Kyrgyzstan Tour | 3 weeks Private Tour Kyrgyztan | Pyala Travel - Travel Program
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Kyrgyzstan Complete Tour
private tour
3 week tour to Kyrgyzstan
This 3-week tour shows you every corner of beautiful Kyrgyzstan. From the capital Bishkek to beautiful lakes lakes like Issyk Kul and Son Kul. Live with the nomads in green mountain pastures and marvel at high mountain peaks. What a country!
from 2650,-
19 days
Tabs
Day 1 arrival Bishkek
Upon arrival in “Manas” international airport transfer to Bishkek city and accommodation in hotel.After a short rest and lunch in a local café with national cuisine you go for a sightseeing tour in the city.
We visit Manas Monument, the main national hero of the Kyrgyz people. Then walking tour around main Ala Too Square to watch Kurmanzhan Datka Monument , main governmental buildings, and finish at the Old Square with Parliament House. Transfer to the Victory Square to finish the city tour by short excursion there.
The capital and industrial centre of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek is a city of wide avenues, handsome buildings and Soviet heritage. The gesturing statue of Lenin can still be seen in the city’s vast central square, yet it is the permanently snow capped Kyrgyz Alatau mountain range which towers over Bishkek providing a quite stunning backdrop.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 2 Bishkek - Chon Kemin Valley
In the morning, you'll have some free time.In the afternoon, you'll drive to Chon Kemin valley. On the road to Chon Kemin Valley, you stop at the Baruna Tower (old minaret) near Tokmok city about 75km off from Bishkek. That minaret was constructed in Balasagun town; one of the capitals of Karakhanid State existed in 11-12 centuries AD. Explore ruins of that important trading point at the Great Silk Road and visit a little local museum telling about that civilization. Also watch a collection of Balbals, Turkic ancient tombs.
Upon arrival to Chon Kemin, you have again some leisure time.
Dinner and overnight in guest house
Day 3 Chon Kemin - Cholpon Ata
After a restful morning, you go on a drive to Issyk Kul Lake, the second largest alpine lake in the world after Lake Titicaca in South America. Measuring 182 km long by 58 km wide, the lake appeared as a result of volcanic activity. It is heated from below by thermal springs and never freezes even in the depths of winter. In the summer the water temperature reaches 25-28 degrees centigrade (warmer than the air) and you can swim in the lake enclosed on all sides by the snowy peaks of the Tien Shan Mountains. Extremely deep and nicely warm over the centuries the lake has been something of an oasis in this inhospitable mountain environment. With diverse flora and fauna Issyk-Kul Lake and the surrounding environments are rightly considered to be one of Central Asia most remarkable locations.Optionally: You can watch a festival of horse back national games. From the ancient time horses played a big role for people in Kyrgyzstan. In the 3rd century people were even buried with their horses. Children were given the name of horses, because it was believed that evil spirits were afraid of horses. There are many horse games in Kyrgyzstan. The most widespread games are: Ulak Tartysh, Kyz kumai, Oodarysh and others.
Upon arrival you can visit Open Air Petroglyphs Museum. The temple in the open air of the Scythians and the Hung suns civilizations dated back 9-8 centuries BC till 3-4 centuries AD. The area of those stone drawing lies at the foot of Kungei Alatau Ridge with a beautiful view of the whole lake.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 4 Cholpon Ata - Karakol
Optionally: After excursions you can go on an hour boat cruise in the lake to admire clear waters of Issyk Kul with snow capped Tien Shan Mountains in the background!Drive to Karakol town situated in the east of the
lake area, at the foot of the most picturesque mountains of Tian Shan.
On the way, you'll visit the museum of N. M. Przhevalski, the outstanding Russian explorer of Asian continent.
Upon arrival in Karakol you can visit Dungan mosque, a unique construction in Chinese style, but serving as a mosque. Also you will see an old Russian Orthodox cathedral made of wood without any nails.
If you want to relax a bit, that is also possible. You can visit the Dungan mosque and the Russian Orthodox cathedral the day after.
After excursion accommodation in the hotel.
Day 5 Karakol town
Today you have a free day in Karakol.Day 6 Karakol - Djety Oguz gorge - Bokonbaevo village
In the morning after breakfast short drive to Djety Oguz gorge.Djety Oguz in Kyrgyz means “Seven Bulls”. This picturesque gorge is named so because of the red rocky sand formations covered with forests of Tien Shan spruces.
After hiking transfer to Bokonbaevo village along the southern shore of the Issyk Kul Lake. On the way visit Skazka gorge.
In Bokonbaevo village we meet a Golden Eagle Hunter, whose ancestors were hunters as well. He tells us about his bird and about different hunting traditions.
Accomodation and dinner at local family.
Day 7 Bokonbaevo - Naryn
Drive to Naryn via Kochkor village.It is located at the altitude of 2500 m above sea level, on the shore of the River with the same name. The population is about 40000 people.
Naryn is considered to be the coldest town in Kyrgyzstan.
Upon arrival accommodation in a GH.
Day 8 Naryn - Tash Rabat
Today drive to Tash Rabat Caravanserei. On the way you cross lush At Bashi valley that is rimmed by dramatic At Bashi Range. In one of the gorges of the ridge is hidden Tash Rabat, a 14th century caravan serai.Tash Rabat is a carefully restored stone building that once housed an inn on the Great Silk Road. Its date of origin is a complete mystery; however, there is archaeological evidence to suggest that the site was occupied in the 10th century.
Upon arrival accommodation in a yurt camp, you have the oppurtunity to go horseback riding or hike in Kara Koyum Gorge
Meals and overnight in a yurt camp.
Day 9 Tash Rabat - Son Kul lake
After breakfast transfer to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan – Son Kul Lake.You pass greenery valley and a very dramatic pass on your way to the lake.
Upon arrival accommodation in yurt camp and you have some free time.
Meals and Overnight in a yurt camp.
Day 10 Son Kul lake
Today you step into the nomadic life at the Son Kul Lake. You spend time with friendly Kyrgyz families and taste their fresh airan (yogurt) and kumis (a fermented national drink from mare’s milk). You have a chance to explore the area, seek for edelweiss flowers, take pictures, walk along the lake or hike to the nearest Petroglyphs site.Day 11 Son Kul lake - Kyzyl Oi
After breakfast drive to Kyzyl Oi village. Kyzyl-Oi is quite different from the other mountain villages in Kyrgyzstan. The elevation is 1,800 metres asl; here, a valley opens up somewhat to form a hollow ringed by the high red-coloured mountains, which gave the place its name. Kyzyl means ‘red’ in Kyrgyz.Upon arrival accommodation in a local family’s house
Day 12 Kyzyl Oi - Toktogul
Drive to Toktogul Reservoir via Chychkan gorge. Toktogul water reservoir, the largest in thecountry. The drive goes along Naryn river. The lake itself is located on the territory of a bioshere reserve.
Upon arrival accommodation in a GH.
Day 13 Toktogul - Sary CHelek (Arkit village)
Today we drive to Sary Chelek lake area, one of the most beautiful national park in Kyrgyzstan. Sary Chelek lake haveo over 1000 species of plant, 160 species of bird and 34 different types of mammal we can never be sure of exactly what we might see, but the views all around are spectacular.Dinner and accommodation in a house of local family.
Day 14 Sary Chelek
Full day at Sary ChelekReturn to the guesthouse.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 15 Arkit - Arslanbob
Drive to Arslanbob village.Arslanbob is a unique creation of nature and is situated at 1,600 meters above sea level. The main treasure of these southern forests is the walnut tree.
Dinner and overnight in a local family.
Day 16 Arslanbob
Full day in ArslanobDay 17 Arslanbob - Osh
Drive to Osh.On the way visit an ancient minaret and mausoleums in Uzgen town (54 km from Osh).
Arrival in Osh.
Free time.
Day 18 Osh
Full day in Osh.You visit Sulaiman Mount, one of the main shrines of the Islamic world in Central Asia. You will visit also Osh bazar (markt).
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 19 Departure
You will be transferred to the international airport of Osh to catch your flight back home.Reis boeken?
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