The best Kyrgyzstan Tour
Name of the tour: The best Kyrgyzstan Tour
Duration: 6 days & 5 nights
Day 1: Torugart – Tash Rabat
Kyrgyz driver will meet you at the Chinese-Kyrgyz border at 12 o’clock. Then he will accompany you to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road. It is a Stone Castle from the 14th century. This unique building is located at the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. Tash Rabat was built of stone blocks inside a mountain at an altitude of 3200 meters above sea level. There are 31 rooms in Tash Rabat in total. The walls are 1 meter thick. In ancient times the underground prison cells used to incarcerate thieves. You will get acquainted with this unique place and then have traditional Kyrgyz dinner. You will have unforgettable night in yurt near Tash Rabat Caravanserai. These moments will leave you warm memories.
Day 2: Tash Rabat – Kichi Naryn – Kochkor
On the second day early morning we will be transferred to Kochkor village through picturesque Kichi Naryn gorge. The road goes along beautiful gorge and you will drive today over mountain pass that is 3 000 meters high. In Kochkor village you will get acquainted with the process of producing our national felt carpets. You will not only observe the family, but also join them in order to create your own carpet. Also, there you will visit a small handicraft museum. They have many examples of silver decorations, coats made of wolfs, horse saddle decorations, carpets and many other things. Here you can buy whatever you want for yourself or for your relatives, friends. The night you will spend in a homestay.
Day 3: Kochkor – Issyk Kul Lake
Today we will start our tour to the famous, celestial Issyk Kul Lake. It is the second largest alpine lake in the world at an altitude of 1608 meters above the sea level. The length of the lake is 180km and 60km wide. It is a real pearl of not only Kyrgyzstan, but of Central Asia. It is believed that the salt water of this lake has healing properties. In Cholpon Ata city we will visit ancient stone inscriptions dating to 800 B.C. many years ago shamans made these petroglyphs. You will spend the night in a hotel.
Day 4: Issyk Kul Lake – Bishkek
In the morning we will go to Bishkek. On the to the city we will stop at Byrana Tower. This minaret was established in 11th century. Burana Tower was used during the Great Silk Road as a sign for travelers that there was a city to have a rest. Near to the tower, there is an open-air museum of stone warriors. It is in Kyrgyz “Balbals”. These grave stones that look like warriors – they were made in honor of brave soldiers that died for their Motherland. On the second half of the day we will visit sightseeing of Bishkek city. The tour includes visits of Victory square, Oak Park, Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, the National Philharmonic and many other fascinating sites. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 5: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
Today’s day is dedicated for an excursion to Ala Arch gorge. It is 40 km from Bishkek city and takes you 40-50 minutes to get there. At your request you can have a short hiking tour to see a panoramic view of the gorge. After the gorge we will return to Bishkek city to visit our Asian Bazaar which is colorful tapestry of fabrics, produce, and people selling and buying goods. Here you will be able to take a lot of dynamic photos of bustling local life and also buy interesting Souvenirs, haggling with local sellers. At the end of the day your transfer will take you to the hotel.
Day 6: Airport
It is the last day of your amazing tour in Kyrgyzstan. In the morning the driver will transfer you to the airport.