What You Will Do
This one-day tour is perfect for those who want to experience the best of both worlds: culture and nature. You'll have the opportunity to explore the fascinating cultural complex of "Rukh Ordo," admire the ancient Petroglyphs, and visit the Hippodrome and the iconic Burana tower. To top it all off, you'll sail on the endless blue waters of Issyk-Kul lake on a comfortable boat, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and landscape. This tour promises to be an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lasting memories of Kyrgyzstan's rich history and natural beauty.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Bishkek
1 hour
In the morning you’ll be picked up from a hotel to start your exciting tour. We’ll head towards Burana Tower to the small town of Tokmok (80km from Bishkek). You will drive along the border with Kazakhstan and, if the weather is clear, you will see the beautiful scenery of the Tien Shan mountains. Tokmak was the second largest industrial city in Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet times, and you can see some of the Soviet monuments while driving through the city. Then you will pass through several small but picturesque villages, and you will be able to see the life of the locals outside the capital.
2
Burana Tower
2 hours
Your guide will show you the mausoleums and other buildings discovered by archaeologists during excavations, you will have a chance to climb to the top of the ancient tower, where there is a beautiful view of the Chui valley and the Tien-Shan mountains open. Visit the small museum, which presents various archaeological artifacts, as well as an open-air museum, which contains ancient gravestones, rock drawings, and other interesting historical objects found on the territory of our country.
3
Boom Gorge
30 minutes
The Boom gorge is the connecting link between Chui valley and Yssyk-Kul lake. In the gorge flows one of the largest rivers of Tien-Shan – Chu. The river broke this large and picturesque gorge among the mountains.
Boom is characterized by a variety of landscapes. Wooded and green slopes, covered with trees and shrubs, are suddenly replaced by drained clay canyons. The complex relief of the gorge is also noteworthy: narrow and winding in the western part, it widens considerably in the eastern part, forming a wide valley.
It will be our stop for the lunch at one of the restaurants. National puff cakes with soar cream and tea boiled in russian samovar with unique taste.
4
Issyk Kul
1 hour
As soon as we arrive in Cholpon-Ata (central town of the lake’s northern coast) we’ll visit the Historical Museum where you can learn about the history of Kyrgyzstan and visit an open air museum of petroglyphs where you will find stone drawings dated back 8-6 centuries BC till 3-4 centuries AD. The area of those stone drawing lies at the foot of Kungei Alatau Ridge with a beautiful view of the whole lake.
5
Cholpon Ata
1 hour
The highlight of the tour - enjoy the second alpine lake in the world on a boat. You will be inspired by the captivating view of the lake surrounded by snowy mountains of Tian Shan. For swimming fans, there will be a short break when they can submerge into cool and transparent water (safety vests are provided).
After this gorgeous experience, we’re heading to another fancy place - the spiritual center Rukh Ordo. It is not just a museum or a park, it is a place that combines religions and cultures of different nations and different times.
6
Hippodrome Cholpon-Ata
30 minutes
The tour to Cholpon-Ata continues by visiting the modern hippodrome, the large open-air stadium east of the centre is host to occasional concerts and events, but really comes to life every two years as the base for sports competitions during the World Nomad Games festival. When events are not scheduled, visitors can take short horse rides or watch the eagle hunters.
7
Bishkek
We’ll arrive in the city at 9-10pm and after the beautiful day full of experiences you’re gonna be so pleasantly tired. That’s where our tour ends. Drop off at a hotel. Have a good night!
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