9 days tour 8
Day 1: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
Today we take guests from Manas International Airport and drive on cars for rent to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. And this is going to be an interesting day, as we will create a city tour along Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then the guests take a way to Ala Archa gorge. Being in this Natural Park there is an opportunity to see the gorge from various sites. Here we are able to see the greatness of heights, going to the hiking tour, as well as the beauty of nature, by going to the trekking trip. Anyway just in 45km from the city emotions can be taken. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek – Toktogul
For getting high to the mountains, we need to reach Toktogul. The way to it is done along the south of the country. The entire route is made along the mountains, so great heights will be seen here. For the main location of the day we are going to see Tue Ashuu pass. This is the pass at the altitude of 3000m where photos will be great. Night will be in the boarding house.
Day 3: Toktogul – Sary Chelek
Sary Chelek lake is one of the most amazing sites of Kyrgyzstan. Guests are going to travel to the National reserve. It can be found at Chatkal mountain range. As history tells us, it emerged due to the earthquake, turning to be 234m deep, 2,280m wide and 7,500m long. It is impossible to swim and fish here, as it is the reserve. But guests can make a witness of saved flora and fauna, presented by 300 species of plants, 32 species of trees, 80 types of bushes, 38 species of animals and 157 species of birds. Having seen all of the marvelous locations of the lake, we spend the night in the stay of the locals.
Day 4: Sary Chelek – Arslanbob
From such a great lake the guests travel to Arslanbob walnut forest. The way to it is also made along the mountain passes and gorges. At many of them there will be made stops for the guests to take photos against the views. Arslanbob is the forest which tends to be one of the largest ones in the world and the country. It gives about 1500 tons of walnut every year. After the short walk on the arrival, night will be made in the stay of the native people.
Day 5: Arslanbob
All of the day our guests are going to wander about the territory of the lake. This forest takes a territory of 11,000 hectares. That is why it also has a name of the “Royal Woods of Kyrgyzstan”. There is a legend which tells of the forest to be one of main stops for the people going along the Great Silk Road. They exported walnuts to the other world. Here we recommend visiting of the small waterfall and communicate with the locals of these territories. Night will be in the stay of the dwellers.
Day 6: Arslanbob – Uzgen – Osh
The next point of the tour is the south of the country. And today the route is made along the mountains, and will take about 6 hours. One of the stops will be Djalal Abad town. Here the foreigners are going to see Uzgen Tower. This tower is known to be created in the 11th century as well. But in this case it was created by the Karakhanids, along with mausoleums to bury the leaders. On coming to Osh it is late already and the guests have night in the hotel.
Day 7: Osh
This day we are going to wander about the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. Being in Osh it is better to get to the center of the city and see the Suleiman Mountain. This mountain is also known as Suleiman Too. Today it is the main site for the Muslims to come and pray here. One of the legend says the mountain was visited by biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman in the Koran), who then was buried in the mountain. Later the group gets to the Asian Bazaar and spends the night in the hotel.
Day 8: Osh – Abshir Ata – Osh
This is going to be the last day of the trip and it is devoted to Apshir Ata gorge. Here there are two main sites which should be seen – waterfall with a holy meaning and the lake located high in the mountains. This location will be used for the picnic by the group. Night and dinner will be in Bishkek already.
Day 9: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter
