10 days tour 6
Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
Best tour of yours has started on arriving to Manas International Airport. Here we are going to meet and then start for the capital Bishkek. This day is going to be devoted to investigation of such highlights as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then we travel to Ala Archa gorge. This is the gorge located in 45km from the city. It is also named as Natural Park. Being here we can admire the views as well as seeing many of the heights closer. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
In order to reach Chon Kemin gorge where we can have lunch and then go horse-riding, along with go hiking and trekking along picturesque and extremely attractive locations of the gorge, we need to pass Burana Tower. This minaret is known to be created in the 11th century. Moreover, there are many other monuments around the tower. These are stone warriors, or balbals. Night will be in the stay of natives.
Day 3: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
This part of the route on cars for rent we travel along Issyk Kul lake region. And the lake itself is one of key locations here. Issyk Kul is known to be located at 1608m height. At the same time, for more than 1500 years the natives considered the lake to be holy. We identify the lake as the heart of Kyrgyzstan. Foreigners tend to call it "the pearl of Central Asia". Anyway it is our beloved location. Then we travel to Karakol and visit the Dungan mosque, created in the Chinese style. Also, we would like to show Orthodox Church made of wood. Night will be in the boarding house.
Day 4: Karakol - Altin Arashan - Karakol
Our guests know they will be given the best program of the tour. That is why we make a tour to the Altin Arashan Gorge. It is also known as Golden Spa. The territory is full of Tian-Shan fir trees. They are here everywhere, and smells here glorious. That is why guests will be given opportunities to have picnics under the open air. Then there is going to be hiking and trekking. Dinner and night will be in Karakol. Dinner in a restaurant, night in the hotel.
Day 5: Karakol - Jeti Oguz
Later we are going to visit Jeti Oguz gorge. The name of the gorge is translated as Seven Bulls. Near the gorge foreigners can see the beauty of Broken Heart Mountain. Getting to the top in 20 minutes we are seeing the panorama. All during the trip visitors are given Kumis, national drink of the Kyrgyz. Night and dinner will be in yurts.
Day 6: Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor
Today we are going to visit two villages. The first one is Bokonbaeva village. This village is famous for the natives who are masters in eagle-hunting. They are able hunt foxes and hares. Then continuing to travel along the south of Issyk Kul, we make a visit of Kochkor village. Here we spend the night in the stay of natives.
Day 7: Kochkor - Tash Rabat
Tash Rabat Caravanserai is the building of the 14th century, also known as Stone Castle. Today it stays at the territory of the past Great Silk Road. Previously people going along it were able to make a stop here and have a rest. At the same time it is known to be at 3200m height, built inside the mountain. There are 31 rooms in the building, walls are 1m thick. Then guests have dinner and spend the night in the yurt near Tash Rabat.
Day 8: Tash Rabat - Son Kul
At the territory of Son Kul Lake visitants of Kyrgyzstan are going to see precious lake and glorious mountains. Here we are at the altitude of 3013m above sea level. That is why it may be cool here. Families tend to come here for lunch and picnics. Pastures here are used by local herders for cattle breeding. Dinner and night will be in yurts.
Day 9: Son Kul - 33 parrots Pass - Kochkor - Bishkek
This day we make a tour to 33 parrots pass where at the height of 3133m above sea level we take amazing photos of unforgettable landscapes. Then tour is laid to Kochkor village. Here guests make a visit of a small handicraft museum. Also we get acquainted with native dwellers and they show their skills of carpet creation. Then in he end of the day we return to Bishkek. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 10: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
