Silk Road Tours
7 days tour 6
Day 1: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
In Manas International Airport our team meets members of a group going to travel in Kyrgyzstan. They will be taken to Bishkek, already on cars rented here. Then in the city foreigners will be shown all peculiar locations as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Ņentral Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. The following goal of the day to see is Burana Tower. It is the minaret emerged in the 11th century, stays with Balbals near it. Then the tour is made to amazing Chon Kemin gorge. But it is late already and there is a need to have a walk a little, and dinner with night will be in the stay of the locals.
Day 2: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
The next destination is Issyk Kul Lake. This lake is known to be a mountain lake, at the height of 1608m. Here guests are able to travel along the territory full of ancient stones, with petroglyphs. These pictures of ancient life of the people were made by shamans about 2000 years ago. The lake is found to be surrounded by the mountains, literally considered sacred for about 1500 years. The tour then is made to the north of Issyk Kul, to Karakol city. This city is famous for the Dungan mosque, created by the Chinese architect and Orthodox Church made of wood. Dinner will be organized in the local restaurant. Night is going to be in the boarding house.
Day 3: Karakol - Altin Arashan - Karakol
This is going to be fantastic day as today we travel along Altin Arashan Gorge. This gorge is also known as Golden Spa. It is famous for being the home for hot springs. At the same time it seems to be an amazing location for picnics, due to pristine nature around. The territory is covered with Tian-Shan fir trees. Here guests will be able to go vaulting along the mountains, and then start back to the city, as dinner is served at 7pm. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor
Our main goal is to give the tour containing various locations for the people from other countries to see the beauty of Kyrgyzstan. Today we travel along Jeti Oguz gorge. It is famous for the appearance of seven bulls in a row. Then there goes to be an investigation of the Broken Heart Mountain. It can be hiked in 20 minutes, for seeing panorama of the gorge. The next point is to visit Bokonbaeva village, where the eagle-hunting show is prepare. Night will be in the stay of the locals of the Kochkor village.
Day 5: Kochkor - Tash Rabat
The Stone Castle of the 14th century is Tash Rabat Caravanserai. It is located at the territory of the Great Silk Road of the past, so that traders going along it were able to have a break there. At the same time it is seen to be in the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains at the altitude of 3200m. There are about 31 rooms with 1m thick walls. The building is supposed to be used as a prison. But it is a legend. Night with dinner will be organized in yurts.
Day 6: Tash Rabat - Kochkor - Bishkek
Bishkek is going to be reached today, but first guests travel to Kochkor village. Here there is a family of the locals. They are masters of carpets. Carpets are made here, turn out to be unique. At the same time they can show the art of decoration with pictures of animals for example. Carpets here are made of wool and felt. Have your own chance to take part in this deal. Then night will be in the hotel of the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Day 7: Flight
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
