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Experience the complete wildness of nature on the height of 3000m above sea level with this amazing 2 day tour. Son Kol lake is truly an enchanted place where mystery intertwines with beauty. Sleep overnight in a yurt, ride your horse through the lake and its green pastures, eat the national food and enjoy the landscape. Here you will turn into the real warrior of Kyrgyz highlands!
Details
Start time: 8 AM or coordinated
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Level of difficulty: easy
This is a private tour – only your group will participate
What we suggest to have with you: Summer clothes, warm clothes, baseball cap/panama, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking shoes, umbrella, camera.
Prices
1 person – $600
2 – $340 p/person
3 to 10 – $280 p/person
for larger groups please make an inquiry
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In the morning after pickup from a hotel you will start your breathtaking journey to Son Kol. The road will take us around 4 hours so the picturesque views are ensured.
Itinerary
1 day
Bishkek - Burana Tower - Konorchek canyon - Son Kol lake
In the morning after pickup from a hotel you will start your breathtaking journey to Son Kol. The road will take us around 4 hours so the picturesque views are ensured.
On the way, stop in Tokmok town (80km) to have a glance at the famous Burana Tower. This ancient minaret was built in the 11th century to serve as the watching tower and is therefore quite worth your visit. Here we’ll spend around 30 minutes enjoying a superb view from the top of the tower and visiting the archaeology museum. Resuming the road. Visit the picturesque Konorchek canyon for a light but awesome hike with some otherworldly views. Lunch on the way. Arrival in Son Kol through the serpentine mountain pass. Now it’s time to explore the lake itself, its green pastures and landscape. Horseback riding. Dinner. Overnight in a yurt (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).
2 day
Son Kol lake - Kochkor town - Orto Tokoi reservoir - Bishkek
In the morning after breakfast we’ll start exploring Son Kol a bit deeper. Free time for walking and even swimming (summer season). After several hours of perfect meditation we’ll start our way back to Bishkek. Descending down the mountain pass. Lunch in Kochkor town. Moving on. Stop at the turquoise Orto Tokoi reservoir. Moving on. Arrival in the capital city. Farewell dinner. Drop off at your hotel (not included). This is the end of our tour, thank you very much!
Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver
English-speaking guide
Accommodation for 1 night – yurt (shared by 2-4 people)
Meals – full board (B, L, D)
Horse riding
Admissions (Burana Tower)
Flight tickets
Accommodation on the 2th night
Health insurance
Other personal expenses