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The magnificent and mystic Son Kol lake in 2 days
- Duration48 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Adventure Tours
Overview
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 the green alpine meadows, eat the national food and enjoy the landscape. Here at Son Kol, you will turn into a real warrior of Kyrgyz highlands!
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What's included
English speaking guide
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Accommodation for 1 night in a yurt, Horse riding, Admissions
What's Not included
Accommodation on the 2th night
Itinerary
In the morning after pickup from your hotel we'll start our breathtaking journey to Son Kol. The road is gonna take us about 4 hours so picturesque views are ensured.
On the way, stop in 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 weu2019ll spend about 30 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.
Arrival at Son Kol through the serpentine mountain passes. Now itu2019s time to explore the lake itself, its green pastures and the landscape. Horseback riding on the alpine meadows. Dinner. Bonfire time and stargazing. Overnight in yurts (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).
In the morning after breakfast weu2019re 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 weu2019re 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!
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.