Bishkek highlights

Description

Four days tour is a unique opportunity to learn more about Kyrgyzstan and see spectacular natural aspects in conditions of comfort and quality.

This trip is about city and nature going not far from the capital and experience life and culture of Kyrgyz people next to civilization and urbanistic aspects. The Great Silk Road is a big part of Central Asia life that is also reflected here in its best way!

Itinerary

Day 1 (Sat). Bishkek – Ala Archa National Park and city tour (90 km / 2.5 hours)

On Friday evevning you will have your flight from Dubai / Sharjah or Abu-Dhabi. On Saturday early morning upon arrival at the international airport “Manas” you will be met by our guide and driver.
Transfer to hotel in Bishkek.
Breakfast and early-check-in (after 6:00 AM) is included.
After some rest drive around 40 km out of Bishkek to Ala Archa National Park. It is popular place for picnics, hikes, rock climbing and alpinism. There are 20 glaciers in the territory of the park. The total area of the park is 200 km2. You can go for a walk on the paved road along the river or hike up to the mountains to get a spectacular view of the gorge.
After excursion return back to the city.
Visit Ala Too Square, Kurmanzhan Datka, Manas and Lenin Monuments, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and Victory Square.
Lunch and dinner can be arranged on spot by clients.
Overnight in hotel.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Day 2 (Sun). Bishkek city

Breakfast at hotel. Free day at your own to explore the city and its surrounding places (*No service of guide & driver). Optional tours are available upon request:
To Burana tower and Kegety gorge
To Chunkurchak gorge
Overnight in hotel.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Day 3 (Mon). Bishkek city – airport. (35 km / 40-45 min)

At night transfer to Manas airport with breakfast-box, have your flight back to home.
Today in Bishkek your trip concludes.
(Breakfast / breakfast-box – hotel)

Prices

Price 2024 p/pax in US$:

Price from 235 USD per person in twin/double room
Group discounts available.
Please contact the manager to get more information
Contacts: +996 772 570 376 (Whatsapp)
e-mal: tours@ak-sai.com

LOI – 15 USD PER PERSON (doesnt include in package price)

Additional Info

Clothes and equipment:

You can take all necessary things. Please take into consideration that in summer time the temperature in Bishkek city reaches up to 40 oC and in the mountains the temperature decreases to 10 oC. Be prepared for unexpected changes of the weather.

Recommended:

• Rain-coat
• Sweater/fleece
• Wind-stopper
• Enough t-shirts and other underwear (think of taking smth with long sleeves to avoid sunburns)
• Hat (remember – the sun can be violent)
• Sun-screen cream (30 or higher)
• Insect repellent (skin + clothes)
• Good trekking boots for easy hikes in the mountains.
• Walking shoes (don’t need heavy ones) for the city walks
• Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhea, sore muscles after hikes. Take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions).
• Personal hygiene kit (disinfection gel is highly recommended) + some toilet paper.
• A small towel
• Swimming suit (for Issyk-Kul)
• Sunglasses
• Photo camera
• Notepad and a pen to make notes as you travel
• A smaller backpack, except for your normal suitcase.
• Flash light (torch)
• Walking poles if needed

Money exchange - if you plan to exchange dollars /euro/ to KGS, we recommend to take the notes of 50, 100 USD/EURO without stamps, inscriptions and other any damage, because damaged banknotes are not accepted by banks and exchange offices.

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