Cultural Tour 2: Cities and Gorges7 Days | Bishkek, Chichkan, Arkyt, Arslanbob, Osh

This exciting and action-packed one-week Kyrgyzstan Cultural Tour 2 will acquaint you with the history, culture and nomadic traditions of the Kyrgyz. You will visit the main architectural monuments of Kyrgyz cities and the most picturesque gorges of Kyrgyzstan – Suusamyr valley and Arslanbob.

Tour itinerary:

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Day 1: Bishkek

Arrival in Bishkek, transfer to the to the city. Check in at noon 14-00PM. Today Sightseeing tour: Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Russian Orthodox Church, Victory Square and Oriental market – Osh bazaar. After city tour transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). In an hour you will be in the alpine gorge through which the fast flowing Ala-Archa River runs, flanked by tall, snow-covered peaks, steep-sided, fir - forested mountain slopes and alpine meadows cowered with flowers. Hiking from the Alpine camp (2200 m) to the Ak-Sai waterfall (35 m, on the altitude of 2700 m). Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Bishkek. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 2: Bishkek – Chichkan (250 km)

Transfer to Chichkan gorge, which is one of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan. Today we will be crossing mountain passes over 3000 m high. You will drive over the Too-Ashu Pass and through a beautiful Suusamyr valley. It is a good day for photographers. Great view is guaranteed. Overnight at the guest house.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Chichkan – Arkyt (300 km) (Sary-Chelek)

Transfer to Arkyt village. On the way you will be passing one of the largest reservoirs in Kyrgyzstan, Toktogul, that funnels the gorgeous Naryn River into a hydroelectric station. Overnight in the home stay.
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

Day 4: Arkyt – Sary-Chelek lake – Arslanbob (230 km)

Transfer to Sary-Chelek lake. It is a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains and walnut forest.
Transfer to Arslanbob village. There is a large, sacred, revered wild walnut forest and the biggest fruit-walnut forest in the world. Dinner and overnight in the home stay.
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

Day 5: Arslanbob – Osh (210 km)

After breakfast hiking to the waterfall from where opens a beautiful 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. 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. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 6: Osh – Bishkek (10 km + 40 km)

City tour after breakfast. As legends say Osh was founded by King Solomon ages ago and had an important position on trading routes of the Great Silk Road. This day 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.
After lunch transfer to the airport. Flight to Bishkek. Arrival in Bishkek. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

Day 7: Bishkek – airport

Transfer to the airport. End of the tour.
Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions
Exclusions

Twin room accommodation - 6 nights;
Meals – as per program;
All transfers;
Sightseeing tour program with English speaking guide (except for the day 7 – transfer to the airport);
Entrance fees to sights according to the program;
Mineral water;
Air tickets Osh – Bishkek.

Hotel charges for additional services;
Single supplement;
Camera/video fees at the sights;
Consular fees paid upon collection of the entrance visa to Kyrgyzstan;
Kyrgyzstan visa support;
Registration in Kyrgyzstan;
Payment for early check in (except for the Day 1) and late check out (check in time is at 13-14.00, check out time is at 12.00)
International airfares;
Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
Personal insurance and items not mentioned above.

* Single accommodation is possible in all places except for Arslanbob and Arkyt.
** The price for 1 pax including single supplement.
*** Full board (meals not included in the program) – 220 USD.