Silk RoadTour 2

Silk Road tour 2: Kyrgyzstan – China - Kyrgyzstan , Request

Duration: 14 days

Season: May -October

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 Chichkan the, 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 of Tian Shan mountains 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. Arrival in Arslanbob in the evening. Dinner with Uzbek 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
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. Overnight in the hotel or guest house.

Day 7: Osh – Sary-Tash
After breakfast transfer to Sary-Tash ( 220 km ). The scenery along this day of the trip is changeable with tree lined mountain slopes, small rivers and gorgeous panoramas. After picnic the road goes over the Taldyk pass ( 3615 m ) and descends to the village of Sary-Tash . Dinner and overnight in a guest house. 

Day 8: Sary-Tash – Irkeshtam - Kashgar
Early in the morning transfer to Irkeshtam border ( 80 km ). The view is "spectacularly amazing", with the Pamir mountain range covered with permanent snow and glaciers on the right-hand side and small hills on the left with summer pastures. Arriving to the border. Crossing the border and meeting with Chinese tour company. Transfer to Kashgar. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 9: Kashgar
City tour in Kashgar: Visit the Id gar Grand Mosque, Abak Hoja’s Tomb, Old Town and Handicraft center. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 10: Kashgar
Full day visiting Sunday market. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 11: Kashgar – Torugart Pass – Tash-Rabat
Transfer to Torugart Pass. Meeting with Kyrgyz travel company at the border. 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. Overnight in yurts (Kyrgyz dwelling).

Day 12: Tash-Rabat - Kochkor
Breakfast. Visiting Tash-Rabat caravanserai. Transfer to Kochkor. On arrival visiting a felt carpet workshop on the way where you can see the process of making Kyrgyz National carpets. Overnight in Kochkor in a home stay.

Day 13: Kochkor - Bishkek
Transfer to Bishkek. On the way stop to see Burana tower, which is left from ancient city Balasagyn (XI - XIII). Overnight in the hotel or guest house.

Day 14: Bishkek - airport
Transfer to the airport. Fly home.

Accommodation:

Kyrgyzstan tour price includes:

1. All transfers;
2. Twin accommodation;
3. Sightseeing tour programs in each city;
4. Entrance tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums. Camera and photo fees are not included and should be paid separately;
5. Meals – for the groups of 1-5 people – only breakfast included; For the groups of 6 and more people – full board;
6. English speaking guide to accompany the group (except for the day 15 – transfer to the airport);

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. International airfares;
6. Personal insurance and items not mentioned above.
7. Visa support;
8. Alcohol drinks;

Chinese tour price includes:

1. All transfers;
2. Twin accommodation;
3. Sightseeing tour programs in each city;
4. Entrance tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums. Camera and photo fees are not included and should be paid separately;
5. Meals – for the groups of 1-5 people – only breakfast included; For the groups of 6 and more people – full board;
6. Local English speaking guides in Kashgar and Urumqi;
7. Permits to cross Torugart;

1. Charges in hotels for additional services;
2. Single supplement;
3. Consular fees for Chinese visa;
4. Visa support for Chinese visa;
5. Photography and video making fees;
6. Personal insurance.
7. Payment for early check in and late check out (check in time is at 13-14.00, check out time is at 12.00);
8. Alcohol drinks;
9. International airfares and items that are not mentioned above;