Travel in Kyrgyzstan: Tour 7

 

Travel in Kyrgyzstan: Tour 7
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Belogorka gorge - Burana - Kochkor - Son Kul - Tash Rabat - Bishkek


Day 1: Bishkek - Belogorka gorge - Bishkek
We are glad to see in Kyrgyzstan. When you arrive at Manas International Airport you will be met and drive the capital city of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek. On arrival you will have a guided tour of Bishkek and visit Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and many others places. In the afternoon we will drive to Belogorka gorge and enjoy seeing rocky mountain views everywhere! This is the best place for a short hiking tour there. In the end of day, we will come back to Bishkek. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Kochkor
In the morning we will explore Asian Bazaar and learn more about bustling local life. Then you will be transferred to Kochkor village. On route to the gorge you will visit Burana Tower belonging to the 11th century. On the way you will see an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors) dedicated to brave soldiers who perished for their Motherland. Afterwards is transfer to Kochkor. Night is in a homestay.

Day 3: Kochkor - Son Kul Lake
Today we will travel to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan as Son Kul Lake. This lake is enclosed by mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, located at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level. Kyrgyz nomads used to come here with their families for rest and relaxation. This place is also used for pastureland. Travelers will have a free to explore and relish the virgin nature of the lake and its surroundings. Overnight is in nomadic collapsible dwellings - yurts. They are made of a wooden skeleton, covered with felt coverings.

Day 4: Son Kul - Tash Rabat
We will travel to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road. It is located at the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains and built of stone blocks inside a mountain at an elevation of 3200 m above sea level. There are 31 rooms in the mountain with walls of 1 m thick. In past times it was a prison for thieves in ancient times. Night will be spent in yurts near Tash Rabat Caravanserai.

Day 5: Tash Rabat - Bishkek
Today you will be transferred to Kochkor village. In Kochkor village you will spend time with a family and learn how our national felt carpets are made. You even can create your own carpet. Then we will visit a small handicraft museum and see silver decorations, coats made of wolfs, horse saddle decorations, carpets and many other things. Transfer to Bishkek. Night is in a hotel.

Day 6: Airport
Transfer to airport.


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


Price per person:
02 pax - 680 $
04 pax - 420 $
06 pax - 325 $
08 pax - 275 $
10 pax - 245 $
Single - 75 $

Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $

Half board - 70 $
Full board - 140 $

English speaking guide - 380 $ per group

To be 2 in a yurt (now 4 in 1) - 30 $ per person


Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
Kochkor - Homestay
Son Kul - Yurts, "Nomad's Dream" camp (4 pax in 1)
Tash Rabat - Yurts (4 pax in 1)
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour

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