Kyrgyzstan tour 5

 

Kyrgyzstan tour 5
Time: 7 days
Target: Kyrgyzstan
Highpoints: Bishkek - Chunkurchak - Burana - Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Tamga - Kichi Naryn - Naryn - Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek - Chunkurchak - Bishkek
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan tour 5 dear traveler! When you arrive at Manas International Airport you will be met by the drive and transfer to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. It will take you just 30 minutes. You will have the city tour and visit the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and many others places of interest. In the second part of day we will drive 45 km to Chunkurchak gorge. Chunkurchak Gorge will impress you by its small size which means "hollow". The territory of the gorge belongs to the National Biological Reserve, time-honored to conserve rare species of tulips. In spring you will see few flowers and meadow. In winter you can enjoy ski complex for individual and family recreation tours. Chunkurchak mains to the larger Takhr Gorge, which contains a 200 m (656 f) rock directing the Alamedin River. In the evening is transfer to Bishkek. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
In the morning, we will travel to Chon Kemin gorge. On the way you will visit Burana Tower belonging to the 11th century minaret and an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). Afterwards is transfer to Chon Kemin gorge. Here you will meet a hospitable family and have 3 hours of horse riding. You can ride high in the mountains through a mountain forest. On the top you will see the panorama view of the gorge and take vibrant photos. Night will be in a home stay. 

Day 3: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
The day will start by travelling to the stunning Issyk Kul Lake. It is defined to be the second largest alpine lake in the world of 1608m above sea level. The lake is called "the pearl of Central Asia" and never freezes. You will be impressed by mountains from all four sides. We will continue to drive along the whole northern shore and arrive to Karakol town and visit the stone patterns - petroglyphs. In Karakol we will visit the Dungan mosque built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail as well as an old wooden Orthodox Church. Night is in a cozy hotel. 

Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Tamga 
The tour will start by seeing the famous Jeti Oguz gorge. You will be inspired by red rocks formations called Seven Bulls. Don't miss to see the Broken Heart Mountain behind. Spend 20 minutes to see a panorama view of the gorge on tours. You will drive further to Flower Valley to make a hike to a mountain waterfall. On the way you can see yurts in the gorge and people can offer you to drink Kumis which is defined to be the national drink that is made of mare's milk.  The tour will be continued along the southern shore of Issyk Kul lake. Night is in a homestay in Tamga.

Day 5: Tamga - Kichi Naryn - Naryn
Today you will drive along high mountains to the town of Naryn through striking Kichi Naryn gorge. The high mountains, outstanding passes, and nomadic lifestyle of Kyrgyzstan will not leave anyone indifferent on tours. You will pass mountain pass named Jalpak Bel lying at an elevation of more than 3000 meters. Don't miss to take photos and remember this day for a long time. The tour will be continued to Bokonbaeva village, where we meet a local eagle-hunter. He hunts hares and foxes with the help of eagles. You will be shown an eagle show. Rest in a guesthouse.

Day 6: Naryn - Bishkek
Being in Kochkor village, you will visit a local family. They will show you a master class of our national felt carpets. Then you can make your own carpet with the help of them! We are sure you will like to see different colors of them as well as visit a small handicraft museum where you can see examples of silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets and more. In the evening, you will be transferred to the capital of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek. We hope you satisfied on tours. Night is in a hotel.

Day 7: Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport. Kyrgyzstan tour 5 is completed.

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

 

Price per person:
02 pax - 790 $
04 pax - 495 $
06 pax - 395 $
08 pax - 340 $
10 pax - 305 $
Single - 95 $

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

Half board - 85 $
Full board - 160 $ 

English speaking guide - 465 $ per group

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
  Chon Kemin - Homestay
  Karakol - "Karagat" Hotel 4* or "Green Yard" Boutique Hotel
  Tamga - Homestay
  Naryn - "Khan Tengri" Guesthouse
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
- Horse riding in Chon Kemin gorge 

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