9 days tour 6
Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
On arriving at Manas International Airport visitants are met by members of our team and taken to Bishkek. Tours are made on cars rented and mainly are going along Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic first. Then our aim is to make the guests travel along the Ala Archa gorge. It is a natural park located in 45km of Bishkek. In the past guests were not able to wander here but now it is possible to travel here any time you would like. Then night will be in a hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
As a tour goes on, Burana Tower is visited by guests of Kyrgyzstan. They find it interesting from the point of view of historical monuments. It was created in the 11th century. There are also balbals who surround it. Then tour is laid to Chon Kemin gorge. Here there will be given lunch in traditional style. All along the way guests will be able to go horse-riding with an investigation of pure forests. Night and dinner will be at the locals.
Day 3: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
Issyk Kul Lake is the main point of tour program. It is the pearl of Central Asia, the heart of Kyrgyzstan. Issyk Kul is located at the height of 1608, above sea level. People here consider the lake to be sacred one, as it never freezes due to salty water. Mountains surround the lake and can be used for hiking. Then we travel to Karakol town, which is famous for the Dungan mosque and Orthodox Church. Both sites are made of wood without metal. Dinner will be organized at the local restaurant, as well as the night to be in the boarding house.
Day 4: Karakol - Altin Arashan - Karakol
Altin Arashan Gorge will be visited by guests traveling along Issyk Kul region. Here guests are able to see the gorge from all of the distant locations. Tian-Shan fir trees grow here everywhere and usually everyone takes a route on horses. Picnic will be organized here in surrounding of pure natural landscapes. Dinner will be in a restaurant, with the night to be organized in the hotel.
Day 5: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor
Jeti Oguz gorge is the very picturesque place of Kyrgyzstan which is advised visiting by all who travel here. Near it there is Broken Heart Mountain. This mountain is mainly used as a photo stop. Then we are visiting Bokonbaeva village, where local eagle-hunters make a show with eagles. This day is going to be emotional with lots of doings. Night will be in the house of the locals.
Day 6: Kochkor - Tash Rabat
Tash Rabat Caravanserai is the next destination to be seen in a tour. It is located at the route of the Great Silk Road. It seems to emerge in the 14th century. This building is unique due to being the prison in the past. There are about 31 rooms used as cells. Moreover, Tash Rabat, or Stone Castle, is built in the very mountain at the height of 3200m above sea level. This monument was built in the mountain for no one to escape it. Night and dinner will be organized near the castle in yurts.
Day 7: Tash Rabat - Son Kul
Today we would like to show Son Kul Lake. It is the second largest lake located at great altitudes, about 3013m above sea level. As it is located at heights, it can't be reached many times of the year. Local dwellers come here for having rest and doing picnics. At the same time nomads bring cattle here for it to breed. Atmosphere is perfect for finding uniqueness with nature. Here you can feel how nature is close but far at the same time. Night will be in yurts. Dinner will also be organized in yurts in the local style.
Day 8: Son Kul - 33 parrots Pass - Kochkor - Bishkek
For now the route is going to be along 33 parrots pass (3 133 m) as we need to get to Bishkek city back. This pass is famous for picturesque landscapes, as a main photo stop. Then we make a visit of Kochkor village. Local dwellers will make a show of felt carpet creation. This is a national style with various decorations of silver as well as pictures of animals. Night will be in the hotel of Bishkek.
Day 9: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
