Tamchy - Semenov gorge - Karakol

In the morning, spend some time on the beach before heading to Karakol. Along the way, visit the Semyonovka and Grigorievka gorges. Make a stop to see the ancient kurgans of the Tyup region. The road then crosses the wide plain of eastern Issyk-Kul, watered by two major rivers — the Tyup and the Jyrgalan — which irrigate extensive fields. Overnight in Karakol.

Optional stops on this day include:

• The petroglyphs of Ornok or Cholpon-Ata
• A visit to Rukh Ordo
• Enjoying the hot springs of Chong-Oruktu