ECO – NOMAD TOUR IN KYRGYZSTAN, 8 DAYS

Description

During this tour you will enjoy the beauty of Central Tien-Shan Mountains, see one of the most magnificent mountain lakes, see how nowadays people live in the villages and experience the ancient culture of Kyrgyz nomads. During this trip you will stay close to the nature and local cultural.

Program:

Day	Itinerary:
1	Bishkek Arrival in Bishkek. Meeting at the airport “Manas”, transfer to the hotel 3. Rest. Sightseeing tour: visit Ala-Too square, Osh market Opera and Ballet Theatre, Fine Art Museum, World National Library and etc. Accommodation in the hotel 3. Meals: breakfast, lunch
2	Bishkek – Shamshy Gorge Breakfast. Transfer to Shamshy Gorge (120km, 2,5 hours). On the way visit Burana Tower, a large minaret dated to the 10th century, a settlement on the Great Silk Road. Lunch in Yurt Inn. Afternoon hiking to the mountains or horseback riding. Dinner and accommodation in Yurt Inn. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinnerShamshy Gorge is a unique natural reserve where the natural landscapes are preserved almost in virgin state. The glaciers are neighboring with green coniferous forests and steppe regions where tourists can feel real Kyrgyz dwelling in Yurt Inn as a nomad people. It is situated at the altitude of 3570m. Through the gorge the Shamshy River crashes dramatically from rock to rock. Shamshy Pass, located at the altitude of 3573 m, connects the Kochkorskiy and Chuy valleys. Nowadays, many horse trips pass through our gorge enroute over Shamshy Pass in the direction of Son-Kul Lake.
3	Shamshy Gorge – Issyk-Kul Lake Breakfast. Transfer to Naryn town (145 km, 3-4 hours) by picturesque way Kurtka. Naryn town is situated at the heart of Tien-Shan and on the banks of the Naryn river, one of the main tributaries of the Syr-Darya river that flows to Aral Sea. Arrival to Naryn town. Lunch. Check-in the Guest House. Afternoon visit Nature Reserve where you can see wild deer’s family, they are coming here for nutrition. On the way you will see the German Swastika planted with coniferous trees on the mountain slope. Dinner and accommodation in Family Guest House. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
4	Issyk-Kul Lake – Karakol After breakfast transfer to Karakol (140 km, 3-4 hrs). On the way excursion to Grigorievskoe Gorge by exiting from Semenovskoe Gorge (50 km, 1 hrs). Upon arrival to Karakol visit Prejevalskiy Museum. Afternoon visit Dungan mosque (built in 1910 years), Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (XVIIII cen.). Dinner in Local Familly with Local Folklore. Accommodation in the Family Guest House. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
5	Karakol –Altyn-Arashan Breakfast. Excursion to Altyn-Arashan Gorge (Hot Springs) by Russian jeep UAZ, 4 WD (45 km, 2,5 hrs). On the way visit Issyk-Kul reserve in Ak-Suu Gorge. Lunch-box. See different size of hot springs in the Altyn-Arashan Gorge, walking through the fir-trees forest and enjoy magnificent view of local nature. Back to Karakol. Dinner in local restaurant. Accommodation in the Family Guest House. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
6	Karakol – Chon-Kemin Nature Park Breakfast. Transfer to Chon-Kemin Nature Park (320 km, 4-5 hrs), along southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. On the way excursion to Jety-Oguz Gorge, see seven red stone mountains and Broken Hurt mountains. Walking to waterfall in the Kok-Jaiyk summer pasture which is surrounded by coniferous forests. Continue excursion on the way and visit Skazka Gorge. Lunch in the family house in Bokonbaeva village. Optional extra: After lunch seeing Salburun show (Eagle hunting show) in Bokonbaeva village. Dinner and accommodation in Familly Guest House. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
7	Chon-Kemin Nature Park – Bishkek Breakfast. Hiking in the mountain. After lunch transfer to Bishkek (140 km, 3 hours). Checkin the hotel 3. Free time for your own. Dinner in restaurant. Accommodation in the hotel 3. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner..
8	Bishkek – Airport “Manas” Breakfast. Transfer to the airport “Manas” (40 km, 30 min). Departure

Price

Package of 8 days /7 nights	2	4	6	8	10	12	Single supplement
Kyrgyzstan package	$882	$693	$606	$580	$522	$496	$60

Program price includes:

- – Car 4 WD, 4 seats for 2 pax
- – Minivan Delica 4 WD, 6 seats for 3-5 pax
- – Minibus 18 seats, for 6-12 persons
Accommodation
- – Bishkek, Garden Hotel 4* or equal level – 2 nights
- – Shamshy Gorge, Mountain Cottage, 1 night
- – Issyk-Kul: Family run home stay, shared bathroom – 1 night
- – Karakol, Riverside Guest House or equal level, shared bathroom – 2 nights
- – Chon-Kemin Nature Park: Familly Guest House, shared bathroom,1 night,
English speaking guide from day 1 to day 8, including salary, meals and accommodation.
Meals: Full Board as mentioned in the program
Excursion + entrance fees according to program
Bottled water during program 1,5 litre per person per day
Memorable souvenir
All local taxes

Service does not include:

International air flight
Early check in Bishkek: hotel 3* – 55 USD twin / night
Alcohol beverage in restaurants
Horseback riding in Shamshy Gorge – 15 USD / day / horse
Salburun (Eagle Hunting show)

Notes:

In case of early arrival in Bishkek on day 1, extra charge for early check-in the hotel is applied
Four or five star hotels can be arranged by request, but the program price will be changed accordingly.
Offered program can be changed or individualized according to the interests of the tourists

Booking terms

Booking / Payment

We book agreed tour package and services after clients confirmation. To guarantee booking we apply to make prepayment within 5 days after all services booked and confirmed. Balance can be paid upon arrival.

Cancellations and charges

– There is no cancellation charge for confirmed booking made 15 days prior to arrival, but any actual expenses incurred relating to documents such as visa support, permits, or any other necessary official paperwork, have to be paid.

– There is cancellation charge of 10% of booking amount for cancellations made less 15 days of arrival date

– There is cancellation charge of 50% of booking amount for cancellations made less 3 days before arrival date.