Issyk-Kul - Torugart |
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Duration: 4 days
Cities: Bishkek – Issyk- Kul – Kochkor - Naryn – Tash-Rabat – Torugart (Kyrgyz/Chinese border) |
Itinerary: |
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Day 1: Bishkek – Issyk-Kul
In the morning transfer to Issyk-Kul Lake ( 260 km ). En route visit Burana tower, which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Continue driving to Issyk-Kul . Arrival to Issyk-Kul , accommodation in a hotel on the North Shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.
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Day 2: Issyk-Kul – Cholpon-Ata - Naryn
Drive to Cholpon-Ata. Visit 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. Lunch in Kochkor village. After lunch you will experience the procedure of making felt carpets. Transfer to Naryn. Dinner. Overnight in Kyrgyz family or in a guest house.
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Day 3: Naryn – Tash-Rabat
In the morning transfer to Tash-Rabat ( 115 km ) towards the Chinese border. Tash Rabat, Caravan Saray 11th century, served as a fortress for travelers along the Great Silk Road. This is a carefully restored stone building. After lunch the excursion to Tash-Rabat. It is possible to have a horse back riding here. Dinner and overnight in yurts (Kyrgyz dwelling).
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Day 4: Tash-Rabat - Torugart
Early in the morning transfer to Torugart border (95 km). At the end of the valley the road swings Eastwards around the southern tip of the At Bashi range and climbs towards Torugart pass (3752 m). Arriving to the border. Crossing the border and meeting with Chinese tour company.
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Accomodation |
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Deluxe Option:
Issyk Kul - Royal Beach Hotel (***) or similar;
Naryn - Celestial Mountains Guest House;
Tash Rabat - Yurts, traditional dwelling (5-6 people in one yurt), including dinner and breakfast .
Budget Option:
Issyk Kul - Guest House in Cholpon-Ata ;
Naryn - B&B, Kyrgyz family ;
Tash Rabat - Yurts, traditional dwelling (5-6 people in one yurt), including dinner and breakfast . |
Price includes |
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- Twin accommodation;
- Meals – for the groups of 1-5 people – only breakfast included; For the groups of 6-10 people – full board;
- Transportation throughout the whole trip.
- English speaking guide;
- Sightseeing tour programs, including entrance fees to museums. Camera/video fees are not included and paid separately;
- The procedure of making felt carpets in Kochkor.
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Price does not include |
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- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Single supplement;
- Horse back riding;
- Consular fees paid upon collection of the entrance visa to Kyrgyzstan and China;
- Registration in Kyrgyzstan;
- Chinese and Kyrgyzstan visa support, visa and Chinese permission to cross Torugart border;
- Chinese part;
- International airfares;
- Personal insurance and items not mentioned above. |
