Cultural tour 1

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 5 days

This adventure concludes the visiting of the most famous places of interest in Kyrgyz Republic. During this tour you will visit the tower of Burana that was constructed in the 11th c. A. D. and is one of the oldest minarets on the territory of Central Asia; also you will see Issik Kul Lake - the Pearl of Tien - Shan Mountains. Issyk - Kul is the 2nd largest mountain lake in the world and the biggest lake in Kyrgyzstan. Moreover, we are going to show you ancient petroglyphs that refer to the 8th c. B.C. and many other places that will attract your attention.

Places to visit: Bishkek - Burana Tower - Cholpon Ata - Issyk-Kul Lake - Karakol - Tamga

Tour summary:

Day 1: Bishkek City - Burana Tower - Issyk Kul Lake

Meeting in the airport, transfer to the hotel in Cholpon Ata (270km). On our way, we will visit the Burana Tower (minaret from the 11th century) and an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). Cholpon Ata is the city on the northern shore of the second biggest Mountain Lake in the world - Issyk Kul Lake that is situated at an altitude of 1600 meters a. s. l.

Day 2: Issyk Kul Lake - Karakol

Breakfast. Transfer from Cholpon Ata to Karakol town that is the administrative and cultural center of the Issyk - Kul Region. We will visit ancient stone inscriptions (dating back to 800 B.C.), including the local museum of Issyk - Kul, on the way to Karakol. As an option you can have one hour cruise on a steam boat to enjoy the beauty of the lake. Overnight stay is in the guesthouse in Karakol.

Day 3: Karakol - Tamga

The entire morning is dedicated to a guided Karakol City Tour. The tour includes the visit of an old wooden Orthodox Church. This will be followed by the visit of the Dungan mosque. One of its highlights is the fact that it is built without using a single metal nail in Chinese style. Later on, you will visit Prejvalsky Museum, one of the world's greatest explorers. We will start our way (30km) to the impressive Jeti Oguz (The Gorge of Seven Bulls) after lunch. There you will see also the Broken Heart Mountain. After that transfer is to the Village of Tamga.

Day 4: Tamga Village - Bishkek City

After breakfast you will drive along the southern show of Issyk-Kul Lake to Bishkek city. As soon as we are in Bishkek you will have a city tour including lunch. You will visit the central Ala-Too Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Pobeda Square (Victory Square), the History Museum, National philharmonic, Oriental Bazaar, Art Gallery and many others places of interest.

Day 5: Bishkek City

At the time arranged previously according to your flight details your guide will meet you in the hotel to accompany you to Manas Airport.

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Kyrgyzstan tour: Tour 1

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour

Duration: 5 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Burana Tower - Cholpon Ata - Issyk-Kul Lake - Karakol - Tamga

Kyrgyzstan tour: Tour 2

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour

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Places to visit: Bishkek - Son Kul Lake - Tash Rabat Caravanserai - Kochkor valley - Tamga village - Karakol - Bishkek

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Kyrgyzstan tour: Tour 3

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour

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Kyrgyzstan tour: Tour 4

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Activity: Cultural tour

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Places to visit: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake - Karakol - Tamga - Bokonbaiva - Kochkorka - Son Kul - Bishkek

During this tour you will visit the tower of Burana that was constructed in the 11th c. A. D. and is one of the oldest minarets on the territory of Central Asia; also you will see Issik Kul Lake - the Pearl of Tien - Shan Mountains. Issyk - Kul is the 2nd largest mountain lake in the world and the biggest lake in Kyrgyzstan. Moreover, we are going to show you ancient petroglyphs that refer to the 8th c. B.C. and many other places that will attract your attention. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan tour: Tour 5

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Activity: Cultural tour

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Kyrgyzstan tour: Tour 6

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Activity: Cultural tour

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Kyrgyzstan tour: Tour 7

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour

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