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6 Day The Way of Manas Cultural Tour in Kyrgyzstan
Chon Kemin, Kyrgyzstan
Adventure and Culture Holiday in Kyrgyzstan
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"The Way of Manas" offers a new and exciting approach to cultural tourism in Kyrgyzstan, providing a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the country’s rich culture and traditions. This is not just a tour, but a journey where every excursion, every stop, and every place of rest becomes part of a living story. By joining, you will become part of a narrative that unfolds with its own prologue, apex, and resolution. As you explore the stunning landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, you will also discover the cultural essence of the country through the Manas epic, which embodies the spirit and history of the people. This unique blend of travel and heritage will leave a lasting impression — don’t wait, the time to begin this unforgettable adventure is now!
Highlights
- Observe the horse riding and traditional games, archery & eagle hunting demonstration
- Take part in preparing a traditional “Ash”, described in the story about Khan Koketey
- Learn about the contests held in honor of Koketey and watch the traditional Jailoo games
- A boat cruise on the Issyk-Kul Lake
- Meet a traditional epic-teller Manaschy to learn his secrets and demonstrate his art skills
- Excursion to picturesque Jeti Oguz Gorge and Fairytale Canyon
- Learn about yurt production, shyrdaks making, and nomad cow milking method
- 5 nights accommodation with daily breakfast, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners included
5 days with instruction
Accommodation
- Chon Kemin: Yurt camp (1 night)
- Karkyra: Yurt camp (2 nights)
- Karakol: Karakol Green yard 3* / Matsunoki 3* / Hotel 78 - 3* (1 night)
- Kaji Sai: Yurt camp (1 night)
Program
Day 1, Saturday: Bishkek city - Burana Tower - Chon Kemin Valley
Today you start to learn about the legendary epic “Manas”. In the morning, depart to Burana tower to observe the horse riding and traditional games such as Kok Boru loved by hero Manas. In the afternoon, transfer to Chon Kemin Valley, and check-in to accommodation in a yurt camp. Get to know the story of the encounter between Manas and Khan Koshoi.
- Distance: 170 kilometers / 3 hours
Day 2, Sunday: Chon Kemin Valley - Karkyra Valley
Early in the morning, you could try to milk the cows in the way nomads did. Transfer to Karkyra Valley via the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Arrive and check in to the accommodation at the yurt camp. Take part in preparing a traditional “Ash”, as was described in the story about Khan Koketey.
- Distance: 355 kilometers / 5 - 6 hours
Day 3, Monday: Karkyra Valley
A day in Karkyra, you will learn about the contests held in honor of Koketey and watch the traditional Jailoo games as “Toguz Korgool” and “Ordo”.
Day 4, Tuesday: Karkyra Valley - Karakol Town
Transfer to Karakol town. A boat cruise on the Issyk-Kul lake and listening to the story of how Manas drew his strength from the lake. Meeting a traditional epic-teller – Manaschy who will share his secrets and demonstrate his art skills.
- Distance: 120 kilometers / 2 hours
Day 5, Wednesday: Karakol - Jeti Oguz Gorge - Fairytale Canyon - South Shore of Issyk-Kul Lake
Today you visit a place where Manas prepared his warriors for the battles. Go on an excursion to picturesque Jeti Oguz Gorge and Fairytale Canyon. Do archery, demonstration of hunting with a golden eagle. Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
- Distance: 180 kilometers / 4-5 hours
Day 6, Thursday: Issyk-Kul Lake - Bishkek City
Learn about the yurt producing in Kyzyl Tuu and attend the master class on making shyrdaks in Bokonbaevo village. Transfer back to Bishkek.
- Distance: 270 kilometers / 4-5 hours
Location
Kyrgyzstan is a small mountainous country in the heart of Central Asia, bordering China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan has no access to the sea. More than three-quarters of the territory is occupied by mountains.
Food
The package includes daily breakfast, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners as well as mineral water (1 liter per day per person).
Food in Kyrgyzstan is strictly connected with the country’s nomadic traditions and influenced by food from Russia, Turkey, the Middle East, and other Central Asian countries. The staples of the Kyrgyz diet, and the diets of most of the traditionally nomadic people in Central Asia, are boiled mutton, flat, crusty round bread, rice and tea mixed with sheep or horse milk. Kyrgyz are very fond of horsemeat. Sour cream, yogurt and sausage are used to flavor dishes. Kyrgyz like soupy food. The sort of food that is eaten in the form of pasta by Russians is eaten as a soup by Kyrgyz.
Sample of menu
- Shorpo: A hearty soup with meat
- Lagman: Noodles with vegetables and meat
- Kuurdak: Fried beef or lamb with potatoes
- Beshbarmak: Noodles with meat, a festive dish
- Dumlama: Steamed vegetables and tender meat
- Boorsok: Fried bread, a staple of Kyrgyz meals
- Kymyz: Fermented mare's milk, a traditional and refreshing drink of the Kyrgyz nomads
- Manty: Steamed dumplings filled with meat and onions
- Rice Soup: A mild soup with rice, vegetables, and sometimes meat
- Oromo: Rolled dough filled with vegetables and/or meat, steamed to perfection
Plus, a variety of meat and potato-based dishes
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Extra nights in hotels in Bishkek can be arranged at an extra cost:
- 3* hotels, single: 65 USD/ double or twin 85 USD
- 4* hotels, single: 80 USD/ double or twin 90 USD
- 5* hotels, single: 220 USD/ double or twin 260 USD
What's included
- 5 nights accommodation in yurts
- Mineral water (1 liter/day/pax)
- Meals - according to the program (breakfast - 5, lunch - 1, dinner - 4)
- Entrance and environmental fees during the whole tour
- Transportation from arrival to departure
- Guide services
- Archery
- Horse games
- Eagle hunting show
- Shyrdak show
- Yurt assembly master class
- Motorboat in Karakol
- Manaschi services
What's not included
- Airfare
- All personal expenses
- Photo/video fees in museums
- Tips for guide and driver
- Alcoholic drinks
- Transfer to/from the airport
- Extra night in hotels of Bishkek
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FRU
Manas International Airport
139 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Transfers from/to Manas International Airport (FRU) are not included, but can be arranged at an extra cost:
- 1-3 pax: 40 USD
- 4-9 pax: 70 USD
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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