Cultural tour 2

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 13 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Sary Chelek Lake - Arslan bob - Jalal Abad - Osh city - Kazarman village - Tash Rabat Caravanserai - Son Kul Lake - Kochkor village -Konorchek canyons - Chon Kemin - Burana Tower - Bishkek

Welcome to our amazing Kyrgyzstan. We present you a perfect tour for tourists who like wild nature. We made a special route that goes to the south of Kyrgyzstan and then to the north part. During this tour you will see our pure lakes Sary Chelek and Son Kul. You will sleep not only in guesthouses but also in yurts - ancient nomadic dwellings.

Tour summary:

Day 1: Bishkek - Sary Chelek Lake
Greeting at Manas International Airport and then you will be transmitted to Sary Chelek Lake. Sary Chelek is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kyrgyzstan. Many years ago there was a gorge with a mountain river and after an avalanche the water collected right in the gorge and we have an excellent chance to enjoy its beauty! It is about 2.5 km wide and 75 km long and surrounded by wildlife area.The altitude of this mountain lake is 1873 m . a. s. l. It located pretty far from cities and it is really worth to visit it!

Day 2: Sary Chelek - Arslan bob
The day starts with a breakfast at 8 o'clock. After thatwe start our fascinating trip to Arslan Bob forest by car. Arslan Bob is one of the most famous places in Kyrgyzstan. Here the forests of massive trees an altitude of between 1000 and1800 m., Height of the tree that can reach 30 meters and they are found growing wild on mountain slopes. Arslan Bob itself lies at 1700 m. a. s. l. Along the whole way to the forest you will see plenty of places that will touch your heart by their beauty. This night you will spend with a local family.

Day 3: Arslan bob
This day is fully dedicated to exploring this place. You will go for guided hiking to touch the beauty of this unreal beautiful place and to see a small hidden waterfall there. Then you can continue walking around or just relax in a peaceful atmosphere of this forest.

Day 4: Arslan bob - Jalal Abad
After a healthy breakfast we start the way to Jalal Abad town. One of main branches of the Silk Road in Kyrgyzstan run through Jalal Abad. And the region was important part of the route for thousands of years. You will go to this town along a mountain road that will give many amazing reasons to turn your camera on. Night in a guesthouse.

Day 5: Jalal Abad - Osh city
Your breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock. Then we will visit the second biggest and the oldest city in Kyrgyzstan - Osh. You will feel the true soul of Asian bazaars in the city. These bazaars are the most famous in Kyrgyzstan and in whole Central Asia. You will be able to make hundreds of brilliant pictures there and after that you we will visit ancient Suleiman Mountain. On the way to the city we will cross Uzgen town. There is a complex of clay minaret and 3 fancy decorated mausoleums that were built in the 11-12 century. Overnight in a guest house.

Day 6: Osh city - Kazarman village
Today we will drive back to Uzgen because we have to cross towering Pamir Alai Mountains and to drive in the very heart of Tien Shan Mountain system. We will drive along mountains and you will have a great fortune to enjoy its severe nature. In Kazarman you will have a dinner and then you will spend a night in a home stay.

Day 7: Kazarman - Tash Rabat Caravanserai
You will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock Then you will be transmitted to the mysterious Stone Castle Tash Rabat- Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road (14th century). Tash Rabat located at Tian Shan Mountains, it has no analogue in the whole world, because was built inside a stout rockat a height 3200 m a.s.l.. There are 31 gloomy rooms in the mountain. Walls there are 1 m. thick.There are also deep prison cells for ancient thieves under the floor. Traditional dinner will be served at 7 p.m. You will spend the night in yurts near by the Tash Rabat caravanserai.

Day 8: Tash Rabat - Son Kul Lake
After breakfast we start our drive to the second biggest lake in Kyrgyzstan Son Kul Lake. Lunch will be taken on the way. Son Kul Lake is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan (3013 meters a.s.l.) it surrounded by picturesque mountains. Since ancient times Kyrgyz nomads used this wonderful area to graze their cattle. After our arrival, you will be free to have a rest and enjoy the unsullied nature of the lake . Dinner and overnight will be in traditional nomadic dwellings - yurts. A yurta is unchangeable nomad's dwelling. It is made of a wooden skeleton and covered by felt. Kyrgyz people live in yurts since the very ancient times till nowdays.

Day 9: Son Kul Lake (3013 m. a. s. l.)
At 9 am is your breakfast. Free time at shores of Son-Kul Lake ,you can use it to explore its nature on your own. You can ride along the lake on a local strong and well trained horse, or just relaxing in the yurt camp watching everyday life of nomads. Lunch will be served at 2 pm. Then you will see ancient petrogliphs and ritual stones. You will spend the night in yurts.

Day 10: Son Kul Lake - Kochkor village
After breakfast you departure to Kochkor village (185 km). At the Kochkorka village you will meet a family that presents you the way of how national woolen felt carpets are produced. You will have a chance to create your own carpet. You will have delicious dinner with a local family, watching a special national music show. Overnight in the Kochkor Guesthouse.

Day 11: Kochkor village - Konorchek canyons
Today you will be transmitted to our staggering Konorchek canyons. We will have hiking in this marvelous place. This place does not look like any other mountains in Kyrgyzstan. The canyons are differently formed that make your hiking so exciting. This place was created for people who like to make pictures!

Day 12: Konorchek
Today there will be continuation of walking by this mythical place. We will go both along the bottom of canyons and then along the top of it. You will be impressed by the numerous amazing views during the whole hiking tour.

Day 13: Konorchek - Chon Kemin
After breakfast and short walk you will be transmitted to Chon Kemin valley along delightful Boom gorge. You will spend the night in Kalmak-Ashuu guesthouse.

Day 14: Chon Kemin - Bishkek
You will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock. Then you will be transmitted to Bishkek city. On the way visiting of ancient Burana Tower(Karahans' fortress 11century ) and museum of Balbans (stone warriors)When you will come in Bishkek you will have a city tour. At 7 pm a farewell dinner is served. Night in a hotel***.

Day 15: Bishkek - Europe
Your guide will pick you up from your Hotel transmit to Manas International Airport at the time arranged previously.

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