Kyrgyzstan Cultural tour 3 (8 days)

Cultural tour 3

Itinerary:

Day 1: Bishkek
Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to the hotel. Sightseeing tour: Oak Park, Ala -Too Square, Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Victory Square. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Chichkan
Transfer from Bishkek to Chichkanthe, gorge with its heavily forests, and crossing a mountain passes over 3000 m high. You will drive over the Kalmak-Ashu gorge through a beautiful Suusamyr valley. Great view is guaranteed. Overnight  in guest house by the river.

Day 3: Chichkan - Jalalabat- Arslanbob
Transfer to Jalalabat. On the way you will be passing one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Central Asia, Toktogul, that funnels the gorgeous Naryn River into a hydroelectric station. Transfer to Arslanbob village. There is a large, sacred, revered wild walnut forest and the biggest fruit-walnut forest in the world not far from the village. Dinner with a local family. Family run accommodation.

Day 4: Arslanbob
Free day in Arslanbob. Hiking to the waterfall and panorama. Arslanbob's scenic beauty and pleasant climate, as well as two impressive waterfalls, attract tourists, pilgrims and other visitors during the spring and summer months. Picnic for lunch. Dinner with a local family. Family run accommodation.

Day 5: Arslanbob - Osh
Transfer to Osh. Visiting a market and mausoleum in Uzgen. Uzgen town was one of the capitals of the Karakhanid State in the 11th and 12th centuries . Arrival in Osh in the afternoon. Overnight in the guest house.

Day 6: Osh - Bishkek
After breakfast there will be city tour in Osh. As legends say Osh was founded by King Solomon ages ago and had an important position on trading routes of the Great Silk Road. Today you will visit Suleiman-Too (Solomon’s Mountain), museum, Osh bazaar – this market locates at the same place as in the times of Great Silk Road.
Afternoon: Transfer to the airport. Flight to Bishkek.
Arrival in Bishkek. Overnight in the hotel or guest house.

Day 7: Bishkek – Ala-Archa national Pak - Bishkek
After breakfast transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). You will be in the alpine gorge through which the fast flowing Ala-Archa River runs, flanked by tall, snow-covered, peaks with steep-sided, forested, mountain slopes. Hiking in the gorge. Picnic. Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Bishkek. Overnight at a guest house.

Day 8: Bishkek - airport
After breakfast transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). You will be in the alpine gorge through which the fast flowing Ala-Archa River runs. The gorge is flanked by tall, snow-covered, peaks with steep-sided, forested, mountain slopes. You will start your walk from the alpine camp (2200 m) to Ak-Sai waterfall–the height is 35 m (2700 m). The path goes through conifer forest and alpine meadows. Picnic. Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Bishkek. Overnight at a guest house.

Accomodation

Price includes

1. Twin accommodation;
2. Meals – groups 1-5 people – only breakfast included; groups 6-10 people – full board;
3. Transportation throughout the whole trip.
4. English speaking guide (except for the day 8 – transfer to the airport);
5. Sightseeing tour program in all cities according to the program, including entrance fees to sights, museums, Ala-Archa National Park. Camera/video fees are not included and paid separately;
6. Air tickets Osh – Bishkek;

Price does not include

1. Hotel charges for additional services;
2. Single supplement;
3. Consular fees paid upon collection of the entrance visa to Kyrgyzstan;
4. Registration in Kyrgyzstan;
5. Payment for early check in and late check out (check in time is at 13-14.00, check out time is at 12.00);
6. International airfares;
7. Visa support;
8. Personal insurance and items not mentioned above.