8 days tour 8
Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
Boarders are met by our team in Manas International Airport. Then there is going to be a short way to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. It is going to be interesting anyway as guides will tell many fantastic stories of the country. In the capital there is going to be a city tour along such sites as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. After seeing these sightseeing we are going to rent a car and drive guests to Ala Archa gorge. As it is located in 45km from the city, it is worth visiting for sure. In the past it was possible to enter here only by those who have special permissions. Now any local and traveller is able to travel in the gorge. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Toktogul
Our day starts early and at first we take a way to Toktogul. The way to it is made along picturesque mountains which are amazingly expressive. At the same time there will be stops for the guests to take photos of gorges. It is required to drive at Tue Ashuu pass all along the road, as the beauties of panorama can't be even expressed. Here the glory of nature is seen at the height of 3000m above sea level. Night will be organized in the boarding house.
Day 3: Toktogul - Sary Chelek
In the middle of the tour guests travel to the Sary Chelek lake. It can be found in a National reserve. That is why flora and fauna is in safe here. Boarders are able to see about 300 species of plants, 32 species of trees, 80 types of bushes, 38 species of animals and 157 species of birds. Basically the tour here is made at the height of 1873m above sea level. It was created due to an earthquake giving the size as 234m deep, 2,280m wide and 7,500m long. Being here we can immerse in nature and feel the marvelous landscapes. The homestay will be offered for the night.
Day 4: Sary Chelek - Arslanbob
Arslanbob walnut forest will be visited by the group today. On the way to the forest guests will be given various details of it. Basically this forest is one of the greatest ones in the country and the world. It gives 1500 tons of walnut each year that is why in the past it was also seen as one of main exporters of walnuts. During the way boarders will be offered Kumis, national drink of the Kyrgyz people. And finally on getting to the forest we can go for a walk along the forest and the village near it. Night will be in the home of the locals.
Day 5: Arslanbob
Today we are going to give an opportunity to our dearest guests spend the day in Arslanbob. This forest is huge, about 11,000 hectares. Due to such a territory the forest is called as "Royal Woods of Kyrgyzstan". In the middle times the forest was one of the main locations for those who tried to export walnuts to the entire world. There is a legend saying that right from Kyrgyzstan walnut was taken to Greece, where he got its name and fame. Then we are able to see a small waterfall and communicate with the locals. Homestay will be at the locals.
Day 6: Arslanbob - Uzgen - Osh
From the forest of walnuts group goes to the south of Kyrgyzstan. The way is going to be long as mountain roads are here everywhere. On the way to Osh guests make a stop at Djalal Abad town for seeing of the Uzgen Tower created in the 11th century. It is supposed to be created by Karakhanids. Then there is going to be a road of unforgettable views, which are basically considered to be photo stops for all to have memories from this tour. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 7: Osh
We are in Osh, the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. This city is famous for the Suleiman Mountain. It is located in the very center of the city and considers being the main site for pilgrimages. Muslims come here to pray. As the legend concerns, biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman in the Koran) used to wander along this territories and then buried here at the foot of the hill. Later boarders travel to the Asian Bazaar. Night will be organized in the hotel.
Day 8: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
