9 days tour 7
Day 1: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
During the tour guests will see various locations in Kyrgyzstan, but first we would like to get acquainted with them. In the first day, in the day of arrival, the company takes them from the Manas International Airport on rented cars in order to show the city Bishkek. And it is famous for such sites as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Later the way is made to Ala Archa gorge. Being the Natural Park, the gorge shows us the opportunities to see pristine nature, amazing views and of course unforgettable mountains. Here we can get hiking and walking tour. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Chon Kemin
Burana Tower will be the first site of the tour today. This is the minaret of the 11th century, being created along with the spiritual protection – balbals. Later the group makes a route to the Chon Kemin gorge. This gorge is known for amazing landscapes, when we are able to take a lunch and then have a walk along the remote sites of the gorge. Along with it the guests travel and get the horse-riding tour. Night and dinner will be in the style of the local hospitality – at their homes.
Day 3: Chon Kemin – Issyk Kul lake northern shore – Karakol
One of the most picturesque and well-known locations of Kyrgyzstan is Issyk Kul Lake. It is said to be the second largest lake located at great heights. Here we are at the altitude of 1608m, and are able to see the lake with salty and never freezing water. It is known to be "the pearl of Central Asia". For about 1500 years the locals considered the lake to be holy. The next last stop of the day is Karakol. Here we visit the Dungan mosque and Orthodox Church. These both are important religious locations for the local people and they both are made without metal. Night will be the boarding house, along with dinner being served in the restaurant.
Day 4: Karakol – Altin Arashan – Karakol
From Karakol the group makes a tour to Altin Arashan Gorge. This is a gorge which also known as Golden Spa. In our days the gorge has a great meaning as it is not far from the city along with being located at the territory full of Tian-Shan fir trees. They grow here everywhere, which makes the trip amazing. Here foreigners will go hiking and trekking, they will see the marvelous of the gorge with their own eyes. At 7pm dinner will be in the restaurant, with the night to be in the hotel.
Day 5: Karakol – Jeti Oguz
The next gorge of Kyrgyzstan we would like to show to those who travel here is Jeti Oguz gorge. This gorge is also known as Seven Bulls. The name is given due to an appearance of the rocks. Near these red rocks guests can find the Broken Heart Mountain. This is one of main photo stops for the travellers, as at the height of the mountain amazing photos of breath-taking panorama can be taken. During the way our group will try Kumis and then dinner and night will be in the nomadic style in yurts.
Day 6: Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Kochkor
This day is going to be devoted to the communication with the local dwellers of Kyrgyzstan. As we usually take into account the car rent service, such a tour will be comfortable. So today we travel along the south of Issyk Kul. And the first village for us to be visited is Bokonbaeva village. Here live eagle-hunters. They close with birds almost all their life and are able to organize a great eagle-hunting show. Then we travel to Kochkor village and spend the night at the locals.
Day 7: Kochkor – Tash Rabat
From the villages we start for the interesting monument - Tash Rabat Caravanserai. It is interesting from the point of view of the way of building – it is built literally in the body of the mountain. The castle was built in the 14th century at the Great Silk Road of the past. Also it can be found at the altitude of 3200m when we make a route along the Tian Shan Mountains. Guests consider the castle to be the prison in the past, and that is why there are 31 rooms used as cells – this is supposed so. Night and dinner will be in the yurts.
Day 8: Tash Rabat – Kochkor – Bishkek
For now we are going to visit the Kochkor village again and have more time for the communication with the native dwellers. Here the people are hospitable and are ready to tell various legends and myths. At the same time these people are exquisite masters of felt and wool carpets creation. They will show the way of the work, as well as giving an opportunity to try creating or decorating it. In the evening we get to Bishkek and spend the night in the hotel.
Day 9: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter
