10 days tour 5

Day 1: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan is the starting point of a tour. From this place our guides take foreigners for the tour to Bishkek. While making a way to the city, they will tell a lot of stories of the country and its locations. In Bishkek guests will travel along Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then our company wants to show Ala Archa gorge. This is the gorge in 45km from Bishkek, tends to be one of the most visited locations by all coming to the country. In the past not all were able to be here, now all can have a trip here. Night will be in the hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Chon Kemin
For all of the new-comers to see the beauty of Chon Kemin gorge it is necessary to pass Burana Tower. Here everyone is able to see the 11^th century minaret. At the territory of it there are also balbals. And they are ancient stone warriors built for the protection of the territory and people here. In the gorge guests can have lunch and then start for the horse-riding tour. They are able to see all of the peculiarities of nature of the gorge. Night and dinner will be in the stay of the locals.

Day 3: Chon Kemin – Issyk Kul lake northern shore
The present day will be spent in Issyk Kul. This is the famous lake at the height of 1608m above sea level. The lake is known to be created with the help of an earthquake which gave us 180km long and 60 wide salty lake. People here have always considered the lake to be holy, for 1500 years for sure. This is our pride. The lake is also known as "the pearl of Central Asia". Night will be in the hotel.

Day 4: Issyk Kul Lake – Karakol
Making a tour on rented cars we continue to investigate the Issyk Kul region. Today the tour is made to the territory full of ancient stone inscriptions and petroglyphs. These monuments show us the real ancient history of Kyrgyzstan, as they date back to 2000 years ago. In Karakol our attention is taken by Dungan mosque and Orthodox Church. Both these highlights are known to be created without nails and metal. Night will be in the hotel.

Day 5: Karakol – Altin Arashan – Karakol
For the next destination we have taken the Altin Arashan Gorge. The name is also known as Golden Spa in translation. The reason of visiting of the gorge lies at the beauty of the forest, which is full of Tian-Shan fir trees. Here guests have a hiking tour, the walking trip as well. Dinner will be in the restaurant, with the night to be in the hotel.

Day 6: Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Tamga 
From the city Karakol we start the investigation of Jeti Oguz gorge. This gorge is also known as Seven Bulls. Here we also can witness the Broken Heart Mountain. The top of the mountain can be reached in 20 minutes. From the top we are able to see the fabulous panorama. Guests will be also offered Kumis, traditional Kyrgyz drink. At the same time the waterfall of the mountain here is also worth visiting. On getting to Tamga guests have dinner and night in the stay of the locals.

Day 7: Tamga – Issyk Kul southern shore – Kochkor
The tour from Tamga is made along Bokonbayevo village. This is one of the picturesque villages in the south of Issyk Kul. The village can be found between the lake and Terskey Ala-Too Mountains located. Here the historical views of the Kyrgyz people and their modern life are connected. Then the route is made to Kochkor village. The way is made along the Tosor village. Here we can find the most amazing Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon. The canyon is presented with red formations. And each time you visit it, the formations will be of different forms. And all of the strong winds. Night will be in the stay of the locals.

Day 8: Kochkor – Tash Rabat
At the very beginning of the day we are going to take a route to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai. This is the location of the Great Silk Road of the past times. Here there are 31 rooms with 1m thick walls. The castle was created in the 14^th century, in the very mountain. By the way, the castle is right in the heart of Tian Shan Mountains.  One of legends tells us of the castle to be the prison in the past. Night will be in yurts.

Day 9: Tash Rabat – Kochkor – Bishkek
As we return to Bishkek, it is better to make a visit of Kochkor village. It is important for the local dwellers to make a show of the way of carpets making. They can also teach the way of making the pictures of the carpets, as well as other decoration. They also have a handicraft museum, visit it! Night and dinner will be in the hotel in Bishkek.

Day 10: Airport
Morning transfer to airport. 

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