Kyrgyz wonder tour: Tour 3

Kyrgyz wonder tour: Tour 3
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 9 days
Places to visit: Bishkek – Kyzyl Oi – Son Kul – Tash Rabat – Kochkor – Issyk Kul southern shore –Karakol – Issyk Kul – Chon Kemin – Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek – Kyzyl Oi
When you arrive at Manas International Airport the driver will meet you and then transfer you to the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The road to Bishkek city will take about 40 minutes. Upon arrival you will see the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic and other famous sites. After it you will head on to Kyzyl Oi village. The road to it will mesmerize you by amazing gorges of celestial mountains as well as the famous Tue Ashuu pass. The beauty of nature will bewitch you. Overnight is in the hotel. 

Day 2: Kyzyl Oi – Son Kul
The day will start with transfer to the pristine Son Kul lake. This lake is lays among celestial mountains on the altitude of 3013 meters above sea level. Due to it the site is known as the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan. In course of the tour you will have an opportunity to meet nomadic herders as well as see wild animals as hares, foxes and even wolves. Don’t miss to take vibrant photos. The night will be yurts.

Day 3: Son Kul – Tash Rabat
Before you will drive to next destination you will enjoy horse riding tour to explore nature of Son Kul Lake. You will have a chance to learn more of nomadic lifestyle and taste food. Then you will head on to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road. This prominent sight is known as Stone Castle that was built in the 14^th century. You will be impressed to see this building made on the elevation of 3200 m above sea level. The sight is consist of 31 rooms with walls of 1 m thick and pits where thieves were sentenced to die. Today you will spend the night in yurts near Tash Rabat Caravanserai. 

Day 4: Tash Rabat – Kochkor
We are glad to present you the next day of the tour visiting Kochkor village. You drive among celestial mountains and gorges of over 3 000 meters high. Being in Kochkor village you will have the chance to learn more Kyrgyz felt carpets. Also you can make your own felt carpets with different art and color. In addition visit a small handicraft museum there and find old examples of silver decorations, coats made of wolf, horse saddle decorations, carpets and other ancient things. Overnight is in a home stay.   

Day 5: Kochkor – Issyk Kul southern shore – Skazka – Karakol
In course of the tour you will visit the famous Issyk Kul Lake that is also known "the pearl of Central Asia". This site is the second largest alpine lake in the world. You will be amazed by the fact that the lake never freeze. The next destination is – Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon that is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul near Tosor village. This canyon will bewitch you by its red sand of different forms. On the way you will visit Bokonbaeva village tours to which are very popular. Here you will meet eagle hunter and take a part in eagle hunting. Also you can hold them for photos! Then is Jeti Oguz gorge famous for its rocks and the Broken Heart Mountain. Afterwards we will drive to Karakol town. The night will be spent in a guesthouse.

Day 6: Karakol – Semenovskoye – Grigorievskoye – Issyk Kul
Today you will explore Grigorievskoe and Semenovskoe gorges! These gorges are known due to being connected at the end. This place will mesmerize by its scenery. Do not miss opportunity to take outstanding photos while enjoying the pristine nature. While travel here you will see a lot of yurts that will show interesting picture in tours. The night will be spent in the resort on the shore of Issyk Kul Lake.

Day 7: Issyk Kul lake – Chon Kemin
Today you will be transferred to Chon Kemin village. On the way to it you will have an excursion to ancient stone inscriptions of the 800 B.C that were made by shamans. In Cholpon Ata you will visit museum to see a lot of interesting things as handicraft, music instruments and artifacts. Upon arrival to Chon Kemin village you will be mesmerized by the view of national park and mountains. The landscape and background of this park never change! During the 3 hours of horse riding you will enjoy the beauty of breathtaking gorges and evergreen forests. See one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the gorge! Your night will be in a home stay. 

Day 8: Chon Kemin – Burana – Bishkek
Bishkek is your destination for today. On the way to it you will have a stop to visit the Burana Tower. This prominent sight was made in the 11^th century near it you will see an open air museum of Balbals or stone warriors which were made in honor of those who died while protected their motherland. Upon arrival to the capital of Kyrgyzstan you will visit the famous Asian Bazaar. This site will show you many interesting goods and allow you to test your bargain ability. The night will be spent in the hotel.

Day 9: Bishkek – Airport
Morning transfer to airport. 
 

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

Price per person:
02 pax – 980 $
04 pax – 670 $
06 pax – 535 $
08 pax – 465 $
10 pax – 425 $
Single – 115 $

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

Half board – 115 $
Full board – 225 $ 

English speaking guide – 715 $ per group

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
      Kyzyl Oi – Homestay
      Son Kul – Yurts, (4 pax in 1)
      Tash Rabat – Yurts, (4 pax in 1)
      Kochkor – Homestay
      Karakol – “Karagat” Hotel 4* or “Green Yard” Guesthouse
      Issyk Kul – “Karven” Resort
      Chon Kemin – Homestay
      Bishkek – “Discovery” 3* or “Garden” 4*
- Museum admissions 
- Provision of mineral water
- Horse riding in Son Kul & Chon Kemin 

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