10 Days tour Kyrgyzstan: Nomads, Legacy, Nature

Explore Kyrgyzstan’s diverse landscapes, cultural heritage, and natural wonders. Enjoy eagle shows, yurt stays, ancient sites, and more on this 10-day adventure.

Duration: 10 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Meet and Greet. Ala Archa National Park

Ala-Archa Gorge - Ala Archa National Park is situated 40 km from the city. It boasts a park, alpine forest, crystal-clear river, and mountains. Enjoy a walk or hike in the mountains or have a picnic by the river.

Bishkek - Burana Tower - Issyk Kul Lake - Cholpon Ata

Burana Tower - Our first stop is the 11th-century Burana Minaret. There is a museum with historical artifacts and an ancient graveyard with stone sculptures (balbak stone). A souvenir shop is also available.

Chon-Kemin National Park - We will drive to a beautiful mountain valley with an alpine forest and river. You can hike or go horse riding on nearby mountain trails.

Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul - Chon Ak Suu - Semenovskoe - Karakol

Issyk-Kul Lake - It is the second-largest alpine lake in the world, located at 1800 meters. We will drive along the lake and stop for a photoshoot. The road stretches 90 km along the lake.

Semenovskoye Canyon - We will exit to Issyk Kul Lake through this picturesque valley. Stop for a photoshoot.

Karakol - Arrive in Karakol city for an overnight stay in a hotel. Have dinner in a local restaurant.

Karakol - Ak Suu Hot Springs - Jyrgalan Valley

Jyrgalan - Jeti Oguz - Barskoon - Tamga

Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks) - The Seven Bulls Valley features seven giant red rocks. It’s a popular tourist destination. We will drive a further 20 km to reach the spectacular Kok Jayuk Valley for activities and an overnight stay in a yurt camp. The valley features green forests, meadows, pastures, mountains, and a river with old wooden bridges.

Issyk-Kul Lake - We will stop at an open beach for swimming or a short break.

Barskoon Waterfall - A mountain waterfall.

Tamga - Fairy Tale Canyon - Bokonbaevo - Kochkor

Bokonbayevo - Eagle Show: Bokonbaevo is home to Kyrgyz Eagle Breeders, who will share the history of falconry, and how they breed and train the eagles. This will be followed by a live eagle demonstration: flying and catching prey. Then, Kyrgyz dogs called taigans will showcase their skills and speed. After that, there will be traditional archery shooting for the guests.

Kochkor - Our final stop for the day is Kochkor city in the Naryn region.

Kochkor - Naryn - Tash Rabat

Orto-Tokoy Water Reservoir - It’s a huge lake on the road to the Kochkor region. We will stop for a photoshoot and a short break.

Naryn - Arrive in the evening in the small mountain town of Naryn for an overnight stay and dinner.

Tash Rabat - Tash Rabat is an ancient castle located in the farthest part of Kyrgyzstan.

Tash Rabat - Baetovo - Son Kol Lake

Tash Rabat - Tash Rabat is a 15th-century stone castle built among the mountains. Enjoy free time in the nearby area. Horse riding is available on request, and hiking is possible in the area.

Song Kol Lake - The majestic alpine lake Son Kul is situated at 3000 meters above sea level. We will arrive at a yurt camp, ride horses to the mountains for 2-3 hours, or walk to the lake. Visit a stone monument. Dinner will be served in the Yurt Cafe.

Son Kol Lake - Kochkor - Boom - Bishkek

Kochkor - A city in the Naryn Oblast.

Bishkek - Free time - Airport

Song Kol Lake - After breakfast, we will head to the panoramic Kalmak Ashu Pass to reach the Kochkor region. The pass is at 3300 meters and has a serpentine road.

Bishkek - Arrive at the final point, Bishkek city, or drive to the airport.

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

This 10-day tour offers an excellent opportunity to discover the diverse landscapes, cultural heritage, and natural wonders of Kyrgyzstan. Experience a live Golden Eagle show, a unique tradition in the region. Witness a traditional nomad yurt demonstration, visit an 11th-century minaret on the ancient Silk Road, and see an alpine lake situated 3000 meters above sea level. Marvel at stunning gorges with majestic mountains, red canyons, hot springs, high waterfalls, and picturesque mountain passes. Enjoy horse riding, hiking, a traditional felt show, homestays, traditional food, and games. Stay in a yurt camp and experience the life of locals in the villages. Explore Tash Rabat, an ancient 15th-century stone castle. Whether you are a hiker or simply looking to explore the nature and heritage of the region, this tour has something special for everyone. Take the Spirit of Kyrgyzstan with you.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Robfg9770as
Jul 23, 2024
Amazing! Trip of a lifetime. - This was truly the trip of a life time. Kyrgyzstan is a simply stunning country and Mars at Altas.kg showed us the best of it. Initially we had thought that maybe 10 days would be quite long but in reality it was not nearly long enough. There were so many highlights from this trip, from the beautiful, remote jyrgalan valley, to the red rocks of the fairytale canyons and thr high altitude beauty of Tash Rabat. Every accommodation we stayed in was incredible in it's own way, from hotels with stunning views, to guesthouses that allowed to explore the culture of Kyrgyzstan and (our favourite) the yurts! The nights star gazing, afternoons meandering away hiking, swimming in alpine lakes and the superb hospitality were not memories we will forget any time soon. The food was also superb and, although I expected it to be good, it exceeded my expectations. Mars was such a brilliant driver and guide throughout, informing us greatly, looking after us, adjusting plans to suit us and also he is great at securing a good deal/room for you too. We left feeling that he was a dear friend and we will be keeping in touch. If you're thinking about doing a good tour of Kyrgyzstan, first - do it! Secondly, do it with these guys. We're already planning to come back and revisit.
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Chrissauz
Feb 25, 2020
Experience of a life time - a private trip for 6 of us , in 2 large confortable four wheels drive cars, we experienced Kyrgyzstan, coached by Mars and Tahal , our host and our driver. from Bishkek where we had our first taste of loacal cusine , to our trip around the Karakul lac, we were blessed to be there during the Nomade games. Such a beauty , yurts in the plateau in high altitude, colorfull costumes , and horse acrobatics, were some of the events we had witnessed. Aside of the games, we wnet up mountains, stay in Yurts, have wonderful time in seclude lodges , and enjoyed horse ridding . Not to forget expereinced picknic prepared by our hosts , along a mountain stream , alone , just us , such a private trip. We went up high in the mountain, top of a sky resort, and we did that with the crew operating the lifts , kind enough to start the whole thing for just 6 of us. Unforgettable. I wish to many to try , hoping that these pristine places will remain so for a long time. Thanks Mars and Tahal, we will not forget you (how , we took more than photos) and hope that we may again come to this still virgin country
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