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I am Joe Sinisi, and I am in Kyrgyzstan, one of the 20 countries that we serve. This is certainly one of the most interesting and the most special: from the 2nd largest alpine lake on earth lake Issyk Kul, to mountains over 7 000 meters, the people that keep their ancient nomadic traditions. This is the special place to visit, the one that should not be missed. Please, make sure to visit this wonderful country. You will not regret!
Along the Paths of Caravans
Tour 4: Along the Paths of Caravans
Duration: 9 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Kyzyl Oi - Son Kul - Tash Rabat - Naryn - Tosor - Tamga - Karakol - Cholpon Ata - Bishkek
Day 1: Bishkek - Kyzyl Oi, 200 km, 65% asphalt, 35% dirt road.
Our guide will meet you in the airport. You will drive to Bishkek to have an early check-in in 3* hotel to have a short rest. After it we will drive outside Bishkek. Today our tour goes to Kyzyl Oi village. The road travels through the southern part of Kyrgyzstan. During the journey be prepared for amazing views of impressive mountains and gorges. Today you will see the panoramic views of Tue Ashuu pass which is more than 3 000 meters high. This road is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Kyrgyzstan. You will have many opportunities for photo stops to remember this day. The night you will spend in home stays. Kyrgyz family will prepare a traditional dinner for you.
Day 2: Kyzyl Oi - Son Kul, 140 km + free ride along the lake, 100% dirt road.
After breakfast we start our drive to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan - Son Kul Lake. This lake is surrounded by mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level. Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this wonderful area with their families for rest and relaxation. Herders of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as a pastureland. Picnic is on the way. After our arrival, you will be free to explore and enjoy the virgin nature of the lake and its surroundings. Free ride is along the shore of the lakes, meeting of nomadic families on the way. Dinner and overnight is in nomadic collapsible dwellings - yurts. They are made of a wooden skeleton, covered with felt coverings.
Day 3: Son Kul - Tash Rabat, 255 km, 20% asphalt, 80% dirt road.
In the morning we will continue our amazing nomadic tour. You will drive to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century). The building is unique. Tash Rabat is located at the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. Tash Rabat was built of stone blocks inside a mountain at an elevation of 3200 m above sea level. In total there are 31 rooms in the mountain. The walls are 1 m thick. There is also underground prison cells formerly used to incarcerate thieves in ancient times. On the way we will drive along the most beautiful Moldo Ashu pass. It is more than 3 000 meters high. On the way you will drive along the top of a mountain! There will be a traditional dinner and the night will be spent in yurts near Tash Rabat Caravanserai.
Day 4: Tash Rabat - Naryn, 115 km, 100% asphalt
In the morning you can go for a walk or have horse riding (20 $ per person) till lunch time. It is a great chance to feel as a nomad and to see local people. After lunch we will drive along high mountains to Naryn town. It is situated right in the gorge. These passes on the way, combined with high mountains and nomadic way of life - make Kyrgyzstan an irresistible travel destination. Views of this mountain road are absolutely breathtaking. This day offers a great chance to experience the variety of mountains which make Kyrgyzstan so popular. On the way it will be possible to meet real nomadic families. Night will be in a guesthouse.
Day 5: Naryn - Tosor - Tamga, 365 km, 10% asphalt, 90% dirt road.
Today you will have the most exciting drive over the spectacular pass named Tosor - its high is 3 950 meters. The views during this day are going to change from one to another so fast! Be ready to take pictures of breathtaking views of the snow-topped mountains with the view to the lake. Picnic is at 1 p.m. In the evening you will arrive to Issyk Kul Lake. It is the second largest alpine lake in the world (1608m.above sea level). The lake is frequently called "the pearl of Central Asia" and is the main touristic highlight in our country. You can come up to the lake and to see mountains all around it. Your dinner will be in a guesthouse. Night is in a guesthouse.
Day 6: Tamga - Karakol, 120 km, 80 % asphalt, 20% dirt road.
Today we will drive to beautiful Jeti Oguz gorge. Jeti Oguz is famous for its red rocks formations that have a name Seven Bulls - Jeti Oguz. Also you will see there the Broken Heart Mountain. Then we continue our way to Karakol town. You will visit the Dungan mosque. One of its highlights is the fact that it was built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. This will be followed by the visit of an old wooden Orthodox Church. Dinner will be in the guesthouse. Night is in the guesthouse.
Day 7: Karakol - Cholpon Ata, 190 km, 70 % asphalt, 30% dirt road.
Today will drive to Issyk Kul Lake. This time we will drive along the northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. This is a great chance to see the whole lake from all sides. We will drive along Semenovskoye and Grigorievskoye gorges. These two picturesque gorges are connected at the end. It means you will start driving in at one gorge and will drive out through the other one! While journeying from one gorge to another you will see yurts and we will stop many times to have a rest and to enjoy Mother Nature. Lunch will be a picnic. Dinner and night is in a hotel.
Day 8: Issyk Kul Lake - Bishkek, 270 km, 100% asphalt
In the morning you will be transferred to Bishkek city. On the way, we will make a short break to give you the opportunity to visit ancient stone inscriptions (dating back to 800 B.C.). Today we will visit Burana Tower. It is a minaret from the 11th century. Burana Tower was used during the Great Silk Road as a sign for travelers that there was a city to have a rest. Nearby you will see an open air museum of Balbans (stone warriors). After arriving in Bishkek you will have a guided city tour and visit Asian bazar. Dinner is in a national restaurant. Night is in a hotel.
Day 9: Bishkek - Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
88 chains of the powerful mountain system - the Tien Shan - stretch long chains from west to east. The name of the system in translation means "Heavenly Mountains." Other mountain systems, such as the Chon Alai Range in the south of the country, belong to the Pamir mountain system. The mountains of Kyrgyzstan divide the country into northern and southern regions, connected by one single Bishkek-Osh road. And you can drive through these spectacular mountains of beauty, see the height and feel the power of the mountains yourself. This tour On the paths of caravans has prepared the most unusual places of visit. For example, on your first day you will immediately go to the home of locals to be closer to the real life in Kyrgyzstan. To sense the fresh air, water transparency, height you will drive to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan - Son Kul Lake. To acquire knowledge of caravans of the past, you will go to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century), drive through one of the coolest passes - Tosor, and visit the Golden eagle hunter's house. Arrange this tour and enjoy trip to Kyrgyzstan!
Feedbacks from our clients:
Erez Hirsh:
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Mark Janssen:
Hello! My name is Mark Janssen from the Netherlands. I have been in the trip through Kyrgyzstan organized by Sergey and the team of "Travel Experts" and this it's been the journey that will always stay with me. Kyrgyzstan is stunningly beautiful! You are in the mountains all the time. You enjoy the views, the lakes. You will be with very friendly people and add to this is the perfect organization by Sergey and "Travel Experts". The fantastic guide and you have an experience of a lifetime. I highly recommend the trip through Kyrgyzstan organized by "Travel Experts". You will enjoy every second!
Joe Sinisi:
I am Joe Sinisi, and I am in Kyrgyzstan, one of the 20 countries that we serve. This is certainly one of the most interesting and the most special: from the 2nd largest alpine lake on earth lake Issyk Kul, to mountains over 7 000 meters, the people that keep their ancient nomadic traditions. This is the special place to visit, the one that should not be missed. Please, make sure to visit this wonderful country. You will not regret!
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Shviro Meir:
Hi everybody! My name is Shviro and I am a tour guide for "Tripology" Company. I touring in Kyrgyzstan for the last 9 years. In all our tours we always use "Travel Experts", managed by Sergey - our local partner. "Travel Experts" are doing for us everything in Kyrgyzstan. They do everything - all our logistics, accommodation, transportation, local teams, attractions - everything we need. I highly recommend people who want to travel in Kyrgyzstan to use "Travel Experts" as the local agent. You won't regret it. See you on the road!
Owen Cawley:
Hello! My name is Owen, I am from Scotland. I am here in beautiful Kyrgyzstan, nearby lake Issyk Kul. You can see just here it is so amazing moment behind. Kyrgyzstan is a wonderful, beautiful country and culture is fantastic. The scenery as you can see is beautiful and wonderful. People here have been super friendly and accommodating. So if you want to come here I would highly recommend it. I recommend going with "Travel Experts". They have been genuinely really good, Sergey has been lovely. My guide, my driver, everyone here has been amazing. All problems have been smoothed over very quickly. That's has been fantastic experience. I would highly recommend going!
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