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Experience a complete wildness of nature at the height of 3000 meters 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 on green alpine meadows, eat national food and enjoy the landscape. Here at Son Kol, you will turn into a real warrior of Kyrgyz highlands!
Details
This is a mini group tour: number of people – 3 to 12
Start time: 8 AM or coordinated
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Level of difficulty: easy
Transport mode: Minibus Mercedes Benz or similar
What we suggest to have with you: Summer clothes, warm clothes, baseball cap/panama, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking shoes, umbrella, camera.
Price: $280 per person
Fixed dates for summer 2024
May 20 – May 21
May 27 – May 28
June 3 – June 4
June 10 – June 11
June 17 – June 18
June 24 – June 25
July 1- July 2
July 8 – July 9
July 15 – July 16
July 22 – July 23
July 29 – July 30
August 5 – August 6
August 12 – August 13
August 19 – August 20
August 26 – August 27
September 2 – September 3
September 9 – September 10
September 16 – September 17
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In the morning we're meeting at Ala Too square in Bishkek and starting our breathtaking journey to Son Kol. The road is gonna take us about 4 hours so picturesque views are ensured.
Itinerary
1 day
Bishkek - Burana Tower - Konorchek canyon - Son Kol lake
On the way, we’re stopping by Tokmok town (80km) to have a glance at the famous Burana Tower. This ancient structure was built in the 11th century to serve as a watching tower and is therefore quite worth your visit. Here we’ll spend about 40 minutes enjoying a superb view from the top of the tower, walking around to see balbals (gravestones with depictions) and visiting the archaeology museum. Resuming the road. Visiting the picturesque Konorchek canyon for a light but awesome hike with some otherworldly views. Lunch on the way. Moving on to Son Kol through serpentine mountain passes. Arrival and check in to a yurt camp. Now it’s time to explore the lake itself, its green pastures and the enchanting landscape. Horseback riding on the alpine meadows. Dinner. Bonfire time and stargazing. Overnight in yurts (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).
2 day
Son Kol lake - Kochkor town - Orto Tokoi reservoir - Bishkek
In the morning after breakfast we’re going to start exploring Son Kol a bit deeper. Free time for walking around and even swimming (summer season). After several hours of perfect meditation we’re starting our way back to Bishkek. Descending down the mountain passes. Lunch in Kochkor town. Moving on. Stop by the turquoise Orto Tokoi reservoir. Moving on. Arrival in the capital city. Drop off at your hotel (not included). This is the end of our short but charming tour, thank you very much!
Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver
English-speaking guide
Accommodation for 1 night – yurt (twin or double stay)
Meals – full board (B, L, D)
Horse riding
Admissions (Burana Tower)
Flight tickets
Accommodation on the 2th night
Health insurance
Other personal expenses
