22/11/2015
«Oriental Winter» Mountain Ski Tour
In this tour you will ski at one of the best ski resorts in the world. The hotel, you are accommodated at, is located a few meters away from the ropeway. The resort is equipped with alpine skiing tracks for children, beginners and professionals. Besides, you visit the picturesque "Ala-Archa" nature reserve and bathe in thermal mineral springs, the water in which, even in winter, is 40 deg. above zero.
Duration: 9 days
Approximate Distance: 1300 km
Departs: December - March
Day 1. Manas Airport – Ala-Archa - Bishkek
After meeting at Manas Airport we head to Bishkek where you will be accommodated at the hotel. After breakfast we visit Ala-Archa Gorge. Ala-Archa is the National Park of Kyrgyzstan with the area of 2280 hectares, situated 41 km away from Bishkek. «Ala-Archa» is translated from Kyrgyz as a «motley archa». Archa – is a local name for the juniper. The gorge got its name thanks to the thicket of juniper that covers the slopes of the gorge. After visiting the Museum of Local Lore, situated on the territory of the park, we head to the local restaurant where we can taste national and European cuisine.
Day 2. Bishkek – Cholpon-Ata
After breakfast at the hotel we head towards Cholpon-Ata town situated on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul – the pearl of Central Asia. As we travel towards there we stop to visit the historical monument – Burana Tower that once was a large minaret. The tower is all that remains of the ancient city of Balasagun, which was established by the Karakhanids at the end of the 9th century. Once we arrive in Cholpon-Ata town we accommodate at “Raduga” Resort Center where we stay overnight.
Day 3. Cholpon-Ata
Make the most of a day to relax and have great time at a boarding house. Here you will find plenty of entertainment facilities. In the afternoon we visit the “Ruh Ordo” ethnic complex (Museum of five religions). The creator of this complex, Tashkula Kereksizov, intended to unite here five main religions: Islam, Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Judaism and Buddhism at one place. The God is single for everybody – this is the postulate of spiritual center. On our way back we visit a souvenir shop.
Day 4. Cholpon-Ata - Karakol
We start the day by heading to “Karakol” Ski Resort that is considered to be one of the best mounting ski resorts in the world. On the way there we visit the most beautiful gorges of Kyrgyzstan – Semenovskoe and Grigorievskoe. Let’s explore these stunning areas and learn some interesting info about them from our guide. Once we finish exploring the gorges we head to thermal mineral springs – “Tash-Suu”. The temperature of thermal water is +40 C. By the evening we arrive and accommodate at “Karakol” ski resort.
Days 5–6–7–8–9. “Karakol” (ski resort)
These days enjoy your rest at “Karakol” ski resort. Hotel, you will be accommodated at, is situated next to the chair lift!!! There are lots of different routes for skiing - for kids, beginners and for ski-pros. There is a shop where you can take ski-equipment for rent and cafes where you can enjoy hot mulled wine. In the afternoon of the 9th day we leave the resort and head to Manas Airport. On the way back to Bishkek we have dinner at the café.
Day 9. Transfer to Manas International Airport
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Tour pricing can change depending on customer’s needs. We can tailor the tour to your requirements: add or subtract number of days, change any itinerary and program, add excursions, activities and a number of other additional extras).
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What’s included:
• Transfers from/to Manas Airport
• Round-trip transportation
(Minibus)
• Fuel
• Driver services
• Guides on the spots
• Meals (except for mountain ski resort)
• Accommodation
• Excursions, entrance fees to museums and parks
• Bathing in thermal mineral springs
What’s excluded:
Single rooms
Airfare
Ski-pass (tickets for chair lift at the mounting ski resort)
Meals at ski resort
Strong drinks
Visa
Costs, not mentioned above