Cultural tour 2

Kyrgyzstan tourTour 2

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour

Duration: 8 days

For the duration of this tour you will see the celestial mountains of Kyrgyz Republic and two the most famed lakes. First of all you will visit our famous Son Kul Lake that is situated on the altitude of 3016 m. a. s. l. You will sleeps in yurts as nomads still do and it is a great possibility to find out more about the life of the Kyrgyz nomads and their striking culture! Afterwards you will see the biggest lake Issyk Kul that is surrounded by mountains.

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

Tour summary: 

Day 1: Bishkek city
You will be collected by your guide from the International Airport of Manas and accompanied to Bishkek City (30 minutes drive). On arrival in the capital you will start the day with a nice breakfast. The whole day is devoted to a guided Bishkek sightseeing tour. This tour includes the visiting of the central Ala-Too Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Pobeda Square (Victory Square), the Museum of the Kyrgyz History, National Concert Hall, Oriental Bazaar, Art Gallery and many others places of interest. Lunch. Dinner will be served at 7 o'clock in the evening. You will spend the night in the Hotel****.

Day 2: Bishkek - Son Kul Lake
Breakfast  is in the hotel. Transfer from Bishkek city to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan Son Kul. On the way lunch will be taken. Son Kul Lake situated at the altitude of 3013 meters above sea level and it is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan. It is surrounded by the mountains. The Kyrgyz herders of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as grassland. You will be free to explore and enjoy the virgin nature of the lake and its surroundings after our arrival. Dinner. Overnight is in the nomadic collapsible abodes - yurts. Yurts are built without nails. It represents a wooden skeleton, covered with thin felt mats.  

Day 3: Son Kul Lake - Tash Rabat Caravanserai (Stone castle)
After packing your backpacks, you will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock Then you will be transferred to the Tash Rabat- Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century). The building is a unique one. Tash Rabat is located at the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. And it has no analogue in the whole world, because it was made of stones and furthermore it was built inside a mountain at a height 3200 m above sea level. In total there are 31 rooms in the mountain. The thickness of walls is 1 m. There are also underground prison cells for ancient thieves. Traditional dinner will be served at 7 p.m. You will spend the night in yurts near by the Tash Rabat caravanserai.

Day 4: Tash Rabat - Kochkor valley
You will be transferred (185 km) to Kochkor Village after a strengthening breakfast. You will meet a family in the Village of Kochkor that shows you the way of the Kyrgyz national felt carpets production. You even can create your own mat. With a local family you will have a traditional dinner that will be accompanied with national music show. In the Kochkor Guesthouse you will spend the night.  

Day 5: Kochkor valley - Tamga village
At 8 o'clock you will be served with your breakfast. After that you will be transferred (200 km) to the celestial Issyk-Kul Lake (1608m.above sea level), the 2nd largest alpine lake in the world. This Lake is also known as "the pearl of Central Asia". On the way you will see the gorgeous valley and you will pass the Orto Tokoi water collecting reservoir. Upon our arrival in Tamga village you will have a rest on the lake's southern sandy beach and swim in the lake that possesses curative properties. At 7 p.m. in Tamga Guesthouse your dinner will be served. You will spend the night in Tamga.  

Day 6: Tamga - Karakol
Breakfast is at 8 o'clock in the morning. Till 12 p.m. you have free time to swim in the lake After that you will start your trip (50km) to Karakol city by vehicle. In Karakol you will take lunch. Then you will have a guided Karakol sightseeing tour. This tour includes 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. This will be followed by the visit of the old wooden Holy Trinity Cathedral.  Later, you will visit the museum of Prejvalsky, one of the world's greatest explores. His biggest achievements were the crossing of the great desert Taklamakan and the discovery of more than 4000 animals, including the Horse of Prejevalsky. At 8 p.m. it will be national dinner. Overnight is in the Guesthouse.   

Day 7: Karakol - Bishkek
At 8 o'clock breakfast is served. You will be transferred to Cholpon Ata resort town after the breakfast. We will drive (120km.) the along the northern shore of the sparkling pearl of Central Asia - Issyk-Kul Lake. En route, we will make a short halt at 1 p.m., during which you could enjoy your lunch in a tranquil atmosphere. After lunch we will visit ancient stone inscriptions dating back to 800 B.C. that were made by the Saks and Usuns. You will also visit the local museum of Issyk - Kul. After that is transfer (280km) to Bishkek city by vehicle via stunning Boom Gorge. A farewell dinner is served at 7 p.m. Overnight is in the Hotel****.  

Day 8: Bishkek - Europe
Your guide will meet you at your hotel at the pick up time arranged previously according to your flight details and accompany you to Manas Airport.


There is also a list of other cultural tours:  

Kyrgyzstan tourTour 1

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour 

Duration: 5 days 

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

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. Read the tour...

 

Kyrgyzstan tourTour 2

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour 

Duration: 8 days 

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

For the duration of this tour you will see the celestial mountains of Kyrgyz Republic and two the most famed lakes. First of all you will visit our famous Son Kul Lake that is situated on the altitude of 3016 m. a. s. l. You will sleeps in yurts as nomads still do and it is a great possibility to find out more about the life of the Kyrgyz nomads and their striking culture! Afterwards you will see the biggest lake Issyk Kul that is surrounded by mountains. Read the tour...

 

Kyrgyzstan tourTour 3

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour 

Duration: 7 days 

Places to visit: Bishkek - Arslan bob - Kazarman village - Tash Rabat Caravanserai - Son Kul Lake - Kochkor village - Burana Tower - Bishkek 

This tour includes the most celebrated places of interest of Kyrgyzstan that are a magnet for many travelers. During this astonishing trip you will be able to visit the southern and northern parts of Kyrgyz Republic. Also it is a great chance to feel yourself as if you are a real nomad. You will see the heavenly mountains, alpine lakes and medieval constructions. Read the tour... 

 

Kyrgyzstan tourTour 4

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour 

Duration: 8 days 

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 tourTour 5

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour

Duration: 13 days 

Places to visit: Bishkek - Chong Kemin - Son Kul Lake - At Bashi - Tash Rabat Caravanserai - Kochkor valley - Tamga village - Karakol - Altin Arashan - Karakol - Cholpon Ata - Bishkek

Welcome to a country of stunning mountains, alpine lakes and gorgeous rivers and waterfalls. If you have planned your vacations to be spent full of adventures and warm impressions Kyrgyzstan is just the right place for you. This trekking tour includes everything that will make your trip to be remembered for the rest of your life. A surprising hospitality and friendliness of local people will give you an opportunity to learn more about their traditions and customs. Read the tour...

 

Kyrgyzstan tourTour 6

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour 

Duration: 15 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 

This wonderful will give you the opportunity to visit north and south of Kyrgyz Republic. This adventure comprises the most outstanding tourist attractions of Kyrgyzstan that create a center of attention for many people. You will see the heavenly mountains, alpine lakes and middle century architecture. It is a great chance to live in the nomadic conditions and to familiarize with striking nomadic culture. Read the tour...

 

Kyrgyzstan tourTour 7

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour 

Duration: 7 days 

Places to visit: Torugart - Tash Rabat Caravanserai - Son Kul - Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek 

We would like to offer this tour for people who have transit from Chinese - Kyrgyz border - Torugart Pass and then to Bishkek City (the Kyrgyz capital). While traveling you will see the renowned caravanserai of Tash - Rabat that was built inside a mountain and you will also have time to relax in the calm environment of Son - Kul Lake. During your tour main part you will have a possibility to live in the beautiful places that are completely remote from the busy civilization. Read the tour...