» 10 days tour 4
Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
Guests are first met in Manas International Airport and taken to the capital of Kyrgyzstan Bishkek. We would like to offer guests taking cars for rent as with this a tour will be rather comfortable. As getting to the capital we make acquaintance with such locations as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then our aim is to see the famous, well-known Ala Archa gorge. This is a good natural park in 45km from the city. In the past it was impossible to travel here that easy, but now no special allowances are needed. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Issyk Kul northern shore
Boarders start their way early at 8am and then make a route to the Burana Tower. This location is important for seeing as it is the 11th century minaret. There are balbals around it, made by ancient people for the holy protection of the site. Then we get to Issyk Kul Lake. This time we make a route along 1608m height. The lake is widely-known as "the pearl of Central Asia". So than night is organized in the hotel.
Day 3: Issyk Kul Lake - Karakol
For now guests are going to travel along Issyk Kul region. It is full of sites where ancient stone inscriptions are located. These writing were created about 2000 years ago, by ancient shamans. Then we get to Karakol and continue our trip along its highlights. Here we get acquainted with the Dungan mosque and Orthodox Church. These buildings are made without metal and nails. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz
We would like to travel to Jeti Oguz gorge, well-known for red color of rocks and basically the name correlating with an appearance - seven bulls. Close to this location boarders are able to see the greatness of Broken Heart Mountain. This is the top of main panorama of the gorge. Night will be in yurts, as well as dinner organized here. Note we offer trying Kumis, traditional Kyrgyz drink.
Day 5: Jeti Oguz - Oguz Bashi - Jeti Oguz
Today we are going to organize a tour of the round type. It means visitors will try a radius hiking. From the gorge guests tarvel to Oguz Bashi glacier. The name of the glacier can be described as Head of a Bull. It literally looks like a bull with horns. This day we all are going to have a walk along the forest. Locals had put yurts here as the location is identified on precious pastures. Unfortunately we can have a view of the glacier, the top from a distance, as getting to the top will take about 3 days, as the route is rather complicating and long. Then guests will have picnic. Night and dinner will be in yurts of Jeti Oguz gorge.
Day 6: Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor
Bokonbaeva village will be visited by the group today, as we travel along the south of Issyk Kul lake. The village will show us the skills of the local dwellers that are eagle-hunters. Such skills are usually transferred throughout generations. Then we get a route to Kochkor village, where night is made in the stay of the locals.
Day 7: Kochkor - Tash Rabat
For more excitements group gets a way to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai. It is located at the Great Silk Road of the past. The castle was created in the 14th century, out of stone blocks. The building is identified as unique one. Being at the height 3200m, it is located in the very body of the mountain, going inside it. There are 31 rooms here and today we suppose people going along the Great Silk Road made stops here. Also, there is a legend about the castle being the prison of the middle times. Dinner and night will be in yurts.
Day 8: Tash Rabat - Son Kul
The other amazing lake located at 3013m above sea level is Son Kul Lake. It is famous for valleys and pastures used by locals for cattle breeding and picnics. At the same time it is possible to go for a journey on the boat and feel the lake being in the very heart of it. Here we make picnics, go for a walk and just admire the beauties of the territory. Dinner and night will be in the style of nomads - in yurts.
Day 9: Son Kul - 33 parrots Pass - Kochkor - Bishkek
During the way back to Bishkek guests visit 33 parrots pass and capture the glory of 3133m views. Then our aim is to get acquainted with the people of Kochkor village. Here people are masters of carpet decoration and creation. They are also able to give a chance to take part in the process. Night will be in the hotel of Bishkek.
Day 10: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax - 1 020 $
04 pax - 695 $
06 pax - 550 $
08 pax - 480 $
10 pax - 440 $
Single - 225 $
Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $
English speaking guide - 695 $ per group
Half-board - 135 $
Full-board - 270 $
2 people in one yurt (now 4 pax) - 25 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
Issyk Kul - "Karven" Resort
Karakol - "Karagat" Hotel 4* or "Green Yard" Boutique Hotel
Jeti Oguz - Yurts (4 pax in 1)
Kochkor - Homestay
Tash Rabat - Yurts (4 pax in 1)
Son Kul - Yurts, "Nomad's Dream" camp (4 pax in 1)
- Entrance tickets to all museums
- Mineral water supply during the tour
- Horse riding in Chon Kemin gorge
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
