Blossoming tour
Day 1: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country and there are many opportunities created for the torirists to immerse in local nature and traditions. That is why right after arriving at Manas International Airport, get to the sightseeing along the city, visiting Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. These are main destinations of the city and then we offer pass 45km and arrive at Ala Archa gorge. The gorge is also known as the natural park with many landscapes to be seen. This is the park peculiar for the location right on the Tien Shan mountain range. Later we return to Bishkek and have night in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Chon Kemin
Passing Burana Tower, invitees get in touch with history, walking along its territory famous for the olden creation, in the 11th century and balbals locality. Balbals are stone warriors created by the ancient people of the country. Then our team shows the real necessity to rent a car, as mountain roads are difficult to pass. We get to Chon Kemin gorge, where picnics, walking and hiking is possible. At the same time here we can do horse-riding for about 3 hours. Lunch is given traditional, by the local family. Before night in the stay of the natives, guests have a walk along the mountain forest, as panorama here is breath-catching.
Day 3: Chon Kemin – Issyk Kul lake northern shore
Forming the tour along the country we have decided to show the beauty of Issyk Kul lake. It is known to be staying at the altitude of 1608m, serving the idea of a mountain lake. It is 180km long and 60km wide, taking the title of the pearl of the country and Central Asia. This is known to be considered sacred by the ancient people. The first mentioning of it holy meaning was seen 1500 years ago. At the same time this water is salty, and doesn’t freeze. Here everyone can swim in the lake as well as go hiking along the mountains. Night is planned in the hotel.
Day 4: Issyk Kul Lake – Karakol
Have breakfast at 8 am and travel along Issyk Kul region, visiting Karakol city. The surrounding territories are full of the ancient stone inscriptions of 800 BC and shamanistic petroglyphs of 2000 years old. At the same time this is going to be the tour along the north of the lake, as Karakol city needs to be visited by our group. The town is famous for two religious destinations, like the Dungan mosque and old wooden Orthodox Church, both created without nails, many years ago. Night is taken in the hotel.
Day 5: Karakol – Altin Arashan – Karakol
Soon after good breakfast we arrive at Altin Arashan Gorge. The gorge is known to be full of springs, so the name is translated as Golden Spa. That is why this is seen as a good location for the foreigners to come to see Tian-Shan fir trees growing everywhere here. Guests are able to fall in love with nature have picnic or go hiking, but at 7pm dinner is served in the restaurant, with night being ordered later in the hotel.
Day 6: Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Kochkor
This is coming the day when we can show one of the prides of Kyrgyzstan with a route on cars for rent, the famous and beloved location by the natives, Jeti Oguz gorge. This gorge is presented as the gulch of red rocks, somehow resembling us the Bulls. Close to it there is the Broken Heart Mountain. Along the mountain any person can go hiking, for seeing the panorama of the gorge opening, making photos at such heights. Little later the group starts the route to Kochkor, but with the stop made at Bokonbaeva village. The village is mostly known for the eagle-hunting, and being here you are able to find out the details. Night is presented in the stay of the natives.
Day 7: Kochkor – Son Kul
Leaving Kochkor means to see the other miracle, Son Kul Lake. This is the lake at the height of 3013m, serving the idea of the alpine lake as located right in the mountains, surrounded by them all along. The area of the water resource is known to be covered with the valleys and pastures, the latter used by nomads for breeding their cattle. That is why it is possible to see the life of the ancient people in our days. Have picnic on the valley, take a walk along the shore of the lake, but have warm clothes, as high in the mountains temperatures tend to be lower. Night and dinner is offered in yurts.
Day 8: Son Kul – 33 parrots Pass – Kochkor – Bishkek
For returning home you need to take a way to Bishkek back. The route is going to be made along 33 parrots pass, as 3133m are seen as the heights of great beauties, and are taken as a photo stop. Then the return to Kochkor is made as well, but today with an aim of viewing the local family creating the carpets from felt and wool. Here there are exhibitions of silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets usually held at handicraft museum. Night is prepared in the hotel.
Day 9: Airport
Morning handover to airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter
