Cultural tour
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Tour with guaranteed departures:
- 21.06.09 - 26.06.09
- 28.06.09 - 03.07.09
- 05.07.09 - 10.07.09
- 12.07.09 - 17.07.09
- 19.07.09 - 24.07.09
- 26.07.08 - 31.07.09
- 02.08.09 - 07.08.09
- 09.08.09 - 14.08.09
- 16.08.09 - 21.08.09
- 23.08.09 - 28.08.09
- 30.08.09 - 04.09.09
- 06.09.09 - 11.09.09
Duration: 6 Days
Since ancient times, the Great Silk Road has attracted people
from different countries. This road has become a bridge between peoples. Now
you have a great opportunity to visit Kyrgyzstan, a small unique part of the
Great Silk Road, to return to the past.
This tour offers you an excellent chance to get acquainted with the history
and nature of Kyrgyzstan. During this tour you will visit magnificent historical
places dating back to 9-11th Century, see the incredibly beautiful Kyrgyz Mountains,
relax on the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake Ö the Pearl of Kyrgyzstan, learn about
the culture of the people and eat the tastiest national dishes.
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Europe-Bishkek (with British
or Turkish airlines) Arrival in Bishkek early in the morning. Transfer to the Shumkar Guesthouse. The panorama of a city with a backdrop of the majestic snow-covered Ala-Too Mountains will await you during your excursion around the city in the afternoon. Overnight in the guesthouse. (800 m above sea level) |
| Day 2 |
Bishkek - Issyk-Kul (Cholpon-Ata) |
| Day 3 |
Cholpon-Ata - Song-Kul |
| Day 4 |
Song-Kul - Naryn |
| Day 5 | Naryn - Tash-Rabat Transfer (115 km) to this historic resting place on the Great Silk Road - the Tash-Rabat Caravan-Sarai (12th C). Free time in the afternoon. You can go for a short walk or a horse riding excursion and visit Kyrgyz shepherds who live in this area. Overnight in a yurta camp. (2,800 m above sea level) |
| Day 6 | Tash-Rabat - Torugart -
Kashgar Transfer to the Kyrgyz-Chinese Border (150 km). You will cross the high point of this tour, the Torugart Pass (4,010 m above sea level). Transfer to Kasgar. Accommodation in a hotel. Level of difficulty: There are no difficulties on the route, but tourists should have an average level of fitness because sometimes they have long transfers for 6-7 hours. |
Level of difficulty: This tour is recommended for people with cycling experience in mountain (cycling time approximately 4-6 hours per day).
Conditions: It is necessary to bring a sleeping bag, warm clothes and spare parts might be useful.
Services Included:
1. Transport for transfers and excursions
2. Double room accommodation in the guest houses
3. Double room accommodation in the hotel in Kashgar
4. Family run accommodation in Naryn
5. Four people accommodation in yurts
6. Three time meal during the tour
7. English speaking tour guide
8. All necessary permits
9. Entry fees to museums
10. Folklore and felt carpets shows
For additional payment:
1. Single room accommodation in the hotel
2. Alcohol and soft drinks
3. Horses for riding in Song-Kul and Tash-Rabat
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The price is (per person): |
2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-7 pax | 8-9 pax | 10-13 pax | 14-16 pax | 17-18 pax |
| 1045 EUR | 797 EUR | 686 EUR | 678 EUR | 674 EUR | 632 EUR | 587 EUR |
Single supplement in Bishkek and Kashgar is 90 EUR per person.
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| 28 T. Moldo St., Bishkek, 720001 Kyrgyzstan Phone: (00 996 312) 622381 Fax: (00 996 312) 622380 E-mail: novinomad@elcat.kg |
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