Departure dates in 2013
| June 14 | Available | Request |
| July 12 | Available | Request |
| August 23 | Available | Request |
| September 13 | Available | Request |
Enjoy meeting new people and take scheduled tours in Kyrgyzstan with the group of tourists from around the world. In addition to custom made individual tours in Kyrgyzstan, we are offering the most popular tour itinerary in Kyrgyzstan with the guaranteed departure dates in 2013.
Kyrgyzstan scheduled tour in 2013
Duration: 8 days
Group size: minimum 4 pax – maximum 12 pax
Places to visit: Bishkek, Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, Jety-Oguz, Bokombaevo, Kochkor, Son-Kul
Language: English
Tour price Kyrgyzstan part: To be announced
Additional tours: Uzbekistan scheduled tour, Turkmenistan extention
Extentions to Kyrgyzstan tour:
Uzbekistan: Duration: 8 days Details
Turkmenistan: Duration: 4 days, Details
Tour Summary (high season):
Day 1: Bishkek arrival
Arrival in Bishkek at 18:50. Transfer to the hotel. Time for rest. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek
Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to the hotel (30 km). After some rest 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. Picnic. Hiking in the gorge. Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Bishkek. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in the guest house. Meals: LD
Day 3: Bishkek – Cholpon-Ata
Transfer from Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata (280 km). On the way stop to see Burana tower, which is left from ancient city Balasagyn (XI - XIII). Next stop is an open air museum of petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata. There will be 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. Overnight in the hotel. Meals: BD
Day 4: Cholpon-Ata – Karakol
Transfer to Karakol (150 km). City tour in Karakol: visiting Prjevalsky museum, Wooden Orthodox Church, Dungan mosque in Chinese style. Dinner in Uigur or Dungan family. Kyrgyzstan is a multiethnic country and during this tour you will have a chance to get acquainted with different nations and cultures. Today you will have a dinner in Uigur or Dungan family. These nations came to Kyrgyzstan from China and live in Karakol since 1869. Overnight in the guest house. Meals: BD
Day 5: Karakol - Jety-Oguz – Kochkor
Transfer to Kochkor along the Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul lake. On the way visit to Jety-Oguz gorge. Your guide will tell you a legend about Jety-Oguz (seven bulls) and Broken Heart rock. After lunch transfer to Bokonbaevo where you will see an eagle hunting show. Continue driving to Kochkor. One of the best views on the Issyk-Kul Lake is guaranteed. On arrival you will visit a felt carpet workshop in Kochkor. It’s a place where you can see the process of making Kyrgyz national felt carpets. There will be a Kyrgyz folkloric dinner show with Kyrgyz national music and songs. Family run accommodation. Meals: BD
Day 6: Kochkor – Son-Kul
Transfer to Son-Kul (120 km). Son-Kul is one of the highest lakes in Kyrgyzstan (2030 m above sea level). It’s a place where you can experience a nomadic life. You will have a chance to ride a horse, see edelweiss flowers, camels, yaks, golden eagles, and to see how local women make Kyrgyz national drink – Kymyz (mare’s milk). 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. Dinner Overnight in the yurt camp. Meals: BLD
Day 7: Son-Kul – Bishkek
Early in the morningtransfer to Bishkek (320 km). Arrival in Bishkek. Afternoon sightseeing: visit Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Oak Park, Ala -Too Square, Victory Square. Farewell dinner. Overnight in a guest house. Meals: BLD
Day 8: Bishkek – Airport
Transfer to the airport ( 30 km ), departure. End of the tour.
Accomodation:
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City |
Budget Option |
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Bishkek |
Guest House (**+) |
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Issyk Kul |
Guest House (B&B) |
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Karakol |
Guest House (B&B) |
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Kochkor |
Family run accommodation (B&B) |
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Son-Kul |
Yurt camp (4-5 people in 1 yurt) |
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Prices include: |
1. Single room accommodation, including early check in on Day 1; 2. Meals – as stated in the program; 3. Transportation throughout the whole trip. 4. English speaking guide to accompany the group; 5. Entrance fees to sights, museums. Camera/video fees are not included and paid separately; 6. Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo; 7. Felt carpet making; 8. Folklore program in Kochkor; 9. Mineral water. |
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Prices do not include: |
1. Hotel charges for additional services; 2. Alcohol and soft drinks; 3. Horse riding in Jety-Oguz gorge; 4. Consular fees paid upon collection of the entrance visa to Kyrgyzstan; 5. Visa support; 6. International airfares; 7. Personal insurance and items not mentioned above. |
