7 days tour 6
Day 1: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
On coming to Kyrgyzstan guests will not be alone, at the very first moment they will be met by our team. The way to Bishkek, its capital will be interesting as guides will surely tell some fantastic stories of the country or unexpected legends connected with places of interest. As the way will be made on cars for rent, it will be surely comfortable and short. So, having reached Bishkek, do not rely on doing nothing, as you are going sightseeing along such locations as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then the day continues with guests to travel to Burana tower. They can get to the top of it and make sure of its being an ancient minaret of the 11th century. Then tour goes to Chon Kemin gorge, where dinner and night will be organized at a home of the locals.
Day 2: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
At the present day we are going to show glorious Issyk Kul Lake. It is the most visited lake of Kyrgyzstan. People coming to the country usually come to visit it and have a rest here. So, the lake is located at the height of 1608m above sea level. It is salty, so that never freezes - even in winter. Probably due to it the ancient people considered it to be sacred and curative. All along investigation of the region we are going to show city Karakol. This town is famous for religious monuments of the past times. They are peculiar as built without nails and metal, just with the help of wood. So, these are the Dungan mosque Orthodox Church. At the same time the town is famous for petroglyphs at many places. They were made by ancient people, approximately 2000 years ago. Night will be in a boarding house after dinner in the restaurant of local style.
Day 3: Karakol - Altin Arashan - Karakol
As we are looking forward to show the most peculiar sites, we don't miss Altin Arashan Gorge. In translation the name means "Golden Spa" and really means this name. At the same time entire territory is perfect for wandering, as Tian-Shan fir trees are everywhere and being here means feel with every body cell unity with nature. Guests will have picnic in the gorge with further night in the hotel of Karakol.
Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor
Jeti Oguz gorge is our next destination. Guests travel to the mountain which really resembles the translation of the name - 7 bulls. They like standing in a row, with rocks been red, resembling blood. The day continues with visiting of Bokonbaeva village. Right here people come to see eagle-hunting show. Eagle hunters here live with their eagles almost all their life and due to it know each other completely. Being here photos with eagles can be taken. After emotional day night will be in a house of the locals.
Day 5: Kochkor - Tash Rabat
The day starts with a tour to Tash Rabat Caravanserai. In the past this place was widely used by all going along the Great Silk Road. For now Tash Rabat is known as Stone Castle built in the 14th century. So, the castle is located at the height of 3200m above sea level. It is made just of stone bricks in the very mountain, meaning only one way in and out. It was built this way for prisoners never to escape. Yes, Tash Rabat is the prison of previous years, with 31 prison cells inside. Night will be near the castle in yurts.
Day 6: Tash Rabat - Kochkor - Bishkek
Today we return to Bishkek, but on the way make a visit of Kochkor village. Here there is a local family which is always glad to communicate with foreigners and show skills of felt carpets production. They also show how they make various decorations on clothes. Night will be in the hotel of Bishkek.
Day 7: Flight
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
