Cultural tour 4 |
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Duration: 5 days
Season: The end of June – the end of September
Cities: Bishkek – Son Kul – Issyk Kul - Bishkek |
Itinerary: |
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Day 1: Airport – Bishkek
Arrival to Bishkek, transfer to the hotel. Sightseeing tour: Oak Park , Ala -Too Square, Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Victory Square . Overnight in the hotel. |
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Day 2: Bishkek –Son Kul
In the morning drive to Son-Kul Lake ( 360 km ). Lunch in Kochkor village on the way. Arriving in Son Kul in the afternoon. This is a remote mountain lake situated on a treeless, high mountain plateau ( 3016 m ) where shepherds bring the livestock in the summertime, establish a camp where they will live – setting up their yurts. In this magnificent place you can see hundreds of herds and a lot of different yurts, where you for sure will be invited to have kymyz, the national drink made of fermented mare's milk with a traditional bread, try other diary products and home made jam. Dinner and overnight in yurts.
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Day 3: Son Kul– Issyk-Kul
In the morning transfer to Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way is an excursion in open-air art gallery of stone, said to date from 500 BC – 100 AD, they depict wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, sacrifices and some hunting scenes. Arrival to the north shore of Issyk-Kul , accommodation in a hotel on the North Shore of Issyk-Kul Lake .
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Day 4: Issyk-Kul –Bishkek
After breakfast start driving to Bishkek. On the way stop to see Burana tower, which is left from ancient city Balasagyn (XI - XIII). Afternoon is free. Overnight in a hotel or guest house.
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Day 5: Bishkek – Airport
Transfer to the airport ( 30 km ), departure.
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Accomodation |
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Deluxe Option:
Bishkek - 4 star hotel;
Issyk-Kul - Royal Beach Hotel (***) or similar;
Son Kul - Yurts (5-6 people in 1 yurt).
Budget Option:
Bishkek - 2 star Guest House;
Issyk-Kul - Guest House in Cholpon-Ata;
Son Kul - Yurts (5-6 people in 1 yurt). |
Price includes |
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- Twin accommodation;
- Meals – groups 1-5 people – only breakfast included; groups 6-10 people – full board;
- Transportation throughout the whole trip.
- English speaking guide;
- Sightseeing tour program in all cities according to the program, including entrance fees to sights, museums. Camera/video fees are not included and paid separately;
- Payment for 1 extra night in Bishkek on the Day 1 in case of early arrival.
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Price does not include |
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- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Single supplement;
- Consular fees paid upon collection of the entrance visa to Kyrgyzstan;
- Registration in Kyrgyzstan;
- Visa support;
- International airfares;
- Personal insurance and items not mentioned above. |
