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Day 1.<\/strong><\/span> Manas International Airport – Bishkek city \u2013 <\/strong>(30 km \/40 min)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Arrival in Bishkek you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to Bishkek (early check-in is not included).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today we start to explore the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek city.<\/p>\n

City tour in Bishkek<\/strong>: the Monument of Kyrgyz National hero Manas, Kurmanjan Datka Monument, Oak Park, Opera and Ballet Theatre, and Victory square, dedicated to the world war II soviet heroes.<\/em><\/p>\n

(No meals)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Day 2.<\/strong><\/span> Bishkek city \u2013 Chychkan (250 km \/5 hours)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Morning transfer to Chychkan canyon via Tuu Ashuu Pass. Spectacular views on the way. Photo stops and visits to the local people yurts. En route, you will have the possibilty to taste a local milk products.<\/p>\n

Arrival at the evening time to the Chychkan canyon and accommodation in Oson motel (basic conditions, private facilities in each room).<\/p>\n

The name of the Chychkan gorge translated from Kyrgyz means \u201ca mouse\u201dm and a lot of field really inhabit the area. There are also opportunities to see wild boars, mountain archers, ibex and eagles with the wingspans reaching 2,5 m higher in the gorges that origin from the Chychkan gorge. According to the locals the largest predator birds are able to lift lambs into the air. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0On the slopes of mountains surrounding the valley Chychkan there are juniper, spruce, wild blackberries and barberry among other species.\u00a0 The natural world of the gorge is extraordinarily\u00a0 diverse and exceptionally beautiful.\u00a0 Chychkan is also famous for his honey. <\/em><\/p>\n

Hiking opportunity to the closest canyon (simple hike).<\/p>\n

Dinner and overnight at the area.<\/p>\n

(Breakfast \u2013 hotel, dinner – motel)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Day 3.<\/strong><\/span> Chychkan \u2013 Osh city (440 km\/ 8-9 hours)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>After breakfast we drive to Osh city. You will see beautiful Kokomeren river and Toktogul resevoir which is located on the largest path of the Naryn River, a northern tributary of the Syr Darya. \u00a0Spectacular views on the way. Photo stops. En route, we will have a stop in Uzgen city for the visit to local Karakhand historical complex (Minaret and Mausoleums). On arrival to Osh city we will have a sighseeing tour.<\/p>\n

Osh is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, a city where you can experience the real oriental flavor and come in contact with two very different and neighboring cultures: the Kyrgyz nomadic culture and the sedentary agricultural culture of the Fergana Valley.<\/em><\/p>\n

All historical significance of Osh is concentrated in the Sulaiman-Too mountain, around which this ancient city is located. For many centuries Osh was an important part of the great Silk Road, and therefore another amazing side of the city is the famous Osh bazaar, which has existed for more than two thousand years and is located on the two sides of the Ak Buura River. There has always been a thriving trade and even now you can see the unique spirit of the oriental bazaar with your eyes, which is considered the most authentic bazaar in Central Asia.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>We start our sightseeing by Suleiman Too (mountain)<\/strong>. Walk along the hill, visit the Historical Museum, praying caves, slide of wishes, Babur\u2019s House and see a very old cementery on the slope of the hill. Follow the way of the famous pilgrimage route and go down the stairs.<\/p>\n

(Breakfast \u2013 motel)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Day 4.<\/strong><\/span> Osh city \u2013 Base Camp Achik-Tash (350 km\/6 hours)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Today we set off on a journey to the big mountains – Lenin Peak, to the Achik-Tash Base Camp (3600 m). Lunch on the road in a local family. Drive over the Taldyk pass(3615 m). Enjoy the view of the Great Glacier and Mountains around. Upon arrival accommodation at the Base Camp at the footstep of\u00a0Lenin Peak<\/a>\u00a0(7139 m).<\/p>\n

Before dinner, you have time to relax or those who wish can take a walk around the surroundings – there are many picturesque lakes around the camp<\/p>\n

Dinner and overnight in tent\/yurt camp on 3600m.<\/p>\n

(Breakfast \u2013 hotel, lunch \u2013 local family, dinner – BC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Day 5.<\/strong><\/span> Base Camp Achik-Tash \u2013 Tulpar-Kol lake \u2013 BC Achik-Tash<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>We will leave the Base Camp “Achik-Tash”. Follow the trail along the stream past the green hills where herds of horses graze and cross the valley of the same name. At the edge of the valley, there is a beautiful view of the Alai Valley, beyond which you can see the pointed Alai ridge. Then we will cross the zhar \u2013 as the Kyrgyz call the yar, ravine. We will go down to the Achik-Tash River, cross the bridge and climb to the other side.<\/p>\n

At this point, the trail turns into a dirt road. We will walk along it two hundred meters and see the purpose of the trip \u2013 Tulpar-Kol Lake. Let’s take a little more winding road. On the left there are yurts, on the right there is a mountain with a peak Obzorny. Nomad games are sometimes held between the yurts and the lake in a large clearing. We will take a walk near the lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery, the purest water. When we go back, we will see how Petrovsky Peak and Lenin Peak will rise in front of us, clinging to the clouds. We return by the same route, cross the river again and soon find ourselves in the camp. Delicious food and hospitality are waiting for us here.<\/p>\n

Rest, dinner, overnight in the tents of the Base Camp.<\/p>\n

Manas International Airport, flight to Osh city. Upon arrival to Osh International Airport, transfer to the city to start a sightseeing in Osh. Here we face with the second treasure<\/strong> – Suleiman Too (mountain)<\/strong>. Walk along the hill, visit the Historical Museum, praying caves, slide of wishes, Babur\u2019s House and see a very old cementery on the slope of the hill. Follow the way of the famous pilgrimage route and go down the stairs.<\/p>\n

Continuation of the city tour. Visit famous Kurmanjan and Alymbek datka museum, main square and Lenin\u2019s monument, orthodox cathedral and finish at Osh bazaar walking along raws of different stuff, ending at the blacksmith worshops and jewelry section.<\/p>\n

Accommodation in a hotel and free time.<\/p>\n

Optionally: horse riding.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Optionally: horseback riding games<\/strong><\/p>\n

Optionally: yurt setting up demonstartion<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Breakfast \u2013 BC, lunch -lunch boxes, dinner – BC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Day 6.<\/strong><\/span> BC Achik-Tash \u2013 Osh city (350 km\/6 hours)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>After breakfast we leave the mountains behind and return to the original city of Osh. Visit famous Kurmanjan and Alymbek datka museum, main square and Lenin\u2019s monument, orthodox cathedral and finish at Osh bazaar walking along raws of different stuff, ending at the blacksmith worshops and jewelry section.<\/p>\n

Accommodation in a hotel and free time.<\/p>\n

(Breakfast \u2013BC) <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Day 7.<\/strong><\/span> Osh city \u2013 Flight to Bishkek city <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Morning flight to Bishkek city (45 min).<\/p>\n

Visit of Oriental market \u2013 Osh bazaar and TSUM (Central department store) to buy souvenirs.<\/p>\n

Free time. Overnight in the hotel.<\/p>\n

(Breakfast \u2013 hotel)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Day 8.<\/strong><\/span> Bishkek city \u2013 airport (30 km \/ 40 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Transfer to Manas International Airport. Flight back home.<\/p>\n

(Breakfast \u2013 hotel)<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Itinerary: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bishkek city – Chychkan- Osh city \u2013 Base Camp Achik-Tash \u2013 Tulpar -Kol lake \u2013 Base Camp Achik-Tash \u2013 Osh city \u2013 Flight Bishkek city <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2454,"template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[353,38,90,466,462],"product_tag":[157,164,161,148,159,154,149,153,165,155,158,163,152,151,162,156,160,146],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ak-sai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/27368"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ak-sai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ak-sai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ak-sai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ak-sai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ak-sai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=27368"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ak-sai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=27368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}