7 Days / 6 Nights
The Heart of Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek - Kazakhstan border)
The Heart of Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek - Kazakhstan border)
7 Days / 6 Nights
About tour
The Heart of Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek - Kazakhstan border)
Journey through the heart of Kyrgyzstan, visiting iconic sites like the celestial Son-Kul and Issyk-Kul lakes, historic minarets, and unique Chinese-style wooden mosques. Witness eagle hunting and traditional felt-making, staying in yurts and mountain valleys.
Tour details
Arrival at Manas International Airport and meeting with the guide. Transfer to Bishkek. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, excursion to Ala Archa National Park with a walk through the gorge and surrounding natural area. Ala Archa National Park is one of the most famous natural parks in Kyrgyzstan, known for its alpine landscapes, glaciers, rivers, and hiking trails. Return to Bishkek in the evening. Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel and overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Cholpon-Ata. On the way, visit of Burana Tower, an ancient minaret dating back to the 11th century and one of the most important historical monuments of the Silk Road period in Kyrgyzstan. Arrival in Cholpon-Ata and lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit of Rukh Ordo Cultural Center, an open-air cultural and spiritual complex located on the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, dedicated to the harmony of different cultures and religions. Continue with a visit to the ancient petroglyphs site, featuring rock carvings dating back to the Bronze Age. Check-in at the hotel. Free time. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Karakol. On the way, visit of Grigoriev Gorge, one of the most picturesque mountain gorges near Issyk-Kul Lake, famous for its forests, rivers, and alpine scenery. Lunch at a local restaurant or picnic.After lunch, visit of Przhevalsky Museum dedicated to the Russian explorer Nikolai Przhevalsky. Continue with a visit to the Dungan Mosque, a unique wooden mosque built in Chinese style without using nails, followed by the visit of Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, a beautiful Russian Orthodox wooden church dating from the 19th century. Dinner at a local restaurant. Check-in and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Jeti-Oguz Gorge for a walk and exploration of the famous red rock formations. Continue to Barskoon Waterfall, known for its beautiful waterfalls and mountain landscapes. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit of Skazka Canyon, also known as Fairy Tale Canyon, famous for its colorful rock formations shaped by wind and erosion. Arrival in Bokonbaevo and attendance at an eagle hunting show demonstrating the traditional nomadic hunting culture of Kyrgyzstan. Dinner and overnight at a guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse. Departure to Kochkor. Upon arrival, attendance at a traditional felt show demonstrating the process of making Kyrgyz felt handicrafts. Lunch with a Dungan family and discovery of traditional Dungan cuisine. Continue the drive to Son-Kul Lake via the Kalmak-Ashuu Pass. Son-Kul is a high mountain alpine lake located at more than 3,000 meters above sea level and is one of the main highlights of nomadic culture in Kyrgyzstan. Arrival at the yurt camp. Dinner and overnight in yurts
Breakfast at the yurt camp. Free time at Son-Kul Lake. Optional horse riding activity around the lake and nearby pastures. Lunch at the yurt camp. Departure towards Chon-Kemin, a peaceful valley known for its traditional villages, green landscapes, and mountain scenery. Arrival at the guesthouse. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse. Departure towards the Kazakhstan border. End of the tour.
Included
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels, traditional yurts, and guesthouses
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Traditional Shyrdak felt handicraft demonstration
- Eagle hunting show
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program
Not Included
- International flights
- Single supplement: 60 USD
- Horse riding activities at Song Kol Lake
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
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