Name of the tour: Amazing lakes of Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 6 days

Starts in: Bishkek

Ends in:  Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek
This day you will get acquainted with your guide at the airport and drive to the capital Bishkek. You will have about 30-35 minutes’ drive to Bishkek. you will have a wonderful and exciting city tour in this city and explore Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic, and many others places of interest. You will continue tour with exploring the wonderful and bustling place of the city Asian Bazaar. Today you will have a chance to enjoy the shopping in this place and buy fascinating souvenirs and gifts. You will see the colorful rows and here people buy and sell products. This night you will spend in the hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek – Kochkor
After breakfast you will transfer to spectacular Ala Racha gorge. In the gorge you will find charming views of mountain peaks with beautiful juniper trees, you can enjoy the flora and fauna of this eco-friendly place and breathe fresh air. In Soviet times, only especially rich or VIP persons could visit this natural Park, where today you have such a unique opportunity. In the afternoon you will lead to Kochkor village. Along the way you will see the ancient monument of 11 century Burana Tower. The minaret was built by the Karakhanids and played important role in the Great Silk Road. On the territory of the minaret there are ancient remains of buildings and an open-air Museum of Balbals and you can see various tools of antiquity with history. You will rest night in the home stay.  

Day 3: Kochkor – Son Kul
Today you will travel to Son Kul Lake. This is the fabulous lake that is situated in the heart of Tien Shan  mountains. The fabulous high-altitude Son Kul lake is located in a giant basin between the Son Kul and Moldotau ranges at an altitude of 3016 m above sea level. The lake is 29 km long and 18 km wide, reaching a depth of up to 22 m. This beautiful lake has been inhabited by nomads since ancient times and to this day local nomads bring their cattle to virgin pastures. The very nature of the lake is very charming and beautiful, the lake is dominated by relict flora and fauna. You will enjoy the magical views of the lake that will take your breath away and you will be able to take charming photos. You will enjoy a walk along the lake and a break from the bustling city. You will rest the night in the yurts.

Day 4: Son Kul – 33 parrots Pass – Kochkor – Issyk Kul
After breakfast you will direct to Kochkor village via 33 parrots pass (3 133 m). Along the way you will see the amazing views and can take photos. You will have a chance to explore the vivid waterfall at the bottom of the pass and walk around. Then you will continue way to Kochkor. You will explore the making of national felt carpet by the local family of Kochkor. In the tour you will discover small handicraft museum there. After you will transfer to the beautiful lake Issyk Kul. The overnight is in the hotel.

Day 5: Issyk Kul lake – Bishkek
You will find beautiful Issyk Kul which is called as the pearl of Kyrgyzstan and is located at an altitude of 1608 meters. The lake is surrounded by magical mountains. After breakfast you will have a chance to see the ancient stones petroglyphs. They are a grandiose open-air temple where religious rites related to the spiritual world and the lives of the nomadic population of Issyk-Kul were performed. From this place you will have a chance to see the panoramic views of the lake. You will continue tour with the excursion in museum in Cholpon Ata. It stores many attractive things from the Kyrgyz history, handicraft, music instruments and a lot of other interesting artifacts. In the end of the tour you will travel to Bishkek city. Night will be in the hotel.

Day 6: Bishkek – Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.

Hello dear guests! We are glad to welcome you in Central Asia. If you dream to have a dynamic vacation, you are on the right way. Our company will help to organize the best tour and provide car rent service with the help you will feel yourself more comfortable.

We offer you amazing trips in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. These countries are different but have the same nomad spirit. Everyone will not stay indifferent. You will be impressed by the hospitable behavior of people and of course by nature and architectural wealth. We will visit canyons, gorges, lakes, caves and panoramic views. It is better to see it in real life and value the atmosphere by your own eyes. You will taste a lot of national cuisine and observe every single staff. You will be surprised after vivid and gorgeous landscapes, culture and traditions. You can travel in one country or combine them. It depends on your wish. We propose you safe tour on high professional level. Later one you qill acquaint with rules and schedule.

Nature

Our company provides an excellent opportunity to visit two mountainous countries on one trip and see the two famous mountain systems - the Tien Shan and Pamirs, which are very different from each other and beautiful in their own special way. These are Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. In Kyrgystan the travellers will visit the northern and southern parts of the country, including the Kyrgyz capital, famous Lake Son-Kul in the Tien Shan Mountains - a regional resort area with a well-developed infrastructure and unique natural attractions, Osh - the country’s ‘southern capital,’ and the Base Camp at the foot of Lenin Peak - a popular 7,000-metre mountain in the Pamirs. In Tajikistan you will drive across a boundless and desolate high-altitude desert, get over a series of most picturesque mountain passes, including Ak-Baital (4,655 m) - the highest road pass in CIS, and visit a number of original settlements on the ‘roof of the world,’ including Murghab (3,600 m) - the highest town in Central Asia. There will be stunning view of steppes in countries as Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan there is opportunity to visit Charyn. Many people like to compare it with Grand Canyon. You will enjoy mountains as well. In Turkmenistan the most mysterious and interesting place is Darvasa (gas crater). And the Uzbekistan is all about architecture where you can feel real east spirit. We can provide you a car rent and demonstrate all the important places.

Architecture

The first reason for foreign tourists to travel to Uzbekistan is the national pride of the Uzbek people and its unique architecture. The architecture of this land is very ancient, and it is like a mirror reflecting different periods of the country's history, a large encyclopedia of architectural art. You will see the capital – Tashkent and moreover Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva. In Turkmenistan you can see Kunya Urgench Mery and other interesting values. It will be more comfortable with our car rent service. In South Kazakhstan you will see also monuments, minarets, mausoleums from ancient time. Being there you will feel bright atmosphere and impressed by the thought that caravans passed here during Great Silk Road time. This is a chance to see wood carvings and ornaments on the walls of buildings. They are an excellent example of medieval art.

Culture

Welcome to the cultural heritage of Central Asia! Cultural tours are a wonderful tradition that people have enjoyed for thousands of years. Every nation in the world has its own culture. Peoples have always been interested in each other's culture and life, and have always visited each other occasionally. The peoples of Central Asia also have their own culture. Although the peoples of this region are very close to each other in language, culture and religion, there are differences in their customs. In addition, there is a long-standing cultural heritage of Central Asian countries. Millions of people dream of visiting countless historical sites and historic cities that are protected by UNESCO. Visit Central Asian countries, take cultural tours, and discover something new! Discover Central Asia from other side. During our travel you learn more about traditions, languages and unique moments of these countries. We can compare Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan together as well as Uzbekistan with Turkmenistan. Their languages are very similar and closely related with history of countries. As for Tajikistan, you will be impressed by the nature and interesting traditions. Do not forget to rent a car and enjoy your tour.

Food

Speaking about the Cuisine of the peoples of Central Asia it should be noted that most of the national dishes of Central Asian cuisine has a high caloric content, delicate aroma and taste, great looks, which also promotes proper absorption of food by the human body. Central Asian recipes are based on the use of various savory sauces. For a person who spent his childhood in Central Asia, the incredibly diverse local cuisine will always remain one of the most vivid memories of his life. Even the names of Central Asian dishes, like lines from Eastern fairy tales: Manty, samsa, shish kebab, mash-kichiri., - and of course, the king of the Eastern table is a real Uzbek Pilaf. Traditionally, the family gathered at a large low table in the middle of which was placed a huge dish with pilaf, which they ate directly with their hands, taking hot and fragrant rice grains with small pieces of meat from the dish and washing down each portion with a sip of green tea.asonings. In the cuisine of Central Asia, the duties of women and men are divided. The famous Uzbek pilaf-rice with meat, onions and carrots – does not tolerate women's hands. It's not that this dictates the preparation of samsa or pilaf, but rather the customs that share traditional cooking duties. In addition, few fans who are trying to get closer to the Central Asian culinary ideal know that the very process of eating requires special rituals, otherwise the pilaf will be wrong, and the tortilla will be stale. So, in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, one of the most ancient and favorite dishes is beshbarmak – lamb cooked in broth and pieces of rolled dough. "Beshbarmak" translates as "five fingers", because it is customary to eat this dish with your hands. On public holidays, the beshbarmak is served on a separate dish with a lamb's head, and the right to carve it is given to the most honored guest. And here it is important not to make a mistake: for example, lamb ears should be served to young men, and the sky-to girls, after which small pieces of meat are cut off and distributed to the rest of the guests.

Summer

In summer time you will have a lot of place to visit. We should inform you that borders between countries are open thanks to the agreement by countries. There is great opportunity to see stunning lakes situated at high height and it is good that there will be no problems on the road because of the snow. There are peaks over 5000 and 7000 meters. In addition, there will be the chance to swim and enjoy this bright weather. It is interesting information that you can probably see all 4 seasons. We propose locations as Son Kul in Kyrgyzstan, Kolsai in Kazakhstan, Murghab in Tajikistan but they are only available on summer tours! Arslanbob walnut forest, Sary Chelek lake, Kel Suu lake, Tash Rabat caravanserai, Achik Tash base camp at the foot of Lenin Peak, Skazka canyon and many other places are difficult to access  in winter time. As for Tajikistan, you cannot go to the Pamir mountains, Fann regions as  a whole and also the Mugrab region. Natural wealth as Kolsai in Kazakhstan and Altyn Emel is also nor accessible.

Winter

Winter in associated with the most magic season. Snow and cold present a fairy tale. We can offer you mountain countries as Kyrgyzstan for instance because of the great ski are in Karakol. It is the administrative region in Issyk Kul province. There are 20 kilometers of slopes of various levels for both beginners and professional skiers. The largest stadium for skating in Central Asia, the so-called Medeo, is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Also you can observe Lake Issyk Kul, visit Jeti Oguz, Grigorievskoye, visit eagles in Bokonbaevo, go through a workshop on installing yurts in Kyzyl Tuu, arrange a felt show in Kochkor, a city tour in Bishkek and Osh. It is good chance to mix activities and cultural sightseeings.

Uzbekistan is almost available during winter time. We will visit famous cities as Tashkent, Bukhara, Khiva and Samarkand. And also there is a railway in Uzbekistan for transferring.

We organize interesting, exciting off-road tours, full of drive and extreme, but with maximum comfort and care for travelers. Many of our compatriots and guests visiting Kyrgyzstan prefer to travel in four-wheel drive cars. After all, only they can get to the most secret corners of the beautiful Kyrgyz land. The pristine nature of the mountainous region is the first thing that attracts tourists, but it also makes traveling in Kyrgyzstan so difficult and exciting. About 70 % of our roads are gravel and dirt, perfect for jeep tours. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Issyk-Kul , the second largest and third deepest high-altitude lake in the world, and other equally beautiful lakes, which are numerous in Kyrgyzstan. You can explore the quaint red rocks in the Jety-Oguz gorge and the secrets that they keep, climb mountain peaks, rafting on mountain rivers, ride horses, get experience of nomad life, enjoy the hospitality and cordiality of the Kyrgyz people, taste delicious national dishes, participate in national games and much more. We will easily transfer you to the border checkpoints. You just need International License. You may have a tour alone, with family or with a large group. Moreover our team will provide you vehicles.

Central Asia is full of relief, wonderful landscapes, flora and fauna will leave you wonderful memories. Rent a car and start your amazing tour!

Mountains, peaks

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are mountain countries. This adventure trip along unique mountain roads will take you to the enchanting world of the high-altitude Pamir Mountains revealing the wild beauties of untouched nature, giving an insight to local original culture and lifestyle of the Pamir people. During this adventure tour you will enjoy the hauntingly spectacular mountain landscape of the “Roof of the world”, experience the atmosphere of high-altitude desert plateaux and seldom visited place of Tajikistan - Wakhan valley, marvel at grandeur and splendour of picturesque mountain gorges and lakes and after crossing one of the world's most remote and desolate borders you will return to civilization immersing yourself in lush vegetation of grasslands and warmth. Pamir Highway tour and travelling along the Wakhan corridor you can escape the contemporary technogenic environment and immerse yourself in a fascinating world of mountains, feel true freedom and genuine emotions! You will also have a chance to visit Lenin Peak where many people wanted to climb but died. You may even see climbers. Afterwards there is Pobeda Peak, its altitude is 7439 meters. Also you will visit Ala Archa gorge which was famous in the past.

Lakes

High-mountain, deep, azure and purest — all these epithets are the best fit for lakes located in the countries of Central Asia. Undoubtedly, each lake is beautiful in its own way, amazing, and has the right to be called the most beautiful and unusual. And, of course, not one photo is not able to create what nature can create and convey the beauty of these places. But we have chosen 5 of the most beautiful, in our opinion, mountain lakes in Central Asia, which are real pearls of nature and where you can go on vacation.Tajikistan is famous for its beautiful mountain lakes. There are more than two thousand lakes in the Republic, most of them are located in mountainous areas in the North-West, in the fan mountains, in the Central and Eastern part of the Republic, in the Pamirs. Iskanderkul lake is located at an altitude of 2195 meters above sea level between the Western ends of the Hissar and Zerafshan ranges. The total area of the water surface of the lake is 3.4 km2, the depth of the lake reaches 72 meters.Issyk-Kul is a real pearl of Central Asia. This drainless brackish lake is one of the largest mountain lakes in the world. The lake is surrounded on all sides by mountain ranges that protect it from the cold Northern winds and the hot breath of the desert, creating ideal climatic conditions: there is never sweltering heat and severe frosts. Issyk-Kul is one of the most famous health resorts in Central Asia and has long attracted tourists with its natural and climatic conditions and unique beauty. The mountain-sea climate, clean air, abundance of solar heat, therapeutic mineralized lake water, hot springs and therapeutic mud strengthen health and relieve all kinds of ailments. Mineral baths, mud treatment and favorable air will help restore strength and health. In addition you can visit lakes as Son Kul, Kara Kul, Kel Suu, Sary Chelek, Kel Suu. Kolsay, Borovoe, Issyk, Big Almaty Lake which are a bit similar to each other and are worth a walk. Your tour will be more comfortable if you rent a car.

Steppes

Kazakhstan is double the size of the other four Central Asian “stans” combined and the distance from the West of the country to the East is as far as London to Istanbul. Kazakhstan tours & Travel involve long driving distances but through spectacular landscapes. Kazakhstan’s travel highlights are its vast steppes with its unique fauna and flora, trekking in the Tien Shan (“celestial mountains”) near Almaty, admiring modern architecture in the capital Astana, and strolling through Kazakhstan’s biggest city and former capital, Almaty. You will enjoy mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. You will probably meet poor people but with the kindness hearts. There will be opportunity to live in yurts and feel the spirit of nomads. Your tour will be full of interesting places, traditional cuisine etc. Use our car rent service and travel with the comfort!

Silk Road

Central Asia is the exotic heart of the Silk Road, ancient caravan routes used for the silk and spice trade between East and West. Experience the past and present of five Central Asian countries as you explore legendary cities, visit religious sites and museums, attend cultural programs, and meet local experts. Explore the legendary cities of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent, with their noble squares and breathtaking architecture. Highlights feature religious sites, including madrassahs and important mosques such as the 20th-century Tillya Sheikh Mosque, home to the oldest Koran in the world, and Bibi Khanum Mosque, built by Tamerlane to be the largest mosque in the world. You'll meet with the scientific advisor of the Ark Citadel, artists at a renowned ceramics observatories, drive across the Red Sands Desert, and enjoy performances of traditional music and dance. Visit Penjikent, an isolated city of 130,000 that was built in the 5th century and most famous for its past as an important Sogdian trade center. Visit the site of an archaeological dig at Old Penjikent, where excavations began over 50 years ago. Tour the remains of Shakristan, two Zoroastrian temples, the citadel, and Rudaki Museum of History and Regional Studies, named after the founder of Tajik and Persian poetry. In the capital of Bishkek, tour the central square, the National History Museum, and the State Museum of Fine Arts, and meet with a Kyrgyz resident who participated in the 2010 revolution. In a nearby village, enjoy lunch with a family in their home and watch a demonstration of Kyrgyz horse games. Later delight in a Kyrgyz Manas folk performance. Highlights in Almaty include the Zenkov Cathedral, the delightful Museum of Musical Instruments, and the State Central Museum. Outside the city, see the Small Almaty Gorge and visit a traditional Kazakh falcon farm. It will be fascinating journey. Do not forget to use our car rent service!

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