Tour Program

Day
1
Day 1: Bishkek
Itinerary
Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to the hotel. Sightseeing tour: Oak Park, Ala -Too Square, Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Victory Square. Overnight in the hotel.
Meals
B _ _
Accomodation
Hotel
Day
2
Day 2: Bishkek - Chichkan
Itinerary
Transfer from Bishkek to Chichkan the, gorge with its heavily forests, and crossing a mountain passes over 3000 m high. You will drive over the Kalmak-Ashu gorge through a beautiful Suusamyr valley. Great view of Tian Shan mountains is guaranteed. Overnight in guest house by the river.
Meals
B _ _
Accomodation
Guest house
Day
3
Day 3: Chichkan – Jalalabat - Arslanbob
Itinerary
Transfer to Jalalabat. On the way you will be passing one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Central Asia, Toktogul, that funnels the gorgeous Naryn River into a hydroelectric station. Arrival in Arslanbob in the evening. Dinner with Uzbek family. Family run accommodation.
Meals
B _ D
Accomodation
B&B, Kyrgyz family
Day
4
Day 4: Arslanbob
Itinerary
Free day in Arslanbob. Hiking to the waterfall and panorama. Arslanbob's scenic beauty and pleasant climate, as well as two impressive waterfalls, attract tourists, pilgrims and other visitors during the spring and summer months. Picnic for lunch. Dinner with a local family. Family run accommodation.
Meals
B L D
Accomodation
B&B, Kyrgyz family
Day
5
Day 5: Arslanbob - Osh
Itinerary
Transfer to Osh. Visiting a market and mausoleum in Uzgen. Uzgen town was one of the capitals of the Karakhanid State in the 11th and 12th centuries. Arrival in Osh in the afternoon. 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), museum, Osh bazaar – this market locates at the same place as in the times of Great Silk Road. Overnight in the guest house.
Meals
B _ _
Accomodation
Guest house
Day
6
Day 6: Osh – Sary-Tash
Itinerary
After breakfast transfer to Sary-Tash (220 km). The scenery along this day of the trip is changeable with tree lined mountain slopes, small rivers and gorgeous panoramas. After picnic the road goes over the Taldyk pass (3615 m) and descends to the village of Sary-Tash. Dinner and overnight in a guest house.
Meals
B _D
Accomodation
Guest house
Day
7
Day 7: Sary-Tash – Irkeshtam - Kashgar
Itinerary
Meals
B L D
Accomodation
Hotel
Day
8
Day 8: Kashgar
Itinerary
City tour in Kashgar: Visit the Id gar Grand Mosque, Abak Hoja’s Tomb, Old Town and Handicraft center. Overnight in a hotel.
Meals
B L D
Accomodation
Hotel
Day
9
Day 9: Kashgar
Itinerary
Full day visiting Sunday market. Overnight in a hotel.
Meals
B L D
Accomodation
Hotel
Day
10
Day 10: Kashgar – Torugart Pass – Tash-Rabat
Itinerary
Transfer to Torugart Pass. Meeting with Kyrgyz travel company at the border. Transfer to Tash-Rabat ( 115 km ) towards the Chinese border. Tash Rabat, Caravan Saray 11th century, served as a fortress for travelers along the Great Silk Road. This is a carefully restored stone building. Overnight in yurts (Kyrgyz dwelling).
Meals
B _ D
Accomodation
Yurt Camp
Day
11
Day 11: Tash-Rabat - Kochkor
Itinerary
Breakfast. Visiting Tash-Rabat caravanserai. Transfer to Kochkor. On arrival visiting a felt carpet workshop on the way where you can see the process of making Kyrgyz National carpets. Overnight in Kochkor in a home stay.
Meals
B _ D
Accomodation
Home stay B&B, Kyrgyz family
Day
12
Day 12: Kochkor - Bishkek
Itinerary
Transfer to Bishkek. On the way stop to see Burana tower, which is left from ancient city Balasagyn (XI - XIII). Farewell diiner. Overnight in the hotel or guest house.
Meals
B _D
Accomodation
Hotel/Guest house
Day
13
Day 13: Bishkek - airport
Itinerary
Transfer to the airport. Fly home.
Meals
B _ _
Accomodation
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