Hotels
Issyk-Kul Akun 4* or similar Bishkek
Golden Tulip 4* or similar
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Early morning arrival in Manas airport
Meeting with the guide and driver Transfer to Issyk-Kul lake Breakfast en route Hotel
check-in
Free day at the lakeshore
The pearl of Kyrgyzstan, a lake surrounded on two sides by the majestic Terskey and Kungei Ala-Too mountains is called Issyk Kul, which is translated from Kyrgyz as "hot lake". The water in it does not freeze even in the coldest periods. This is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the world, and by its incredible transparency it is second after Lake Baikal in Siberia. The coasts of the lake are famous for their unique nature and crystal clear fresh air. Geographical location and natural conditions have created a special maritime climate on the coast, which makes every tourist experience the feeling of comfort and ease. The area around the lake is full of resorts where you can relax and improve your health.
Over night at hotel
Sightseeing in Cholpon-Ata: Kyrgyz Ethnographical Museum Open-air Museums of Petroglyphs Boat cruise on the Issyk-Kul lake (optionally) Ruh-Ordo ethno-cultural center Visit Semenovka gorge for excursion in nature Cholpon-Ata - literally translated as "Venus-father", the name of a mythological protecting spirit) is a resort town on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs are located between the northern, western and north-western outskirts of Cholpon-Ata. The drawings theme is varied but the main pictures are the images of animals: deer, bulls, horses, wild rams, goats, wolves and many others. Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs are located between the northern, western and north-western outskirts of Cholpon-Ata. The drawings theme is varied but the main pictures are the images of animals: deer, bulls, horses, wild rams, goats, wolves and many others. There are also the scenes of animals attack, riders on horseback and many images of people. Most petroglyphs of Cholpon-Ata are dated to II millennium BC - VIII millennium AD. Ruh Ordo is a unique cultural center in the open air in the town Cholpon-Ata, on the shore of Lake Issyk Kul. Its name is means from Kyrgyz language "spiritual center". It gives each visitor the opportunity for spiritual development and self-discovery and combines elements of various cultures and religions. Cultural center Ruh Ordo named after famous Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov. On a bottom of Semenovka gorge flow rough mountain river Ak-Suu with the cleanest glacial waters, and on slopes tower majestic Tien-Shan fur-trees. During the spring and summer period's pure mountain air is filled by aromas of highmountainous grasses. The Semyonovsky gorge is one of sights of Kyrgyzstan and enters into number of obligatory excursions for the tourists having a rest on Issyk Kul Lake. In the summer here establish yurts where all interested persons can try dishes of the Kyrgyz ethnic cuisine: beshbarmak, koumiss etc. For fans of riding horse walks on gorge will be organized.
Transfer to Bishkek Visit Burana Tower (UNESCO site) en route City tour in Bishkek - Opera and Ballet House - Oak Park - Ala-Too Square - Victory Square - State Historical Museum (*Note: At the moment museum is under reconstruction) Free time in the evening.
Burana Tower, located 80 km (50 miles) from Bishkek, is one of Kyrgyzstan’s best known archaeological sites. Burana is also home to a museum of important archaeological pieces that tell the history of the Silk Road and Kyrgyzstan’s place on it. Burana Tower is all that’s left of the city of Balasagun, which was the capital of the Karakhanid Empire in the 9th century. Around the base of the tower are several excavation sites that show brick foundations of buildings, though archaeologists have shown that the town actually extended for quite a bit further (shops, bazaars, baths, and houses have all been discovered). Bishkek – is a capital of Kyrgyz Republic. With the population of one million people, Bishkek is one of the main and largest cities in Central Asia. Located in the very north of the country on the southern slopes of Tian Shan Mountains. There are several major museums, the most interesting of which is the Historical Museum. Downtown is flecked with posters of Opera and Ballet House, Victory Square, Oak Park, Ala-Too Square.
Early morning transfer to airport
Departure
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