Unique Kyrgyzstan

Name of the tour: Unique Kyrgyzstan

The best attractions: Tash Rabat, Kichi Naryn, Kochkor, Issyk Kul lake, Bishkek, Ala-Archa

Length of the tour: 6 days

Day 1: Torugart – Tash Rabat
After arrival you will meet the guide and the driver at the Chinese-Kyrgyz border. Our dear guests will be able to explore the unique Tash Rabat caravanserai on their tours in Kyrgyzstan today. You will be able to explore that it was built in the 14th century and looks like a stone castle. This property is located at an altitude of 320 meters above sea level and is surrounded by the beautiful Tien Shan Mountains. In the past, the nomads of the Great Silk Road stopped here to rest. You can see that there are 31 rooms here. And the walls of the attraction are 1 meter thick. There are also underground prisons. At the end of your exciting tour, you will enjoy a traditional dinner. Your night will be in portable dwellings near Tash Rabat.

Day 2: Tash Rabat – Kichi Naryn – Kochkor
This day you will have a wonderful trip and transfer to Kochkor village. You path will pass via amazing Kichi-Naryn gorge. Along the way you will see the mountain pass located at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level. After arrival you will visit a local family that will demonstrate you the process of making national felt carpets. Moreover they will help you to create your own wonderful carpet. There you will have a chance in the tour to explore a small handicraft museum.  There you will observe examples of silver decorations, coats made of wolfs, horse saddle decorations, carpets and others. The  night will be in the home stay.

Day 3: Kochkor – Issyk Kul Lake  
After the breakfast you will transfer to fascinating lake Issyk Kul Lake. You will have a chance to explore the second largest alpine lake in the world. The lake is situated at an altitude of 1608 meters above sea level. This lake is beautiful for its views and translates as "The Pearl of Kyrgyzstan". The lake itself is 180 km long and about 70 km wide. Around the lake you can see many beautiful views, enjoy its attractions.  From the shore of the lake, you can see the beautiful mountains surrounding from all sides. Tourists from all over the world wanted to visit this lake because it is so beautiful, has healing properties and you can also see the mountains from all sides. In course of the tour you will have a chance to explore in Cholpon Ata city ancient stone inscriptions – petroglyphs.  Here you will see some pictures and will know that local shamans created them more than two millennia ago. The tour will end with transferring to the hotel.

Day 4: Issyk Kul Lake – Bishkek
After the breakfast you will transfer to the Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Along the way you will explore the enchanting site as Burana Tower. This tower was built in the 11^th century minaret. And previously it was located on the Great Silk Road. During the tour you will observe an open-air museum of stone warriors – Balbals. These stone statues were built in honor of the warriors who were able to defend their homeland. Upon arrival to Bishkek our guests will have an opportunity to have a guided tour. Along the way you have a chance to observe amazing sights as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and others highlights. You will end your tour with driving to the hotel.

Day 5: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
This is going to be your last amazing day of the tour. And you will start the day with travelling to Ala Archa gorge, which is located in Tien Shan Mountain System. You will be able to explore that natural park located 45 km from the city. Many residents love this place, as it is located near the capital, and here they like to spend weekends. In Soviet times, VIP people could only visit this place. As the government were forbidden to visit the mountain areas. You will have an interesting tour in the gorge, where you can enjoy interesting landscapes, see the mountains and also a panoramic view of the gorge. After that, you will be able to return to the capital Bishkek. After arriving, you will be able to explore the Asian Bazaar, enjoy the colorful atmosphere of the bazaar. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel. 

Day 6: Airport
In the morning, the transfer will take you to the airport. 
 

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

Price per person:
02 pax – 785 $
04 pax – 490 $
06 pax – 380 $
08 pax – 325 $
10 pax – 295 $
Single – 75 $

Half board – 75 $
Full board – 150 $ 

English speaking guide – 465 $ per group 

To be 2 in a yurt (now 4 in 1) – 15 $ per person

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
    Tash Rabat – Yurts (4 pax in 1)
    Kochkor – Homestay
    Issyk Kul – “Karven” Resort
    Bishkek – “Discovery” 3* or “Garden” 4*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour 

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide