.
Dinner will be served at a local restaurant in Bishkek.
Overnight in a local hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day7
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
Bishkek-Almaty (250km by car)
After breakfast, we will go sightseeing in Bishkek (local bazaar, Victory Square, etc.).
After lunch, we will travel to Almaty.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day8
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude:approx.800m
Almaty
After breakfast, we will go sightseeing.
Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, National Musical Instruments Museum, Kasteev Art Museum (closed on Mondays).
Dinner: Local restaurant.
After dinner, we will be taken to the airport and fly back home on a late-night flight.
- Tour Price
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- one person
- 4100＄
- two people
- 2300＄
- three people
- 1900＄
- 4~5 people
- 1500＄
- 6~7 people
- 1150＄
- 8~9 people
- 1050＄
- Included in the price
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Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses and nomadic yurts for the entire trip
All meals
Horseback riding
Japanese speaking guide for the entire tour
Vehicles, drivers and gasoline for the entire tour
- Items not included in the price
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round trip (airplane) ticket
Reservation Flow
Contact Us
Please contact us with your desired tour content, date, time, and number of people using the inquiry form.
Contact from us
We will send details of the tour and fees to the address you provide.
Application
Once tour details are confirmed, we will guide you through the application process.
Tour day
You will be met at the immigration gate at the airport. Please pay the tour fee upon arrival at your accommodation on the first day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Warm clothing (a down jacket is necessary in the morning and evening even in mid-summer), rain gear (riding in the rain is possible), sunglasses, insect repellent (in July and August), sunscreen, sturdy long pants for riding, shoes (please bring riding shoes or regular sneakers, as it is difficult to ride in climbing shoes), light, battery charge Mobile battery (please bring in carry-on baggage), gloves for riding (military gloves are acceptable), lip balm
Japan Air Travel Marketing Inc.
Tokyo Head Office Mika Hoda
5F Tondan Building, 4-16-13 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023, Japan
Individuals, tours, corporations and groups: rtbinfo@jatm.co.jp Mr. Yoda's cell phone: 090-6477-2575
*Opening hours: 09:30-18:30 on weekdays
Japanese nationals are exempt from visa requirements for short-term stays of 30 days or less (each stay is limited to 30 days. Each stay is limited to 30 days, and the total stay is limited to 90 days within 180 days from the date of first entry into Japan.)
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of departure from Kazakhstan. If your passport is expired in 6 months or less, we recommend you to renew your passport.
You may be required to provide your accommodation upon ticketing in Japan and upon entry into Kazakhstan.
Please contact the following for accommodation
Kyrgyzstan, Kalmak-Ashuu,Borueva Str.22,724521 Ashu Guest House
You can enter Kyrgyzstan without any problem if you have already entered Kazakhstan. Please be assured that a Japanese-speaking guide will be with you when you enter the country.
Photography is not permitted in immigration-related facilities. Please be aware that you may be subject to a hefty fine if you attempt to take pictures.
In general, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are safe countries.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Overseas Safety Page Kazakhstan
http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/m/mbimmigration_187.html
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Overseas Safety Page Kyrgyzstan
http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/m/mbimmigration_265.html
Kyrgyzstan Safety Guide
https://www.kg.emb-japan.go.jp/information/anzen_tebiki.pdf
Kyrgyzstan Danger Information (Latest Information)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pchazardspecificinfo_2023T036.html#ad-image-0
From 6:01 p.m. 40 days prior to the tour until 6:00 p.m. 20 days prior to the tour ...... 10% of the tour fee
From 6:01 p.m. 20 days prior to the tour until 6:00 p.m. 10 days prior to the tour ...... 20% of the tour fee
From 6:01 p.m. 10 days prior to the tour until 6:00 p.m. 3 days prior to the tour ...... 30% of the tour fee
From 6:01 p.m. 3 days prior to the tour until the start time of the tour on the day of the tour: ...... 50% of the tour fee
After the start time on the day of the tour ...... 100% of the price
