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TSE-5 Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan (-China), 11 days |
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Samarkand - Bishkek - Issyk-Kul Lake - Torugart, 10 days - Mix of ancient historic monuments of Uzbekistan, natural beauty and unique culture of Kyrgyz nomads
- Walking tour in the National Nature Park Ala-Archa
- Visit high mountain Lake Issyk-Kul, the second largest one in the world after Titicaca, a real pearl in Central Asia
- Learn more about history, culture, customs and life-style of local people from qualified Guide
- Accommodation in fine Hotels, lakeside Guest House and nice family-run Yurt Inn
Season: April - October | Days: | Itinerary: | | | 1 | Arrival in Tashkent. Sightseeing. | Hotel | | 2 | Transfer to Samarkand (300 km, 6 hours). Sightseeing. | Hotel | | 3 | Sightseeing tour around Samarkand. | Hotel | | 4 | Transfer Samarkand - Djambul, Kazakhstan (600 km, 10 hours). | Guest House | | 5 | Transfer to Bishkek (300 km, 6 hours). Sightseeing. | Hotel | | 6 | Excursion to National Nature Park Ala-Archa (42 km). | Hotel | | 7 | Transfer Bishkek - Lake Issyk-Kul. On the way visit Burana Tower, historical monument dated XII AD. Rafting on Chu River (optional, on demand). | Guest House | | 8 | Leisure time by the Lake. Boating, horseback riding or excursion to the mountains (optional on demand). | Guest House | | 9 | Transfer to Naryn (250 km, 5 hours). | Yurt Inn | | 10 | Transfer to Torugart pass (200 km, 4 hours), Kyrgyz-Chinese border post. Border formalities. Meet Chinese Agency representative. End of service (further transfer to Kashgar, 180 km). | - |
Services included in the basic package:
- Transportation - Minibus or Bus
- Full board
- Accommodation in the hotels and lakeside Guest House on Issyk-Kul (twin share), and Yurt Inn (up to 5 people in a yurt)
- Guide / interpreter
- Excursions
- Uzbek visa support Extra service:
- Kyrgyz and Chinese visa
- Folklore show
- Boating on Lake Issyk-Kul
- Horseback riding
- Excursion to the mountains on Issyk-Kul
- Kyrgyz visa support Notes:
1) Days of border crossing must be on business week days. Kyrgyz-Chinese border post on Torugart is closed on weekends as well as during Kyrgyz and Chinese holidays.
3) This itinerary can be conducted vice versa from Torugart to Bishkek and further to Uzbekistan. Consult with ITMC about list of official holidays in Kyrgyzstan and China.
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