City: Bishkek
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The 10 Best City Tours in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Just at the northern edge of the Ala Too mountain range lies Kyrgyzstan's lively northern capital, Bishkek. With numerous green spaces, parks and gardens alongside Soviet-era buildings and monuments, the city retains its former Soviet Asian flavor. The city is home to many monuments and cultural institutions, including the National Historical Museum and Ala Too Square, where the changing of the guard takes place daily. The Dordoy Bazaar provides ample shopping, especially for Chinese exports.
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1. Historical and Cultural Exploration: Bishkek City Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bishkek is the cultural center of Kyrgyzstan, where you will find many years of Russian influence. Bishkek has numerous cultural and religious sites that are worthy of exploring. “Bishkek City Tour” will visit various sites that display the historical and cultural development of Kyrgyzstan, including Ala Too Square, The Manas Sculptural Complex, Kyrgyz State Philharmonic, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Theater of Opera and Ballet, Ala Too Cinema, Victory Park and many others. Upon request, you can extend the tour an extra 2 hours so as to visit Osh Bazaar or DorDoi Bazaar. Osh Bazaar is popular for buying local products and souvenirs, whereas DorDoi Bazaar is the largest market in Central Asia. The above package is only a reference, each group can specify its requirement.
Inclusions: English, Chinese or Russian speaking guide; All necessary transportation; Entrance fee for sites
Exclusions: Personal insurance; Meals; Any other activity charges not mentioned in the program
Reviewed By Kenneth L
I've visited countries like Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Canada and Maldives. But this was the first time for me, my wife and friends to visit countries in Central Asia. I'd like to say thank you to "New Way Service" and left me a smooth and impressive memory. No problem for us to enter these countries at all. I visited Almaty and Bishkek in June, early summer time, it was hot and dry in day time but a bit cool in night time. We stayed few days in Almaty and Bishkek city, we took the metro there and tried a lot of local food. And the most impressive thing was we took photos with hawk at the Kok-Tobe, highest point of the city in Almaty. Even though my friends wore thick gloves, he told me he still can feel the hawk grip his forearm. We took one day to the Fairy Tale Canyon, the landscape is so amazing and beautiful. I brought my new drone, Mavic air to there and took a lots of good things. Issyk-Kul Lake, it's a very relaxing place, the hostel is just few mins walking distance from the lake. Also, one funny thing was, we watched the first World Cup match there, Russia vs Saudi Arabia. The hostel owner, tour guide and we all supported Russian team and finally won. We enjoyed so much.
2. Kyrgyzstan Experiencing Nomadic Culture: 4 Days Issyk-Kul Lake Round Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour covers all those important sites and famous cities around Issyk-Kul lake, and tourists will experience the traditional nomadic culture. We will first visit the Burana Tower, which is located along the important branch of the Silk Road. It is now UNESCO World heritage. In Cholpon-Ata, we will visit the World Nomad Games, the open-air museum of petroglyphs, Issyk-Kul State Historical and Cultural Museum. In Karakol, you will find The Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Dungan Mosque; it is also a famous hiking and skiing base. Also we will visit Jety Oguz gorge, Barskoon gorge and Fairy Tale Canyon. You will also experience the traditional nomadic culture in eagle hunting observation, visit to horse breeding farm. Upon request, tourist group can also stay in Yurt. Each group can specify its requirement. There are many other local attractions around Issyk-Kul Lake (for example, hotsprings, traditional handcrafted workshop, visiting traditional Dungan village, etc.)
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, English, Chinese or Russian speaking guide; Transportation throughout the journey; Entrance fee
Exclusions: Personal insurance; Any other activity charges not mentioned in the program
Reviewed By burtourist
Easy and highly supportive booking by mail. Nice driver/guide with very good knowledge of Bishkek. Extremely reliabe, always on time, or earlier. I used the company also for airport transfers . It was a good decision, as it was relatively cheap, and one could avoid all the bad airport hassle with taxi drivers.
3. A stunning Bishkek city tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A great city tour that will immerse you into the vibrant life of Bishkek and Kyrgyz culture. Our experienced and informative guide will give you a nice company and the comfortable vehicle will make your tour even more convenient. Get acquainted with Bishkek in the best way possible!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Admissions
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By JojitDXB
It’s a wonderful experience! Scenery is breathtaking. It’s a long drive but we didn’t get bored because our tour guide Ash is very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommended.
4. The perfect day: Ala Archa National Park + Bishkek city tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Squeeze the best from this 1 day tour by mixing a stunning mountain hiking in the National Park with a cultural enlightenment in Bishkek along with getting a sense of the Kyrgyz cuisine in the national restaurant. Today you will treat your body, stomach and soul to the most beautiful extent!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Trekking poles , Complimentary lunch at the national restaurant, Admissions
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Reviewed By JojitDXB
It’s a wonderful experience! Scenery is breathtaking. It’s a long drive but we didn’t get bored because our tour guide Ash is very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommended.
5. The ancient Burana Tower + Bishkek city tour, 1 day
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Looking for an exciting way to see the modern Bishkek city? But still wanna get to know the old Kyrgyz heritage as well? - This combined one day tour has got you covered! Today you will get through the most beautiful places of Bishkek, visit the 11th century famous tower, try out the national food and much more!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide , Lunch at the national restaurant , Admissions
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Reviewed By JojitDXB
It’s a wonderful experience! Scenery is breathtaking. It’s a long drive but we didn’t get bored because our tour guide Ash is very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommended.
6. Kyrgyzstan 3 Days Issyk Kul Lake Round Tour
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
This tour covers all those important sites and famous cities around Issyk-Kul lake. Along the road to the lake, we will first visit the Burana Tower, which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Located along the important branch of the Silk Road, it is now UNESCO World heritage. Later we will visit a city of the north shore – Cholpon-Ata, where the World Nomad Games are held. There you will also find an open-air museum of petroglyphs, Issyk-Kul State Historical and Cultural Museum. In Karakol, you will find The Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Dungan Mosque. Karakol is also a famous hiking and skiing base. Then we will travel to Jety Oguz gorge, Barskoon gorge and Fairy Tale Canyon. There are many other local attractions around Issyk-Kul Lake (for example, hotsprings, eagle hunting observation, traditional handcrafted workshop, visiting traditional Dungan village, etc.). Each group can specify its requirement.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Guide; Entrance fee for sites and museums; Transportation throughout the whole journey
Exclusions: Personal insurance; Any other activity charges not mentioned in the program
Reviewed By burtourist
Easy and highly supportive booking by mail. Nice driver/guide with very good knowledge of Bishkek. Extremely reliabe, always on time, or earlier. I used the company also for airport transfers . It was a good decision, as it was relatively cheap, and one could avoid all the bad airport hassle with taxi drivers.
7. Exclusive Bishkek City Tour
This is a combination of three: 1- Intelligent and experienced guide with fluent English and a number of other languages 2 - Popular and uncommon tourist sites, which will give you insights on not only history of Bishkek but also on day to day lives of citizens. 3 - Driving with comfort in a comfort vehicle
Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Bottled water, Lunch
Exclusions: Private expenses, souvenirs
Reviewed By PandaHouston
I contacted BEX via email and the responses were very quick which I really appreciated. I arranged for a driver to pick us up at the Korday Border in Kazakhstan to drop us off at our hotel in Almaty - DoubleTree Almaty. We paid 2600 som in cash. Initially they sent me the driver information with the name, phone number, car type and license plate. Then they changed the driver the day before. On the day we crossed the border from Kyrgyzstan, I could not find our driver so I emailed BEX and they changed the driver yet again and we had to wait 10 minutes for him to show up. We were told the original driver got sick. The car they used was an older Mercedes but it was quite comfortable. The drive took 3.5 hours because there was some road construction. When we walked out to Korday, there were actually ALOT of drivers asking if we wanted to go to Almaty. We even had someone say he would take us for 10000 tenge which is quite a bit less than what we actually paid. So if you don't mind negotiating a bit, you can get a car pretty easily. However, if you want peace of mind, I would recommend BEX. When I contacted other companies, it was actually quite a bit more.
8. City tour in Bishkek. Walk in one of post-soviet city. Kyrgyzstan.
We prepared unique tour program in which you can speak with local and by walking around Bishkek city, you can see Bishkek through eyes of local guide that knows a lot about history and can correlate past and future. And also you have a chance to walk to special places of post soviet city and visit places where is still left some soviet feelings.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By Frankie_lam
Aidana was super helpful and professional! She helped arrange my 6-day solo tour in Kyrgyzstan based on my own personal preferences, travel style and budget. She was very informative and knowledgeable about her home country Kyrgyzstan. If you plan to visit this beautiful part of the grand Silk Road, I greatly recommend you reach out to Solto Holidays in order to get the most affordable package, which is bundled with excellent customer service and lots of flexibility.
9. Tours to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
Our tour is a unique opportunity to experience the nomad's lifestyle and see the most beautiful places of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
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10. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan (13d12n)
Trip Type: Small and Big Group Group trips average __ travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The minimum is usually no less than 4, and the maximum is no more than 50 but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details. Central Asia Three stans - stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east and from Afghanistan in the south to Russia in the north. It is also colloquially referred to as "the -stans" as the countries generally considered to be within the region all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan", meaning "land of". Central Asia has historically been closely tied to its nomadic peoples and the Silk Road. It has acted as a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe, Western Asia, South Asia, and East Asia. The Silk Road connected Muslim lands with the people of Europe, India, and China.
Inclusions: 3*/4*Hotel accommodation in double/ twin room sharing;, All transfers and full transportation services in an air-conditioned vehicles;, Bullet train - economy class tickets, English(upon guest request another languages)-speaking guide;, Entrance fees to sights, museums, mausoleums;, 0.5mL mineral water and sweet fresh fruit per day/person;, Breakfasts at hotel
Exclusions: International and Domestic air fare to/from, Meals (Half Board + 100$ p.p. and Full Board with folk show +200$ p.p.), Any services not included in the above itinerary
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