Kyrgyzstan Tour 1

Tour: Kg-1, Request

Places to visit: Bishkek – Karakol - Tamga – Bokombaevo - Bishkek

Duration: 8 days

Tour summary:

Day 1: Airport – Bishkek
Arrival to Bishkek, transfer to the hotel. Sightseeing tour: Oak Park , Ala -Too Square, Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Victory Square . Overnight in the hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek – Ala-Archa – Bishkek
After breakfast transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park ( 40 km ). You will be in the alpine gorge through which the fast flowing Ala-Archa River runs, flanked by tall, snow-covered, peaks with steep-sided, forested, mountain slopes. You will start your walk from the alpine camp ( 2200 m ) to Ak-Sai waterfall – the height is 35 m ( 2700 m ) by the path which goes through conifer forest and alpine meadows. Picnic. Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Bishkek. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Bishkek – Issyk-Kul
In the morning transfer to Issyk-Kul Lake ( 260 km ). En route visit Burana tower, which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Continue driving to Issyk-Kul . Arrival to Issyk-Kul , accommodation in a hotel on the North Shore of Issyk-Kul Lake .

Day 4: Issyk-Kul – Karakol
Drive to Karakol. In Cholpon-Ata visit open-air art gallery of stone, said to date from 500 BC – 100 AD, they depict wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, sacrifices and some hunting scenes. Visit the wooden Russian-orthodox church, Dungan Mosque and Prezhevalsky-Museum. Experience folk music during the dinner. Overnight in Karakol.

Day 5: Karakol – Jety-Oguz gorge, Juuka – Tamga
In the morning drive to Jety-Oguz gorge, which is a lush valley with some striking red sandstone rock formations (the “seven Bulls” from which the valley takes its name). Picnic. Next stop of your trip is in Juuka gorge where you can take a radon bath. Overnight in Tamga guesthouse.

Day 6: In Tamga
In the morning horseback riding trip in the gorge, during the trip you may see the famous stones with Tibetan inscriptions and ride along the southern shore of the lake. Lunch in the guesthouse. After lunch drive to “Skazka”, fantastic gorge with red mountain formations. One of the best views on the Issyk-Kul Lake is guaranteed. Overnight in Tamga guesthouse.

Day 7: Tamga – Bishkek
Transfer to Bishkek ( 320 km ). On the way visit Bokonbaevo, where you will experience the procedure of making felt carpets and eagle hunting show. Continue driving to Bishkek. Farewell dinner. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 8: Bishkek – Airport
Transfer to the airport ( 30 km ), departure.

Accommodation:

Standard tour price includes:
1. Accommodation;
2. Kyrgyzstan - full board.
3. Transportation throughout the whole trip. Driver has limited English knowledge;
4. English speaking guide;
5. Sightseeing tour program in all cities according to the program, including entrance fees to sights, museums, Ala-Archa National Park. Camera/video fees are not included and paid separately;
6. Folk music in Karakol;
7. A radon bath in Juuka gorge;
8. Horse back riding trip in Tamga;
9. Process of making felt carpets and eagle hunting show in Bokombaevo;
10. Visa support.

Tour price does not include:
1. Interpreter, speaking the language of your choice, to accompany the travelers for the whole period of the tour.
2. Hotel charges for additional services;
3. Single supplement;
4. Consular fees paid upon collection of the entrance visa to Kyrgyzstan;
5. Registration in Kyrgyzstan;
6. International airfares;
7. Personal insurance and items not mentioned above.