In Kyrgyzstan more than 400 different kinds of birds exist. On this bird watching tour you undertake a surrounding of Lake Issyk-Kul, the second largest mountain lake of the world. At this lake numerous migratory birds spend the winter. On the northern shore we visit a bird reservoir, where a great number of aquatic birds have their nests: different kinds of swans, geese, ducks, seagulls, coots, grebes, etc.
In Kemin National Park and near Djeti Ogus many well-known and unknown species of songbirds and woodland birds have their nests. In the valleys between Temir-Kanat and Tuura-Suu numerous birds of prey, like different kinds of eagles, vultures as well as owls can be seen. The Ibisbill also lives here. Among ornithologists Kyrgyzstan has the reputation of a paradise for birds.
You travel accompanied by a Dutch ornithologist and an interpreter is ready to help you at all times. Accommodation in guesthouses, yurts and with local families. Minibuses take you to the places of visit.
On this journey you learn to know the great variety of biotopes, their bird populations and also the great diversity of landscapes in Kyrgyzstan.
If you are interested in different cultures, if you like discovering a new, unknown world and if you do not necessarily demand luxury, then you will have good memories of this trip for a long time.
You can find the list of birds seen in 2007 at the website www.tripreports.nl
Everything is included in the tour price with the exception of the flight, visa and bottled beverages. A visa can be obtained easily upon arrival at the airport in Bishkek. The price of the flight depends on the company you are flying with and the date of booking.
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Program
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| Day 1 |
Departure |
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| Day 2 |
Arrival in Bishkek. After lunch visit to fishing ponds outside Bishkek or first bird watching in the green spaces of the capital. |
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| Day 3 |
Day trip to the forests of the mountains of the Ala-Archa National Park, 40 km south of Bishkek. Accommodation in a guesthouse in Bishkek. |
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| Day 4 |
From Bishkek to The Kemin Valley, a National Park, at the border with Kazakhstan, about 3 hours driving. |
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| Day 5 |
Along the Northern shore of lake Issyk-Kul to Karakol, stop at birth reserve, stay in guesthouse. |
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| Day 6 |
Daytrip to Djeti-Ogus, forest area alt. 2.200m. In the afternoon to Manjyly, a yurt camp at a semi dessert area. Stay in yurts. |
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| Day 7 |
From Manjyly a short ride to Ak-Say yurt camp situated at the lake. |
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| Day 8 |
Bird watching around Ak-Sai, hike to salt lake (12 km). |
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| Day 9 |
After lunch from Ak-Sai to yurt camp Temir-Kanat alt. 2.450m. On the way stop at moor with different kinds of ducks. |
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| Day 10 |
Stay in Temir-Kanat. |
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| Day 11 |
Departure to yurt camp Tuura-Suu. alt 2200. Look for birds of pray, owls etc. |
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| Day 12 |
From Tuura-Suu to yurt camp Son-Kul, Lake at 3100 m surrounded by mountains, an excellent place for bird watchers. |
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| Day 13 |
Stay in Son-Kul yurt camp. |
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Return to Bishkek. Accommodation in a guesthouse. |
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| Day 15 |
Return flight. |
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If you book for 4 persons or more, we offer you 5% discount.
Because of unforeseen circumstances, it might be necessary to make small changes in the program. We ask for your understanding.
