Weekend trip to Birds of Prey fest at the southern lake shore of Issyk-Kul lake

The Birds of Prey Festival is devoted to golden eagles and falcons, which are revered by the Kyrgyz. Since ancient times, hunters have caught young chicks and taken them home, to bring them up and train them to hunt animals. In past times, one bird of prey could support a small settlement. Hence a Golden Eagle, or a falcon, was highly esteemed and was frequently treated as a member of family. People practiced in the art of training bird of prey are called “Bürkütchü” and “Kushchu” and treated with great respect. 

Singing and dancing with musical accompaniment is still an important part of the Kyrgyz culture. Bokonbaevo’s folklore group features the area’s finest musicians singing and playing the komuz, Kyrgyzstan’s three-stringed instrument, the ooz komuz, a small metal mouth harp, and other traditional instruments. 

Day 1 / 09.08

Morning transfer to Bokonbaevo, on the way make a stop to visit Burana tower, architectural complex of 10-11 century, important point on the Great Silk Road. Continue your way to Bokonbaevo village, have a lunch at café at Bokonbaevo village. Dinner and B&B at Bel-Tam yurt camp.

Day 2 / 10.08

After Breakfast transfer to Jaychi yurt cam, where will be Birds of Prey Festival. Lunch will be during the Fest.
after closing ceremony transfer back to Bishkek. Arrive in Bishkek, end of the tour.