Spring Tour 4

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Spring Tour 4
Days: 8
Route: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Chon Kemin - Karakol - Kochkor - Kyzyl Oi - Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
Welcome to travel in Kyrgyzstan with our Spring tour. When you arrive at Manas International Airport, you will be met by our driver, who will accompany you to the capital of Kyrgyz Republic - Bishkek (30 minutes from airport).  Today's tour will start form visiting Ala Archa gorge (45 km from Bishkek). We have no doubt that, you will like it. Your guide will tell you about access, which didn't allow locals to walk over there and only V.I.P had special order access. In the course of a tour, you will have an opportunity to walk along green nature and breathe fresh and clean air. Ala Archa is best for picnics and just relaxation. In the afternoon, you will have a short city tour, where you will have a chance to visit the Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic and other cultural places. The overnight will be in a hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin
The next trip will be dedicated to visiting the famous Asian Bazaar. Getting close to the locals and having taste national food, you will be inspired! This really exciting! We are sure that, you will find there everything! The Asian Bazaar is multiple! During tours, you will acquaint with hospitable Kyrgyz people and exchange culture. You will have opportunity to take outstanding pictures. Then, you will have lunch and continue route to Chon Kemin gorge. On the way, you will visit the Burana Tower. It was built in 11^th century. Near, you will see an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). We have no doubt that; you will like to learn more about their history.  After an interesting trip in Chon Kemin gorge, you will have a hearty breakfast and spend the night in a home stay.   

Day 3: Chon Kemin
Today, our team will have opportunity to ride horse. Since the spring in Kyrgyzstan is wonderful, you will be amazed by beautiful mountain gorges and valleys. Chon Kemin is one of the best places for horse riding! You will ride through evergreen forests and see wild animals and birds. There is also park, where you can have a picnic. You will have an opportunity to see outstanding panoramic view! After the productive day, you will have traditional lunch in a house of a local family and return to Bishkek. Overnight in a home stay.

Day 4: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore - Karakol
We prepared interesting tour of driving to the famous Issyk Kul lake, the highlight of Spring Tour. Your travels in Kyrgyzstan will be full of adventurous. It is important to note that, the lake is second largest alpine lake in the world of 1608 m above sea level. Due to its popularity, it has got the second name as "the pearl of Central Asia". Some people consider it sacred. In spring, its waters may be cold but you can try to swim. Over the time, you will have an opportunity to drive the whole northern shore and arrive to Karakol city. You will find ancient petroglyphs. In addition, you will visit the famous Dungan mosque. It is famous for its way of constructing (no metal ligaments). Then, you will visit an old wooden Orthodox Church. Don't miss to take photos of them! In the end of the day, you will arrive in a guesthouse. 

Day 5: Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor  
Today's plan is to visit Jeti Oguz gorge (Seven Bulls) which is especially beautiful in spring with flowers and eternal green trees. Travellers like to visit this site die to its interesting color. It consists of seven red rocks in a row. In addition, you will find the Broken Heart Mountain. There are a lot of legends, you will be told in tours. The gorge is especially beautiful among green grass and streams. Your trip will be continued of hiking to the panoramic view. Then, we will drive to Bokonbaeva village and meet with berkutchi (a person who trains eagles). He will inform us about interesting facts about birds and show their hunts on different kind of animals. After exciting excursion, we will drive to Kochkor. The Night will be in a home stay.

Day 6: Kochkor - Kyzyl Oi
Being in Kochkor village, you will get acquainted with locals. They will teach you how to make Kyrgyz national felt carpets. You will hear many secrets and even make your own. There are different kind of carpets decorated with ornaments and other interesting items. We are sure that, you will like this entertainment and feel yourself as nomad. After that, you will have an opportunity to visit a small handicraft museum and see silver decorations, coats made of wolves, horse saddle decorations, carpets and many more ethnic attributes. Later, you will visit Kyzyl Oi village and spend the night in a home stay.

Day 7: Kyzyl Oi - Bishkek
Today, we will back to Bishkek. On the way, you will enjoy by beautiful landscape and nature. Your route will be passed by the southern part of Kyrgyzstan, where you can see mountains in different colors as well as small mountain streams and of course rivers! In the course of tours, you will have an opportunity to see one of the best panoramic views of Tue Ashuu pass. It worth noting that, the pass is more than 3000 meters high! We have no doubt that, you will like this road. On route, you will see a lot of dwellings and meet with friendly locals, who will invite you for tea. You will have photo stops and capture every moment of your travel. After, you will overnight in a hotel.

Day 8: Bishkek - Airport
Morning transfer to airport. 

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

Price per person: 
02 pax - 865 $
04 pax - 550 $
06 pax - 430 $
08 pax - 375 $
10 pax - 340 $
Single - 110 $                                

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

All dinners - 105 $
All lunches and dinners - 210 $ 

English speaking guide - 555 $ 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
Kyzyl Oi - 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