Exploring the land of Forty Tribes - Kyrgyzland

Description

Program:

Day	Itinerary:
1	Bishkek Arrival in Bishkek. Meeting at the airport “Manas”, transfer to the Hotel. Short City tour in Bishkek: visit Ala-Too square, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Fine Art Museum, World National Library and etc. Dinner in restaurant. Accommodation in the hotel *. Meals: breakfast, dinner
2	Bishkek – Ala Archa Nature Park, Paragliding activity Breakfast. Drive to Ala Arch Nature Park, 30 min. Hiking / excursion along with packed lunch and Barbecue. After lunch as option drive to start point of Paragliding which is 10 minutes driving from Alar Archa Nature Park and instruction, weather forecast and preparation. Paragliding flight in a tandem with pilot (15 min – 1 hours). Dinner in restaurant. Accommodation in the hotel. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
3	Bishkek – Shamshy Gorge – Bishkek 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. Upon arrival walking surround and Packed Lunch in Yurt Inn along with Barbeque. After lunch as an option you can have a horseback riding in the mountains surrounded by fir tree forests. By evening back to Bishkek and dinner in restaurant. Meals: breakfast, dinner Shamshy 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.
4	Bishkek – Issyk-Kul Lake, north side Breakfast. Transfer to Issyk-Kul Lake by northern shore of Issyk-Kul lake (280 km, 4 hours). Visiting Cultural Complex “Ruh Ordo” after name of Kyrgyz famous writer Chyngyz Aitmatov. Petroglyphs Museum on open air in Cholpon-Ata. Lunch in local restaurant. Rest / walking on the shore of the mountain lake Issyk-Kul. Dinner in the local restaurant / Resort. Accommodation in the Resort Centre. Meals: breakfast, dinner
5	Issyk-Kul Lake – Jety Oguz Gorge, south side After breakfast transfer to Jety – Oguz Gorge, by nick name “Switzerland” as it has same beauty with Switzerland’s nature (180 km, 4 hrs). On the way excursion to Grigorievskoe Gorge by exiting from Semenovskoe Gorge (50 km, 1 hrs). Lunch in local restaurant in Karakol where you can visit Prejevalskiy Museum. Dungan mosque (built in 1910 years), Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (XVIIII cen.). Dinner and accommodation in the well arrange Yurt Camps. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
6	Jety Oguz Gorge – Bishkek Breakfast. Hiking to the Waterfalls hidden in the mountains. Transfer to Bishkek by southern shore of the Issyk-Kul Lake (380 km, 5 hrs). On the way excursion to visit Skazka Gorge. Visit Yurt makers workshop to see and study manufacture of the Kyrgyz Traditional House YURT made by wood and felt and have a lunch in traditional Yurt makes family. Arrival in Bishkek and have a dinner in restaurant. Meals: breakfast, dinner
7	Bishkek – Rafting Activity in Chui river Breakfast. As option for extra cost: Drive to Rafting start point (3 hrs). Lunch in restaurant. Afternoon City tour + shopping. Dinner in the restaurant. Accommodation in the hotel. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
8	Bishkek Transfer to the airport with packed breakfast and flight to Bishkek.

EXTRA for activities::

1. Tandem Paragliding Activity with pilotParagliding can be done in 2 points which is difference of the flight distance and altitude.
1 point for beginners:
250 meters of flight altitude from start point to landing point – 25 USD per person / 1 flight It takes 10 – 15 minutes’ flight
2 point “advanced”:
800 meters of flight altitude from start point to landing point – 75 USD per person / 1 flight It takes 40 – 1,5-hour flight

Notes:

Paragliding fly depends on whether, wind condition and accordingly flight time, sometime we need to wait for better wind condition. Tourists will be delivered to start point by 4WD Car and pilot will make instruction of paragliding activity. It is recommended to wear cloth which can close legs, hands, cap, sport shoes, sunglasses. Paragliding activity can be done for 3 persons and more It is forbidden for pregnant, drunk people, people with leg, back problem. Weight must min 40 kg and max 130 kg, age from 18 – 75 years

2. Rafting Activity in Chui River – 60 USD per person for 8 pax group:

Brief plan of rafting:

10:30 Arrival to start point of rafting and instruction, preparation
11:00 Boarding to the board and instruction of rafting on the board
11:20 Start of the rafting
12:40 Reach finish point and dress changing
13:00 Discussion / share impressions.
13:30 Drive to lunch to restaurant.

All needed equipment for rafting, instructors will be provided. Notes: Tourists must wear swimming suites and have a good mood.

Recommendation and notes on the program:

It’s recommended to have warm closes due to cool weather in mountain area.
Accommodation in Yurt Camp is on sharing basis by 5 persons in 1 Yurt of one gender. Bedding might in Kyrgyz Style on the floor warm mattresses in case wooden beds are not available.
Offered program can be changed or individualized according to the interests of the tourists

Price

Price in USD per person	2	4	6	8	10	12	Single supplement
Kyrgyzstan tour package 8 days / 7 nights	$725	$525	$534	$489	$442	$419	$100

Program price includes::

Transportation during whole tour with comfortable AC vehicle
Accommodation:
- Bishkek: Garden Hotel 4* – 4 nights.
- Shamshy Gorge: Mountain Hut – 1 night
- Issyk-Kul lake: Guest House – 1 nights
- Jety-Oguz Gorge – Yurt Camp: 1 night
English speaking guide during whole tour
Meals: Half Board (breakfast and dinner)
Excursion + entrance fees according to program as mentioned in the program
Horse riding activity in Shamshy Gorge
Bottled water during program 1,5 litre per person per day
Memorable souvenirs
All local taxes

Service does not include in KG:

International air flight
Alcohol beverage in restaurants
Kyrgyz visa / visa support letter
Personal insurance