On the Shore of the Pearl Ysyk-Kul Lake
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Duration
5 days
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
English
About this tour
The lake Issyk-Kul is the most beautiful and large lake in Kyrgyzstan and throughout Central Asia. This amazing lake is on the list of twenty-five largest lakes in the world in terms of area, and in depth it occupies an honorable seventh place in the list.
It is the “Pearl of Kyrgyzstan” because of its extraordinary beauty. This is the most clear lake, which changes its color in bright sun from light blue to dark blue shades.
Lake Issyk-Kul is among the deepest mountain lakes in the world. Issyk-Kul translates as “Hot Lake” from kirghiz. It does not freeze even in the coldest winter weather, because of the great depth the water can not completely cool.
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Route
Starts from
Bishkek
Ends in
Bishkek
Pickup Location
Bishkek
Dropoff Location
Bishkek
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
After landing in Bishkek, you
will be met by your guide and transferred to the hotel. After check-in and some
time to settle in, we will begin our city tour.
You will explore the central
part of the city, visit parks, and get acquainted with some of the most
interesting places in Bishkek. In the evening, we will enjoy an early dinner at
a restaurant serving traditional Kyrgyz cuisine.
Overnight: 3★ hotel in Bishkek, Meal:D
After breakfast at the hotel,
we will drive to the resort town of Cholpon-Ata on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul
Lake.
On the way we will visit the
ancient Burana Tower, a historic minaret from the Karakhanid period.
Upon arrival in Cholpon-Ata we
will visit the Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs open-air museum, where you can
see ancient rock carvings dating back thousands of years. We will also visit
the cultural complex Rukh Ordo Cultural Center.
Overnight: Guesthouse in Cholpon-Ata, Meal:BLD
After breakfast we will depart
for the town of Karakol, located on the eastern side of Issyk-Kul Lake.
Upon arrival we will have a
city tour, during which we will visit the unique wooden Dungan Mosque,
the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the lively Bugu Bazaar.
After the city tour we will
continue to Jeti-Oguz Gorge, famous for its red rock formations and
beautiful mountain scenery.
Overnight: Yurt camp (4 people per yurt, shared toilet
outside, no shower), Meal:BLD
After breakfast in the yurts
we will take a short trek to the waterfall known as “Maiden’s Braids”.
Then we will continue to Skazka
Canyon (Fairy Tale Canyon), known for its colorful rock formations shaped
by wind and erosion.
After that we will visit a
local Golden Eagle hunter’s home, where you will learn about the
traditional Kyrgyz hunting practice with trained eagles.
In the evening we will return
to Bishkek.
Overnight: 3★ hotel in Bishkek, Meal: BLD
Early in the morning you will
be picked up from the hotel and transferred to Manas International Airport
for your departure flight.
You will leave Kyrgyzstan with
wonderful memories and lasting impressions of its beautiful nature and unique
culture.
Meal:B
Trip includes
Included
2 night in 3 * hotel(double accomodation)
1 night in guesthouse(double accomodation)
1 night in yurt camp( 4 people in one yurt)
Local english speaking guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English- Meal: 4 breakfast, 3 lunch, 4 dinner
Halal
MeatDepending on number of people in a group (Jeep, miniven, minibus)
- Entrance fees (Bishkek and
Karakol city tours, Petroglyphs, Ruh Ordo, Burana tower, Skazka canyon,
picture with eagle)
Take with you warm closes, sun glasses, Sun Cream
Excluded
International and domestic flights
Travel insurance not included
- Horse riding optional
Your personal expenses
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