World Of Aytmatov
About this tour
Route: Bishkek - Burana Tower - Karakol - Jeti-Oguz Gorge - Tosor Village - Kochkor - Son-Kul Lake - Kyzyl Oi Village - Talas - Sheker Village - Bishkek
Aitmatov's world is a whole universe of Kyrgyz modern philosophy, the attitude of the older and new generations, to nature, to the universe, to oneself, children's pure dreams, love during the war, thoughts about the eternal and the eternal question - what is the meaning of life? On this tour, we will visit not only the birthplace and formation of a personality as a writer but real places that have become prototypes in the works of the great master.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Sightseeing tour of the city (Ala Too Square, Historical Museum, Government House, Oak Park, Opera and Ballet Theater, Victory Square) Aitmatov's house museum, as well as a visit to the Ata-Beyit memorial complex, where great minds of the country are buried, including Ch. Aitmatov himself, and his father T. Aitmatov. Dinner at a local cafe and a screening of an autobiographical film about Ch .Aitmatov.
Day 2: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast at the hotel. Move towards the pearl of the Tien-Shan Lake Issyk-Kul, namely to the city of Karakol. On the way, visit the historical Burana complex (Karakhanids XI-XII). A photo stop in the Boomsky gorge, as well as the city of Balykchi, the scene of the story "My Topolek in a red kerchief" and the village of Chok-Tal, the scene of the novel "The Block". Lunch in the city of Cholpon-Ata, where the RC "Rukh Ordo" named after Ch.Aitmatov and where sculptures personifying his works are presented, as well as the location of the film “Red Apple” based on his work of the same name. Arrival in Karakol, accommodation at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel and a screening of the film "The White Steamboat".
Day 3: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour. Move to the town of Kochkor. On the way, visit the village of Jeti-Oguz, the filming location of the film "White Steamboat". Then stop in the village of Tosor, the scene of the story "My Topolek in a red kerchief", as well as in the village of Kajisai, where the great Kyrgyz storyteller of the epic Manas- Sayakbai Karalaev was born, with whom our hero was in close ties. The Legend of Manas. The next point is the village of Bokonbaevo, where we will see an ancient kind of falconry and eagle hunting - Salbuurun. We'll have lunch there, with a local family. After lunch, stop in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, where locals are focused on making Kyrgyz yurts- Boz uy. Arrival in Kochkor, accommodation in a guest house, and dinner. Watching the movie "My Topolek in a red kerchief".
Day 4: Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan to Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast at the guest house. Move to the alpine lake Son-Kul, where the cultural heritage of the nomads in the form of their small ancient settlement will be presented in all its glory against its background, through the Dolon Pass, the scene of the story "My Poplar in a red kerchief". Arrival, accommodation in a yurt camp, lunch. Free time. Dinner around the campfire, accompanied by local musicians.
Day 5: Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the yurt camp. A day of peace and harmony. Free time.
Day 6: Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan to Kyzyl-Oi, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast at the yurt camp. Moving to the village of Kyzyl-Oi, which is slightly different from other villages, which has preserved its special Central Asian flavor of its reddish clay dwellings. Arrival, accommodation at the guest house and lunch. Free time. Dinner at the guest house. Screening of the film “The Cry of the She-Wolf” based on the story “The Block”.
Day 7: Kyzyl-Oi, Kyrgyzstan to Talas, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast at the guest house. Move to the homeland of the great Kyrgyz hero Manas- Talas, where our writer was also born. First of all, we will visit the main attraction of the Manas Ordo Cultural Center, where you will receive full information about the Manas epic. Arrival in the city of Talas, accommodation in a guest house and lunch. After lunch, visit the Besh-Tash National Park, which is 30 km away. Return to the city dinner at the guest house. Screening of the film “Jamila”
Day 8: Talas, Kyrgyzstan to Sheker, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast at the guest house. Move to the village of Sheker, where Ch.Aitmatov, on the way to the village of Ak-Dobo (Orlovka), a visit to the museum of Theodor Herzen, the author of illustrations for the epic "Manas". Familiarization with the sights telling about Genghis Torekulovich and the heroes of his works. A cart ride along the road where a couple in love - Jamila and Daniyar - ran away. Meetings with villagers, whose relatives became the prototypes of the heroes of the story "The First Teacher" and other works, viewing preserved photographs, conversations and memories with fellow villagers and relatives of the writer. Excursion to the Maymak railway station. Transfer to Talas. Overnight at the guest house and dinner.
Day 9: Sheker, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast at the guest house. We are returning back to the capital Bishkek. End of the tour. Thank you for choosing us!
What's included
Guide service, transportation, meals, entrance fees, national activities, horse-riding, 4 overnights at the quest houses and 2 in the yurt camp
Personal expenses, tips
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan