Kyrgyzstan - caravans on the great silk road.
We will help you to discover Kyrgyzstan, a unique country lying in the heart of the Tien-Shan Mountains. It is a land of contrasts offering multitude of spectacular landscapes: wide steppes, green fields, sandy deserts, turquoise lakes, snowy mountains, fast rivers, an abundance of wild life with many rare and endangered species, historical and archeological places connected with the Great Silk Road and people preserving the traditions of their nomadic ancestors.
Day-by-day itinerary:
Day 1. Ferghana(Uzbekistan)-Osh flight to Bishkek.
You will be met at Uzbek-Kyrgyz border. In Osh city you will go for a walk and visit the most famous place – Suleiman Mountain, it is situated in the center of the city and they say that it`s a pilgrimage place for local Muslims. According to the legend, biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman in the Koran) was buried at the foot of it.Bishkek is located at an altitude 750-m.above sea level. City tour will start from visiting Victory Square, Oak Park, Central Ala-Too Square, the History Museum, National Philharmonic, and other interestingsightseeing’s. After visiting all these places, we go for a lunch in national restaurant. You will try origin Kyrgyz food. After we continue our city tour and visit Asian Bazaar. There you can find many interesting things. Then we drive to hotel to have a rest. About 19.00 o`clock we go for dinner in one of the best local restaurants. Night in hotel.
- Transfer to Osh
- Lunch in restaurant
- City tour
- Dinner restaurant.
- Overnight in hotel
Day 2. Bishkek-Karakol (400km)
Today you will visit Karakol town in Issyk Kul region. The town is located in the eastern part of the region, at an altitude of 1690-1850 meters above sea level. The distance from Bishkek city – 400 km. There you will visit Dungan mosque and a wooden Russian Orthodox Church of the 19th century. On the way, you will visit the museum of Mikhail Prjevalsky and national park. Night in guesthouse.
- Transfer to Karakol
- Lunch on the way
- Visiting Mosque, Church, museum
- Dinner at local guesthouse
- Overnight in guesthouse
Day 3. Karakol-Altynarashan-Karakol (120km)
Altyn- Arashan (Golden Spring) is located at 3000 meters high. Most of this territory belongs to the state nature reserve Arashan .The road is difficult. Resort “Altyn- Arashan” is located in the area of alpine meadows. It got its name because of the unique thermal springs. There we will have picnic. Then we will come back to Karakol.
- Transfer to AltynArashan
- Hiking
- Picnic
- Transfer to Karakol
- Dinner in guesthouse
- Stay in guesthouse
Day 4. Karakol-Jetyoghuz-Kochkor (320km)
Today we will drive to JetiOguz gorge. It’s famous for its red rocks formations that have a name Seven Bulls – JetiOguz. Also you will see there the Broken Heart Mountain. Then we continue our trip, breaking in Bokonbaeva village, where we will meet a local eagle-hunter.
At the Kochkorkavillage you will meet a family that will show you the way of how national woolen felt carpets are produced. You will also get to visit a small handicraft museum there. They have many examples of silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets and more.Night in local house.
- Transfer to DjetyOgyz
- Hiking
- Lunch on the way
- Transfer to Kochkor
- Dinner and night in local house
Day 5. Kochkor-Song kul (140km)
In the morning, you will be transferred to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan – Son Kul. This lake is situated at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level. We will have a break in Kochkor village where you will spend some time with a family that will show you the producing of our national markets. Then you will go to Son-Kul. Son-Kul is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level, 29 km long and 18 km wide. The maximum depth of the lake is 13.2 meters. The average water temperature is -3.5 ° C, and in summer, the water warms up to 11 ° C. The temperature of the lake in winter drops to -20 ° C. 200 days a year, the lake is nestled in the snow and winter up to him is almost impossible. Dinner and night in yurts.
- Transfer to Son Kul
- Hiking
- Lunch on the way
- Leisure time
- Dinner in yurts
- Stay in yurts
Day 6. Song kul-Bishkek (330km)
Today you will be transferred to the capital – Bishkek.And you will pass Kara Keche Pass which is 3384m. Bishkek is located at an altitude 750-m.above sea level.
Transfer to the international airport of Bishkek & flight to home country.
- Transfer to Bishkek
- Lunch on the way
- Leisure time
- Dinner in national restaurant
- Stay in hotel
- Flight to home country.
OUR PRICE FOR KYRGHYZSTAN 2018:
Price per person in USD:
Numbers of pax | 2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | 10+11TL | 12+13TL | 14+15TL | Sgl.Spl |
Prices in USD | 1030 | 816 | 636 | 580 | 540 | 570 | 660 | 550 | 100 |
Hotels in Khirghistan | Bishkek | Karakol | Kochkor | Son Kul |
Categories | “Tengri” Hotel 3* | “Green Yard” Guesthouse | Home stay | Yurta house |
Service includes: | Service does not include: |
– Transport – Full board – Accommodation: – English speaking guide – Entrances to all museums – Mineral water during the tour |
– Single rooms – Early check-in – Travel insurance – Visa and visa support |