Summer Tour 1

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Summer Tour 1
Days: 6
Route: Bishkek - Issyk Kul - Bokonbaevo - Jeti Oguz - Karakol - Chon Kemin - Bishkek 

Day 1: Bishkek
The first destination of an overwhelming tour starts in the Manas International Airport of Kyrgyzstan. Then goes the way to Bishkek, the capital of the country. The 30minutes way to usually goes very fast, as we talk about the capital. What do we know about Bishkek? It has different names in the past - Pishpek and Frunze. The city is located at the altitude of 800m above sea level. The huge Dordoi Bazaar is located outside the city and it is the center of a wholesale market. Climate is extra continental in the country, so there will be heat of summer time. At the same time in the mountains it is rather cold, with every new altitude it becomes colder. Being in the city we visit such peculiar places as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic. Then the day continues with visiting of Asian Bazaar, the center of fabrics, clothes, products. Here it is possible to buy souvenirs and peculiar Kyrgyz clothes. The overnight in the hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Issyk Kul southern shore - Bokonbaevo
Today is the beginning of another part of your trip. During this Summer Tour 1 you will see Kyrgyz nomadic lifestyle. The second day will be on the way to Burana tower. It used to be the minaret and the site for all the people going along the Great Silk Road to find safety inside. It is located at the territory of the ancient city Balasagun. Round the territory of the tower there are balbals, in translation meaning "ancestors". They were put in honor of the men, warriors who have died for their land. The next point of a tour today is the south of Issyk Kul Lake. It is peculiar for being the pearl of Kyrgyzstan, the most-visited site of the country by all who come here with an aim to do swimming, diving, boat cruising. Then we drive to Bokonbaevo village. In the summer it is pleasant to witness eagle hunting show as weather is on our side, even in the mountains. Eagles are astonishing birds and berkutchi are their family. They hunt foxes, hares. Overnight in a homestay.

Day 3: Bokonbaevo - Issyk Kul southern shore - Jeti Oguz - Karakol
From Bokonbaevo village we make a way along the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake right to Jeti Oguz gorge. The gorge is the formation of red sand rocks for about 25km. The rock is located in the south west of Karakol. The gorge is also famous for hot springs, the waters are good for health as fully enriched with radon. Guests further visit the romantic place - the Broken Heart Mountain which can be vaulted for about 20 minutes in the summer period of a year. What is more, this day will be devoted to Karakol town as well. It is peculiar for being the destination for witnessing Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral made of wood, without metal and stone. The building was finished in 1895 and since the times of the Soviet Union was used for the gathering of officers. The reason is that the religions were prohibited. Then goes the other interesting place - the Dungan mosque. It was created in the Chinese style. Overnight in the boarding house.

Day 4: Karakol - Issyk Kul Lake northern shore - Chon Kemin
Today we are lucky to visit the north of Issyk Kul Lake, which is surrounded by mountains. From all around it there Kungey and Terskey Ala Too mountains. They bear the great meaning and significance for alpinists as these are the sites for hiking and trekking for professionals. It is one of the biggest high-altitude lakes where guests can travel. When weather in Kyrgyzstan is heating, it is a pleasure to swim in cool but warm waters of the lake. The next destination of the day is Chon Kemin village. Here we communicate with the local people, they tell us the peculiarities of the country's life. There will be offered to visit the museum of handicraft, various clothes of the ancestors, musical instruments, various artifacts. Overnight in the homestay of the villagers of Chon Kemin.

Day 5: Chon Kemin - Bishkek
This morning you start horse-riding along the mountain range of the village. As the weather is fine thanks to hot period of the year, you can witness a lot of plants, animals and of course feel the atmosphere of the forest and the mountain gorge itself. We are ready to help you to get to know how to ride a horse, as you travel here probably for the first time. Skills of communication with horses will be given by the local people. In the end of the day we return back to Bishkek, the overnight in the hotel.

Day 6: Bishkek - Airport
Transfer to the airport for your departure. 

Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - 1 Mercedes Sprinter 

Price per person: 
02 pax - 660 $
04 pax - 420 $
06 pax - 335 $
08 pax - 290 $
10 pax - 265 $
Single - 85 $

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

All dinners - 75 $
All lunches and dinners - 150 $ 

English speaking guide - 390 $ per group 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3*
Bokonbaevo - Homestay
Karakol - "Karagat" Hotel 4* or "Green Yard" Guesthouse
Chon Kemin - Homestay
- Entry tickets to all museums
- Mineral water supply
- 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