Day 1: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake
Here you come to Kyrgyzstan, the country of endless mountains and hospitable people. Today we are going to meet our guests in Manas International Airport and organize a short city tour along sightseeing of Bishkek. These will be sites like Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Later this day we have a drive to the well-known lake - Issyk Kul. It is located at the height of 1608m above sea level and for getting to it there is a need to pass the Boom gorge, pass the mountains. This lake is also known as "the pearl of Central Asia". We consider Issyk Kul to be the heart of Kyrgyzstan. Water here is salty and due to it never freezes even in winter. During the route to the lake guests make stops at the Burana tower, the ancient minaret created in the 11th century. The other peculiar feature of the tower is the museum of balbals, or stone warriors, standing around it. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Issyk Kul Lake - Kochkor
Today starts with being in Issyk Kul. The lake is not so large, just 180km in length and 60km in width. It has always been considered to be sacred one and having curative features. At the territory of Issyk Kul, in Cholpon Ata, there are ancient stone inscriptions which were created 800BC. Also there are petroglyphs which date back to 2000 years old. Night will be in the homestay of the locals of Kochkor village.
Day 3: Kochkor - Tash Rabat
From Kochkor we travel to Tash Rabat Caravanserai. This Stone Castle is considered to emerge in the 14th century. Basically it is built out of stones with walls about 1m thick. It is located at the altitude of 3200m above sea level, being built in the very mountain. There are different ideas of the usage of the castle in Middle Times. According to one of the ideas it was used as the stop point for all going along the Great Silk Road. The other tells us of Tash Rabat being the prison. There are 31 rooms used as prison cells. Night and dinner will be in yurts near the castle.
Day 4: Tash Rabat - Son Kul Lake
Day starts with a breakfast and the tour to Son Kul lake. It is required to take a car for rent, as the mountains are hard to be passed. The lake is said to the second highest lake of Kyrgyzstan. Being at the altitude of 3013m above sea level, this site is amazing for picnics and just spending time among pure nature and unforgettable views. Night will be organized in yurts, so everyone will be able to feel the nature here.
Day 5: Son Kul - 33 parrots Pass - Kochkor - Bishkek
From Son Kul lake we get to the 33 parrots pass at the height of 3133m above sea level as we want the guests to have the photos to be made here due to unforgettable views. Then we make a stop at the Kochkor village where locals can show how to produce carpets, how to decorate with wool and felt. At the same time they will be glad to tell various legends and myths about their country. And then in the end of the day we get to Bishkek and spend the night in the hotel.
Day 6: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter