7 days tour 10
Day 1: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake
A mountain country Kyrgyzstan always gives many opportunities to the foreigners coming to travel here. That is why the first we do is meeting them in Manas International Airport after arrival. Then the tour is made to the capital Bishkek. There they are going to start a trip along Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, as main locations of the city. Then foreigners rent cars and travel to Issyk Kul Lake. This is going to be the height of 1608m, but with so many amazing views! Here guests are going to see the famous "pearl of Central Asia". Water here is salty, which makes it non-freezing. People have always considered it to be sacred. Along the way to this lake we make a stop at Burana Tower. We have decided to visit it as it is the minaret of the 11th century. Moreover, there are special stone monuments located here, known as balbals. Then the night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Issyk Kul Lake - Kochkor
The first part of the day guests spend in Issyk Kul. The lake is known to be 180km long and 60 wide. We are going to travel along the territory of the lake, considered as holy for 1500 years. Being here we are able to swim there, as well as have a rest on the shore of Issyk Kul lake. It is surrounded by the mountains, and has places like Cholpon Ata with many ancient stone inscriptions of 800BC. Then you can notice 2000 years old petroglyphs. All was made by ancient shamans. The day continues with a way to Kochkor village. Here guests are going to see the local family, extremely hospitable. They are going to show the art of felt carpets producing. These people are also masters of decoration. Here there is a museum of their works, visit it. Night and dinner is offered in their stay.
Day 3: Kochkor - Son Kul Lake
The second largest lake of Kyrgyzstan, to which we are going to travel, is Son Kul Lake. It is found in the very heights, at 3013 meters above sea level. This is also known as the highest mountain lake. Due to the altitude, it can be rather cool here, especially for swimming. That is why guests are offered boats for swimming. Then they can notice local nomads, coming to neighboring pastures to breed the cattle. Here everyone is able to enjoy pure nature and amazing lake. So that dinner and night will be organized in yurts.
Day 4: Son Kul Lake - Kazarman
One of the most remote villages is Kazarman. And due to the fact of Kyrgyzstan having about 93% territory in the mountains, this village will be rather fat. But the way to it will be memorable. People having great love to mountains and heights will be surely amazed by the views. Here photos against gorges can be made also. Then arriving in the region of nomadic people, night and dinner will be spent in the home of the locals.
Day 5: Kazarman - Arslanbob
Having an early starts, from the great heights of the mountains, we travel to Arslanbob walnut forest. The route is also made along the mountains, so that guests can try Kumis. This is a national drink made of fermented milk. Rather good to relieve thirst. Then as guests arrive to Arslanbob walnut forest, they can have a walk along the forest which gives 1500 tons of walnuts every year. Night will be in the stay of native people.
Day 6: Arslanbob - Uzgen - Osh
Today we are going to make a tour to the south of Kyrgyzstan, to Osh City. The route is organized along Djalal Abad town. It is famous for Uzgen Tower, created in the 11th century by Karakhanids. There are also famous mausoleums, for leaders to be buried. So than continuing the trip we travel to the center of Osh city, to Suleiman Mountain. It is also known as Suleiman Too. Here it is the main location for pilgrimage, as many Muslims come here to pray. It is said to be connected to the legend, saying that biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman, in the Koran) to be buried there. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 7: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
