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Budget Tour 2014
6 days/5 nights
Departures on request
FROM ONLY $1666 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
Tour duration: 6 days
Months of Operation: end of June – end of September
Route: Bishkek-Chon Kemin-Karakol-Jety Oguz-Bokonbaevo-Kochkor-Son KulBishkek
Itinerary:
Day 1: Bishkek – Chon Kemin
At 10 a.m. leave for Chong-Kemin Valley, 3-hour drive. On the way, visiting the
Burana Tower architectural complex (the 10-11th centuries, the Great Silk Road), 1
hour. Lunch at Kyrgyz family near Burana. Continue your way on to Karool-Dobo
Village. Arrival in the village. Dinner and overnight in a CBT home stay.
Meals: LD
Day 2: Chon Kemin – Karakol
Morning transfer to Cholpon-Ata town, 3 hours. Visit one of the biggest collections of
petroglyphs near Cholpon-Ata, 1 hour. Have a lunch at cafe in Cholpon-Ata.
Continue further to Karakol, 2 hour. Arrival in Karakol City tour in Karakol: visit the
Karakol Mosque and the Orthodox Cathedral both made of wood. Enjoy dinner in a
Dungan family. Overnight stay at CBT home stay.
Meals: BD
Day 3: Karakol – Jety Oguz – Bokonbaevo
After breakfast transfer to Bokonbaevo Village. On the way visit Jeti-Oguz Gorge, 2-3
hours. Picnic lunch in the gorge. Arrival in Boonbaevo village. Dinner and overnight
in a home stay.
Meals: BLD
Day 4: Bokonbaevo – Kochkor – Son Kul
After breakfast Transfer to Kochkor village, 3 hours. Lunch upon arrival. Afternoon
demonstration of “shyrdak” (Kyrgyz felt carpet) is being made. Lunch in a local
house. Transfer to Son Kul lake. Meet your host family and get accommodated in the
yurts. Lunch. Enjoy the peace of the jailoo. Dinner and overnight are in yurt.
Meals: BLD
Day 5: Son Kul
Day free at Song-Kol Lake. Lunch, dinner and B&B in the yurt.
Meals: BLD
Day 6: Son Kul – Bishkek
After breakfast transfer to Bishkek, 6 hours. Make a stop in Kochkor for lunch in a
local house. Arrival in Bishkek, end of tour.
Meals: BL
Legend: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner.
Hotels:
Chon Kemin: Homestay (B&B), Kyrgyz family
Karakol: Homestay (B&B), Kyrgyz family
Bokonbaevo: Homestay (B&B), Kyrgyz family
Son Kul: Yurts (5-6 people in one yurt)
Prices: (prices are per person)
People
2
4
6
8
10
Budget option
Aud 1666
Aud 1049
Aud 845
Aud 740
Aud 683
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Twin accommodation
Meals – as stated (please see above)
Transportation throughout the whole trip
English speaking guide to accompany the group
Process of making felt carpets in Kochkor
Entrance fees to sights, museums. Camera/video fees are not included and paid
separately
Eagle hunting show
Mineral water
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Hotel charges for additional services
Single supplement
Horse riding in Son Kul
Consular fees paid upon collection of the entrance visa to Kyrgyzstan
Visa support
Meals that are not noted in the program
Registration in Kyrgyzstan
Accommodation and other services in Bishkek
International airfares
Personal insurance and items not mentioned above.
CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
On request for booking:
On confirmation:
30% non-refundable deposit is required
Balance 70% of payment is required
CANCELLATION FEES
Prior to 91 days plus from start date:
90 days or less and no show:
After departure from Australia/Other countries:
Loss of deposit
No refund
No refund
Gateway Travel will organise any other additional services such as transfers, hotel
accommodation, transport and tours if required. Please Note: Prices are subject to
change at time of booking. Currency fluctuations may influence the price. Conditions
apply. Subject to availability.
Conditions Apply and must be read in conjunction with our booking form.
Booking Code: GTADVBUD-14. Issue Date: 04 May 2014.
Gateway Travel wishes you a safe and enjoyable trip!

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