Kyrgyzstan Adventure: Trekking, Lakes, and Culture

Explore Kyrgyzstan’s stunning landscapes and rich culture on a 13-day private tour. Trek, camp, and experience traditional yurt stays. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 13 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Arrival to Bishkek. Walking tour in the center of the city.

Ala-Too Square - The Ala Too square is the main and central place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital. One of the Kyrgyz’s favorite spots in the city, Ala Too square is always very busy and hosts many animations and celebrations.

State History Museum - The National Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic is a great place to get started when visiting Kyrgyzstan. The museum’s extensive collection of more than 90,000 exhibits includes artifacts from Kyrgyzstan’s prehistory, from its ancient Silk Road era, Soviet-era history, and modern state. Culture exhibits focus on Kyrgyz nomadic culture, traditional handicrafts, and the musical instruments used to make Kyrgyz folk music.

Osh Bazaar - A beautiful local market near Bishkek. Big bazar with a lot of locals around. Its nice to see locals selling/buying staff and what kind of things available in a season.

Ala-Archa Gorge - Walking in the National Park Ala Archa, enjoying the nature and fresh air. Located 40 km (25 miles) only south of Bishkek, the natural park Ala Archa offers spectacular glaciers, waterfalls and high summits views.

Drive from Bishkek city to Karakol city via northern shore of the Issyk Kul Lake.

Konorchek Canyons - Short trekking in Konorchek Canyons - Red Rocks Valley. Konorchek canyons are formed by reddish orange rocks and form a maze of hiking paths and peculiar imaginary rock formations.

Museum of Petroglyphs - Visiting of the Open Air Museum of Petroglyphs in Cholpon Ata. This open-air gallery showcases over 5,000 boulders adorned with captivating rock art, spanning from the Bronze Age to the Saka-Usun period.

The first day of trekking: Drive from Karakol to Dzhety Oguz, further trekking to Yrdyk (2500asl, 10-12km, 6-8 hours)

The second day of trekking: Trekking from the Yrdyk Gorge to the Green Lakes area (3300asl,10-12km, 6-8 hours)

The second day of trekking: From Yrdyk Gorge to Green Lakes area (3300asl,10-12km,6-8 hours). Transfer back to Karakol.

Drive from Karakol town to Bokonbaevo village. In the morning city tour of Karakol.

Dungan Mosque - Most surprising is that both the mosque and the church were built without a single nail or any metal cords. The builders used only wooden beams of the Tien Shan fir, elm and local poplar.

One of the most stunning drives from Bokonbaev village over Tosor Pass to Naryn town. Depending on availability of road.

Naryn – At Bashy Animal Market –Tash Rabat Caravanserai in Kara Koyun Gorge.

Tash Rabat - Further drive to Kara Koyun Canyon to visit the mystic Tash Rabat Caravanserai – the construction of stone once served as a caravanserai during the times of the Silk Road, but originally built in the 10th century as a Buddhist or Nestorian monastery.

Drive to Son Kul Lake, over two Passes – Mels Pass (subject to weather conditions) and Moldo Ashu Pass.

Son Kul Lake - During the summer, shepherds with their families stay at pastures in the area around Song-Kul Lake in traditional felt dwellings Boz Ui or yurts, grassing their flocks and herds of animals. At yurt camps meals are provided, yurts are heated at nights.

Day at Son Kul Lake. Day at leisure. Swimming, short trek to Petroglyphs, horse riding (for an extra charge).

Song-Kul - Optional activities: Swimming in the lake, short trek to Petroglyphs, horse riding (for an extra charge).

Drive from Son Kul Lake over Kalmak Ashu Pass to Kochkor village first. Further drive to Chon Kemin National Park.

Chon-Kemin National Park - The Chon-Kemin natural park is located around 150 km (93 miles) East of Bishkek. It stretches over 500 ha (1,234 acres) and has an altitude between 1,400 m (4,593 ft) and 2,800 m (9,186 ft).

The park has one of the most picturesque landscapes in Kyrgyzstan with its vast river, its lakes, its glaciers, and its immense forest. It’s a delight both for nature lovers in search of a calm holiday, and for extreme sports enthusiasts who can go trekking or rafting. Optional activities in Chon Kemin: Hiking for about 2 hours to panorama viewpoint or a drive to Dzhashyl Kol Area.

After breakfast, transfer to Bishkek. On the way visit to the historical complex Burana Tower (11th C.).

Transfer to the airport for a flight back home.

Osh Bazaar - If time allows or fits visit to the Osh Bazaar, on the lst day or day 1

What's Included
  • Entrance and ecological fees
  • Trekking guide/ porter/ cook in trekking
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Sleeping bags/ Tent/ all the cooking equipment for camping
  • Accommodation on twin base in hotels / Home stays / Yurts – 13 nights
  • Shyrdak Show in Kochkor
  • Mineral water (1 liter per person per day)
What's Not Included
  • All personal expenses
  • International flights (the cost depends on the country the guest flies from)
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Fees for the video/ photography in museums - 2USD per person
Additional Information

The tour features a brief three-day light trek around Karakol city to the Green Lakes of Yrdyk Gorge, suitable for both seasoned and novice trekkers. All camping gear and staff are provided. The itinerary covers both sides of Issyk Kul, showcasing major attractions like the Cholpon Ata Petroglyphs, Grigoriev Gorge, the Mosque and Church in Karakol city, Dzhety Oguz Gorge, Skazka Canyon, Bokonbaev village, Tosor Pass, and more. Highlights include a visit to the At Bashy animal market and Tash Rabat Caravanserai. Spend 2 days at Son Kul Lake, accessed via Mels Pass, Moldo Ashu Pass, and descending from Kalmak Ashu Pass. Enjoy 3 nights in a traditional Kyrgyz felt Boz Ui, or yurt, with comfort. The tour concludes with a visit to Chon Kemin National Park, featuring cozy guesthouses, to reflect on the natural, cultural, historical, and authentic beauty of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Cancellation Policy

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

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