Popular Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul tour Kyrgyzstan, 7 days

·7 Days, 10 Destinations·Starts from Bishkek
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Duration

7 days

Max Group Size

12

Departure Type

Scheduled

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

moderate

Operated In

EnglishRussian

Age Requirement

1 - 99 Ages

About this tour

On this 7 days marvelous tour, you would see the most beatiful places in Kyrgyzstan. You would enjoy with the stunning landscapes, as Jety-Oguz red rocks, the Soul of Kyrgyzstan Son-Kul lake, Fairy-Tale canyon which surrounded with mountains and lake. Also you would see the kyrgyz's craftman, who makes real kyrgyz yurts and would see the local life. Besides that, you would visit sightseeings as: Ruh Ordo, petroglyphs, which are attracts most of guests from other countries and local people. 

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Route

Starts from

Bishkek

Ends in

Bishkek

Pickup Location

Bishkek, 15:00

Dropoff Location

Bishkek, 08:00

Tour route map

What makes this tour special

Explore Bishkek city — discover the capital’s main landmarks, vibrant Osh Bazaar, and local culture Experience nomadic life — build a traditional yurt and connect with Kyrgyz culture in Kyzyl-Tuu Visit Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon — explore unique rock formations and colorful landscapes Discover Jeti-Oguz Valley — hike to waterfalls and see the famous “Seven Bulls” red rocks Relax in Altyn Arashan hot springs — enjoy natural thermal pools in the mountains Explore Karakol city — visit the Dungan Mosque and Holy Trinity Cathedral Travel around Issyk-Kul Lake — enjoy scenic views and relax by the lake shore Visit Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs — explore ancient rock carvings in an open-air museum Visit Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs — explore ancient rock carvings in an open-air museum Taste traditional kumys — a unique drink of Kyrgyz culture

Itinerary

Popular Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul tour starts at Bishkek city.

Meeting at airport

15:00 Bishkek city tour: We will visit the central part of Bishkek city, Osh Bazaar, Victory Square, Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, and see the monuments of the heroes of Kyrgyz people like Manas – the main character of the Kyrgyz national epic.

After exploring the city, dinner and we will head back to the hotel.
Accommodation – 3* hotel Alpinist or similar in Bishkek, Meal: dinner

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the Issyk Kul Lake

We will go to the village of the felt world – Kyzyl –Tuu on the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake, participate in assembling a nomadic yurt of a local family, and have lunch with this local family.

Visit the house of the golden eagle on the way to the canyon "Fairy Tale".

Then visit the "Fairy Tale" canyon. where interesting faces of giant people formed from sand after rain, as if they are guarding these lands and then departure to Jeti-Oguz. Hiking to the “Maiden Braid” waterfall, breathing in the fresh mountain air, admiring the beauty of the mountain nature.

In the same place, you will see the mountains “Seven Rock”, listen to the history of the name of this beautiful area Jeti-Oguz.Accommodation – Golden Yurt Camp in Jeti Oguz ( 4 people in one yurt, shared bathroom outside), BLD


Early in the morning breakfast.

Then, departure to the Altyn Arashan hot spring by car of the Soviet Union. Upon arrival in Altyn-Arashan, we will have lunch in a guest house, swim in a mineral spring Aksuu Kench.

Later in the evening, we will go to Karakol, we will have dinner with a local Dungan family. According to your choice, we will invite a local musician band and see Kyrgyz traditional folklore show

Accommodation – 3* hotel Muras in Karakol, BLD

After breakfast at the hotel, we will make a two-hour city tour, during which we will visit the Dungan mosque, which is built by Chinese architecture without using nails, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Bugu Bazaar.

Then we will go to Kochkor village through north shore of Issyk Kul lake. We will have lunch at local guesthouse, stop at Lake beach, provide time there. We will also visit open sky museum of Petroglyphs

Then we will go to Kochkor for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation – Guesthouse Baitur in Kochkor, BLD

After breakfast in the guest house, we will visit the local felt factory shop. We will go to the high-mountainous Son-Kul lake, which is located 3000 meters above sea level. There are several roads taking to Lake Son Kul, today we will go through Moldo Ashu Pass which is popular by its serpentine roads.

Upon arrival in Son-Kul, we will be met by the hosts, you will be given to taste the national drink kymyz.

After lunch in yurts, we will walk along the coast, ride a horse, and return to yurts for dinner.

Accommodation – Yurt camp Mirlan in Son Kul lake ( 4 people in one yurt, sharing bathroom outside), BLD. 

After breakfast in special yurts, say goodbye to the owners, and go to Bishkek. We will return from Son Kul through Kalmak Ashu Pass which has also snowy mountainous view.

On the way to Bishkek city, we will have lunch at local Dungan family.

Then we will visit Burana Tower, in the capital of the ancient Karakhanid state, which was located on these lands.

Upon arrival in Bishkek, we will deliver you to the hotel.

Accommodation – 3* hotel Alpinist in Bishkek, BLD

After breakfast, transfer to airport. Meal:B

Trip includes

Included

  • Lodgings with breakfast (3 nights in hotels, 2 nights in Yurt Camp, 1 night in the guesthouse)
HotelGuesthouse

·         Meals – as mentioned in every day 

·         Transport (Sprinter 18 seat, 4 seats 4 wd car, 7 seat minivan)

·         Entrance fees in accordance with the tour plan (Burana tower, Golden Eagle house - picture with eagle, Skazka canyon, Aksuu mineral hot spring, Karakol city tour, Petroglyphs)

·         Soviet Union Track to Altyn Arashan.

·         Water

Take with you warm closes, sun glasses, Sun Cream

Excluded

International and domestic flights

·         Local English speaking guide 

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English Russian

Travel insurance not included

·         Folklore show in Karakol (optional 120 USD for group)

·         Eagle hunting show (optional 60 usd for group)

·         Visa

·         Flight tickets

·         Insurance

·         Washing costs

·         Horseback riding

·         Alcoholic beverages

·         Personal spending

·         Single supplement

·         Early check-ins and late check-outs

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