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The Heart of Kyrgyzstan

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Duration

10 days

Group Size

1 to 8 people

Ages

10 - 85 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

The Kyrgyz land is a place of the untouched wild nature where the people from ancient times still keep their traditions, customs, and culture. In the mountains, you can meet the modern nomads who do not change their lifestyle for centuries. Their simple life can go into the yurt, a felt house that Kyrgyz nomads set so skillfully and decorate it with such love by multi-colored carpets. A lot of incredible discoveries and positive impressions expect you during this trip.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

What's included

Eagle Hunting

Group transfers in comfortable and air conditioned vehicle

Group airport transfer from 3 people (day 1 & 10)

Lunch: 9

Dinner: 9

Breakfast: 10

All Fees and Taxes

Yurt production

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Itinerary

Day 1: Airport – Bishkek (30 km, 40 min)

We will pick you up at the airport / border point and drop you off at the comfortable hotel where you can have a rest. After rest and breakfast, the visit of the city Bishkek is planned. We will visit sights such as the central square Ala Too with its monuments and the Oak park. After lunch at the local restaurant, we visit the famous market, Osh bazar. Just as you step the market, you plunge into the real oriental atmosphere: an interminable stream of people, a big variety of goods and colors. Dinner in the traditional restaurant where you can taste the national Kyrgyz cuisine.

Hotel 3* (My Hotel / Rixon Hotel or similar)

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Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Cholpon-Ata (290 km, 4h)

Breakfast in the hotel. Our journey begins with a visit of the Burana Tower. The Burana Tower is an ancient minaret in the Chuy Valley in the north part of Kyrgyzstan. The tower with funerary monuments, earthworks, remains of the castle and three mausoleums – that’s all what last out of the ancient Balasagyn town that was founded by Karakhanids at the end of the ninth century. Lunch on the road in the cafe or in the guest house.

Hotel 4* (Kapriz Hotel or similar)

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Day 3: Cholpon-Ata – gorges Grigorievskoe and Semienovskoe – Karakol (160 km, 3h)

After breakfast we visit the Grigorievskoe and Semienovskoe Gorge. These places are considered as one of the most famous attractions of the Issyk Kul region. You can go for a walk, enjoy the wild nature around you and spend a nice time in this beautiful place. Picnic or lunch in the cafe on the road. As we arrive to Karakol we visit its famous sights such as the Orthodox Church and the Dungan Mosque. You have dinner in the local restaurant and you have a rest in the hotel.

Hotel 3* (Karagat or similar)

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Day 4: Karakol – Gorge Karakol – Karakol (15 km, 30 min)

After breakfast transfer to Karakol Gorge (30 min). You hike there on the territory of the ski resort towards the panoramic point from which opens a beautiful view of the mountains and the city. You can rest in this picturesque place breathing pure mountain air. Return to Karakol. Lunch in the restaurant. Then you will visit the Prjevalski museum. Before dinner you take the boat trip to enjoy the beauty of Issyk Kol Lake and the majesty of the snow-capped mountains of Tien Chan. Dinner at the restaurant. Hiking: 7 km, + 300m, -300m, 4h Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Day 5: Karakol – Jety Oguz – Barskoon – Tamga (135 km, 2-3h)

After breakfast we leave Karakol for Jety Oguz gorge. The red rock Broken Heart located at the entrance to the gorge creates a special romantic ambiance in the gorge. You take a walk there for an hour. Picnic lunch is planned or lunch in the yurt.

Guesthouse (U Pavla or similar)

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Day 6: Tamga – Skazka – Bokonbaevo – Kyzyl Tuu - Kochkor (170 km, 3h)

After breakfast in the guesthouse, we leave towards the village Kochkor and passing on the south shore of the lake, we will visit the Skazka canyons which translate as the “fairy tale”. Here you can find objects of surprising shapes and sizes. A real skyscraper or an animal can appear in front of you. Walking in the canyons (1-2h).

Guesthouse (Mira Guesthouse or similar)

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Day 7: Kochkor – Tash Rabat (240 km, 4h)

After breakfast, we take the road and continue our journey. On our way, we have to overcome the Dolon Pass (3030 m), then we go to the old caravan stop of the Silk Road period - Tash Rabat. On the road we stop in the city of Naryn to have lunch in the restaurant. We arrive at the yurt camp in Tash Rabat. Tash Rabat is a historical monument founded by monks in the 10th century. At the begging of the Silk Road period Tash Rabat lost its religious significance and the monastery served as a hotel for passing caravans. Dinner and overnight in yurt.

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Day 8: Tash Rabat - Son Kul (260 km, 5h)

After breakfast, the beautiful mountain roads lead us to Son Kul Lake. Today, we overcome the mountain pass Moldo Ashu (3400 m). From the pass the lake Son Kul seems very small, but descending lower and approaching the lake, it appears as a big and gorgeous lake. Upon arrival at a camp at the lake, you get to know the hospitality of the nomads, their lifestyle and their customs. Dinner and night in the yurts.

Yurt camp

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Day 9: Son Kul - Bishkek (315 km, 5-6h)

We return to the capital after breakfast in the yurt. We will return to the civilization descending from Kalmak Ashu pass of 3400 m and passing again by the Boom gorge. Lunch in the cafe. As we get Bishkek we will have time to visit the local market to buy some presents, and in the evening the farewell dinner awaits us.

Hotel 3* (My Hotel / Rixon Hotel or similar)

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Day 10: Bishkek – Airport - Departure (30 km, 40 min)

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 6 days: 100%
From 2 to 6 days: 50%
From 0 to 2 days: 0%

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