Journey From the South
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Route: Osh – Arslanbob – Sary-Chelek lake – Suusamyr – Bishkek
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Best season: middle of May – middle of October
Route: Osh – Arslanbob – Sary-Chelek lake – Suusamyr – Bishkek
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Best season: middle of May – middle of October
Note: This tour may be combined with Uzbekistan
Description
If your journey to Kyrgyzstan starts from the south capital – oldest Osh city this tour is ideal for you. You can easily combine also with your trip to Uzbekistan and after visit the south part of the country which leads to capital city Bishkek. You will visit during the tour the best places of the south including sacred mountain Suleiman, oldest city Uzgen, natural unique monuments: Arslanbob walnut forest, Sary-Chelek lake and evergreen Suusamyr valley before reaching Bishkek.
Highlights
Guided city tour in Osh and Bishkek
Local markets in Osh
Excursion to Uzgen Minaret Complex
Visit to Arslanbob walnut forest
Night by the shore of Sary-Chelek lake
Stop at Toktogul water reservoir
Local markets in Osh
Excursion to Uzgen Minaret Complex
Visit to Arslanbob walnut forest
Night by the shore of Sary-Chelek lake
Stop at Toktogul water reservoir
itinerary
Day 1. Osh
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Arrival to Osh city, southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. Transfer directly to hotel (early check-in is already included). Have breakfast in hotel. After some leisure time start to explore the city.
Visit sacred mountain Suleiman with museum in the cave. See beautiful panoramic view of the city.
After visit local bazaar, taste local fresh and dried fruits, some od national cuisine (samsy, etc.). Return back to hotel for overnight.
Visit sacred mountain Suleiman with museum in the cave. See beautiful panoramic view of the city.
After visit local bazaar, taste local fresh and dried fruits, some od national cuisine (samsy, etc.). Return back to hotel for overnight.
*Optional activities and services
- Visit local bakery for bread master class
Day 2. Osh – Uzgen - Arslanbob
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
After breakfast at hotel proceed to well-known walnut forest of Kyrgyzstan – Arslanbob. En route stop at one of the oldest cities of the country Uzgen, visit Uzgen minaret and local bazaar.
Upon arrival in Arslanbob overnight in local family house.
Upon arrival in Arslanbob overnight in local family house.
Day 3. Full day horse-riding in Arslanbob
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
After breakfast enjoy your full day horseback riding. Visit waterfall in Arslanbob with local horse riding guide. After return back to the village.
Overnight in local family house.
Overnight in local family house.
Day 4. Arslanbob – Sary-Chelek
Meal Plan: B & D
Meal Plan: B & D
Drive to one of the most beautiful alpine lakes of Kyrgyzstan - Sary-Chelek. Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve is included in the UNESCO international network of nature reserves. The lake's name translates as "a yellow bowl." It is very beautiful in autumn when the trees around become yellow and orange and is reflected from the water surface, they color the lake.
Overnight in local house CBT.
Overnight in local house CBT.
Day 5. Full day in Sary-Chelek
Meal Plan: B & D
Meal Plan: B & D
Have a hike or optionally horse ride to alpine lakes of Sary-Chelek biosphere reserve. Full day enjoy amazing turquoise color of the lake.
Overnight in local house CBT.
Overnight in local house CBT.
*Optional activities and services
- Riding on a motor boat in Sary-Chelek lake
Day 6. Sary-Chelek lake – Suusamyr
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
After a night at local house drive to Suusamyr valley, one of the most picturesque valleys of Kyrgyzstan. The valley is situated at the altitude of 2000-3200 m and has an extension about 155 km. The valley is a natural treasure of the Inner Tien-Shan Mountains, located between the ridges of Kyrgyz and Talas Ala-Too.
Overnight in yurt camp.
Overnight in yurt camp.
Day 7. Suusamyr – Bishkek
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Have a free time till the afternoon for riding a horse, hiking etc.
Afternoon drive to Bishkek city, capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Upon arrival to the city hotel check-in.
Overnight in hotel.
Afternoon drive to Bishkek city, capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Upon arrival to the city hotel check-in.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 8. Bishkek
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Spend full day in Bishkek, exploring main architectural buildings, central squares, park with sculptures. Walk in the city center – Ala-Too square, Oak Park and other places of interest.
Afternoon visit Osh bazaar for buying national souvenirs etc.
Afternoon visit Osh bazaar for buying national souvenirs etc.
*Optional activities and services
- Half day tour to Ala-Archa National park
Day 9. Departure
Meal Plan: B
Meal Plan: B
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport in proper time according to your flight.
Your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport in proper time according to your flight.
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Tour Info
Inclusions
✓ Accommodation in mentioned hotels, guest-houses, yurts with breakfasts, if not stated otherwise
✓ Tours and activities, as per itinerary.
✓ Entry fee to monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Return airport-hotel transfers.
✓ Return transfers for tours and activities (2-4 pax – car/minivan, 5-10 pax – minibus, 10+ pax – two minibuses)
✓ Services of an English / Arab-speaking driver/tour guide
✓ Tours and activities, as per itinerary.
✓ Entry fee to monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Return airport-hotel transfers.
✓ Return transfers for tours and activities (2-4 pax – car/minivan, 5-10 pax – minibus, 10+ pax – two minibuses)
✓ Services of an English / Arab-speaking driver/tour guide
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Visa
- Full board
- Insurance and airport taxes
- Tips and Porterage.
- All items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu.
- Visa
- Full board
- Insurance and airport taxes
- Tips and Porterage.
- All items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu.
Accommodation
Allotment: standard rooms in the following hotels:
1 night in "Sunrise" or similar hotel in Osh
2 nights in local house in Arslanbob
1 night in local hose CBT in Arkyt village
1 night in yurt camp in Suusamyr
2 nights in "Boutique" / "Madison Avenue" / "Bugu" hotel or similar in Bishkek
1 night in "Sunrise" or similar hotel in Osh
2 nights in local house in Arslanbob
1 night in local hose CBT in Arkyt village
1 night in yurt camp in Suusamyr
2 nights in "Boutique" / "Madison Avenue" / "Bugu" hotel or similar in Bishkek
Prices: 519 USD per person (when group of 10 people)
Single supplement: 70 USD
Note: Single room is not available at all places
Single supplement: 70 USD
Note: Single room is not available at all places
Booking and Enquiry Form
We are glad you planned to spend your vacation with us. Please fill the form below and our team will contact you as soon as possible.
Note: Deadline for booking of the tour is 5-15 days before the starting date of the tour (depending on the program).
Note: Deadline for booking of the tour is 5-15 days before the starting date of the tour (depending on the program).