Tour 8: Short tour to the 'Pearl of Central Asia'
Duration: 1 day (9 am - 9 pm)
Places to visit: Issyk Kul Lake
This tour is exactly for travellers who want to visit the main sightseeing of Kyrgyzstan - Issyk Kul Lake. Visitors have a chance to see all the beauty of the world's second largest alpine lake surrounded by mountains and never freezes.
Day 1: Bishkek - Issyk Kul - Bishkek (250 km, one way)
Today, you will be driven to Issyk Kul Lake, famous not only in Kyrgyzstan but all around the world. It is considered to be the second largest alpine lake in the world of 1608 m above sea level. The second name of the lake is "the pearl of Central Asia". The lake is rather salty but clear and transparent. When you travel here, you will have an opportunity to swim as well as enjoy on sandy beaches. If you are in Cholpon Ata city, you will find out ancient stone inscriptions as well as visit a small historical museum. In addition, in this tour you will be taken to the sacred Rukh Ordo Cultural Center and see panoramic view of the lake. In the end of the day, you will be driven back to Bishkek.
Transport (Mitsubishi Delica, 1-4 people) - 190 $ per group
Transport (Mercedes Sprinter, 5-10 people) - 200 $ per group
English speaking guide - 75 $ per group
Entrances fees- 15 $ per person