Tour Time: 7 days 6 night
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Location: Kyzil Art, Kyrgyzstan
Age: Min 16 - 60+
Max People: 15
Themes: Cultural, Historical, Archaelogical, Adventure, Eco tours, Wildlife tours, Photography tours,
Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan group tour offers the most prominent sights of two neighbouring Central Asia countries. You will see awe inspiring nature in Almaty, Son Kul and many other places. You will feel the contrast in Almaty and Bishkek and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views in Medeo gorge. Get lifetime memories and beautiful selfies and meet travelers from all over the world with Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan group tour.
Your guide will pick you up at the border Kyzil Art and accompany you to the south capital city of Kyrgyzstan Osh, 4 hour drive from the border. You will have several passes: Kyzyl-Art 4280m, Taldyk 3619, Chiyryk 2408m. Overcome all passes we appear in Fergana valley which is very green and rich of life. Evening walk in Suleiman-Too Mountain. Overnight in guest house.
In Osh city you will go for a walk there and visit the most famous place - Suleiman Mountain. Suleiman Too (Solomon’s Mountain) is situated in the center of the city and it is considered to be a pilgrimage place for local Muslims. According to the legend, biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman in the Koran) was buried at the foot of it. After it we will visit an Asian bazar. In the evening we will transfer you to the airport to have a flight to Bishkek city. Your guide will pick you up at Manas International Airport and accompany you to Bishkek City (30 min. drive). Overnight in guest house.
After breakfast we start our drive to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, Son Kul Lake. Son Kul Lake is surrounded by mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level. Since ancient times Kyrgyz nomads have come to this wonderful area with their families for rest and relaxation. On the journey we will drive over Tue Ashu Pass which is 3586 meters above sea level. Dinner and overnight will be spent in nomadic collapsible dwellings - yurts. They are made of a wooden skeleton, covered with felt coverings. Yurts are built without nails.
Today we will walk and meet real nomads. It is a great chance to get acquainted with nomadic traditions and culture. All nomads are very hospitable. They will always invite you inside their yurts to drink tea with them. They are not used to seeing many tourists and are always happy to speak with you. Hospitality is one of the main laws among nomads. The used to say: “Guest is sent by God”. So they cannot just let you pass without having a rest with them. After lunch we going to Bishkek city with the same way. Overnight in guest house.
The first half of the day is dedicated to a guided Bishkek City Tour. The tour includes visiting Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Сentral Ala-Too Square, the History Museum, National Ponic and manyhilharm others places of interest. After city tour, transfer to Almaty.
Night in hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Almaty grand tour +Central museum.
The tour starts with sightseeing in central part of Almaty. You will know more about history and development of the Southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its major attractions. You will visit a popular place for townpeople - the Green Bazaar, where it is impossible to refrain from shopping. It is the great chance to experience an atmosphere of the real eastern market, its colors, smells and crowds. There you can obtain famous Oriental sweets, but don't forget to bargain...
Then the tour will continue in one of the oldest Almaty parks - Panfilov Park, where one of the most beautiful wooden building in the world - Zenkov Cathedral is located. You will also visit the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, dedicated to the memory of the fighters who died for freedom and independence of the country.
After exploration of sport, cultural and business areas of the city you will get to the Medeo Gorge, well known due to the highest mountain skating rink in the world and the dam, protecting the city from dangerous mudflow.
Next destination is the Kok-Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located (if to count from the sea level) and where you will get by the picturesque winding mountain road. In Kok-Tobe Park you can stroll along the winding paths of the park, admire the magnificent panorama of the city from the special observation deck and visit the shop of national souvenirs.
The tour ends with the short ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway.
Night in hotel .