Unbelievable Kyrgyzstan Tour 5

 

Unbelievable Kyrgyzstan Tour 5
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 7 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chunkurchak - Burana - Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Tamga - Kichi Naryn - Naryn - Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek - Chunkurchak - Bishkek
Welcome to Unbelievable Kyrgyzstan: Tour 5! Upon arrival guide will meet and accompany you to the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The road to Bishkek city will take about 40 minutes. You will visit such prominent place as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and many others interesting attractions. Later on you will drive to Chunkurchak gorge. In course of the Unbelievable Kyrgyzstan: Tour 5 you will see one of the most picturesque gorges in Kyrgyzstan. Moreover you will learn the meaning of the name that means "hollow". Here you will see the wonderful view of a National Biological Reserve where you will see the carpet of tulips is spring. While in winter you will visit the ski complex for recreation. After it you will travel to the larger Takhr Gorge, which contains a 200 m (656 f) rock overlooking the Alamedin River. Drive back to Bishkek. Night is in a hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
In course of the tour you will travel to Chon Kemin gorge. During the tour to the Burana Tower that is also known as the 11th century minaret and an open air museum of Balbals or stone warriors. After reaching the top of the tower and seeing the fabulous view you will continue to Chon Kemin gorge. Upon arrival you will meet local people and have a horse riding tour (3 hr). The route of the tour will go through a mountain forest. On the top 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 drive to the famous among world the second largest alpine lake that is located on the elevation of 1608m.above sea level. Issyk Kul lake that is known as "the pearl of Central Asia" and people thought that the lake is sacred for more 1500 years. The lake lays among mountains all around it. The road will lead to the northern shore to arrive to Karakol town. On the way to it you will see ancient stone patterns - petroglyphs. Upon arrival to Karakol you will have excursion to Karakol to see the Dungan mosque. This prominent sight was built in Chinese style without nails. Next destination of the travel is an old wooden Orthodox Church. Your dinner will be in a local restaurant. Night is in a hotel. 

Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Tamga 
In course of the tour your route will go to Jeti Oguz gorge that is also known as the Seven Bull. This prominent sight will allow you to see the red rocks formations as well as the Broken Heart Mountain. Upon reaching the top of the mountain (20 minutes) you will be able to enjoy wonderful scenery and take a lot of photos there. After it you will head on to Flower Valley to have a hiking tour to the mountain waterfall. Whuile enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the gorge you can try Kumis. It is a national drink that is made of mare's milk, and it is an alcoholic drink as a beer.  After it you will   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 drive to Naryn city through beautiful Kichi Naryn gorge. On the way of the tour you will enjoy high mountains, picturesque passes.  As well as witnessing the nomadic way of live. Tours to this country will allow you to see such prominent sights, and nomadic way of life make Kyrgyzstan an irresistible travel destination. Views of this mountain road are absolutely breathtaking. The route will go through the Jalpak Bel pass that is located on the attitude of more than 3000 meters. While reaching the destination you will enjoy the variety of mountains which make Kyrgyzstan ours very popular. On the way to it you will have a break at the Bokonbaeva village, where we meet a local eagle-hunter. By using the ancient way of hunting with the help of the tour he will hunt hares and foxes with the help of eagles. Night will be in a guesthouse.

Day 6: Naryn - Bishkek
Today your destination is Kochkor village where you will meet a local family. Here in course of the tour you will see the secrets of our national felt carpets. Moreover you will also have a chance to make your own carpet together with them. In addition you will make your own design with a help of colored wool and then all together we will beat it in a special way to get a nice felt carpet.  After it you will see a small handicraft museum to enjoy examples of  silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets and more. Afterwards you will be transferred to Bishkek city. 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