
4
Days
Experiencing Nomadic Culture: 4 Days Issyk-Kul Lake Round Tour
Tour Attractions:
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Burana tower
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Cholpon-Ata
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Karakol
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Fairy Tale Canyon
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Barskoon gorge
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Jety Oguz gorge
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Eagle Hunting Observation
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Horse Breeding Farm
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Living in Yurt (optional)
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Traditional Yurt
Tour description:
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Visit the Burana Tower (about 80km from Bishkek), which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Located along the important branch of the Silk Road, it is is now UNESCO World heritage. Surrounding the tower you can also find ruins of Balasagun.
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The tower was originally 45m high, however over centuries, a number of earthquakes damaged the structure of the tower, and it now remains 25m high.
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Continue driving to Issyk-Kul Lake, and visit a city of the north shore – Cholpon-Ata, where the World Nomad Games (also known as “Olympics for Nomads”) are held. There you will also find an open-air museum of petroglyphs, Issyk-Kul State Historical and Cultural Museum, as well as sandy beaches and springs.
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Visit famous sites / cities like Karakol (there you can find The Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Dungan Mosque; it is also a famous skiing base during winter), Fairy Tale Canyon, Barskoon gorge (waterfall) and Jety Oguz gorge (during summer, we will also visit the Bee farm nearby).
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You will also experience the traditional nomadic culture for Kyrgyz people. Attractions including “Salbuurun”as well as horse breeding farm will be included in this tour.
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Upon request, tourist can experience "Salbuurun", which is the traditional hunting activities for nomad (includes golden eagle, taigan dog and traditional archery on horseback), and it can only be found in Kyrgyzstan.
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Upon request, tourist group can also stay in Yurt for one to two night(s).
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The above package is only a reference, there are many other local attractions around Issyk-Kul Lake (for example, hotsprings, traditional handcrafted workshop, visiting traditional Dungan village, etc.). Each group can specify its requirement.

Fairy Tale Canyon

Eagle Hunting
Best Season:
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All seasons
Duration:

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4 days
Jety Oguz gorge
Price:
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Group of 4 persons or above: US$770 per person
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Group of 3 persons: US$830 per person
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Group of 2 persons: US$890 per person
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1 person: US$1400per person
Price includes:
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Guide (English, Chinese, Russian or Kyrgyz)
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Transportation: Depending on the group size, it may be a car or minibus
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Accommodation
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Meals during the tour
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Entrance fee for sites and museums
Price excludes:
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Personal insurance
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Any activity charges not mentioned in the program