Travel around Kyrgyzstan: Tour 2

 

Travel around Kyrgyzstan: Tour 2
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 8 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor - Son Kul Lake - Suusamir - Ala Archa - Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan is glad to make you happy on a tour. Travelers will mee the guide at Manas International Airport and accompany you to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek. It will take 30 minutes from the airport. On arrival you will have a guided tour and visit the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic and other interesting places of wonder. Afterwards we will drive to see our Asian Bazaar! Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
The morning will start travelling to Chon Kemin gorge. Travelers will visit Burana Tower found in the 11th century minaret and an open-air museum of Balbals so called stone warriors. The tour will be continued to Chon Kemin gorge. Guests will have 3 hours of horse riding amid high mountains and gorges. Rest is in a homestay.  

Day 3: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
The tour will start by driving to Issyk Kul Lake. You will see the largest alpine lake in the world of 1608 m above sea level. The second name of this lake is knowing as "the pearl of Central Asia". About 1 500 years ago some locals contemplated the lake to be a blessed one. You will admire beauty of mountains from all four sides. We will drive laterally the whole northern shore and reach to Karakol town. You are going to see ancient stone patterns - petroglyphs. Overnight is in a guesthouse.

Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor 
The tour will start by seeing Jeti Oguz gorge. Guests will be enthralled by red rocks creations that have a name Seven Bulls. On the way you can see the Broken Heart Mountain. You can spend 20 minutes and see one of the most brilliant panorama views of the gorge. After that you will have the break to have a stop in Bokonbaeva village. We will meet a local eagle-hunter. His wild bords hunts hares and foxes. Afterwards is transfer to Kochkor village. Night is in a homestay.

Day 5: Kochkor - Son Kul Lake
In Kochkor village you will meet a local family and learn more how to make Kyrgyz national felt carpets. Then you can visit a small handicraft museum there where you will find silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle streamers, carpets and so on. Afterwards you will drive to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan - Son Kul. This is a very attractive lake enclosed by mountains at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level. Night is in a yurt. 

Day 6: Son Kul Lake - Suusamir - Bishkek
We will drive to the capital of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek. Our dear guests will pass over the southern part of Kyrgyzstan and relish brilliant views of striking mountains and valleys. Imminent you can see panoramic views of Tue Ashuu pass of more than 3000 meters high! You will adore one of the most fine-looking in Kyrgyzstan. Being there you will have the chance to take many vivacious photos. Overnight is in a hotel. 

Day 7: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
The last day of tour will start visiting Ala Archa gorge. Guests will drive 45 km from Bishkek city. This marvelous gorge is located on a spur of the Tien Shan mountain range. We will have the chance to have a short hiking tour and enjoy panorama views. We will return to Bishkek. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 8: Flight
Morning transfer to airport. Have a safe flight!
 

Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter

 

Price per person:
02 pax - 855 $
04 pax - 570 $
06 pax - 450 $
08 pax - 390 $
10 pax - 350 $

Single - 125 $

Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $  

All dinners - 105 $
All lunches and dinners - 210 $ 

English speaking guide - 535 $ per group 

To be 2 in one yurt (now 4 pax) - 15 $ per person

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
Chon Kemin - Homestay
Karakol - "Karagat" Hotel 4* or "Green Yard" Guesthouse
Kochkor - Homestay
Son Kul - Yurts, "Nomad's Dream" camp (4 pax in 1)
- Entry tickets to all museums
- Mineral water supply
- Horse riding in Chon Kemin

Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide