Travel around Kyrgyzstan: Tour 6
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Belogorka gorge - Burana - Kochkor - Son Kul - Tash Rabat - Bishkek
Day 1: Bishkek - Belogorka gorge - Bishkek
On arrival the driver will pick you up at Manas International Airport and drive to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. We present you a guided tour of Bishkek. It includes visiting Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and many others. Then you will drive to Belogorka gorge. It is a very stunning place with stony mountains, also it is good for a short hiking tour. Travelers will have an opportunity to have a picnic. Then we will come back to Bishkek. Night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Kochkor
In the morning we visit our Asian Bazaar and enjoy local life. This bazaar is a loud and intriguing tapestry of fabrics, produce, and people selling and buying goods. Then you will be transferred to Kochkor village. We will visit Burana Tower originated in the 11th century. You can climb to the top and enjoy the view of Silk. In addition, you will enjoy an open-air museum of Balbals (stone warriors) made in honor of soldiers who died for their Motherland. The is transfer to Kochkor. Night is in a homestay.
Day 3: Kochkor - Son Kul Lake
We will drive to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan - Son Kul Lake. This lake is fenced by mountains. It is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, located at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level. Nomads started to come to this magnificent area with their families for rest. Herders of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as a pastureland. After our arrival, you will be free to discover and enjoy nature of the lake and its surrounds. Rest is in a hotel.
Day 4: Son Kul - Tash Rabat
Today you will be transferred to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century). Tash Rabat is located at the Tian Shan Mountains. Tash Rabat was built of rock wings inside a mountain at an elevation of 3200 m above sea level. In total there are 31 rooms in the mountain with the walls of 1 m thick. There are also subversive prison chambers formerly used to imprison thieves in ancient times. Night is in a yurt.
Day 5: Tash Rabat - Bishkek
Travelers will be transferred to Kochkor village. In Kochkor village you will get acquainted with a family and see how our national felt carpets are made. Then you will create your own carpet together. Afterwards visit a small handicraft museum and see examples of silver decorations, coats made of wolfs, horse saddle decorations, carpets and so on. In the end of day you will be transferred to Bishkek. Night is in a hotel.
Day 6: Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport. Have a soft landing!
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax - 680 $
04 pax - 420 $
06 pax - 325 $
08 pax - 275 $
10 pax - 245 $
Single - 75 $
Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $
Half board - 70 $
Full board - 140 $
English speaking guide - 380 $ per group
To be 2 in a yurt (now 4 in 1) - 30 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
Kochkor - Homestay
Son Kul - Yurts, "Nomad's Dream" camp (4 pax in 1)
Tash Rabat - Yurts (4 pax in 1)
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide