Silk Road Tour In Kyrgyzstan

Kyzyl-Art – Sary-Tash – Osh – Chichkan Gorge – Son-Kul Lake – Naryn – Tash-Rabat - Kochkor – Bishkek

Itinerary:

Day 1: Cross Kyrgyz-Tajik border Post-Kyzyl-Art.

Drive to Sary-Tash village (50 km - 1-2 hours). Dinner and overnight in a local Kyrgyz family house.

Day 2: Breakfast. Transfer to Osh (180 km - 3 hours).

City sightseeing: Suleiman – Mount and Museum at the foot of the mount, Famous Osh Bazaar (it opens from 10:00 until 16:00). Overnight in homestay.

Day 3: Chichkan Gorge

Transfer to Chichkan Gorge via Karakhanids Mausoleum (XI-XII cen.) in Uzgen, Jalalabad along the picturesque mountain of Osh highway and Toktogul Reservoir (460 km - 8 hours). Overnight in a small guest house on the bank of the mountain river.

Day 4: Son-Kul Lake

Transfer to high-mountain Son-Kul Lake (300 km, ~ 6 hrs), which is located in a huge picturesque intermountain hollow at the altitude of 3000 m.a.s.l. There are fine opportunities for walking and horseback riding, and contacts with local shepherds, who have kept their way of life and traditions of their ancestry up to now. Accommodation in traditional Kyrgyz yurts.

Day 5: Naryn

After breakfast transfer to Naryn (145 km - 3 hours). It is a long, narrow town that straddles the fast-flowing Naryn River and is set between high, steep cliffs. Accommodation in homestay.

Day 6: Tash-Rabat

Breakfast. Drive to Tash-Rabat (ca 3.500 m a.s.l., 115 km - 3 hours) which is situated in the picturesque Kara Koyjun canyon (‘Black Rabbit’), close to the Chinese border; it has been an important stopover for the caravans along the Great Silk Road between the Far East and Europe. Free program: bird watching, and hiking in the area (warmly recommended!). As options in Tash-Rabat (at an extra charge on the spot): horseback riding. Accommodation at Yurt Inn. Dinner.

Day 7: Kochkor Village

Breakfast in the yurt. Transfer to Kochkor village (230 km - 5 hours). Visit handicraft and souvenir shops, and local museums, and as an option see the making of the Kyrgyz national carpet "Shyrdak". Accommodation in Home Stay.

Day 8: Bishkek

After early breakfast drive to Bishkek (235 km - 4 hours). On the way excursion to Burana Tower (from the XI century). Upon arrival check-in for accommodation at the hotel. If the time allows we visit the local market “Osh”-bazaar, famous for its exotic fruits and vegetables as well as a number of marvelous hand-made souvenirs.

Day 9: Departure

Early transfer to the airport (about midnight, 40 km) and departure.

Price is valid for a group of 4 persons

Price Includes the Following Service:

Accommodation in a standard double room:

Sary-Tash, Osh, Naryn, Kochkor – CBT homestay

Chichkan Gorge – Ak-Ilbirs or Ozon guest house

Son-Kul Lake, Tash-Rabat – yurt inn

Bishkek – Alpinist hotel, 3*

Transfers by 4WD minivan

French speaking guide

Meals: as stated above

Excursions + entrance fees

Price Does Not Include:

Kyrgyz visa fee

International airfare

Full board

Late check-out on day 9

Alcohol beverages

Notes:

Yurt Inns operate from late June till early September

Accommodation in any Yurt Inn is usually 5-6 persons of the same gender in a yurt, however, if the Yurt Inn will not be fully booked by the time of the group arrival, double occupancy may be arranged without an extra fee

Weather in the area of Chickan, Son-Kul Lake, Tash-Rabat, and other mountain areas of Kyrgyz Republic is quite cold even in summertime, and it is highly recommended to have warm clothes and raincoats.

The program can be changed by request in regard to duration and service level.