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Gems of Kyrgyzstan
offered by supplier M19672 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 15
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 10
people
Destination(s):
Kyrgyzstan
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 3399 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3699 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Bishkek. Arrival in Bishkek. Accommodation. Sightseeing tour. Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Statue of Manas, Victory Square, the Central Museum, the Panfilov Park and the bazaar. Accommodation at hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek Kochkor. Sightseeing day drive to Kochkor (230 km). Visit Burana tower on the way. Arrival. Afternoon visit the biggest felt making NGO Altyn-Kol (Golden Hand) and experience Kyrgyz felt carpet making. Accommodation in Kyrgyz family.
Day 3: Kochkor Naryn. Drive to Naryn (160 km). Explore the city on your own the rest of the day. Naryn is located 200 km away from Chinese border and from ancient times travelers used to stop for a night in Naryn. Overnight in the guest house.
Day 4: Naryn Tash - Rabat. Transfer to Tash-Rabat (115 km) towards the Chinese border. Tash Rabat Caravan Saray (XI century) served as a fortress for travelers along the Great Silk Road. Discover the culture and traditions of Kyrgyz people, Listen to the national music and taste authentic cuisine. Overnight in yurt (Kyrgyz dwelling).
Day 5: Tash - Rabat. Sightseeing tour and Photo opportunity at Chatyr - Kul Lake. Enjoy picnic. Overnight in yurt.
Day 6: Tash-Rabat Naryn - Son-Kul Lake. Transfer to Naryn (115 km). Lunch. Drive to Son-Kul Lake (180 km). This is a remote mountain lake situated on a treeless, high mountain plateau (3016 m) where shepherds bring the livestock in summer time and establish a camp where they will live setting up their yurts. Overnight in yurt.
Day 7: Son-Kul Lake Chui River. Sightseeing day drive to Chui river (250 km). Enjoy rafting on Chui River. Overnight in the tent camp.
Day 8: Chui River - Konorchak Canyons - Chui River. Explore Konorchak canyons. They were formed about one and a half to two million years ago and since that time erosion by wind and water has turned a plain plateau into gigantic stone pillars, some of which are 400- 500 meters high. Picnic. Returnto the tent camp.
Day 9: Chui River Issyk-Kul. Drive to Issyk-Kul Lake (100 km). Accommodation. Discover Issyk-Kuls beauty. Free at leisure.
Day 10: Issyk-Kul Cholpon-Ata Drive to Cholpon-Ata (25 km). Enjoy watching Kyrgyz national horse games where the best riders of Issyk-Kul valley will participate (during festival season, summer). Visit local historical museum and an open-air petroglyph (rock painting) gallery.
Day 11: Issyk-Kul Jety-Oguz. Drive to Jety-Oguz gorge (200 km). Display of making felt, contest of folklore groups (traditional music, songs and dance), national cuisine contest (Dungan, Kyrgyz, Russian-Ukrainian, Tartar, Uigur-Uzbek cuisines. Overnight in yurt.
Day 12: Jety-Oguz Enjoy your free time at the gorge, ride a horse or experience the beauty of Jety-Oguz waterfall. Overnight in yurt.
Day 13: Jety-Oguz Bokombaevo. Drive to Bokombaevo (100 km). Eagle show hunting upon arrival to village. Overnight in Kyrgyz family.
Day 14: Bokombaevo Bishkek Transfer to Bishkek (270 km). Accommodation. Visit handicraft centers and bazaar. Farewell dinner.
Day 15: Bishkek Airport Departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Visa support
- Ground Transportation
- English-speaking guide/escort
- Accommodation in double room
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Entrance fees to museums and monuments
- Essential basic travel insurance.
Price Excludes:
- International Flights
- Charges in hotels or yurts for additional services
- Consular fees for Kyrgyzstan tourist visa.
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Kyrgyzstan
Local Culture
Cultural Journey
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