15D Kyrgyzstan
Silk Road through the Celestial Mountains
Kyrgyzstan has been described as “the most accessible and welcoming of the Central Asian republics†with “incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditionsâ€Â. The dramatic Tien Shan mountains are the setting for spectacular alpine meadows, lakes and gorges.
Kyrgyzstan has 400 endemic botanical species (of note are tulips and wild onions), more than 10,000 species of insects and 360 species of birds (black vulture and imperial eagle among the highlights). Mammals include marmots, goitred gazelle and ibex (a favourite of the elusive snow leopard).
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Highlights of the Tour Include
- Bishkek – the capital of Kyrgysztan and environs, including the famous Burana Tower and field of petroglyphs.
- Karakol – the “fertile garden town†and base for trekking in Central Asia, with colourful bazaars, livestock market and several good museums.
- Issyk-Kul Lake – going around the second largest mountain lake in the world.
- Tash Rabat – the 15th century caravanserai along the Great Silk Road.
- 4-day camping trek through mountain passes and scenic gorges.
- Horse riding and yurt camping in scenic meadows.
Duration Sep 12-27, 2007
Group Size 08-16 persons
Tour Cost $3380 - $3800 (depending on group size of 08-16).
Tour Cost Includes flights & taxes, transfers, twin-share accommodation, most meals, sightseeing, guide, porters during trek, and horse riding, sleeping bag/mat when camping.
Tour Cost Excludes Kyrgyzstan Visa (US$45), personal expenditure, tips/gratuities for guides and trekking crew, etc.
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