Journey to the gorgeous lake Son Kul

 

Tour title: Journey to the gorgeous lake Son Kul

Places to visit: Bishkek, Ala Archa, Kochkor, Son Kul, 33 pass

Day 1: Bishkek
Meet your guide at Manas International Airport and drive to green capital of Kyrgyzstan Bishkek. You will have a sightseeing tour that will show you the best sites of the city. Your journey to Bishkek will take about 30 minutes. The tour includes visiting following objects: Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic, and other sites of the capital. You will end the tour with an incredibly interesting place for tourists Asian Bazaar, which for you will seem at first glance exotic with interesting home goods and colorful rows. Today you can visit all the interesting places of the capital Bishkek and learn the whole history of attractions and the origin of such a generous people. You will test the night in the hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek - Kochkor
After breakfast the tour rute will take you to glorious Ala Archa gorge. This incredibly beautiful place is one of the most favorite for families and recreation. Fresh air attracts travelers, with indescribably beautiful nature, here you can see high mountains covered with a snow cap, crystal clear river Ala Archa, water slides and mountain peaks. You will be amazed by the beautiful view of the gorge during your tour. The place is translated from Kyrgyz as "Variegated Archa", and is located just 40 minutes from the capital. You will have a great time here and take a lot of photos on this day. After the exploration of gorge you will start driving to Kochkor. On the way you will have a chance to visit Burana Tower. The minaret was built in the 11th century by the Karakhanids and has a special historical value.  You can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy the views of the valley, and you will also be invited to see the stone statues of Balbals. This night will be in a home stay.  

Day 3: Kochkor - Son Kul
In the morning you will transfer to beautiful lake on Kul. Lake is second in size, and is located at an altitude of 3016 meters. Bounded on the North by the Son Kul-To ridge and the Moldo-Too ridge on the South, these two massive ridges give the impression that the lake is in a bowl. You will be able to see the pristine nature and enjoy the view of the lake, the color of which changes depending on the weather. You can also enjoy a walk on the lake upon arrival. In summer, nomads come to the lake and use the pastures for grazing livestock, including cows, sheep, yaks and horses. The night will be in the yurt.

Day 4: Son Kul - 33 parrots Pass - Kochkor - Bishkek
After breakfast you will transfer to Kochkor village through 33 parrots pass (3 133 m). You will see the gorgeous lands and have a chance to make a lot of fabulous photos. Along the way you will visit the enchanting waterfall that is located at the bottom of the pass. You will come to Kochkor and visit there the local family which will show the making of national felt carpet. In the tour you will see a small handicraft museum there. You will finish the traveling with driving to Bishkek capital of Kyrgyzstan. The overnight is in the hotel.

Day 5: Bishkek - Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.