Cultural tour 6

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 15 days

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.

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

Tour summary:

Day 1: Bishkek - Sary Chelek Lake
From Manas International Airport you will be collected by your guide and then you will be transferred to the Lake of Sary Chelek. This famous is far away from towns and it is really worth to visit it! Many years ago there was a ravine with a mountain river passing through it, but after the earthquake that provoked stone fall, the ravine was blocked and the water collected right in the gorge. We have a brilliant opportunity to enjoy lake's beauty. Sary Chelek is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kyrgyzstan that lies at the altitude of 1873 m. above sea level. It is about 2.5 km. wide and 75 km. long.

Day 2: Sary Chelek - Arslan bob
At 8 o'clock the day starts with a breakfast. Today we have a trip to Arslan Bob forests by car. Arslan Bob is one of the most famous places in the republic. In these forests there are trees that reach a height of 30 meters with their dome shaped, and two meters thick trunks. These walnut trees are found growing uncultivated on mountain slopes and along banks of the rivers at the altitude of between 1000 and1800 meters a. s. l. Along the whole way to the forest you will see plenty of picturesque places that will amaze you by their beauty. The Village of Arslan Bob lies itself at the altitude of 1700 meters above sea level. You will this spend night in the home stay.

Day 3: Arslan bob
This day is devoted to the exploration of this place. You will go for hiking with your guide to enjoy the beauty of this place and to see a waterfall that is considered as the holy place. After that you can go on walking around or just relax in a calm atmosphere of this forest.

Day 4: Arslan bob - Jalal Abad
After a strengthen breakfast we will start our trip to Jalal Abad town. One of Kyrgyzstan's main branches of the Silk Road passed through Jalal Abad and the region has played host to travelers for thousands of years. You will have drive to this town along a mountain road that will have many amazing views on the way. Night is in the guesthouse.

Day 5: Jalal Abad - Osh city
At 8 o'clock your breakfast will be served. We will start our trip to the second biggest city in Kyrgyz Republic - Osh. On the way, in Uzgen town we will visit also a tower and three beautiful mausoleums that were built in the 11th century A. D. It is said that Osh is more than 3000 years old and it means that it is even older than Rome. You will visit Eastern bazaar in the city, where you can make hundreds of pictures. This bazaar is the most famous in Kyrgyzstan. After that you we will visit Suleiman Holy Mountain that is located in the middle of the city. Night is in the guest house.

Day 6: Osh city - Kazarman Village
Today we will drive back to Uzgen in order to cross Pamir Alai Mountains and to drive in the heart of Tien Shan Mountain system. We will drive along stunning mountains and you will have a great chance to enjoy its nature. As soon as we are in Kazarman you will have a dinner and then you will spend a night in a home stay.

Day 7: Kazarman - Tash Rabat Caravanserai (Stone Castle from the 14th century)
You will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock in the morning after packing your backpacks. Then you will have a transfer to the Great Silk Way Caravanserai of Tash Rabat. You will be carried away by the wonderful surroundings presented through views the wild nature. At the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains, at a height 3200 m above sea level Tash Rabat is located. This structure has no analogue in the world, for the reason that it was made of layered stones, and in addition it was built partly inside the mountain. In total there are 31 rooms that are joined with mazes. The thickness of walls is one meter. In Tash Rabat there are also dungeons for ancient thieves. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. You will spend this night near by the caravanserai in yurts. Yurts are built without nails. It is made of a wooden skeleton, covered with felt coverings.

Day 8: Tash Rabat - Son Kul Lake
Today after breakfast we start our drive to the 2nd biggest lake in Kyrgyzstan Son Kul. We will take our lunch on the way to the lake. Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this superb region with their families for rest and relaxation. Son Kul Lake is situated at an altitude of 3013 meters a. s. l on the high alpine plateau surrounded by mountains. It is the highest mountain lake in Kyrgyz Republic. Herders of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as a pastureland. You will be free to explore and enjoy the virgin nature of the lake and its environs upon our arrival. Dinner and overnight are in nomadic collapsible dwellings - yurts.

Day 9: Son Kul Lake (3013 m. a. s. l.)
At 9 a.m. is your breakfast. Spare time at Son - Kul Lake, where you will have the opportunity to explore its nature on your own. You can ride along the lake on a horse, or just relaxing in the atmosphere of the wild, but calm nature. Lunch will be served at 2 pm. Then you will see also ancient petroglyphs. It is a great chance to get acquainted with nomadic traditions and culture. National dinner will be served in original nomadic houses - yurts. As nomads do, you will spend the night in yurts.

Day 10: Son Kul Lake - Kochkor village
After a strengthening breakfast you will be transferred to Kochkor village (185 km). At the Kochkor village you will meet a family that can show you the way of how national woolen felt carpets are produced. You even can create your own carpet. You will have a traditional dinner with a local family. Overnight is in the home stay.

Day 11: Kochkor village - Konorchek canyons
This day you will be transferred to the famous canyons of Konorchek. This place is completely different from all other mountains in Kyrgyzstan. The Canyons of Konorchek have really unique nature that is waiting for you! The canyons are of different shapes that make your hiking so interesting. This is a real paradise for people who like to take photos! As soon as we are there we will have hiking in a stunning place of red sandstone canyons lacking in vegetation.

Day 12: Konorchek
This day we will go on hiking in these fantastic red sandstone canyons. You will be astonished by the variable views during the whole hiking tour. This place has really exceptional natural conditions that are waiting for you. You will have an opportunity to go both along the bottom of canyons and then along the top of it.

Day 13: Konorchek - Chon Kemin
Breakfast. We will go to the place where our driver will wait us. After that you will be transferred to Chon Kemin valley along Boom Gorge. This night you will spend in Kalmak-Ashuu Guesthouse.

Day 14: Chon Kemin - Bishkek
Breakfast is at 8 o'clock. Transfer from Chon Kemin Valley to Bishkek city. We will visit Burana Tower - minaret of 11 century and an open air museum of Balbans - stone warriors, on the way to Bishkek. You will have a city tour when you come in Bishkek. Night is in the hotel***.

Day 15: Bishkek - Europe
Your guide will collect you from the hotel at the time arranged before according to your flight details and accompany you to the Airport of Manas.

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