Kyrgyzstan tour 4

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Kyrgyzstan tour: Tour 4

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Cultural tour

Duration: 15 days   

Tour summary:  
 

Day 1: Bishkek - Sary Chelek Lake
From Manas International Airport you will be collected by your guide and then you will be transferred to the Lake of Sary Chelek. Many years ago there was a gorge with a mountain river was blocked after the stone fall that was triggered by the earthquake, and the water collected right in the gorge. These days we have a brilliant chance to enjoy its splendor. It is about 2.5 km wide and 75 km in lenght! The altitude of this mountain lake is 1873 m . a. s. l. This celebrated is situated far away from busy cities and it is really worth to visit it. Sary Chelek is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kyrgyz Republic. 
 
Day 2: Sary Chelek - Arslan bob 
At 8 o'clock the day starts with a breakfast. Today we have a trip to Arslan Bob forests by car. Arslan Bob is one of the most famous places in the republic. In these forests there are trees that reach a height of 30 meters with their dome shaped, and two meters thick trunks. These walnut trees are found growing uncultivated on mountain slopes and along banks of the rivers at the altitude of between 1000 and1800 meters a. s. l. Along the whole way to the forest you will see plenty of picturesque places that will amaze you by their beauty. The Village of Arslan Bob lies itself at the altitude of 1700 meters above sea level. You will this spend night in the home stay.
 
Day 3: Arslan bob 
This day is destined for exploration of this pictorial place. To admire the loveliness of these forests and to see a waterfall you will go for hiking. Afterwards you could just relax in the calm atmosphere of this forest or continue walking around. 
 
Day 4: Arslan bob - Jalal Abad 
After a strengthen breakfast we will start our trip to Jalal Abad town. One of Kyrgyzstan's main branches of the Silk Road passed through Jalal Abad and the region has played host to travelers for thousands of years. You will have drive to this town along a mountain road that will have many amazing views on the way. Overnight is in the Guesthouse. 
 
Day 5: Jalal Abad - Osh city 
At 8 o'clock your breakfast will be served. We will start our trip to the second biggest city in Kyrgyz Republic - Osh. On the way, in Uzgen town we will visit also a tower and three beautiful mausoleums that were built in the 11th century A. D. It is said that Osh is more than 3000 years old and it means that it is even older than Rome. You will visit Eastern bazaar in the city, where you can make hundreds of pictures. This bazaar is the most famous in Kyrgyzstan. After that you we will visit Suleiman Holy Mountain that is located in the middle of the city. Night is in the guest house.
 
Day 6: Osh City - Kazarman Village
Transfer from Osh back to Uzgen in order to cross Pamir - Alai Mountains and to drive in the heart of Tien Shan Mountain system, in the Naryn Region. On our way, we will see stunning mountains and you will have a great possibility to take pleasure in its nature. You will have a dinner as soon as we are in Kazarman. You will spend this night in the home stay. 
 
Day 7: Kazarman - Tash Rabat Caravanserai (Stone Castle from the 14th century)
You will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock in the morning after packing your backpacks. Then you will have a transfer to the Great Silk Way Caravanserai of Tash Rabat. You will be carried away by the wonderful surroundings presented through views the wild nature. At the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains, at a height 3200 m above sea level Tash Rabat is located. This structure has no analogue in the world, for the reason that it was made of layered stones, and in addition it was built partly inside the mountain. In total there are 31 rooms that are joined with mazes. The thickness of walls is one meter. In Tash Rabat there are also dungeons for ancient thieves.  Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. You will spend this night near by the caravanserai in yurts. Yurts are built without nails. It is made of a wooden skeleton, covered with felt coverings. 
 
Day 8: Tash Rabat - Son Kul Lake
Breakfast is served at 8 o'clock in the morning. After that we commence our trip to the 2^nd biggest alpine lake on the territory of Kyrgyz Republic - Son Kul. On the way lunch will be taken. Naryn Region shepherds come to the lake to use it as summer grass land. For rest and relaxation, the Kyrgyz nomads with their families started to come to this amazing region. Son Kul Lake is situated at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level, surrounded by the mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in the republic. On arrival, you will be free to explore and admire the pristine natural world of the lake and its environs. Dinner will be served at 8 o'clock in the evening. The night is in the collapsible nomadic houses - yurts. Yurt is built without a single nail. It is made out of wooden frame, which is covered with felt. 
 
Day 9: Son Kul Lake (3013 m. a. s. l.)
Your breakfast is at 9 o'clock in the morning. This day you have free time at Son-Kul Lake to explore its nature on your own and it is a great chance to get acquainted with nomadic customs and way of life. On a horse you can ride along the lake, or just relax in the wild and calm atmosphere of the nature.  Our lunch will be served at 2 p.m. You will see also ancient petroglyphs after having your lunch. You will spend the night in yurts as nomads do. Dinner will be served in original nomadic houses - yurts.
 
Day 10: Son Kul Lake - Kochkor village 
You will be transferred to Kochkor village (185 km) after fortifying breakfast. You will meet a family in the Kochkor Village that can demonstrate you the way of the national felt carpets ala kiyiz are produced. You even can participate in this process and create your own carpet. With a local family there you will have a traditional dinner. Overnight stay is in the guest house.
 
Day 11: Kochkor village - Konorchek canyons 
This day you will be transferred to the famous canyons of Konorchek. This place is completely different from all other mountains in Kyrgyzstan. The canyons of Konorchek have really unique nature that is waiting for you! The canyons are of different shapes that make your hiking so interesting. This is a real paradise for people who like to take photos! As soon as we are there we will have hiking in a stunning place of red sandstone canyons lacking in vegetation. 
 
Day 12: Konorchek  
This day is destined for hiking in these unbelievable canyons that will surprise you with variable views during the whole hike. The unique nature of this place is waiting for you. While hiking, you will have an opportunity to go both along the top of canyons and its base. 
 
Day 13: Konorchek - Chon Kemin
Breakfast. We will go to the place where our driver will wait us. After that you will be transferred to Chon Kemin valley along Boom Gorge. This night you will spend in Kalmak-Ashuu Guesthouse. 
 
Day 14: Chon Kemin - Bishkek 
Your breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock in the morning. This day on the way to Bishkek we will stop to visit Burana Tower, which is the minaret of 11 century and Balbans (stone warriors) cemetery. You will have a city tour when you will come in Bishkek. Overnight is in the hotel***. A departure dinner is served at 7 o'clock. 
 
Day 15: Bishkek - Europe
Your guide will collect you from the hotel at the time arranged before according to your flight details and accompany you to the Airport of Manas.
 
 
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