Jeep trip and rafting Kyrgyzstan, 9 days

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Jeep trip and rafting Kyrgyzstan, Wellcome to offroad tour around Kyrgyzstan

Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek, Bishkek city tour

Landing in Manas airport in Bishkek, visa procedures, money exchange, meeting the local tour guide, arrival at the hotel, assignment of rooms, and around three hours free time for rest.

Lunch at a local restaurant where we will enjoy the national Kyrgyz cuisine.

After lunch, we will tour the main circle where Manas’ statue is placed, as well as Victory Square, Ala-Too Square, the Parliament Building, the Opera and Ballet Theater, and Panfilov Park.

Accommodations: 3* hotel in Bishkek

Day 2. Burana tower, Rafting, Cholpon-Ata

After breakfast, we will proceed to Tokmok, climb 25 meters to the top of the Burana tower, which overlooks the old city.

According to legend, the Karahanid khan built this tower for his beloved daughter.

Then we continue to the museum and the mausoleum and admire the balbals, the stone figures that serve as tombstones, built by nomadic peoples that wandered across Central Asia.

We will take a boat ride across the Chu river for our next adventures.

Professional rafting guides will meet us and accompany us for a 15 km float, where we will learn rafting techniques at a skill level that suits the group. Our support vehicle will drive along the road that is adjacent to the boat route, up to the Burulday bridge.

We will continue to Chulpan Ata for dinner and accommodation.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Cholpon-Ata

Day 3. Karakol city tour, Overnight at yurt camp

Go to Petroglyphs – pre-historical paintings that are carved into stone, remnants of the Scythians’ and Huns’ temples. From this place, they embarked on their journeys of conquest across Asia.

We will visit the Dungan Mosque, made out of wood without the use of nails, an enchanting combination of Islamic and Chinese architecture.

Visit the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral

We will proceed to Jeti-Oguz for accommodation in yurt camps and there we will visit Maiden braid waterfall, Jeti Oguz rocks, Broken heart scale and hear legends and stories about them.

Accommodation: Yurt-Camp in Jeti-Oguz ( 4 people in one Yurt)

Day 4. Jeti Oguz, Barskoon gorge

Following breakfast, we will proceed to the salt lake in Kizil Tuu on the south shore of Yssyk Kul Lake. On the road, we will visit skazka canyons. Lunch will be on the road as an outside picnic. At the salt lake, we will provide time about 1 hour and continue to the village of Kyzyl Tuu and help a local family build a nomadic yurt

Accommodation: Homestay in Kizil-Tuu

Day 5. Overnight at a yurt camp in Son Kul lake

On this day, we will drive to Song Kol Lake, situated 3000 meters above sea level.

On the way, we will pass yurts, nomads, shepherds, and herds of horses.

We will reach a yurt camp for tourists that includes beds with warm blankets and heaters. You may go on a horseback ride (at your expense) or walk along the lake. Dinner in an equipped yurt.

Accommodation: Yurt Camp in Son-Kul Lake (4 people in one yurt)

Day 6. Suusamyr, Toktogul

Today we will pass verdant Suusamyr valley, we will have lunch as an outside picnic there, take pictures in the beautiful nature. Then we will proceed to Toktogul village for the overnight. There we will see the Toktogul water reservoir where we take and spread to Central Asian countries the electricity.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Toktogul

Day 7. Sary Chelek lake

n Toktogul Today we will visit and stay in Sary Chelek nature reserve and visit seven lakes of Sary Chelek that lie at a different altitude. The destination is considered a pilgrimage site, so we will have a lot of stories about the place to hear from locals.

Day 8. The biggest nut forest in Central Asia, the birthplace of the walnut – Arstanbap.

After breakfast, we will continue to the Arslanbob nut forest

Arslanbob is a holy walnut forest, one of the largest walnut forests in the world. The trees, some of which are 1000 years old, can reach a height of 30 meters. The environs attract adventure seekers, mountaineers, and Muslim pilgrims. We will hike to waterfalls located in the Arstanbap forest.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Arslanbob

Day 9. Ancient silk way hub – Osh city

After breakfast, we will continue to Osh.

Osh was the capital of the Karakhanid Khanate during the 11^th and 12^th centuries. For hundreds of years, it has served as a central point on the silk road and was the first exit point from China, where merchants from East and West met. Two ethnic groups coexist in Osh – the Kyrgyz and the Uzbeks, who preserve their ancient culture through their food, dress, and religion.

Accommodation: 3*hotel in Osh

Day 10. Osh airport – Return flight

Early morning, we will drive to Osh Airport with our memories of rich experiences in Kyrgyzstan.

Tour price includes:

• Automatic 4X4 jeeps – Toyota Sequoia or similar – 4 persons in each jeep, not including the jeep driver – The price is based on 4 travelers per jeep. A supplement needs to be paid if there are less than 4 passengers in a jeep.
• A local English speaking guide
• Double/Twin accommodation
• Meal – Full board
• Entrance fees according to the program
• Mineral water

Price excludes:

• Insurance
• Flight tickets(international, domestic)
• Visa
• Personal expenses
• Tips (always optional)
• Laundry
• Alcohol or any other drink that is not water
• Rafting
• Single supplement
• Early check-ins and late check-outs

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