Kyrgyzstan tour 6

Duration: 13 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Sary Chelek Lake - Arslan bob - Jalal Abad - Osh city - Kazarman village - Tash Rabat Caravanserai - Son Kul Lake - Kochkor village -Konorchek canyons - Chon Kemin - Burana Tower - Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan waits for you if you love nature our country is right for you. We want to present you a perfect tour going to the south of Kyrgyzstan and then to the north part. During this tour you will see our famous lakes Sary Chelek and Son Kul. Only here you will be able to spend noght in nomadic dwelling yurt under sparkling stars of Kyrgyz sky.

Tour summary:

Day 1: Bishkek - Sary Chelek Lake

Your guide will pick you up at Manas International Airport and then you will be transferred to Sary Chelek Lake. Sary Chelek is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kyrgyzstan. Many years ago there was a gorge with a mountain river and after an avalanche the water collected right in the gorge and we have an excellent chance to enjoy its beauty! It is about 2.5 km wide and 75 km long! The altitude of this mountain lake is 1873 m . above sea level. This famous place is far from cities and it is really worth to see it!

Day 2: Sary Chelek - Arslan bob

You will have breakfast at 8 a.m. afterwards we continue our trip to Arslan Bob forest by car. Arslan Bob is piece of heaven on the south of our country. Here the trees, with their dome shaped crowns atop two meter thick trunks, can reach a height of 30 meters and are found growing wild on mountain slopes and along river banks at an altitude of between 1000 and1800 meters above Sea Level. Arslan Bob itself lies at a height of 1700 m. a. s. l. Along the whole way to the forest you will see plenty of picturesque places that will amaze you by their beauty. This night you will spend with a local family.

Day 3: Arslan bob

This whole day can be devoted to exploring of this wonderful place. You will go for hiking to enjoy the beauty of this place and to see a waterfall there. Then you can continue walking around or just relax in a calm atmosphere of this forest.

Day 4: Arslan bob - Jalal Abad

After breakfast we go further to Jalal-abad city through which went Kyrgyzstan's main branches of the Silk Road passed through Jalal Abad and the region has played host to travelers for thousands of years. You will have drive to this town along a mountain road that will have many amazing views on the way. Overnight will be in the guest house.

Day 5: Jalal Abad - Osh city

You will be served breakfast at 8 a.m. Then we will start to the second biggest city Osh. It is said that the city is older than Rome because it is more than three thousands years old. You will visit our Asian bazaars in the city. These bazaars are the most famous in Kyrgyzstan. You can make hundreds of pictures there and after that you we will visit sacred Suleiman Mountain that is situated in the middle of the city. On the way to the city we will visit also Uzgen town. There is a Tower and three beautiful mausoleums which were built in the 11 century. Overnight will be in a guest house.

Day 6: Osh city - Kazarman village

In the morning we will drive back to Uzgen to cross Pamir Alai Mountains and to drive in the center of Tien Shan Mountain system. We will drive along stunning mountains and you will have a great chance to enjoy its nature. As soon as we are in Kazarman you will have a dinner and then you will spend a night in a home stay.

Day 7: Kazarman - Tash Rabat Caravanserai

After packing your backpacks, time of your breakfast is 8 o'clock. Then you will be transferred to the Tash Rabat- Caravanserai which is situated on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century).. Tash Rabat is located at the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. And it has no analogue in the whole world. It was built of stones and furthermore it was built inside a mountain at a height 3200 m above sea level. In total there are 31 rooms in the mountain. The thickness of walls is 1 m. There are also underground prison cages for ancient thieves. National dinner will be at 7 p.m. You will spend the night in yurts near by the Tash Rabat caravanserai.

Day 8: Tash Rabat - Son Kul Lake

After breakfast we start our way to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan Son Kul Lake. Lunch will be on the way. Son Kul Lake is surrounded by mountains and shores of it covered by wonderful flowers at the certain time of year. It is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level. Since ancient times Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this wonderful area with their families for rest and relaxation. Herders of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as a pastureland. After our arrival, you will be free to explore and enjoy the virgin nature of the lake and its surroundings. You will get a chance to be nomads eating and sleeping in Kyrgyz dwelling yurts.

Day 9: Son Kul Lake (3013 m. a. s. l.)

Time of your breakfast is 8 o'clock.. Free time at Son-Kul Lake, where you will have the opportunity to explore its area on your own. You can ride along the lake on a horse, or just relaxing in the atmosphere of the wild, but calm nature. Lunch will be served at 2 pm. After lunch you will see ancient petrogliphs and ritual stones of shamans. It is a great chance to get acquainted with nomadic traditions and culture. This night you also spend in yurts

Day 10: Son Kul Lake - Kochkor village

After a strengthening breakfast you will be transferred to Kochkor village (185 km). . At the Kochkorka village you will see family making national Kyrgyz carpets and you will be able to take part in it and create your own carpet. You will have a traditional dinner with a local family. You will spend this night in the guest house of Kochkorka village.

Day 11: Kochkor village - Konorchek canyons

Today you will se our rocky mountains and red canyons. As soon as we are there we will have hiking in a stunning place of red canyons. This place is completely different from all other mountains in Kyrgyzstan. The canyons are of different shapes that make your hiking so interesting.

Day 12: Konorchek

Today we will continue hiking in this fantastic place. You will have a chance to go both along the bottom of canyons and then along the top of it. You will be surprised by the changeable scenes during the whole hiking tour.

Day 13: Konorchek - Chon Kemin

After breakfast we will go to the place where our car with driver will wait for us. Then you will be transferred along Boom gorge to Chon Kemin valley. You will spend the night in Kalmak-Ashuu guesthouse.

Day 14: Chon Kemin - Bishkek

The day begins with breakfast at 8 o'clock.. Then you will be transferred to Bishkek city. On the way visiting of Burana Tower (minaret of 11 century) and an open air museum of Balbans (stone warriors). When you will come in Bishkek you will have a city tour. Farewell dinner is served at 7 p.m.. Night in a hotel***.

Day 15: Bishkek - Europe

You meet with your guide interpreter and your driver drives you to the International Airport Manas according to the time and details of your flight.

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