Christianity Judaism

TOUR PROGRAM

1

Itinerary

Meals

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Accomodation

Hotel

2

Itinerary

Meals

B L -

Accomodation

Hotel

3

Day 3: Baku

Itinerary

Meals

B L -

Accomodation

Hotel

4

Itinerary

Meals

B L -

Accomodation

Hotel

5

Itinerary

Meals

B L -

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Hotel

6

Itinerary

Meals

B L -

Accomodation

Hotel

7

Itinerary

Meals

B - -

Accomodation

-

Georgia Azerbaijan

TOUR PROGRAM

1

Day 1: Arrival

Itinerary

Meals

- - -

Accomodation

Hotel

2

Itinerary

Meals

B - -

Accomodation

Hotel

3

Itinerary

Meals

B - -

Accomodation

Hotel

4

Itinerary

Meals

B L -

Accomodation

Hotel

5

Day 5: Sheki – Kish

Itinerary

Meals

B - -

Accomodation

Hotel or Guest House

6

Itinerary

Meals

B - D

Accomodation

Hotel

7

Itinerary

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

8

Itinerary

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

9

Itinerary

Meals

B - -

Accomodation

Hotel

10

Itinerary

Meals

B - -

Accomodation

-

Adventure travel near Yerevan

TOUR PROGRAM

1

Day 1: Arrival – City Tour

Itinerary

Meals

- - -

Accomodation

Hotel

2

Day 2: Yerevan – Paragliding at Lake Sevan – Yerevan

Itinerary

Meals

B - -

Accomodation

3

Day 3: Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan

Itinerary

Meals

B - -

Accomodation

Hotel

4

Day 4: Departure

Itinerary

Meals

B - -

Accomodation

- - -

Day tours from Yerevan: Garni and Geghard

TOUR PROGRAM:

On this day we will go to the Pagan Temple of Garni. The Pagan Temple of Garni is the only non-Christian temple currently standing in Armenia. The architectural complex of Garni was Armenia’s foremost center of Hellenistic culture and the summer residence of Armenian kings.

Geghard is an incredible ancient Armenian monastery, partly carved out of a mountain. According to the legend, the Holy Lance that pierced the body of Christ was kept here. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Day tours from Yerevan: Lake Sevan and Tsaghkadzor

TOUR PROGRAM:

Today we will visit Lake Sevan – the emerald of Armenia, a beauty under the sky. Lake Sevan is considered to be one of the largest sweet water lakes in the world, situated at an altitude of 1,897 meters above sea level. Sevan, with its pure air and sandy beaches, is a popular holiday resort.

Then we will continue our trip to Tsaghkadzor. Tsaghkadzor is a spa town and a popular health resort in Armenia, located north of the capital city of Yerevan in the Koytak Province. Then will seat ropeway and admire the beauty of Armenia from the ropeway.

Sightseeing trip to Yerevan

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Vernissage is probably one of the best open-air markets in world. Here you will find everything from vintage meat grinder parts to puppy dogs for sale. It is a paradise for bargain hunters. The Vernissage is the right place to get little taste of Armenia and a special spot to witness the fusion between national traditions and modernity. Vernissage offers variety of national souvenirs, jewelry and other traditional items.

The Matenadaran is one of the oldest and richest book-depositories in the world. Its collection of about 17000 manuscripts includes almost all the areas of ancient and medieval Armenian culture and sciences – history, geography, grammar, philosophy, law, medicine, mathematics-cosmography, theory of calendar, alchemy-chemistry, translations, literature, chronology, art history, miniature, music and theatre, as well as manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, Greek, Syrian, Latin, Ethiopian, Indian, Japanese and others.

Day tours from Yerevan: Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Cathedrals

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The Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin – the religious capital of Armenia, and the administrative headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Pontifical Residence of the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians. According to the legends, the site upon which the main Cathedral stands today is the place where Noah made the fire after the flood.  It is the place where one of the earliest Christian churches was built. Today, it is located in the lower chamber, underneath the main Altar of the Cathedral.
Zvartnots, a complex of structures erected in the middle of the 7th century near Echmiadzin, is of extreme architectural value. Zvartnots collapsed as the result of an earthquake in 930 and was never restored.

Central Asia Countries 5 Stans – 2016

 

TOUR PROGRAM

1

Arrival in Tashkent

Itinerary

Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel at noon. Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia.
Visit Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imam Complex where the world famous Quran of Caliph Uthman – Ottoman has been preserved. In Khast-Imam visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Explore Choru Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to city center withAmir Timur Square, Independence Square and Applied Arts Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

2

Tashkent – Almaty

Itinerary

Check out from hotel till noon. Free time until transfer to Tashkent International Airport for flight to Almaty (672 km, 1 h. 40 min.). Upon arrival in Almaty you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

3

Almaty

Itinerary

Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby to start the sightseeing tour in Almaty: visit Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, National Musical Instruments Museum, St.Nicholas Cathedral, and Green Bazaar. Enjoy panoramic view at Kok-Tobe Hill, visit Medeo Gorge. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

4

Almaty – Bishkek

Itinerary

After breakfast depart Almaty and drive to Bishkek via a newly built highway, enjoy nature landscapes on the way (250 km, 4 h.). Cross Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan border. Arrive in Bishkek, check in to the hotel.
In the afternoon start sightseeing tour: visit Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Statue of Manas. See Philharmonic Hall and Victory Monument – bright examples of Soviet architecture. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

5

Grigorevka Gorge – Cholpon Ata – Issyk-Kul

Itinerary

In the morning drive from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake (250 km, 4 h.). Arrive at Grigorevka gorge (60 km, 2 h.) full of lush green Alpine meadows and fir trees. Take an easy hike in the gorge. Continue to Cholpon-Ata where you will see petroglyphs – the rock carvings made by prehistoric people lying under the open sky, and visit Ethnographical Museum. Transfer to a hotel or guest house on the Northern shore of the lake.

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Accomodation

Hotel

6

Issyk-Kul – Bishkek

Itinerary

After breakfast transfer to Bishkek (280 km, 4 h.). Stop on the way to see Burana tower, what has left from the ancient city of Balasagyn (11-13 cent). Arrive in Bishkek, free time. Overnight at the hotel or a guest house.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

7

Bishkek – Tashkent

Itinerary

Check out from hotel till noon. Free time until transfer to Bishkek International Airport for flight to Tashkent (580 km, 1 h. 15 min.). Upon arrival in Tashkent transfer to the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

8

Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva

Itinerary

Early morning transfer to local airport for flight to Urgench (1093 km, 1 h. 40 min.). Arrival in Urgench, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min.). Later proceed for guided walking sightseeing tour. Spend a day in UNESCO World Heritage site Itchan-Kala Fortress. Visit Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta-Minor, Kunya-Ark, Juma Mosque, Tash-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Minaret of Islam-Khoja. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

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Hotel

9

Khiva – Kunya-Urgench – Dashoguz – Ashgabat

Itinerary

In the morning drive to Turkmenistan border point Shavat-Dashoguz (60 km, 1 h.). Go through border formalities on both checkpoints. Cross 1.5 km neutral zone (transportation may not be available). Meet your Turkmenistan guide and drive to Kunya-Urgench (100 km, 1 h. 30 min.). Visit mausoleums of Turabek Khanum, Sultan Tekesh, Sultan Il Arslan, Najmuddin-Kubra, Sultan Ali. Discover the Kutlug-Timur Minaret and Kyrk Molla hill. In the afternoon drive to Dashoguz airport (120 km, 1 h. 30 min.), take an evening flight to Ashgabat (580 km, 50 min.). Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

10

Ashgabat

Itinerary

Sightseeing tour in Ashgabat – capital of Turkmenistan which has experienced boom of “Marble Architecture” for the past 15 years. Explore archeological site of Old Nisa (included in UNESCO World Heritage list) and Spiritual Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in Central Asia. Visit the National Museum of History, and continue to Monument of Neutrality. In the afternoon drive to “Bedev” hippodrome stables to see Akhalteke horses – pride of Turkmen nation. Continue the tour with visits to Presidential Square, Ertugrul Gazy Mosque, and the newly built Independence Park. Take a picture of the Monument of Lenin. Overnight at the hotel.

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11

Ashgabat – Mary – Merv – Turkmenabat

Itinerary

Take a morning flight to Mary (370 km, 40 min.). Upon arrival drive to Merv (40 km, 30 min.), an ancient city that was a major center of international trade and crafts located on the Silk Road. Discover historical park with Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Gyz Gala, Erk Gala,Gyaur Gala, Keshk Fortress, and others. In the afternoon depart to Turkmenabat (200 km, 4 h. 30 min.). Overnight at the hotel.

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Accomodation

Hotel

12

Turkmenabat – Bukhara

Itinerary

In the morning transfer to Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border point Farab-Alat (45 km, 1 h.). Go through border formalities on both checkpoints. Cross 1.5 km neutral zone (transportation may not be available). Meet your driver and continue to Bukhara (100 km, 1 h. 30 min.). Arrival in Bukhara, check in to the hotel. Free time in Old City. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

13

Bukhara

Itinerary

Enjoy a walking sightseeing tour with a guide in Old City. Visit Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque,Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Overnight at the hotel.

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Accomodation

Hotel

14

Bukhara – Samarkand

Itinerary

Continue sightseeing tour with a guide. Drive out of the city to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir. Head to Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi and Chor-Bakr Necropolis. In the afternoon depart to Samarkand (280 km, 4 h.). Stop on the way at Caravanserai Rabat-i-Malik dating back to 11th century. Arrive in Samarkand late in the afternoon, check in to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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Accomodation

Hotel

15

Samarkand

Itinerary

Meet your guide and driver at hotel lobby to start city tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolisand Gur-Emir Mausoleum – authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Overnight at the hotel.

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Hotel

16

Samarkand – Tashkent

Itinerary

Check-out from the hotel till noon. Continue sightseeing: visit Afrosiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Enjoy free time with car and driver at your disposal after sightseeing tour. At 16:00 transfer to railway station. Take the fast-speed Afrosiyob train departing to Tashkent at 17:00 (300 km). Scheduled arrival time is 19:10. Pick-up and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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Accomodation

Hotel

17

Tashkent – Khujand

Itinerary

Early morning transfer to Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border Oybek-Fotekhobod (100 km, 1 h. 30 min.). Go through border formalities on both checkpoints. Meet Tajik local guide and driver and drive to Khujand (70 km, 1 h.). Sightseeing in Khujand: Republican Historical-Ethnographic Museum,Timur Malik Fortress, Archeological Museum, Mosque and Madrasah of Sheikh Muslihiddin, Panjshanbe Bazaar. Overnight at the hotel.

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Accomodation

Hotel

18

Khujand – Dushanbe

Itinerary

In the morning depart Khujand and drive to Dushanbe (270 km, 5 h.). The mountain road goes via picturesque Anzob pass (3300 m above sea level). Arrive in Dushanbe and start a city tour: Mosque of Hoji Yakub, National Museum of Tajikistan, Gurminj Musical Instruments Museum, Statue of Ismail Samani, and Rudaki Park. Overnight at the hotel.

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B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

19

Departure

Itinerary

After breakfast transfer to the airport. Fly home.

Meals

B

Accomodation

Hotel

Weekend in Kyrgyzstan – 3 days (Discovering the National Park Chon Kemin)

 

TOUR PROGRAM

1

Bishkek – Chon Kemin

Itinerary

Appointment at the center of the Kyrgyz capital. Transfer to Chon Kemin. We pass the Burana tower dated from the 11^thcentury a.d. Lunch on the way in a local restaurant. After lunch check in the local guest house. Trekking to the national park. Observe and take part with a local Kyrgyz family. Dinner in a local home stay. Walking around the village and the national park.

Meals

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Accomodation

Homestay

2

Horseback riding in Chon Kemin

Itinerary

We take our horses to reach rich flora and fauna. We do the horse throughthe park enjoying the nature. Possibility to observe the outstanding nature.Possiblility to trot or gallop with horses.Lunch on the nature. Dinner and overnight in a homestay

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Homestay

3

Transfer to Bishkek

Itinerary

Early morning after breakfast we move to Bishkek. 2 hours of excursion in a local village. Drive back to Bishkek, using the same route while arriving. Lunch in the restaurant on the way.Possibility to walk around the capital. End of service.

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B L D

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Weekend in Kyrgyzstan – 3 days (with Horseback riding day in Jeti Oguz )

 

TOUR PROGRAM

1

Bishkek – Boz Beshik

Itinerary

Morning transfer to Boz Beshik which is situated in the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. On the road, we visit the local eagle hunter and demonstration of hunting. Lunch on the road in a typical restaurant. Driving along the beautiful view to the lake. In the evening arrival to Boz Beshik village, overnight in the guest house. Dinner with a friendly local family. Walk around the village. 370km.

Meals

D

Accomodation

Guest House

2

Horseback riding day in Jeti Oguz

Itinerary

Morning after breakfast transfer to Jeti – Oguz valley, seven red rockz mountains. Start of horse riding. Picnic on the nature with a panoramic view to the nature, around 2700m. Then back to the car, transfer to the guest house. Dinner and overnight in the same guest house. 6/7h of horse riding

Meals

D

Accomodation

Guest House

3

Horseback riding day – transfer to Bishkek

Itinerary

Early morning we start horse riding around the village. We ride to the beach of Issyk-Kul Lake. Picnic from the beautiful view to the lake. Drive back to Bishkek. 3/4h. Lunch on road. Afternoon arrival to Bishkek. End of service.

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Accomodation

 

Cultural tour through Kyrgyzstan and China with fixed dates

 

TOUR PROGRAM

1

Airport – Bishkek

Itinerary

Arrival to Bishkek in the morning, transfer to the hotel. After some rest After lunch transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). You will be in the alpine gorge through which the fast flowing Ala-Archa River runs, flanked by tall, snow-covered, peaks with steep-sided, forested, mountain slopes. Hiking in the gorge. Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Bishkek. Overnight in the hotel.

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B

Accomodation

Hotel

2

Bishkek – Issyk-Kul

Itinerary

Transfer from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul lake. On the way stop to see Burana tower, which is left from ancient city Balasagyn (XI - XIII). Next stop is an open air museum of petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata. There will be an excursion in open-air art gallery of stone, said to date from 500 BC – 100 AD, they depict wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, sacrifices and some hunting scenes. Overnight in the hotel.

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Hotel

3

Issyk-Kul – Naryn – Tash Rabat Caravanserai (Stone castle)

Itinerary

After breakfast transfer to the Tash Rabat - Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century). Tash Rabat is located on the heart of Tian Shan Mountains. And it has no analogue in the whole world, because it was made of stones and furthermore it was built inside a mountain on a height 3200 m above sea level. It is one of the cities on the Great Silk Road and this building had been used as hotel and shelter for travelers. In total there are 31 rooms in the mountain. The thickness of walls is 1 m. There are also underground prison cells for ancient thieves. Dinner and overnight in yurts near by the Tash Rabat caravanserai.

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Hotel

4

Tash-Rabat – Torugart pass – Kashgar

Itinerary

We start our way at 7 a.m. in order to be on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border at 12 o’clock. The road will go along mountain gorges at the most remote areas of Kyrgyzstan. This region is the most famous among shepherds. It has the best grass for cattle and the cleanest air. During the whole way you will enjoy the views of our unbelievable nature! At the border the Chinese guide will meet you and then you will continue your way to discover the country of amazing China!!! You will drive along a mountain road and this night you will be in Kashgar.

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5

Kashgar city tour

Itinerary

Today we will visit Id Kah Mosque. It is the largest Mosque in China and most famous one in Xinjiang. The Mosque started to be build in the mid of fifteenth century, and has gradually developed to the present size. Id Kah Mosque, with about 16800 square meters in area, consisting of Pray Hall, the Koran teaching Hall, The Corridor, the Arches and other buildings attaching to it. The Pray Hall of the mosque can hold 4000 prayers is supported by 140 carved wooden pillars. The buildings of Id Kah Mosque look magnificent and solemn , and display the artistic styles of Islamic mosque architectures. After this place we will continue to Apak Hoja!!!

Apak Hoja Tomb is Mazar. It is the holiest place in Xinjiang and an architectural treasure. Built in 1640 it is reminiscent of the Central Asian artistic style of Samarkand or Isfahan. A handsome blue-and-white tiled gate leads into the compound, which includes a small religious school and the Abakh Khoja family tomb. The latter is domed and faced with multi - colored tiles. It is said that it is the most complete Islamic tomb of the Qing Dynasty up-to-now in the whole China!!!

Then we will drive to Old town. Kashgar is an ancient city, and while walking along the streets of its Old Town, you will get a sense of what this legendary Central Asian hub was like in the days when the Silk Road was at its zenith. 500-year old remnants of the city wall, narrow lanes and colorful multi-ethnic crowds combine to make Kashgar's historic district a highlight of any visit to the city. After these very interesting and unusual excursions you will go back to the hotel for rest.

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B

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Hotel

6

Kashgar Sunday market

Itinerary

Today is a further day in Kashgar for us to experience the famous Yakshambe Bazaar - the Sunday Market. In the morning we will first visit the famous animal market. Here we will spend the morning watching the locals trade everything from woodwork and iron wear to sheep, donkeys, cattle, horses and camels before progressing onto the covered bazaar, believed to be the biggest in Central Asia. The afternoon & evening will be free for you to spend at your leisure and you may want to hire bicycles and head off into nearby fields to explore. Trips is end.

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B

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Hotel

7

Kashgar – Irkeshtam – Sary Tash

Itinerary

Meals

B D

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Hotel

8

Sary Tash – Osh

Itinerary

After breakfast transfer to Osh (220 km ). Right after we leave the village we will drive up the Taldyk pass (3615 m). The scenery along this day of the trip is changeable with tree lined mountain slopes, small rivers and gorgeous panoramas. On arrival city tour in Osh. As legends say Osh was founded by King Solomon ages ago and had an important position on trading routes of the Great Silk Road. Today you will visit Suleiman-Too (Solomon’s Mountain), Osh bazaar – this market locates at the same place as in the times of Great Silk Road. Overnight in the hotel or guest house.

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Osh – Bishkek

Itinerary

After breakfast transfer to the airport. Flight to Bishkek. Sightseeing tour: Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Victory Square and Oriental market – Osh bazaar. Farewell dinner in the Ethnographic Complex “Supara”. Overnight in the hotel.

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B

Accomodation

Hotel

10

Bishkek – airport

Itinerary

In the morning transfer to the airport. Fly home

Meals

B

Accomodation

Weekend in Kyrgyzstan 4 days (Bishkek – Kizil Oy – Bokonbaeva – Chon Kemin – Bishkek)

 

TOUR PROGRAM

1

Bishkek – Kizil Oy

Itinerary

Meeting at the center. Depart from Bishkek to Kyzyl-Oi ( 220 km ). We cross the Too Ashuu Pass at 3300m above sea level with the tunnel on the top. Descent to the upper valley of Suusamyr. Nice panoramic view. Picnic on the way. In the afternoon, visit a small local museum. Following the road to the village of Kizil Oy, which is lost in the middle of Tien Shan Mountains. Arrival and check in the local guest house. Dinner and overnight in a homestay.

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Homestay

2

Kizil Oy – Bokonbaeva

Itinerary

In the morning we take our vehicle to get to Lake Issyk-Kul. We drive through the valley of Jumgal, Kizart Pass at 2670m., and the village of Kochkor. In Kochkor, we have lunch and visit the hand made center with the felt. Following the road to Lake Issyk-Kul, the pearl of the Tien Shan. The lake lies at 1608m, and never frozen. On the route, we visit the artisan yurt. Demonstration of installing a yurt. Late afternoon, arriving to the village of Bokonbaeva. Dinner and installation in a friendly local family.

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Homestay

3

Bokonbaeva – Chon Kemin

Itinerary

After breakfast demonstration of eagle hunting. Then we head to the west. Transfer to the National Park Chon Kemin. Lunch in the restaurant on the way. Arriving to the village of Karool Dobo. Accommodation in a homestay. Horseback riding around the Park for 2 or 3 hours. Back to the guest house. Dinner and overnight in a local homestay.

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Accomodation

Homestay

4

Chon Kemin – Bishkek

Itinerary

Early after breakfast move to Bishkek. On the way we stop to visit the Burana Tower dating from the 11th century. Transfer to Bishkek. End of service !

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Weekend in Kyrgyzstan 4 days (from Toktogul village to Arslanbob)

 

Only I’m Nomad travel agency organize this destination with horses or by trekking. On the road you will discover the rich fauna and flora of the chain Ferghana. Also the mountainous lakes with turquoise views.