Splendid Tour

Tour 2: Splendid Tour
Duration: 8 days
In short: Bishkek – Burana – Chon Kemin– Issyk Kul lake northern shore – Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Kochkor – Son Kul – Suusamir – Ala Archa – Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek
The driver will meet you at Manas International Airport and accompany you to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. It will take 30-minute drive from the airport. The day will start of having a city tour in Bishkek. Visit the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic and other interesting places. There is no tour without visiting our Asian Bazaar! You will have the chance to buy national things and take wonderful photos. Don’t miss bargain there! Overnight is in a hotel. 

Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Chon Kemin
You will travel to Chon Kemin gorge today. On the route you can visit Burana Tower (an 11th century minaret) and an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). We will continue drive to Chon Kemin gorge. On arrival you will have 3 hours of horse riding among high mountains and evergreen forest. You will see the panorama view of the gorge. The night will be in a homestay. 

Day 3: Chon Kemin – Issyk Kul lake northern shore – Karakol
Today you will travel to Issyk Kul Lake. It is the famous as well as the largest alpine lake in the world of 1608m.above sea level. The second name of this lake is "the pearl of Central Asia". 1 500 years ago some locals considered the lake to be a sacred one. You will see mountains from all four wings. Then we will drive along the whole northern shore and arrive to Karakol town. On the way visit a place with ancient stone patterns – petroglyphs. Overnight is in a guesthouse.

Day 4: Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Kochkor 
Drive to Jeti Oguz gorge. You will be impressed by red rocks formations that have a name Seven Bulls – Jeti Oguz. On the way you can see the Broken Heart Mountain. Spend 20 minutes and see one of the most wonderful panorama views of the gorge. After that you will have the opportunity to have a stop in Bokonbaeva village. Being there you will meet a local eagle-hunter. He is famous for its hunts for hares and foxes with the help of eagles. Afterwards is transfer to Kochkor village. You will be spend a night in a homestay.

Day 5: Kochkor – Son Kul Lake
In Kochkor village a local family will teach you how to make Kyrgyz national felt carpets. You can make your own carpet as well. In addition you can visit a small handicraft museum there where you will find silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets and many others. Afterwards you will drive to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan – Son Kul. This is a very beautiful lake surrounded by mountains at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level.

Day 6: Son Kul – Suusamir – Bishkek
Today we will drive to the capital of Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek city. You will pass through the southern part of Kyrgyzstan and enjoy wonderful views of impressive mountains and gorges. On the way you can see panoramic views of Tue Ashuu pass. It is more than 3000 meters high! You will enjoy one of the most beautiful in Kyrgyzstan. Being there you will have the opportunity to take many vibrant photos. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 7: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
The day will start by visiting Ala Archa gorge. It will take 45 km from the capital. This amazing gorge lies on a spur of the Tien Shan mountain range. Being there you will have the opportunity to have a short hiking trip and even make picnic. Then we will return to Bishkek. Today you will spend the night in hotel. 

Day 8: Flight
Morning transfer to airport. 

Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter
 

Price per person:
02 pax – 855 $
04 pax – 570 $
06 pax – 450 $
08 pax – 390 $
10 pax – 350 $

Single – 125 $

Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 60 $  

All dinners – 105 $
All lunches and dinners – 210 $ 

English speaking guide – 535 $ per group 

To be 2 in one yurt (now 4 pax) – 15 $ per person 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
     Bishkek – “Discovery” 3* or “Garden” 4*
     Chon Kemin – Homestay
     Karakol – “Karagat” Hotel 4* or “Green Yard” Guesthouse
     Kochkor – Homestay
     Son Kul – Yurts, “Nomad’s Dream” camp (4 pax in 1)
- Entry tickets to all museums
- Mineral water supply
- Horse riding in Chon Kemin

Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide

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