Travel to Kyrgyzstan: Tour 6

 

Travel to Kyrgyzstan: Tour 6
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 8 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Alamedin gorge - Bishkek - Konorchek - Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Grigorievskoye - Semenovskoye - Karakol - Jyrgalan - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek
The diver will meet you at the airport and then drive to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. It will take you 30-minute from the airport. On this travel you will explore the main sights of the city such as the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic and others. Moreover you will have an opportunity to visit Asian Bazaar. Here you will be able to buy national staffs and take colorful photos. As well as enjoy the busy local life. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Alamedin gorge - Bishkek
In course of the tour you will travel to Alamedin gorge. Upon arrival you will have an opportunity to see cattle and yurts that is known as the famous nomadic dwellings. Yurts are great place to live in all year round. During the tour you will enjoy the beauty of fir trees as well as mountain river that leads to waterfall that flows from the rocky mountains. This place is great to relax from the civilization and give the chance to relax among the wonderful views of Mother Nature. After hiking we will return to Bishkek for night in the hotel.

Day 3: Bishkek - Konorchek - Chon Kemin 
The day will start with transferring to the Boom gorge. This place is famous for the splendid view of red rock formations. To reach Konorchek canyon you will have to hike for about 2 hours one-way. But upon arrival the canyon will show you the breathtaking beauty and magnificent view. If you are not tired then you can spend one more hour walking around to experience the panoramic view. The road that led to this sight is not very hard moreover you will have a great time while observe the rocky mountains. You will have to pass some big stones for three time. After hiking we will drive to Chon Kemin gorge. Night is in a homestay.

Day 4: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore
Today you will travel to the famous alpine lake of Kyrgyzstan - Issyk Kul. Upon arrival you will find this wonderful lake among the celestial mountains on the altitude of 1608 m. above sea level. It is worthy to note that this lake is considered to be the second largest alpine lake in the world. This breathtaking lake has another name "the pearl of Central Asia". Local people considered this sight as a holy lake for more than 1 500 years. Due to the salty water the lake possesses curative qualities. During the travel you will take a short break to discover the ancient stone inscriptions of the 800 B.C. (shamans made them). All these stones are still in their original places as they were at that the time. The tour you will allow you to experience the fabulous view of the Issyk Kul Lake and due to which in the past people thought that it was the middle of the world. Your night is in a hotel.

Day 5:  Issyk Kul - Grigorievskoye - Semenovskoye - Karakol
The destination for the tour will be Grigorievskoe and Semenovskoe gorges. These gorges are known for being connected at the end. Due to which it is possible to driving in at one gorge and will drive out through the other one. During the way you will spend time while discovering not only magnificent nature but yurts too. After exploration time there you will continue you way to Karakol. The town is popular place in tours due to the Dungan mosque that in a Chinese style without using a single metal nail and an old wooden Orthodox Church. The night is spent in a hotel.

Day 6: Karakol - Jyrgalan
You will have a morning drive to Jyrgalan valley. This place can be found in eastern Kyrgyzstan is a small, idyllic valley just opening to tourism. This is ideal place for rest due to the green mountains where you will be warmed by golden rays of sun and cooled with fresh mountain air. At the winter this valley is covered in now due to which started to be optimal conditions for free ride skiing. This place will show you the beauty of Kyrgyz hospitality and cultural traditions tht were passed through generations.

Day 7: Jyrgalan - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Bishkek
Today your tour will go to Jeti Oguz gorge that is famous due red rocks formations that have a name Seven Bulls or Jeti Oguz. You will be impressed to see the Broken Heart Mountain moreover you can enjoy the breathtaking panorama view. In addition you will be able to see the Broken Heart Mountain the top of which can be explored by having hike for 20 minutes. There you will see breathtaking view of the gorge. After it you will head on to Bokonbaeva village, where we a local eagle-hunter lives. By using the ancient way of hunting with the help of eagle he hunts hares and foxes. This way of hunting is passed through generations. You will find out a lot of interesting facts about it. Returning to the capital of Kyrgyzstan for night in the hotel.  

Day 8: Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport. 

 

Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter

Price per person:
02 pax - 850 $
04 pax - 560 $
06 pax - 455 $
08 pax - 405 $
10 pax - 370 $
Single - 120 $

Half board - 100 $
Full board - 200 $ 

English speaking guide - 530 $ per group

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
Chon Kemin - Homestay
Issyk Kul - "Karven" Resort
Karakol - "Karagat" Hotel 4* or "Green Yard" Boutique Hotel
Jyrgalan - "Ala Kol" Guesthouse
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour 

Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide