Trip to Kyrgyzstan: Tour 5

 

Trip to Kyrgyzstan: Tour 5

Day 1: Bishkek - Chunkurchak - Bishkek
Upon arrival driver will meet and pick you up to the capital of Kyrgyzstan for guided city tour. The road to Bishkek city will take about 40 minutes. In course of the tour you will explore the main sights of the city like Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and many others places of interest. At the second part of the day you will be transferred to the picturesque Chunkurchak gorge (45km). You will be impressed to see the astonishing beauty of one of the smallest gorges in Kyrgyzstan.  During the tour you will learn that the name of this gorge can be translated as "hollow". It is also a National Biological Reserve where rare species of tulips can be found. During spring you will enjoy the breathtaking view of the bright-scarlet meadow while in winter spend time at ski complex. Chunkurchak leads to the larger Takhr Gorge, which contains a 200 m (656 f) rock overlooking the Alamedin River. Evening is transfer to Bishkek for spending night in a hotel. 

Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
In course of the tour you will travel to Chon Kemin gorge. During the transfer you will have a stop to explore the famous Burana Tower that is known as the 11th century minaret and an open air museum of Balbals or stone warriors. You will head on to Chon Kemin gorge after exploring the top of the tower and enjoying the view. Upon arrival you will be met by a nice family and then have a 3 hours of horse riding. Your horse riding tour will go through a mountain forest. During this trip you will enjoy the beauty of high mountains. On the top you will witness the picturesque panorama view of the gorge. The night is in a home stay. 

Day 3: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
Today you destination is Issyk Kul Lake that is known as the second largest alpine lake in the world. This lake is located on the altitude of 1608m.above sea level and has another name "the pearl of Central Asia". During the tour you will learn that the lake used to be a sacred one for 1500 years. In course of the tour your road will go through the northern shore that will lead to Karakol town. During the transfer you will have a stop to explore the ancient stone patterns - petroglyphs. Upon arrival to the city you will have a tour to see the Dungan mosque, which was built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail and old wooden Orthodox Church. Night is in a hotel. 

Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Tamga 
Today your destination is Kochkor village. On the way to it you will visit many interesting sights. The first destination of the travel is Jeti Oguz gorge, which is known due to the red rock formation. In addition you can see the Broken Heart Mountain which is situated on the back of rocks. And in the top of it you will have an opportunity to witness one of the best panoramic views. Then you will head on to Flower Valley where you will have a hiking tour to mountain waterfall. During the tour you will have an opportunity to see yurts and people who will offer you to drink Kumis. This drink is made of mare's milk and is also an alcoholic drink. After it you will continue your drive along the southern shore of Issyk Kul lake. Night is in a homestay in Tamga.

Day 5: Tamga - Kichi Naryn - Naryn
Today you will head on to Naryn and the road will go through breathtaking Kichi Naryn gorge. During the travel you will be impressed by the high mountains, picturesque passes. You will be fascinated by the mountain road and picturesque views. During the way you will drive through the Jalpak Bel pass that is located on the altitude of more than 3000 meters. Tours to Kyrgyzstan allow you to enjoy the great beauty of nature and high mountains and this day will show you the variety of mountains of the country. During the tour you will have a break at the sights which is popular in tours to Kyrgyzstan. Here you will meet a local eagle hunter who uses the traditional way of hunting with the help of eagle. The preys of it are hares and foxes. Night will be in a guesthouse.

Day 6: Naryn - Bishkek
Today your destination is Kochkor village. Upon arrival you will meet a local family that are going to show you the way of making our national felt carpets. In course of the tour you will have an opportunity to make it with them. Moreover the carpet is possible to make your own pattern by using the colored wool and then all together we will beat it in a special way to get a nice felt carpet. Then you will have an excursion to see small handicraft museum where the samples of silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets and more can be found. Then you will head on to the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Night is in a hotel.

Day 7: Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport. 

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