Discovery Kyrgyzstan

 

The name of tour: Discovery Kyrgyzstan

Tour's destinations: Bishkek, Ala Archa, Kochkor, Son Kul, Chon Kemin 

Quantity of the days: 6 days

Day 1: Bishkek
This day you will meet your guide at Manas International Airport, after you will depart to Bishkek.  Bishkek is the green capital of Kyrgyzstan, unique for its architecture, which is intertwined with Soviet and modern buildings. Today you will enjoy a fascinating city tour, where you can visit significant places and learn their history. You will explore following landmarks: Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic, and other highlights. Today you can also visit and buy gifts in our interesting Osh Bazaar. You will find shopping market rows filled with products, goods, clothing, and souvenirs. This night you will spend in the hotel. 

Day 2: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek - Kochkor
After breakfast you will kick start with driving to Ala Archa gorge. Ala Archa gorge is one of the most picturesque places in Kyrgyzstan. You can enjoy the beautiful nature and take many memorable photos. It is located just 40 km from Bishkek and is one of the best places for family holidays of citizens. In Soviet times, the gorge was closed to outsiders and only VIP citizens had access to it. You will have a chance to observe the magnificent panoramic view of the gorge. In the second part of the day you will drive to Kochkor village. Today you are going to discover Burana Tower. It is an ancient monument of ancient culture and the Great Silk Road. At one time, the tower was the tallest minaret in Central Asia, but a strong earthquake destroyed half of the building. You will also explore an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). The night will be in a home stay.  

Day 3: Kochkor - Son Kul
This day you will transfer to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan - Son Kul Lake. Beautiful lake located 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. In winter, the lake is covered with ice. And in the summer, locals and tourists come here to relax. Beautiful fresh air is complemented by unspoilt nature. The nature of the lake is very rich in vegetation, and rare species of animals and birds. After you arrive at the lake, you will be able to see the virgin beauty, breathe fresh air, walk along the shores of the lake and take photos. You will spend the night in yurts. Yurts are portable dwellings of the Kyrgyz, since in ancient times the Kyrgyz were a nomadic people. 

Day 4: Son Kul - 33 parrots Pass - Kochkor - Chon Kemin
Today you will direct to Kochkor village.  During the tour you will move along a beautiful pass 33 parrots pass (3 133 m). This is one of the most picturesque passes in the country, of which there are a great many. And it is named after the fact that there are so many serpentines. The view from above is simply stunning and breathtaking. You will also observe amazing views of the waterfall located on the bottom of the Pass. After you will drive to Kochkor village where you can enjoy a demonstration of the National felt carpet created by a local family. Shyrdak is one of the most complex techniques for making felt products among the Kyrgyz people. You are going to explore a small handicraft museum there. After you will lead to Chon Kemin village. You will spend the night in house of a Kyrgyz family. 

Day 5: Chon Kemin - Bishkek
Chon-Kemin is a unique natural complex that includes a gorge, a valley and a stormy river. It is located 150 km east of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The country has a gorgeous nature, different from the countries in Central Asia. The country is also rich in cultural heritage, which includes songs, folk, and oral folk art. Kyrgyzstan, like many other countries, is known for its hospitality and warm smiles that will perfectly welcome any guest. Tourism in the country is developing with small but steady steps. You are going to have 3 hours of horse riding. The path will lead you to beautiful places; you will climb up into the mountains, and enjoy the fresh air of the forest trees and see a beautiful view of the mountain gorge. You can take a lot of photos as a keepsake. After you will drive to Bishkek. Your night will be in the hotel. 

Day 6: Bishkek - Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport