Essential Kyrgyzstan
On this journey through the Kyrgyz outback, spend a night with a village
family, visit with an eagle hunter and admire dramatic sandstone formations.
Days 1-2: Bishkek
Begin in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, visiting the Osh Bazaar
and the Statue of Manas, Kyrgyzstan's mythical hero.
Days 3-5: Kochkor, Karakol, Jety Oguz
Drive to out-of-the-way Kochkar
to overnight with a Kyrgyz family. Enjoy lunch and a demonstration with an eagle
hunter. In Karakol, dine with a Dungan family and visit a yurt settlement near the
red cliffs of Jety Oguz.
Day 6: Lake Issyk-Kul, Cholpan-Ata, Chon-Kemin
Continue along
the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, visiting Cholpan-Ata and the monastery in Svetli Mys,
said to be the burial place of the Apostle Matthew. Spend the night at a guesthouse
in the traditional village of Chon-Kemin, getting to know the locals.
Days 7-8: Bishkek
Return to Bishkek with a stop at Burana Tower, one of
the only existing Silk Road watchtowers. Attend a performance of the Epic of Manas,
passed down by word of mouth for centuries.
Trip Details
| Length of Trip: |
8 Days |
Departures:
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Your choice of dates - start on a Friday |
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| Land Tour Cost: |
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| 2 traveler minimum |
From $2,195 |
| Single Supplement |
From $275 |
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| Note: Call 800-424-7289 for more information about Essential trip pricing |
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| Essential trip prices vary by season and are subject to hotel availability for your travel dates. Hotel upgrades, additional nights and solo traveler prices are available on request. Contact us for a descriptive itinerary and booking details. |
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| Days 1-2: |
Bishkek |
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| Day 3: |
Bishkek, Kochkar |
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| Day 4: |
Kochkar, Karakol
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| Day 5: |
Karakol, day trip to Jety Oguz |
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| Day 6: |
Karakol, Chon Kemin |
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| Day 7: |
Chon Kemin, Bishkek |
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| Day 8: |
Dushanbe |
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About Essential Trips
Flexible Essential Private Trips are compact, well-designed private tour itineraries - researched and ready to book on the dates you choose. They work perfectly as brief overviews of a country or as effortless extensions to group tours - great for solo travelers, couples, or private parties who prefer to travel independently but appreciate a savvy predesigned program.
Some images on this page appear courtesy Vlad Ushakov and Douglas Grimes
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