Title of tour: Wonders of Kyrgyzstan
Days / Nights: 7/8
Overnights: Bishkek, Son Kul, Kochkor, Karakol, Chon Kemin
Day 1: Bishkek
Today you will meet the driver at the Manas International Airport and transfer to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. The distance will take about 30 minutes. This day is dedicated to a sightseeing tour in Bishkek. During the tour you will explore the amazing attractions such as: Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic and other places. You also be offered to explore our Asian Bazaar! In this Bazaar you can find charming Souvenirs, walk through the rows of filled goods and see the real noisy life of the city. You can also enjoy shopping and take vivid photos. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Kochkor – Son Kul
This day you will transfer to fabulous Son Kul Lake. The lake is located at an altitude of 3016 meters and is the second largest in Kyrgyzstan. The lake is surrounded by mountains and is located as if in a bowl. Nomads come to the lake every year and live here during the summer season. This is a tasty morsel for grazing, as the pastures here are virgin. You will be able to see many beautiful places and enjoy the charm. During the tour you will explore the sign of the Great Silk Road Burana Tower (an 11th century minaret) and an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors).Then you will continue tour and break at Kochkor village. After arrival to Kochkor you will have a chance to learn how to make the national felt carpet. This night will be in the nomadic felt dwellings, yurts, near the Son Kul lake.
Day 3: Son Kul – Kochkor
After breakfast you will have free time in Son Kul Lake. This is a great place to relax and spend time in nature. Here you can breathe fresh air and see beautiful landscapes. Don't miss the opportunity to take photos. You can enjoy the wild nature of Kyrgyzstan and find out how good it is. You will have the opportunity to learn about the nomads of Kyrgyzstan, customs and traditions, culture and life hacks. Then you will drive to Kochkor village. You will drive along the picturesque road and fascinate the picturesque nature and have photo stops. The overnight will be in a home stay.
Day 4: Kochkor – Issyk Kul southern shore – Karakol
In the morning you will travel to amazing Lake Issyk Kul. This mountain lake is located at an altitude of 1608 meters and is the second largest Alpine lake. Translated from Kyrgyz lake means "Hot lake". The lake has healing properties and never freezes. People from all over the world want to travel around the lake and see the incredible beauty. You will see the lake surrounded by high mountains. No doubt you will like it! We will transfer along the southern shore and break at the village Bokonbaevo. There you will get acquainted with a local eagle-hunter. You will have a chance to see the real eagle hunting and explore information about eagles. Then you will proceed the tour with stopping at popular gorge of Jeti Oguz, Red Rocks. The rock are located in one row and translated as Seven bulls. Don’t miss chance to take photos near the fabulous Broken Heart Mountain. Then you will transfer to Karakol town. Night you will rest in the guesthouse.
Day 5: Karakol – Issyk Kul Lake northern shore – Chon Kemin
Today you will start the tour at 8 a.m. Your driver will pick you up and accompany you to along the northern shore of the lake Issyk Kul. Today you will have a chance to feast your eyes upon the fabulous views of the lake and see the whole lake from all sights. You will have photo stops and enjoy the clean nature. During the tour you will be offered to see a small local museum. There store many historical items as handicraft, music instruments and artifacts. You will spend the night in the home stay in Chon Kemin village.
Day 6: Chon Kemin – Bishkek
After breakfast you will have amazing 3 hours of horse riding in Chon Kemin gorge. This gorge is a great place to relax and is famous among travelers. The mountains here are charming in their own way. You can see really beautiful places like pastures, mountain forests. Don’t miss chance to take photos. There you will have a chance to see wild animals as hares. You will observe the fascinating panorama view of the gorge! Then you will transfer to Bishkek city. This night you will rest in the hotel.
Day 7: Bishkek – Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – 1 Mercedes Sprinter
3* “Discovery” or 4* “Garden” in Bishkek,
Price per person:
02 pax – 775 $
04 pax – 495 $
06 pax – 390 $
08 pax – 340 $
10 pax – 310 $
Single – 105 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 60 $
All dinners – 90 $
All lunches and dinners – 180 $
English speaking guide – 465 $ per group
To be 2 in one yurt (now 4 pax) – 15 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek – “Discovery” 3*
Son Kul – Yurts, “Nomad’s Dream” camp (4 pax in 1)
Kochkor – Homestay
Karakol – “Karagat” Hotel 4* or “Green Yard” Guesthouse
Chon Kemin – Homestay
- 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