Tour to Son Kul lake
Tour 7: Tour to Son Kul lake
Duration: 5 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Belogorka - Burana - Kochkor - Son Kul lake - 33 parots pass - Bishkek
Day 1: Bishkek - Belogorka gorge - Bishkek
Upon arrival to the airport, you will be transferred to the capital city Bishkek to begin your cultural tour in Kyrgyzstan. Before lunch, you will explore Bishkek starting form Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and many others attractive places. Afternoon, you will travel to Belogorka Gorge on the north side of the city in the massive mountain range. In this amazing gorge, there are several hiking paths. One of them is easy and leads to beautiful waterfall. You will definitely take stunning pictures of waterfall and the landscape. Afterwards, have a picnic with the view of the magnificent mountains. Return to Bishkek and overnight in a hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Burana - Kochkor
Today starts from visiting fast-moving Asian Bazaar, one of the famous in Kyrgyzstan, where there diversity of things from fresh fruit to shoes repair person sitting in the row during your tour. After exploring and taking colorful pictures, depart to Kochkor village. On the way, we will stop near the Tokmok city to see Burana Complex. It is where medieval city Balasagyn was flourishing during the 11-12th centuries. It is possible to climb up to the top, where you will have great view of whole Chui Valley. Burana Tower was the watchtower during the caravans were travelling on the Silk Road. The collection of old Turkic grave stones are an interesting monument of the complex. They usually erected for the honor of the warriors who died in the battle for Motherland. After excursion, drive through beautiful Boom gorge to Kochkor. Night in a family homestay.
Day 3: Kochkor - Son Kul Lake
Today you will drive up to the alpine lake Son Kul. It is the second largest lake of the country and located at the altitude of 3013m included in most tours in Kyrgyzstan. During summer time, Kyrgyz shepherds come up to graze their livestock and enjoy the pasture life. Local shepherds make national drink Kymyz. You will have an opportunity to taste it here during your travel. Upon arrival, you will have free time to enjoy and relax in the amazing beauty of Son Kul Lake. Night will be in the traditional nomadic yurts. It is a portable dwelling consist of wooden carcass and felt coverage.
Day 4: Son Kul Lake - 33 parrots - Bishkek
After breakfast at the yurt, you will take the most wonderful road back to Bishkek to complete your tour in Kyrgyzstan. It is 33 parrots pass, which reaches 3,133 meters above the see level that travelers adore a lot. When you go down via 33 serpentine road, you will stop to hike to waterfall. En route, you will have a break in the motherland of the traditional felt carpets- Kochkor village, where you will see and participate in the process of making carpets. This carpet was listed into the UNESCO's material heritage. Further, continue to the capital. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 5: Airport
In the morning, your guide and driver will accompany you to the airport. End of your tour in Kyrgyzstan.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax - 595 $
04 pax - 370 $
06 pax - 285 $
08 pax - 245 $
10 pax - 220 $
Single - 75 $
Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 60 $
Half board - 55 $
Full board - 110 $
English speaking guide - 300 $ per group
To be 2 in a yurt (now 4 in 1) - 15 $ per person
Tour includes:
- Transportation
- Accommodation:
Bishkek - "Discovery" 3* or "Garden" 4*
Kochkor - Homestay
Son Kul - Yurts, "Nomad's Dream" camp (4 pax in 1)
- Mineral water
- Entrances fees
Tour does not include:
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Full board meal
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide
