Tour to Mountains
Duration: 5 days
Places to visit: Torugart - Tash Rabat - Kichi Naryn - Kochkor - Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
You can enjoy the incredible beauty of the nature of Kyrgyzstan, which is known for its interesting culture of the nomadic people. In addition, you can also enjoy the views of the mighty mountains whose peaks are hiding above the clouds.
Day 1: Torugart - Tash Rabat
You will be met at the Chinese-Kyrgyz border at 12 o'clock. Then you will start your tour by driving to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai. It is unique building of 12th century that is located in the way of the Great Silk Road. You can find this Stone castle in the heart of Tian Shan Mountains on the altitude of 3200 m above sea level. While exploring it you will notice that there are 31 with the walls 1 m thick. In addition you will be amazed by the fact that you can see the underground prison cells that was made to imprison thieves on the Great Silk Road. The night is in yurts.
Day 2: Tash Rabat - Kichi Naryn - Kochkor
In course of the tour you will travel to Kochkor village. On the way you will pass the picturesque Kichi Naryn gorge that will astonish you by the breathtaking scenery of the view on 3 000 meters high. Upon arrival to the village you will enjoy your time with local family is going to show you the method of making the national felt carpets. In such tours you also can make your own carpet with different color and decoration. Later on you will have an excursion in a small handicraft museum there where you can witness the samples of silver decorations, coats made of wolfs, horse saddle decorations, carpets and many other things. Night will be in a home stay.
Day 3: Kochkor - Bishkek
Today you will travel to the capital of Kyrgyzstan. On the way to Bishkek you will have a break to explore the Burana Tower of the 11th century. This minaret is known to be a mark to travelers that they can find shelter and rest in the city. Near it you will see the open air museum of Balbals or stone warriors. Such prominent sight made in honor of brave that died for their Motherland. Upon arrival to Bishkek you will visit the major part of the city like Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and many others places of interest. Night is in a hotel.
Day 4: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
In course of the tour you will travel to the place that is known to be one of the most picturesque in Kyrgyzstan. The Ala Archa gorge is also a Natural Park that in Soviet Union time could enter only V.I.P. people who had permissions. Nowadays you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this site that you can find on a spur of the Tien Shan mountain range. The road to this fascinating place takes 45 km from Bishkek. Here you will be able to see the striking view after short tour. Later on you will drive back to Bishkek and you will have time to visit our Asian Bazaar. Here you will have an opportunity to take vivid photos of the life of bazaar. This bazaar is a noisy and colorful tapestry of fabrics, produce, and people selling and buying goods. Night is in a hotel.
Day 5: Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax - 670 $
04 pax - 400 $
06 pax - 305 $
08 pax - 255 $
10 pax - 225 $
Single - 55 $
Half board - 55 $
Full board - 110 $
English speaking guide - 380 $ per group
To be 2 in a yurt (now 4 in 1) - 15 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tash Rabat - Yurts (4 pax in 1)
Kochkor - Homestay
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide