Unbelievable Kyrgyzstan Tour 4
Unbelievable Kyrgyzstan Tour 4
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chunkurchak - Burana - Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Tamga - Fairy Tale Canyons - Bishkek
Day 1: Bishkek - Chunkurchak - Bishkek
Upon arrival to airport you will be transferred to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan for your Unbelievable Kyrgyzstan: Tour 4. The road to Bishkek from Manas International Airport takes 40 minutes. First destination of the tour is the exploring of such prominent sights as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and many other attractions. Later on you will be transferred for your travel in Chunkurchak gorge. In course of the tour you will learn that Chunkurchak Gorge is considered to be one of the smallest but in the same time one of the most picturesque gorge in the country. The meaning of this site is "hollow". You will be impressed to know that this site is also a National Biological Reserve that were made for creating a reserve of rare species of tulips. In spring time you will have an opportunity to enjoy the carpet of bright-scarlet meadow. Or the winter time you can enjoy the ski complex for recreation. During the tour you will see the road to Takhr Gorge, which contains a 200 m (656 f) rock overlooking the Alamedin River. Ride back to the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Night is in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
Today you will continue your Unbelievable Kyrgyzstan: Tour 4by transferring to Chon Kemin gorge. During the route to the gorge you will have a break to see the Burana Tower (an 11th century minaret) and an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). Here you will be able to witness picturesque sights while being on the top of the tower. Then you will arrive to gorge where you will meet a nice family. Moreover the tour you will allow you to have a horse riding tour that takes about 3 hours. Your route will lead through the mountain forest. Upon reaching the top of you will see the panorama view of the gorge. The night will be in a home stay.
Day 3: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
Today you will have a tour in the celestial Issyk Kul Lake. This lake is famous among world for being the second largest alpine lake in the world with the elevation of 1608m.above sea level. For more than 1500 this pearl of Central Asia considered to be the holy one. The lake is called "the pearl of Central Asia". For more than 1 500 years local people considered the lake to be a sacred one. This lake is hidden among the mountains and driving along the whole northern shore you will reach the Karakol town. On the way to it you will be able to investigate the ancient stone patterns - petroglyphs. Upon arrival to Karakol you will have visit the Dungan mosque which is prominent due to the Chinese style that was made without using nails. Then you will also see an old wooden Orthodox Church. Night is in a hotel.
Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Tamga
Today we will drive to Jeti Oguz gorge. It's famous for its red rocks formations that have a name Seven Bulls - Jeti Oguz. Also you will see there the Broken Heart Mountain. We will make many photos there and if you want it is possible to go on a top of a mountain (20 minutes) to see a panorama view of the gorge. You will drive further to Flower Valley to make a hike to a mountain waterfall. There are yurts in the gorge and people can offer you to drink Kumis. It is a national drink that is made of mare's milk, and it is an alcoholic drink as a beer. Then we continue our drive along the southern shore of Issyk Kul lake. Night is in a homestay in Tamga.
Day 5: Tamga - Fairy Tale Canyons - Bishkek
In course of the travel you will drive back to the capital of Kyrgyzstan. On the way to it you will have a break to explore the magnificent beauty of Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon. Here you will be able to see the red sand formation that will amaze you by its interesting forms. While enjoying the picturesque beauty of the lake and gorge you will have aesthetically pleasing as well as the unity with nature. You will pay attention to all your steps in order not to destroy this incredible sight. Don't miss the opportunity to swim in the beautiful Issyk Kul lake. Later on you will be transferred to the other destination of the tour, the Bokonbaeva village. Tours top this sight is popular due to a local eagle-hunter who will show you the ancient way f hunting with the help of eagle. He hunts hares and foxes with the help of eagles. Then we continue to Bishkek. Night is in a hotel.
Day 6: Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Transport:
02- pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax - 670 $
04 pax - 420 $
06 pax - 335 $
08 pax - 285 $
10 pax - 260 $
Single - 80 $
Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $
Half board - 70 $
Full board - 140 $
English speaking guide - 390 $ 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
- 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