Best of Kyrgyzstan

Name of the tour: Best of Kyrgyzstan 

The best attractions: Osh, Bishkeke, Burana, Issyk Kul, Tash Rabat, Son Kul 

Length of the tour: 7 days 

Day 1: Osh 
This day you will you will meet the guide and driver at the airport and then you will transfer to the south capital city Osh. This day you will you will explore the sacred place – Suleiman Mountain. Suleiman Too, or Solomon Mountain is situated in the heart of the city. During the tours in Kyrgyzstan, you will be able to explore what local Muslims come here to worship, and how, according to legend, the Bible prophet Solomon(Suleiman in the Koran) is buried here. Further in the tours of Kyrgyzstan, you will be able to explore an interesting attraction like the Asian Bazaar. It is very colorful and it is a very lively place, you can plunge into the atmosphere of color here. At the end of the tour, you will go to the hotel.

Day 2: Osh – Bishkek
You will start the day with driving to the airport and have a flight to the capital of Kyrgyzstan– Bishkek. After arrival you will transfer to the city and have a city tour. In course of the tour you will observe the most interesting sites such as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic and others. The amazing point that you will see today will be Asian Bazaar. You will notice that is very popular place among local residents and tourists. Here you can buy everything, walk around colorful rows. At this bazaar you can buy a lot of souvenirs, interesting goods, enjoy interesting gifts, buy something for your friends and family. The tour will end with checking the hotel.

Day 3: Bishkek – Burana – Issyk Kul northern shore
After the breakfast you will start the tour at 8 a.m. This day you will leave the hotel and then you will transfer to the amazing lake Issyk Kul Lake. On a tour of Kyrgyzstan, you will be able to explore that this Alpine lake is in second place. This lake is located at an altitude of 1608 meters above sea level. This lake is also called the "Pearl of Central Asia". The lake is very healing and attracts tourists from all over the world on tours. In our tours you will be able to explore an interesting attraction like the Burana Tower. This minaret dates back to the 11th century, and you can also explore the Balbals Stone Warriors Museum, which is located in the open air. They were erected in honor of the warriors who defended their homeland. Your night will be at the hotel.

Day 4: Issyk Kul lake – Tash Rabat
This day you will explore the fascinating sites as ancient stone inscriptions – petroglyphs (800 B.C.). You can see that this place was created 2000 years ago by local shamans. Next, you can see an interesting attraction that is very important historically, called Tash-Rabat caravanserai. You can see that this stone castle was built in the 14th century on the Great Silk Road and people used it as a shelter. Inside the attraction there are 31 rooms, and there is also an underground prison, which was used to imprison thieves and robbers who stopped the caravans. The walls of the rooms are about 1 meter thick. After the tour, you will enjoy a national dinner. You will spend the night near the Tash-Rabat caravanserai in yurts (nomadic dwellings).

Day 5: Tash Rabat – Son Kul
This day you will travel to Son Kul lake.  You will find a very interesting lake that is high-altitude-Lake Son Kul. The high-mountain lake is very interesting for its views and attracts the attention of tourists with its pure nature and charming landscapes. The lake is located at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level. Nomads in the summer use the pastures in the summer for recreation and grazing. Upon arrival, you will have the chance to enjoy your free time, breathe fresh air, enjoy the beautiful nature, take photos and relax from the bustling city. Your tour of Kyrgyzstan will end with an overnight stay in yurts-portable dwellings. You will be able to find out that these yurts are assembled from a wooden frame, and also covered with felt.

Day 6: Son Kul Lake – 33 parrots – Bishkek 
This is the last day of your tour. In the morning you will transfer to Kochkor village. Today you will transfer via fascinating Terskei Torpok pass (3133 m a.s.l.) b, this pass is also known as 33 parrots pass. Upon arrival you will get acquainted with the local family that will show you how to create the national felt carpets are made. Further, you will have a chance to make your own carpet and create your own design. During the tour you will see the handicraft museum. It stores the unique silver decorations, coats made of wolfs, horse saddle decorations, carpets and others. You will finish the tour with driving to the capital Bishkek.

Day 7: Airport
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport. 

Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter

Price per person:
02 pax – 885 $
04 pax – 585 $
06 pax – 475 $
08 pax – 420 $
10 pax – 385 $
Single – 90 $

Early check-in – 25 $
Single early check-in – 40 $ 

Half board – 90 $
Full board – 180 $ 

English speaking guide – 465 $ per group 

To be 2 in a yurt (now 4 in 1) – 30 $ per person

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
      Osh – “Sun Rise” Hotel 3*
      Bishkek – “Discovery” 3* or “Garden” 4*
      Issyk Kul – “Karven” Resort
      Tash Rabat – Yurts (4 pax in 1)
      Son Kul – Yurts, “Nomad’s Dream” camp (4 pax in 1)
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
- Flight tickets Osh – Bishkek (15 kg limit, extra 2 $ per kg) 

Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide