Spring Tour 3

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Spring Tour 3
Days: 8
Route: Bishkek - Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake - Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Kochkor - Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek
On arrival, you will be picked up by our driver at Manas International Airport and reach to Bishkek. The distance is not long. It is just 30 minutes. This amazing Spring tour starts with a city tour in Bishkek with a guide. Spring is one of the blooming months in Kyrgyzstan. You will have opportunity to visit the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, National Philharmonic and others. These places are especially beautiful in spring season. You will be inspired by blooming nature and singing birds. We would like you to visit the famous Asian Bazaar and see busy as well as crowded days of Kyrgyz culture. This is the unique place, where you will have an opportunity to find everything! In the end of the day, you will have tasty dinner and enjoy your night in a hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Chon Kemin
We are glad to present you the next day of visiting Chon Kemin. This unique place is not on standard tours and can boast with its authenticity and pristine nature. To travel in Kyrgyzstan in spring means that you will be amazed by evergreen trees and green grass. The smell of freshly cut grass will not leave you indifferent in a tour. Being in Chon Kemin, you will get acquainted with Kyrgyz horses and ride along mountain gorges. This is fantastic feeling! There are a lot of forests, valleys as well as small mountain streams. Don't miss to have a short break and capture rare moments of pristine nature.  The night in a home stay.  

Day 3: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
Your route will be continued of visiting the famous Issyk Kul Lake. In spring, the lake looks perfect and used to change its color all the time. It is important to note that, it is one of the largest lakes in Kyrgyzstan of 1608 m above sea level. The second name of the lake is "the pearl of Central Asia". Being in Issyk Kul, you will have opportunity to swim and sun bath on sandy beaches. Splendid murmurs of rivers, slights whispers of wind in the sunset will create a certain atmosphere of romance here in spring. There are many health resorts, so you can heal your body. On the way, you will drive to Karakol city and visit Dungan mosque. The fact is that, it was built without metal nails. In addition, you will find ancient petroglyphs. Then, your route will be continued of visiting an old wooden Orthodox Church. Your night will be in a guesthouse.   

Day 4: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor  
Today your Spring tour will bring you to amazing Jeti Oguz gorge. It is translated as "Seven Bulls". This place is very famous among travellers. You are going to walk through red rocks and capture wonderful memory. If you go back, you will find the Broken Heart Mountain. These rocks are especially beautiful in spring. Travelling along gorge, you will find mountain plants, where some of them are medical ones and others wild. If you want to see the panoramic view, we recommend you to climb at the top. It is just 20 minutes of walk. After that, we will continue our route to Bokonbaeva village. You will meet with the eagle trainer and learn more about wild birds. You will have an opportunity to participate in eagle hunting and after take photos with them. Then, we will drive to Kochkor village and meet with locals. They will provide the master class of making felt carpets. After a busy day, you will spend the night in a home stay.

Day 5: Kochkor - Burana - Bishkek
Today, we will return to Bishkek. You will visit the famous Burana Tower, which was built in the 11^th century. In the course of tours, you will be surprised by its shape and construction. It is very famous among travellers and respected among locals. This place is sacred due to its undefined features. The fact is, before, in ancient times, people used to take a rest there during The Silk Road. In addition, you will find an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors), which are dedicated to brave soldiers, who fought for Motherland. After a long trip, you will back to Bishkek and visit the National Arts Museum. You will spend the night in a hotel. 

Day 6: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
The tour will be continued by visiting Ala Archa gorge (45 km from Bishkek). The gorge is especially beautiful in spring. There are green trees and pine trees as well as mountain plants. Our tours will be memorable. There is one thing you have to take into account. Before, there were restrictions for locals to enter the gorge and only officials had the right to walk over there. Nowadays, people can feel free of visiting this wonderful place. You are going to see amazing panoramic view of the Tien Shan range. In the end of the day, you will return back to the city and spend a comfortable night in a hotel.

Day 7: Bishkek - Airport
Morning transfer to airport. 

Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter 

Price per person: 
02 pax - 790 $
04 pax - 510 $
06 pax - 400 $
08 pax - 350 $
10 pax - 320 $
Single - 105 $

Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $  

All dinners - 90 $
All lunches and dinners - 180 $ 

English speaking guide - 455 $ per group 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
Chon Kemin - Homestay
Karakol - "Karagat" Hotel 4* or "Green Yard" Guesthouse
Kochkor - Homestay
- Museum admission
- Box of mineral water
- Horse riding in Chon Kemin gorge 

Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide