9 days tour 4
Day 1: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan, dear guests, today we meet you in Manas International Airport and take to the city Bishkek. There is going to be the trip along such places as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then the tour is made to Ala Archa gorge. Usually it is made on cars rented, and we drive 45km. This is a Natural Park at the Tien Shan mountain range. Today we are going to see landscapes of heights of the gorge. Night will be made in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Issyk Kul northern shore
Issyk Kul lake is "the pearl of Central Asia" at the height of 1608m above sea level. It is the alpine lake surrounded by the mountains. Water here is salty, so that people have always considered it to be holy. At the same time we are going to visit Burana Tower, the 11th century minaret. It is famous for balbals. These were set for the spiritual protection of the land. Night will be organized in the hotel.
Day 3: Issyk Kul Lake – Karakol
In order of seeing all of the amazing and striking places, we travel along the north of the lake, right to Karakol. This city is famous for having ancient stone inscriptions of 800BC and petroglyphs created 2000 years ago along with such religious locations as the Dungan mosque and Orthodox Church. These were created without nails and metal, just with the help of wood. Also, one of peculiar sides is that the first building to be made in the Chinese style. We have decided for the night to be in the hotel.
Day 4: Karakol – Altin Arashan – Karakol
Altin Arashan Gorge, or Golden Spa is going to be visited by us, starting the trip at 8am. Today we are going to travel along the territory of hot springs. The entire land of the gorge is covered with the Tian-Shan fir trees. These trees make the forest perfect for picnics. Being here guests have a chance to have picnic and then start a hiking tour along the mountains. Dinner will be organized at 7pm, in the restaurant. Night is made in the hotel.
Day 5: Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Kochkor
Jeti Oguz gorge is the famous gorge of Kyrgyzstan, also known as Seven Bulls. Rock formations are red here, with the appearance of the bulls. Near it there is an amazing Broken Heart Mountain. Foreigners and local people can get to the height of it and see fabulous views of panorama. Then the way is made to Bokonbaeva village, for seeing the eagle-hunting show. It is purely traditional doing. Then the night will be in the stay of the Kochkor village.
Day 6: Kochkor – Tash Rabat
Tash Rabat Caravanserai is the stone castle, as created out of stone blocks in the very mountain. And this castle can be visited during the tour along Tian Shan Mountains. Tash Rabat seems to be created in the 14th century, with 31 rooms at the altitude of 3200m above sea level. There are many legends concerning the castle, but one tells that it was created as a prison for taking thieves inside. Arriving here guests have dinner in the yurts and then night is also spent here.
Day 7: Tash Rabat – Son Kul
Having an investigation of Kyrgyzstan, Son Kul Lake is visited then. It is based at the altitude of 3013m above sea level, right in the heart of the mountains. This lake is identified as one of the largest ones in the very heights, nearly touching the sky. Local pastures are used by nomads coming here to breed cattle. Nature here is extremely pure and fabulous. Guests are going to have a walk along natural landscapes, exploring the remote places. Night and dinner will be organized in the style of nomadic tribes, in yurts.
Day 8: Son Kul – 33 parrots Pass – Kochkor – Bishkek
Going to Kochkor village, the tour is going along 3133m of 33 parrots pass. And then, having found themselves in the village foreigenrs meet the local people. These people are able to create carpets and various decorations for clothes. At the same time carpets are also made with special decoration. Works of art of the local people can be seen in a small handicraft museum. Then the night is spent in the hotel, as we return to Bishkek.
Day 9: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter
