Description
Period: from May till end September 2024-25
Route: Bishkek – Chichkan – Arkyt – Arslanbob – Osh
Group size: min 2-12 persons
Individuals dates available on request
This exciting and action-packed one-week Kyrgyzstan cultural tour gives you an insight into the history, culture and nomadic traditions of Kyrgyzstan. You will visit the main architectural monuments of Kyrgyzstan cities as well as the most beautiful valleys of Kyrgyzstan – Suusamir and Arslanbob.
Additional information
This exciting and action-packed one-week Kyrgyzstan cultural tour gives you an insight into the history, culture and nomadic traditions of Kyrgyzstan. You will visit the main architectural monuments of Kyrgyzstan cities as well as the most beautiful valleys of Kyrgyzstan – Suusamir and Arslanbob.
Exclusions
- Early arrival night in Bishkek
- Single supply
- Visa cost
- Personal travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Alcohol and soft drinks
Inclusions
- 6 nights in a twin room
- Meals – depending on the program
- All transfers
- Excursion program with English speaking guide (except airport transfers on day 6)
- Entrance fees to tourist attractions according to the program
- Mineral water
- Flights from Osh to Bishkek
- * Single supply available in all locations except Arslanbob and Arkyt
Accommodation
- Bishkek – 2 nights B hotel / My hotel / Bridges
- Chichkan – 1 night Oson guest house (B&B), Chychkan guesthouse
- Sary Chelek (Arkyt Village) – 1 night Home stay (B&B) / family run accommodation
- Arslanbob – 1 night Home stay (B&B) / family run accommodation
- Osh – 1 night Sunrise / Ethno Hotel / TES Hotel or similar
Tour itinerary
Bishkek.
City tour in Bishkek: Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Victory Square, Eastern Market (Osh Bazaar). After the city tour transfer to Ala Archa National Park (40 km). Surrounded by high snow-capped peaks, steep mountains covered with fir trees and alpine meadows full of flowers, after an hour you will reach the alpine gorge through which the fast-flowing Ala Archa River flows. Hike from Alpine Camp (2200m) to Ak Sai Waterfall (35m, altitude 2700m). Transfer to Bishkek. Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel in Bishkek
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Bishkek – Chichkan (250 km)
Transfer to Chichkan Gorge, one of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan. Today we cross a mountain pass more than 3000 m high. We cross the Too-Ashuu Pass and drive through the beautiful Suuzamir Gorge. A good day for photographers. Great views guaranteed. Overnight in a guesthouse.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Chichkan – Arkit (300 km) (Sari Chelek village).
Transfer to the village of Arkit. On the way you will pass Toktogul, one of the largest reservoirs in Kyrgyzstan. Toktogul diverts the Naryn River to a hydroelectric power station. Stops and time for walking for photos and videos in beautiful nature. Overnight in a homestay.
Accommodationl: Homestay
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Arkyt – Sarychelek Lake – Arslanbob (230 km).
Transfer to Sarichelek Lake. This beautiful lake is surrounded by mountains and walnut forests.
Transfer to Arslanbob village. It is home to a vast and sacred wild walnut forest with high waterfall the largest walnut forest in the world. Great place for hiking, photo and videos. Dinner at the homestay.
Accommodation: Homestay.
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Arslanbob – Osh (210 km).
After breakfast hike to a waterfall with a beautiful panorama. The natural beauty and pleasant climate of Arslanbob and its two impressive waterfalls attract tourists, pilgrims and others in spring and summer. Picnic. Transfer to Osh. Visit the market and mausoleum in Uzgen. The town of Uzgen was one of the capitals of the Karahanid state in the 11th and 12th centuries. Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation Overnight at the hotel.
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Osh – Bishkek (by plane) (10 km + 40 km)
City tour after breakfast. Legend has it that Osh was founded long ago by King Suleiman and occupied an important position on the Great Silk Road trade route. On this day visit Suleyman Too (Mount Suleiman), the museum and Osh Bazaar (a market in the same place as in the Silk Road era).
After lunch transfer to the airport. Transfer to Bishkek. Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel. End of the tour.
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel in Bishkek
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Tour Map
Tour Gallery
Tour Prices
2 person – $1780 per person
3 persons – $1400 per person
Single supply – $ 140
Prices are for 2024 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
