Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
In case you have decided to travel in Kyrgyzstan, we offer to turn to our team as we are professionals and start each tour with meeting in Manas International Airport. Then the way is made to Bishkek, where guests have a sightseeing tour along Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then the investigation is turned to a Natural Park, mostly known as Ala Archa gorge. It is found at the Tien Shan mountain range, in 45 km from Bishkek. Night is organized in the hotel of the capital.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Issyk Kul northern shore
Having a tour on cars for rent, we wake up at 8 am and then travel to Issyk Kul Lake. It is one of the most famous lakes of Kyrgyzstan, located at heights, at today we are at 1608m. Foreigners consider the lake to be "the pearl of Central Asia", and the local people are greatly proud of the lake. It is salty, so seems to be curative. All along the way to the lake guests have a witness of Burana Tower. It emerged in the 11th century and is also the home for the museum of balbals. Then the night is made in the hotel.
Day 3: Issyk Kul Lake - Karakol
This route along the country touches almost all of the parts of Kyrgyzstan, and as we are in Issyk Kul region, we travel to Karakol city. It is famous also for ancient inscriptions. These date back to 800BC. Being here we can see pictures of the past times known as petroglyphs, created by shamans 2000 years ago. Then the investigation touches the Dungan mosque and Orthodox Church. These are religious places, bearing great importance. They were created without nails and metal but wood only. Night and dinner will be in hotel.
Day 4: Karakol - Altin Arashan - Karakol
Altin Arashan Gorge is a famous gorge, the home of hot springs. It is known as Golden Spa. Having a tour here guests have a chance to make a picnic in the forest. The entire territory is covered with the Tian-Shan fir trees. This is also a perfect location for seeing nature in the course of hiking along the mountains. Then all return to Karakol. Dinner is offered in a restaurant, night will be made in the hotel.
Day 5: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor
As the trip is made along natural landscapes, we have a look at Jeti Oguz gorge. It is famous for looking like the bulls. Then the view is open for the Broken Heart Mountain. Here we can get to the top in 20 minutes and have a look at the perfect views of panorama. The next point is Bokonbaeva village. Here guests can get in touch with the native people, exquisite eagle-hunters. They will make a show for the foreigners, with giving a chance to make a photo with a bird. Night will be made in the stay of the native people in Kochkor.
Day 6: Kochkor - Tash Rabat
Tash Rabat Caravanserai is a stone castle of Kyrgyzstan, created in the 14th century. It stays on the Great Silk Road of the past times. The castle can be found at the height of 3200m above sea level, with 31 rooms there. Having a tour along Tian Shan Mountains, guests can see the Tash Rabat. Some locals suppose the castle to be the prison in the past. Night and dinner in traditional style will be made in yurts near this Caravanserai.
Day 7: Tash Rabat - Kochkor - Bishkek
Kochkor village is our place of visiting today. Here we communicate with the local people, who are masters of handmade carpets. At the same time they are ready to show the way of decoration. They will give a chance of taking part in their usual doing, so that foreigners will have a chance to try themselves in a unique deal of the nomadic people. Simultaneously you can visit their handicraft museum. Then the route is made to Bishkek city as night is spent in the hotel.
Day 8: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter