Kyrgyzstan is the mother land of crystal lakes, sky scrapping snowy peaked mountains and many natural wonders like fabulous wild tulips. Various tulips carpet mounts and gorges, hidden from people sight and waiting for adventurous explorers to reveal magnificently precious and rare beauty.
We invite you to 9-day culture discovery journey and tulips watching!
Flight to Bishkek, the greenest capital city in Central Asia.
Arrival in Bishkek International Airport.
Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal and meet the staff holding a sign “ANUR TOUR” or with your name on it.
10:00 Start Bishkek countryside sightseeing tour visiting:
- Ala Archa Natural park (~35 km from Bishkek, ~ 40min)
It is a popular place for hiking, skiing and mountaineering including trips to more than 20 glaciers. It covers an area of 200 square km. mostly forested valleys, waterfalls and rivers rich in trout. The altitude of ranges varies from 1500 m to the highest point 4895 m. Several rare species of fauna and especially traditionally revered juniper trees are under protection in the Natural Park.
Time to explore the area, take photos and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful nature views.
Lunch barbeque in the park.
Transfer to the ski base Kashka Suu. Accommodation in the cottages at the ski base.
After a short rest transfer to Archaly hills for flower watching, especially Zinaida tulips.
- Zinaida tulips. This genus of tulips was names after famous botanist and embryologist Zinaida Botschanzeva who made a significant scientific contribution in studies of Central Asian tulips describing 6 new tulip species.
Zinaida tulip is inscribed in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan as one of the endangered species and is under ecological protection.
Transfer to the cottages.
Dinner and overnight in the cottages at the ski base.
Transfer to so-called Salty gorge for tulips watching.
The gorge has got its name because of salt crystals that can be seen as bright sparkles on the contrasting red clay slopes.
Take time for easy hiking in the gorge, flower watching and taking photoes.
Lunch at the local café.
In the evening transfer to Bishkek, visiting botanical garden to see some rare tulips.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to the most beautiful place in Kyrgyzstan – Sary Chelek Lakes area.
- Sary Chelek Lakes and Natural park there in the gorge rich of various flowers including tulips.
On the way several photo stops, flower watching and easy hiking:
- Too Ashuu pass to have a picturesque view over Suusamyr and Chu valleys;
- Toktogul water reservoir (the biggest in Kyrgyzstan) and Toktogul hydropower station;
- Naryn River for panoramic views.
Lunch in a café en route in the Chychkan gorge.
Arrival at Arkyt village in the evening.
Dinner and overnight in guesthouse.
09:00 Transfer to Sary Chelek Nature Reserve.
- Sary Chelek Nature Reserve located in Jalal - Abad region was founded in 1959 as one of the important reserves in Kyrgyzstan. In 1979 Sary Chelek was included in the UNESCO list as a World Biosphere reserve because of unique lakes chain taking quite a large territory provide favorable conditions for biodiversity and climate forming of the region.
Easy hiking at the lakes and exploring the flora and fauna of the reserve.
Picnic lunch.
Afternoon transfer to Arkyt village.
09:00 Transfer to Talas region (350 km, about 7 hrs).
- Talas is a small town in a valley of the same name, cut off from the rest of Kyrgyzstan by mountain ranges.
This region is known as the Land of Manas, reputedly the birthplace of the legendary hero, and is home to his mausoleum a few kilometres outside the city itself.
- Visit Gumbez of Manas (national hero of the Kyrgyz people). Despite various inscriptions on the mausoleum noting the mausoleum was built to honor Emir's daughter, it is believed that this is a mausoleum of legendary warrior Manas. There is a historical core as the anthropologists found male remains in the tomb and a legend says that beloved wife of Manas asked to note female name in inscriptions to avoid enemies vandalism. The mausoleum is considered as a major spiritual places in Kyrgyzstan.
Lunch in a café en route.
Dinner and local family home stay.
09:00 Transfer to Besh Tash gorge near Talas for tulips hunt.
Besh Tash (from the Kyrgyz language «five stones») lies to the south from Talas town via valley, the road goes up and follows the Besh Tash River to the height of 2997 meters above sea level, where some mountain lakes are situated.
The valley scenery is gradually changing to hills and spectacular mountains.
Arrival in the gorge and start watching tulips and other flowers.
Easy hike in the mountains, exploring wild nature.
Picnic lunch in the gorge.
Resting time in the evening
Dinner and local family home stay.
Exploring the nature, leisure time for observation of birds and flowers.
Easy hike for tulips watching and taking photos in the Southern slopes of Kyrgyz Ala Too (one of the ranges of Tien Shan Mountains).
Picnic lunch in the gorge.
Resting time in the evening
Dinner and local family home stay.
09:00 Transfer to Bishkek with photo stops en-route.
Lunch in a local café.
Arrival in Bishkek in the late afternoon.
Optional by request: Dinner in a local restaurant with folklore performance.
The musicians in traditional Kyrgyz costumes present you a wide range of national musical instruments– starting from Komuz (a three-stringed wooden musical instrument) to Chopo Choi (wind instrument made of mountain reed). Enjoy fascinating singing of young Kyrgyz ladies and men.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Start Bishkek sightseeing tour visiting:
- Oak Park, the city center. It is known also as Dubovy Park - today it is one of the favorite places among locals and tourists in Bishkek.
- Ala-Too Square is the central square in Bishkek. It serves as a place for state events and celebrations. Philharmonic hall – situated at the top of Rose Alley.
- Statue of Manas (Manas is a legendary Kyrgyz hero and the classic centerpiece of Kyrgyz literature).
- Victory Square where one can see the Victory monument, a memorial was completed in 1984. Usually, the main festival events are held in Bishkek at the eternal flame, on Victory Square with the guard of honor, forces of Kyrgyz garrison and a military band.
- State History Museum is a perfect display of the Kyrgyz people and the history of the country of Kyrgyzstan.
- Visit the colorful central bazaar and TSUM (Department Store).
- In the afternoon, transfer to the National Flag hill located on one of the highest points of Bishkek where one can see the panoramic view of the city in sunset time.
Transfer to the airport.
Evening departure flight from Bishkek.
End of the tour.
Price:
Person | Standart | Comfort |
---|---|---|
1 | $ 1950 | $ 1990 |
2-3 | $ 1300 | $ 1320 |
4-5 | $ 965 | $ 990 |
Single supplement | $ 50 | $ 70 |
- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class transport as per road conditions;
- English speaking escorting guide in Kyrgyzstan;
- Meals: breakfasts in hotels and guesthouses;picnic lunches, lunches and dinners in guesthouses (fixed menu, alcohol excluding);
- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums and nature fees as per program;
- Tourist tax per person;
- Bottled water.
Check-in 14.00, checkout time 11.00. No early check in, late check out are included, unless indicated.
• Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English.
• All the changes in the basic itinerary, timing for transfers depending the international flights departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed with Tour Operator
• Train tickets are booked/bought as per the actual schedule and train tickets availability. Please note that the train trip/s MIGHT be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule.
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