Description

Available dates:

January: 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30

February: 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27

March: 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-3.04

April: 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26.05

May: 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, 31-5.06

June: 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-3.07

July: 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-31

August: 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-4.09

September: 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-2.10

October: 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30

November: 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-4

December: 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-1.01

"The Way of Manas" offers a new and exciting approach to cultural tourism in Kyrgyzstan, providing a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the country’s rich culture and traditions.

This is not just a tour, but a journey where every excursion, every stop, and every place of rest becomes part of a living story. By joining, you will become part of a narrative that unfolds with its own prologue, apex, and resolution. As you explore the stunning landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, you will also discover the cultural essence of the country through the Manas epic, which   embodies the spirit and history of our people.

This unique blend of travel and heritage will leave a lasting impression — don’t wait, the time to begin this unforgettable adventure is now!

Itinerary

Day 1/Saturday: Bishkek city – Burana Tower – Chon Kemin valley (170 km / 3 h)

Today we start to learn about the legendary epic “Manas”. In the morning departure to Burana tower to observe the horse riding and traditional games as Kok Boru loved by our hero Manas. Afternoon transfer to Chon Kemin valley, accommodation in a yurt camp. Get to know the story of the encounter between Manas and Khan Koshoi.

Day 2/Sunday: Chon Kemin valley – Karkyra valley (355 km / 5-6 h)

Early in the morning we could try to milk the cows in the way nomads did. Transfer to Karkyra valley via the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Arrival and accommodation at the yurt camp. Take a part to prepare a traditional “Ash” as was described in the story about Khan Koketey.

Day 3/Monday: Karkyra valley

Day in Karkyra. Learn about the contests held in honor of Koketey and watch the traditional jailoo games as “Toguz Korgool” and “Ordo”.

Day 4/Tuesday: Karkyra valley – Karakol town (120 km / 2 h)

Transfer to Karakol town. A boat cruise on the Issyk-Kul lake and listening to the story of how Manas drew his strength from the lake. Meeting a traditional epicteller – Manaschy who will share his secrets and demonstrate his art skills.

Day 5/Wednesday: Karakol – Jeti Oguz gorge – Fairytale canyon – South shore of Issyk-Kul lake (180 km / 4-5 h)

Today we visit a place where Manas prepared his warriors for the battles. Excursion to picturesque Jeti Oguz gorge and Fairytale canyon. Archery, demonstration of hunting with golden eagle. Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt camp.

Day 6/Thursday: Issyk-Kul lake – Bishkek city (270 km / 4-5 h)

Learn about the yurt producing in Kyzyl Tuu and attend the master class on making shyrdaks in Bokonbaevo village. Transfer back to Bishkek.

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Accommodation:

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Prices

Cost per person in USD in 2025:

For double occupancy - 720 USD per person

For single occupancy - 785 USD per person

Description

Guaranteed Tour Dates:

December: 20-22, 27-29
January: 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 31-02.02
February: 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-02.03

We’ll make you fall in love with Winter!

While many choose to escape winter in warmer climates, why not immerse yourself in a true winter wonderland right here at home?

It’s the perfect time to gather your family or bring along friends for a refreshing getaway, away from everyday life, but with all the warmth and comfort you need. Rekindle the joy of winter vacations—remember the excitement of each fresh snowfall, catching snowflakes on your tongue, skillfully building snowmen, and simply loving winter for what it is. Stock up on snowballs for an epic snowball fight and defend your snow fortress! The winner takes a well-deserved victory lap on a snowmobile!

In addition to snowmobiling, the truly daring can take on the challenge of diving into a snowdrift and digging themselves out, followed by rescuing the driver… and maybe even the snowmobile. After rolling in the snow, warm up in a cozy yurt with hot tea in the company of friends. For dinner, enjoy the chef’s specialty—our most delicious pilaf!

Itinerary

Day 1 (Bishkek/Almaty – Karkyra, 8/5 hours):

In the morning, transfer from Bishkek/Almaty to Karkyra. The route passes along the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. We recommend stopping for lunch (not included in the program cost) or bringing a snack for the road. Dinner upon arrival at the yurt camp is included in the program. We suggest packing warm, waterproof clothing and footwear, along with an extra set of clothes in case of wet weather, as mountain temperatures are always colder than in the city. Accommodation in yurts, free time, and dinner. Heated yurts with all amenities inside.

Day 2 (Karkyra):

After breakfast, enjoy a free day to engage in any activities of your choice:

• Snowmobiling (included in the program cost)
• Hiking and snowshoeing – equipment should be brought by yourself (rental available in Bishkek: Ski Land, Ski House, Union of Hiking Tourism, etc.)
• Winter fun (snowball fights, sledding, snowman building, tubing)

If you prefer a quiet retreat, there are plenty of ways to relax at the camp:

• Books, chess, checkers, cards, and other board games for children and adults, songs with a guitar, knitting, drawing, arts, and crafts.
• Nomad games (alchiki, tyak-tartysh, besh tash)
• Culinary masterclass on making talkan, chak-chak, or boorsok, as per the chef’s choice (included in the program)
• Sauna and plunge pool

Lunch and dinner will be served at scheduled times, and for those planning to be away from the camp for the day, a lunchbox will be provided.

Dinner will feature pilaf by the chef, followed by an evening program with a movie screening and board games.

Day 3 (Karkyra – Bishkek/Almaty, 8/5 hours):

Breakfast, followed by free time for relaxation. Lunch at the camp. Departure to Bishkek/Almaty.

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What to Bring:

• Warm jacket, pants, hat, gloves/mittens, and footwear
• A spare set of clothing in case of wet conditions (socks, pants, sweater, etc.)
• Ski equipment can be rented at rental locations in Bishkek (Ski Land, Ski House, Union of Hiking Tourism, etc.)
• Swimwear
• Personal hygiene items

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Prices

The cost of the tour for 1 person is $290 USD

Additional services:

Single occupancy 15 USD

Description

Available dates:

May: 24-29; 27.05-01.06; 31.05-05.06

June: 03-08; 07-12; 10-15; 14-19; 17-22; 21-26; 24-29; 28.06-03.07

July: 01-06; 05-10; 08-13; 12-17; 15-20; 19-24; 22-27; 26-31; 29.07-03.08

August: 02-07; 05-10; 09-14; 12-17; 16-21; 19-24; 23-28; 26-31

September: 02-07; 06-11; 09-14; 13-18; 16-21; 20-25; 23-28

"The Way of Nomad" is a unique opportunity to experience and participate in a journey through Kyrgyzstan in a completely new format.

During the trip, you will immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of the nomadic people, witnessing and even taking part in rituals throughout the program. By the end of the tour, each traveler will have gained a deep understanding of the complete cycle of a nomad's life, from birth and maturity to family life. This exceptional opportunity to explore the history and culture of the nomadic people includes an overnight stay in a yurt camp on the shores of the high-altitude Son-Kul Lake.

An exclusive combination of enjoying nature, mountain landscapes, and immersing yourself in the culture through interactive learning of traditions – all in one tour with us.

Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Itinerary

Day 1/Saturday: Bishkek city – Karkyra valley (470 km / 8-9 h)

In the morning we depart from Bishkek city towards Karkyra valley which is located in the eastern part of Kyrgyzstan in the picturesque natural boundary Char Kuduk close to the border with Kazakhstan.

Arrival to the yurt camp Karkyra, accommodation. Today we start to learn about nomads’ traditions on childbirth and childhood. Attend the ceremony of cutting the ropes “Tushoo Toy” representing a new chapter of the life of a child.

Day 2/Sunday: Karkyra valley

Spend a day in Karkyra! Attend the demonstration of nomadic games as “Toguz Korgool” and “Alchiki”. Full meal board is provided.

Day 3/Monday: Karkyra – South shore of Issyk-Kul Lake (285 km / 5 h)

In the morning departure to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Arrival and accommodation at the yurt camp. En-route visit to Djeti Oguz gorge. In the afternoon we get to know the nomadic traditions related to the beginning of married life, learn about customs through interactive participation in Nike Toy (wedding), Kelin Aluu (moving of the bride to groom) and Chach Ooru (braiding of two plaits for the bride).

Day 4/Tuesday: South shore of Issyk-Kul Lake – Tash-Rabat caravanserai (350 km / 6-7 h)

After breakfast, departure to Tash-Rabat. Attend an eagle hunting demonstration and yurt producing. Visit to women cooperative to learn about the techniques of felt and shyrdak making.

Day 5/Wednesday: Tash-Rabat caravanserai – Son-Kul lake (260 km / 5-6 h)

Morning departure to one of the most picturesque places of Kyrgyzstan at the lake Son-Kul located in Tien Shan Range at the altitude of 3016m a.s.l. Today we will get acquainted with the principles of nomadism and feel a little nomadic ourselves. In the evening we will touch upon the topic of the sunset of life and learn what a real Kyrgyz “ash” is. Overnight stay in yurts.

Day 6/Thursday: Son-Kul lake – Bishkek city (370 km / 8-9 h)

Today we transfer back to Bishkek. This day we will touch upon the topic of commemoration of ancestors’ memory.

En-route visit to the Burana Tower (old minaret) near Tokmok city.
That minaret was constructed in Balasagun town, one of the capitals of Karakhanid State existed in 11-12 centuries AD. Explore ruins of that important trading point at the Great Silk Road and visit a little local museum telling about that civilization. Also watch a collection of Balbals shaped in interesting forms over there.

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Accommodation:

It is desirable to have with you:

1. Headgear (remember that the sun can cause sunstroke)
2. first aid kit
3. Personal hygiene items
4. Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
5. Sunglasses
6. Water flask
7. Camera
8. Positive attitude for a storm of emotions!

It is obligatory to have with you:

1. Warm clothes

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Prices

Cost per person in USD in 2025:

For double occupancy - 765 USD per person

For single occupancy - 820 USD per person

Description

This tour is a good choice for trekkers with high hiking experience at the altitudes above 3000 m, and with advanced physical condition and health.

Itinerary

Day 1. Karakol town – Djety Oguz gorge – The foot of Telety pass

Meet porters in the morning. We leave Karakol town after breakfast and start trekking along the riverbank in a very narrow wooded gorge Bay Tor; it leads to the alpine meadows. Here, on a flower carpet, in the mountains, the air is sweet and clear, the views are amazing, and one forgets all his troubles and gets closer to the nature. After some rest, continue trekking to the tent camp at the foot of Telety pass. Getting closer to the tent camp cross quite big river with bridge. Few hundred meters and we are at the tent camp. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp.

PLEASE NOTE: Put all stuff (extra payment for more than 12 kg per person) into a special rucksack provided by Ak-Sai Travel and give it to the porters in the morning. Porters carry the luggage from one tent camp to another, and upon arrival to a tent camp after trekking day, one will take the luggage back.

Day 2. The foot of Telety pass – Karakol gorge

We leave the tent camp after breakfast and start ascent to Telety pass. The first kilometer of the trail hidden among the bushes of juniper. Further, route goes along a narrow path with a slight ascend. From the top of the pass at 3800 m a.s.l., we enjoy wonderful panoramic view. Descent is rather simple, along a wide slope covered with talus, across alpine meadows with various herbs and flowers, along East Telety river, cross this river at some point and it is advisable to have sandals, since there is no bridge. Later we hike through the wood along the trail covered with roots and go down to Karakol gorge. The last kilometer is going through the old dirt-truck road that leads us to the tent camp, located in the forest. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp.

Day 3. Karakol gorge – Ala-Kul lake

After breakfast we descent along the gorge about 1 km and later cross the river over a bridge and the trail leads us into a forest. Rather long ascent finishes at a steep slope covered with grass, the trail turns into a serpentine, passes by a river overflow, and arrive to an unusual place, which is called “Sirota” mountain log hut. There is a table, benches, fireplace inside. We can find a number of sculptures of animals and idols carved in wood around the hut. It looks like a fairy tale place. It is a nice place to sit down, rest, have a snack. Later, the trail goes up higher, leaving the forest behind we hike along the river and reach a beautiful waterfall, flowing down from Ala-Kul Lake. We pass the waterfall and ascent on a natural dam, from where we can see Ala-Kul lake. The last kilometer till the tent camp goes along the lake. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp.

Day 4. Ala-Kul lake – Altyn Arashan gorge

Moraine Lake of Ala-Kul stretches from east to west for 2.8 km, its width is 500 m and depth 70 m. Ala-Kul means Colorful Lake in Kyrgyz language. Depending on the light the water might change its color. It can be emerald green, turquoise with white clouds reflected, light green or dark grey, or even black. After breakfast we start the ascent to Ala-Kul pass. During the ascent, we enjoy wonderful views of the lake. Arriving closer to the lake we see the main range of Terskei Ala-Too with a number of peaks – Ak-Suu, Djigit, Karakol, Oguz Bashi, etc. From the lake edge, it will take us another hour and half to the pass. Descent from the pass along a talus slope, and later across a wide valley of Keldike with picturesque landscapes, herds of cattle and flocks of sheep grazing. Upon arrival to the tent camp you may use an opportunity to relax in the hot springs. There are thermal baths (up to +50C) in the valley. Dinner and overnight at the Guest house.

Day 5. Altyn Arashan gorge – Karakol town.

After breakfast, we will have a 5-kilometer hike through the gorge, the descent will take place along a mountain road among the spruce forest. Then you will get into the car and go to Karakol.

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IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

• In trekking areas, nights are spent in tents; comfort is rudimentary (no internet access, no air conditioning) and you will have to share the tent with another participant

• Some trekking days are subject to change due to the security/weather reasons.

• Escorting English-speaking guide.

• Transfer time is approximate, depending on the road/weather conditions.

• Trekking time is approximate, 5 – 7 hours (10-18 kilometers) per day, depending on the weather and physical condition of a participant.

• The maximum height can go up to 3800 m.

• Lunch boxes will be packed by each participant for lunch after every breakfast during the trekking part of the tour. Variety of ingredients will be provided by the stuff of the camp.

• Availability of the personal flask highly recommended, as we provide boiled water during the trekking in term to reduce an impact of the plastic.

EACH FIXED TENT CAMP PROVIDES:

• RED FOX FAMILY tents (four people capacity, but accommodation provided for two persons)

• TEAM FOX tent: capacity (persons): 10-20 (dining tent).

• 5-centimeter mattresses and sleeping pads in each Red Fox Family tent.

• Electricity (generator) runs from 19:00 until 23:00 to charge your phones, tablets and other batteries.

• Toilet tent and shower tent (for shower we provide small basin and ladle + warm water. Please note that during the bad weather conditions it would be difficult to provide warm water).

• Tea, coffee, sweets, biscuits etc.

• Bar for supplement (vodka, wine, cognac, juices etc.).

• Kitchenware, table, chairs.

OBLIGATORY TO HAVE DURING THE TREK:

• Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
• Waterproof jacket or rain cape
• Sunhat or Cap with Ear and Neck Flap Cover
• Daypack 30 to 40 liters with rain cover
• Warm hat
• Sleeping bag (comfort rated -5°C, please ask about temperature)
• Trekking poles (highly recommended during stream crossings, steep incline or decline)
• Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic and antihistamine cream, throat lozenges, diarrhea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts
• Sun protection (including total bloc for ears, nose etc.)
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper
• Good quality sunglasses
• Warm gloves
• Trekking trousers
• Water bottles 1 litre (x2) (we encourage re-filling water bottles rather than single use plastic)
• Water purification tablets
• Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents, laptops, phones dry during trek
• Lipsticks
• Headtorch and spare batteries
• Thermal underwear

OPTIONALLY TO HAVE DURING THE TREK:

• 1 pair of tennis shoes or shoes for city walking
• Trainers / sandals for river crossings
• Socks (1 pair for 2 -3 days of trekking)
• 1 waterproof overtrousers
• 1 scarf to cover your hair (during the visits of mosques and churches)
• Shorts and/or swimwear (camps near lakes, hot springs or rivers)
• Buff/scarf (to protect against dust and cold)
• Washbag and toiletries
• Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel (fast dry material)
• Thermarest or similar sleeping mat (please note that sleeping mats 5sm with thin sleeping pad are provided during 3 classical trekking of Ak-Sai Travel)
• Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
• Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
• Ear plugs against river noises, neighbor snoring

TIPS AND GRATITUDE:

In Kyrgyzstan tips are not obligatory, however, are welcomed by the serving staff. Tips are usually not included into the prices in Kyrgyzstan.

In the cafes/restaurants on the bills you can see Service 10% or 15%, but this is not tipping. This is their salary, what they will get paid. It is not bad to tip guides and drivers as well.

Tipping is an excellent way to show your appreciation of their services. To give you an idea average tip is about 7-10 USD per day per person for all staff (drivers, guides, porters). Anyway, it is up to you, your level of satisfaction of their work and your possibilities.

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Prices

PROGRAM PRICE IN 2025 PER PERSON

THE COST OF THE PROGRAM PER PAX IN 2025: 850 USD

SİNGLE SUPPLEMENT İN TENT CAMPS: 70 USD

Description

Yuhin Peak is situated in Zaalayskiy Range on the North of Lenin Peak.

From the top of Yuhin Peak there is a breathtaking view to the North Face of Lenin Peak and the Alai Valley. The classical route does not involve steep rock or ice climbing and does not require special equipment, except trekking boots. To reach the top successfully one should have perfect personal physical condition, good stamina and high motivation.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival to Osh. Transfer to the base camp “Achyk-Tash” (3600 m)

Arrival at Osh airport. After receiving your luggage and passing customs control, you will be met by a representative of the Ak-Sai Travel company, who will give you all the necessary documents and permits, after which you will be transferred to the Achik-Tash base camp.

Day 2. Achik-Tash Base Camp – ridge of Petrovski peak

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where
there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.
Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards.

Day 3. Achik-Tash Base Camp – Puteshestvennikov pass – Camp 1

Today, we go further to foothill of Lenin peak. After breakfast we go to “Camp 1” over Puteshestvennikov pass (4150m). The ascent to pass usually takes 1-1.5 hours by a good path. From the pass you’ll see excellent views of Lenin peak and Lenin glacier. Sometimes there is snow on the pass.
Then we descend to the left moraine of the Lenin glacier and continue trek up some 3 hours. Further we should cross the river carefully. The best time for crossing is early morning, as the river rises rapidly throughout at this time. Across the left moraine of glacier to the Lenin glacier and hike to “Camp 1”.

Day 4. Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Camp 1

After breakfast we go to ascent Yukhin Peak (5,130 m). There is a breathtaking view to the North Face of Lenin Peak and Alai Valley from the top. The classical route does not involve steep rock or ice climbing and does not require special equipment.
After ascent we return to Camp1.

Day 5. Camp 1 – Achik-Tash BC

After the breakfast, we return to the Base Camp. Firstly, we hike up little bit, then going down for almost 4h.
Upon arrival we’ll take a well-deserved drink and shower!

Day 6. Achik-Tash BC – Osh city

We leave the mountain behind as we drive back to the city of Osh.
We check-in to our hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the town a bit or relax with a cold beer.

Day 7. Flight back home

Transfer to the Airport to catch your flight back home

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Additional Info

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

• Some days may be subject to change due to safety/weather reasons.
• Transfer times are approximate as they depend on road/weather conditions.
• Transit times are approximate and depend on the weather and physical condition of the participants.
• The maximum altitude on the tour is 5130 m.
• A personal flask is highly recommended as we provide boiled water for the duration of the trek.

OBLIGATORY TO HAVE DURING THE TREK:

• Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
• Waterproof jacket or rain cape
• Sunhat or Cap with Ear and Neck Flap Cover
• Daypack 30 to 40 liters with rain cover
• Warm hat
• Sleeping bag (comfort rated -5°C, please ask about temperature)
• Trekking poles (highly recommended during stream crossings, steep incline or decline)
• Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic and antihistamine cream, throat lozenges, diarrhea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts
• Sun protection (including total bloc for ears, nose etc.)
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper
• Good quality sunglasses
• Warm gloves
• Trekking trousers
• Water bottles 1 litre (x2) (we encourage re-filling water bottles rather than single use plastic)
• Water purification tablets
• Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents, laptops, phones dry during trek
• Lipsticks
• Headtorch and spare batteries
• Thermal underwear
• Recommended to take a demi-season down jacket

OPTIONALLY TO HAVE DURING THE TREK:

• 1 pair of tennis shoes or shoes for city walking
• Trainers / sandals for river crossings
• Socks (1 pair for 2 -3 days of trekking)
• 1 waterproof overtrousers
• 1 scarf to cover your hair (during the visits of mosques and churches)
• Shorts and/or swimwear (camps near lakes, hot springs or rivers)
• Buff/scarf (to protect against dust and cold)
• Washbag and toiletries
• Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel (fast dry material)
• Thermarest or similar sleeping mat (please note that sleeping mats 5sm with thin sleeping pad are provided during 3 classical trekking of Ak-Sai Travel)
• Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
• Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
• Ear plugs against river noises, neighbor snoring

TIPS AND GRATITUDE:

In Kyrgyzstan tips are not obligatory, however, are welcomed by the serving staff. Tips are usually not included into the prices in Kyrgyzstan.

In the cafes/restaurants on the bills you can see Service 10% or 15%, but this is not tipping. This is their salary, what they will get paid. It is not bad to tip guides and drivers as well.

Tipping is an excellent way to show your appreciation of their services. To give you an idea of average tip is about 7-10 USD per day per person for all staff (drivers, guides, porters). Anyway, it is up to you, your level of satisfaction of their work and your possibilities.

* Porter services for time tracking from Base Camp to Camp 1:

Your personal luggage will be carried by a horse or porter throughout the journey. The weight of your luggage must not exceed 12 kg per person. For each additional kilogram above the specified limit, an additional payment is $12 per program.

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Prices

PROGRAM PRICE IN 2025 PER PERSON

Description

This tour is a good choice for tourists with moderate hiking experience and good physical fitness and health.

The first part of the trekking, not difficult and not long, is laid in the picturesque foothills of the Pamirs - the Kozho-Kelen gorge and the Alai Valley - will allow us to acclimatize for the second part, where we will climb to heights of up to 5130 meters, Yukhin Peak, in the area of ​​the majestic Lenin Peak - a colossal spectacle of the peak , the energy of the mountains and a very popular gathering place for climbing among climbers all over the world! Accommodation in comfortable camps along the way to the top with visits to the surrounding area and heights.

Itinerary

Day 1. Osh city – Kozho-Kelen village

In the morning drive from Osh to Kozho-Kelen village. Along the road you can see exotic nature (mountains, meadows, flower fields and shepherd’s life). As well visible on the way The Papan reservoir, that provides all Osh city residents with water and it is used for irrigation the agriculture of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The road distance is 100 km and takes about 3.5 hours to reach the Kozho-Kelen, overnight in a local family’s home.

The road goes along the Ak-Buura river and both sides of road surrounded with green juniper mountains. Upon arrival in Kozho-Kelen(2300m. asl) we will stay in the house of a local family and go on an acclimatization walk (2-3 hours). Lunchboxes for lunch. We will visit Blue Grot and waterfall. The trail goes through narrow mountain canyons, where one can see unusual forms of cliffs and rocks.

Then we return back to the guesthouse and have a rest and dinner

Day 2. Kozho-Kelen village – foot of Dzhyptyk pass

After breakfast we start trekking along the mountain river to the foot of Dzhyptyk pass. This is a unique place that best addresses the meaning of the word “jailoo”, where eye cathes the fantastic valley, snow-capped peaks of the majestic mountains, which are visible on the horizon.

Fabulously beautiful mountains, clean air, mountain spruce, junipers, natural drawings on the rocks harmoniously complement the landscape. Upon arrival to the tent camp dinner and overnight.

Day 3. Foot of Dzhyptyk pass – Dzhyptyk pass (4185 m) – Alai valley – Achik-Tash base camp (3600 m)

Today we cross Dzhyptyk pass and get Alai valley. In the beginning we have a light trek through alpine meadows to upside of Dzhyptyk gorge, then we ascent to the pass along steep scree slope. The way to pass is take around 4-5 hours.

From top of pass you enjoyed a view of the Alai Valley and the majestic Pamir. If we be with luck and have a good weather, far away you can see seventhousander Lenin Peak and great panorama of Zaalay range.

After lunch we descend to gorge along old closed road to the “Rock Gate”, where the car will be waiting for us. Transfer to the Achik-Tash base camp. Rest, dinner and accommodation in Achik-Tash

Day 4. Achik-Tash Base Camp – ridge of Petrovski peak

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.

Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards

Day 5. Achik-Tash Base Camp – Puteshestvennikov pass – Camp 1

Today, we go further to foothill of Lenin peak. After breakfast we go to “Camp 1” over Puteshestvennikov pass (4150m). The ascent to pass usually takes 1-1.5 hours by a good path. From the pass you’ll see excellent views of Lenin peak and Lenin glacier. Sometimes there is snow on the pass.

Then we descend to the left moraine of the Lenin glacier and continue trek up some 3 hours. Further we should cross the river carefully. The best time for crossing is early morning, as the river rises rapidly throughout at this time. Across the left moraine of glacier to the Lenin glacier and hike to “Camp 1”

Day 6. Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Camp 1

After breakfast we go to ascent Yukhin Peak (5,130 m). There is a breathtaking view to the North Face of Lenin Peak and Alai Valley from the top. The classical route does not involve steep rock or ice climbing and does not require special equipment.

After ascent we return to Camp 1

Day 7. Camp 1 – Achik-Tash BC

After the breakfast, we return to the Base Camp. Firstly, we hike up little bit, then going down for almost 4h.

Upon arrival we’ll take a well-deserved drink and shower!

Day 8. Achik-Tash BC – Osh city

We leave the mountain behind as we drive back to the city of Osh

Map

Additional Info

OBLIGATORY TO HAVE DURING THE TREK:

• Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
• Waterproof jacket or rain cape
• Sunhat or Cap with Ear and Neck Flap Cover
• Daypack 30 to 40 liters with rain cover
• Warm hat
• Sleeping bag (comfort rated -5°C, please ask about temperature)
• Trekking poles (highly recommended during stream crossings, steep incline or decline)
• Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic and antihistamine cream, throat lozenges, diarrhea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts
• Sun protection (including total bloc for ears, nose etc.)
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper
• Good quality sunglasses
• Warm gloves
• Trekking trousers
• Water bottles 1 litre (x2) (we encourage re-filling water bottles rather than single use plastic)
• Water purification tablets
  Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents, laptops, phones dry during trek
• Lipsticks
• Headtorch and spare batteries
• Thermal underwear
• Recommended to take a demi-season down jacket

OPTIONALLY TO HAVE DURING THE TREK:

• 1 pair of tennis shoes or shoes for city walking
• Trainers / sandals for river crossings
• Socks (1 pair for 2 -3 days of trekking)
• 1 waterproof overtrousers
• 1 scarf to cover your hair (during the visits of mosques and churches)
• Shorts and/or swimwear (camps near lakes, hot springs or rivers)
• Buff/scarf (to protect against dust and cold)
• Washbag and toiletries
• Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel (fast dry material)
• Thermarest or similar sleeping mat (please note that sleeping mats 5sm with thin sleeping pad are provided during 3 classical trekking of Ak-Sai Travel)
• Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
• Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
• Ear plugs against river noises, neighbor snoring

TIPS AND GRATITUDE:

In Kyrgyzstan tips are not obligatory, however, are welcomed by the serving staff. Tips are usually not included into the prices in Kyrgyzstan.

In the cafes/restaurants on the bills you can see Service 10% or 15%, but this is not tipping. This is their salary, what they will get paid. It is not bad to tip guides and drivers as well.

Tipping is an excellent way to show your appreciation of their services. To give you an idea of average tip is about 7-10 USD per day per person for all staff (drivers, guides, porters). Anyway, it is up to you, your level of satisfaction of their work and your possibilities.

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PROGRAM PRICE IN 2025 PER PERSON

Description

Treasures of Kyrgyzstan 

The wild Kyrgyz nature and the ancient history of the Great Silk Road well presented here. Join us to see stunning snowy peaks, high alpine meadows, broad grasslands filled with fragrances of plants and flowers, wild mountain rivers, and serene mirrored lakes scattered among the tall peaks. This is a unique, off-the-beaten-track experience that will remain in your heart forever.

Itinerary

Day 1. Manas International Airport – Bishkek city – (30 km /40 min)

 Arrival in Bishkek you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to Bishkek (early check-in is not included).

Today we start to explore the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek city.

City tour in Bishkek: the Monument of Kyrgyz National hero Manas, Kurmanjan Datka Monument, Oak Park, Opera and Ballet Theatre, and Victory square, dedicated to the world war II soviet heroes.

(No meals)

Day 2. Bishkek city – Chychkan (250 km /5 hours)

 Morning transfer to Chychkan canyon via Tuu Ashuu Pass. Spectacular views on the way. Photo stops and visits to the local people yurts. En route, you will have the possibilty to taste a local milk products.

Arrival at the evening time to the Chychkan canyon and accommodation in Oson motel (basic conditions, private facilities in each room).

The name of the Chychkan gorge translated from Kyrgyz means “a mouse”m and a lot of field really inhabit the area. There are also opportunities to see wild boars, mountain archers, ibex and eagles with the wingspans reaching 2,5 m higher in the gorges that origin from the Chychkan gorge. According to the locals the largest predator birds are able to lift lambs into the air.

 On the slopes of mountains surrounding the valley Chychkan there are juniper, spruce, wild blackberries and barberry among other species.  The natural world of the gorge is extraordinarily  diverse and exceptionally beautiful.  Chychkan is also famous for his honey.

Hiking opportunity to the closest canyon (simple hike).

Dinner and overnight at the area.

(Breakfast – hotel, dinner – motel)

Day 3. Chychkan – Osh city (440 km/ 8-9 hours)

 After breakfast we drive to Osh city. You will see beautiful Kokomeren river and Toktogul resevoir which is located on the largest path of the Naryn River, a northern tributary of the Syr Darya.  Spectacular views on the way. Photo stops. En route, we will have a stop in Uzgen city for the visit to local Karakhand historical complex (Minaret and Mausoleums). On arrival to Osh city we will have a sighseeing tour.

Osh is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, a city where you can experience the real oriental flavor and come in contact with two very different and neighboring cultures: the Kyrgyz nomadic culture and the sedentary agricultural culture of the Fergana Valley.

All historical significance of Osh is concentrated in the Sulaiman-Too mountain, around which this ancient city is located. For many centuries Osh was an important part of the great Silk Road, and therefore another amazing side of the city is the famous Osh bazaar, which has existed for more than two thousand years and is located on the two sides of the Ak Buura River. There has always been a thriving trade and even now you can see the unique spirit of the oriental bazaar with your eyes, which is considered the most authentic bazaar in Central Asia.

 We start our sightseeing by Suleiman Too (mountain). Walk along the hill, visit the Historical Museum, praying caves, slide of wishes, Babur’s House and see a very old cementery on the slope of the hill. Follow the way of the famous pilgrimage route and go down the stairs.

(Breakfast – motel)

Day 4. Osh city – Base Camp Achik-Tash (350 km/6 hours)

 Today we set off on a journey to the big mountains – Lenin Peak, to the Achik-Tash Base Camp (3600 m). Lunch on the road in a local family. Drive over the Taldyk pass(3615 m). Enjoy the view of the Great Glacier and Mountains around. Upon arrival accommodation at the Base Camp at the footstep of Lenin Peak (7139 m).

Before dinner, you have time to relax or those who wish can take a walk around the surroundings – there are many picturesque lakes around the camp

Dinner and overnight in tent/yurt camp on 3600m.

(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – local family, dinner – BC)

Day 5. Base Camp Achik-Tash – Tulpar-Kol lake – BC Achik-Tash

 We will leave the Base Camp “Achik-Tash”. Follow the trail along the stream past the green hills where herds of horses graze and cross the valley of the same name. At the edge of the valley, there is a beautiful view of the Alai Valley, beyond which you can see the pointed Alai ridge. Then we will cross the zhar – as the Kyrgyz call the yar, ravine. We will go down to the Achik-Tash River, cross the bridge and climb to the other side.

At this point, the trail turns into a dirt road. We will walk along it two hundred meters and see the purpose of the trip – Tulpar-Kol Lake. Let’s take a little more winding road. On the left there are yurts, on the right there is a mountain with a peak Obzorny. Nomad games are sometimes held between the yurts and the lake in a large clearing. We will take a walk near the lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery, the purest water. When we go back, we will see how Petrovsky Peak and Lenin Peak will rise in front of us, clinging to the clouds. We return by the same route, cross the river again and soon find ourselves in the camp. Delicious food and hospitality are waiting for us here.

Rest, dinner, overnight in the tents of the Base Camp.

Manas International Airport, flight to Osh city. Upon arrival to Osh International Airport, transfer to the city to start a sightseeing in Osh. Here we face with the second treasure – Suleiman Too (mountain). Walk along the hill, visit the Historical Museum, praying caves, slide of wishes, Babur’s House and see a very old cementery on the slope of the hill. Follow the way of the famous pilgrimage route and go down the stairs.

Continuation of the city tour. Visit famous Kurmanjan and Alymbek datka museum, main square and Lenin’s monument, orthodox cathedral and finish at Osh bazaar walking along raws of different stuff, ending at the blacksmith worshops and jewelry section.

Accommodation in a hotel and free time.

Optionally: horse riding.

Optionally: horseback riding games

Optionally: yurt setting up demonstartion

(Breakfast – BC, lunch -lunch boxes, dinner – BC)

Day 6. BC Achik-Tash – Osh city (350 km/6 hours)

 After breakfast we leave the mountains behind and return to the original city of Osh. Visit famous Kurmanjan and Alymbek datka museum, main square and Lenin’s monument, orthodox cathedral and finish at Osh bazaar walking along raws of different stuff, ending at the blacksmith worshops and jewelry section.

Accommodation in a hotel and free time.

(Breakfast –BC)

Day 7. Osh city – Flight to Bishkek city

Morning flight to Bishkek city (45 min).

Visit of Oriental market – Osh bazaar and TSUM (Central department store) to buy souvenirs.

Free time. Overnight in the hotel.

(Breakfast – hotel)

Day 8. Bishkek city – airport (30 km / 40 minutes)

 Transfer to Manas International Airport. Flight back home.

(Breakfast – hotel)

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Prices

The trip cost for 2025 per person in USD:

 Cost per person on double/twin base – from 1165 US dollars

Cost per person on single base only in hotels – from 1240 US dollars

The single supplement does not include individual accommodation in yurts and in local family house:

Extra payment per person for TWIN accommodation in yurt per night - 15 USD (if yurts are available)

Extra payment per person for SGL accommodation in yurt per night - 25 USD (if yurts are available)

Early check in in Bishkek hotel 3* for extra night SGL – 65 USD per room; DBL/TWN – 90 USD per room.

Description

Kyrgyzstan is amazing and unique in its beauty country. This small oasis in the Heart of Central Asia impresses with its huge variety of landscapes and a considerable role in it is played by unique Issyk Kul Lake. Often Kyrgyzstan is named "Asian Switzerland", however virgin mountains and richest nature of Kyrgyzstan are far excel in the cleanness of the beaten European Alps. Culture and historical heritage of Kyrgyz people are also very interesting. Until now, the country retains all the attributes of nomadic life. Only in Kyrgyzstan in summer period you will see yurts- nomadic portable dwellings decorated with felt carpets, meet nomads, who will welcome you and probably invite to their yurt to try traditional Kyrgyz drink kymyz.

Duration: 10 days, 9 nights

Minimum size of the group: 2

Fixed departure dates in 2025:

13/07/2025 - 22/07/2025

10/08/2025 - 19/08/2025

Itinerary

Day 1. Bishkek (30 km / 35 min)

Arrival in Bishkek. Upon arrival at the International Airport Manas you will be met by our tourist guide at arrival gates. Transfer to the city will take 30-40 min. Hotel check in at 14 pm (Early check in is not included).

We start a sightseeing tour of Bishkek, which includes:

The Monument of Kyrgyz National hero Manas, Kurmanjan Datka Monument, Oak Park, Opera and Ballet Theatre.

A sightseeing tour of Bishkek comes to an end at Victory Square. After excursion, we will go to ZUM (Central department store) to buy souvenirs.

(No meals)

Day 2. Bishkek city – Chon Kemin Valley (170 km / 3 hours).

After breakfast, we drive to Chon-Kemin valley.

After excursion, drive to Chon Kemin valley. En route you will visit Architectural- Archeological Complex “Burana Tower” (UNESCO)

Burana Tower (ancient minaret)   is located in 12 km far from Tokmok town. The territory where the tower is located was called Balasagyn town. This town had the strategic meaning for Great Silk Road. Here you will see a small museum with exhibits found at excavations, providing more details about this ancient settlement, and become familiar with collection of Balbals, turkic grave marks.

Optionally: horseback riding games near Burana Tower.

Upon arrival, get accommodated in the guest house “Ashuu”.

Options to do:

1) Walking around the village.

2) Renting horses and ride up to the closest mountains (extra cost).

3) Horseback riding games nearby (extra cost).

4) Setting up yurt (nomadic house) (extra cost).

Dinner and overnight at the guest house.

(Breakfast – hotel, dinner – guest house)

Day 3. Chon-Kemin – Karakol (305 km/ 6 hours)

 Today we take the direction to Karakol city via the north shore of beautiful Issyk Kul lake.

 Issyk Kul Lake has a tectonic origin. It is a second largest alpine lake in the world after Titicaca located in South America. Its length reaches 182 km, and width is 58 km, maximum depth is up to 668 m. During the summer period the water reaches up to 20-25 Co

On the way you admire beautiful landscape and changing of scenery.

 En route, visit the Nomad Museum and Open-air Petroglyphs Museum.

The Nomad Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan. From the Altai nomadic exhibition to the cultural and ethnographic event, this museum offers a captivating journey into the past. Don’t miss the chance to explore the architectural marvels and learn about the fascinating history of the region.

Petroglyphs are dated back Sak-Usun period from 9-8 century up to 3-5 century AD. The territory where Petroglyphs are found lying below the Kungey Alatoo Mountains with a beautiful view of the lake.

Further drive to Karakol town.

Afternoon short sightseeing in Karakol. Visit of Dungan mosque and Russian Orthodox church.

Karakol was founded in 1869 as a Russian garrison, and grew rapidly as explorers passed through the town on their way deeper into the Tian Shan.

Overnight.

(Breakfast – guest house)

Day 4. Karakol – Djety Oguz gorge – Svetlaya Polyana – Kajy- Say (130 km/ 2-3 hours)

Today you drive to Kochkor village. En route visit Djety Oguz gorge with “Seven Bulls” and “Broken Heart” mountain formations. This picturesque gorge is named so because of the red rocky sand formations covered with forests of Tien Shan spruces. After the walk, we take the direction to the village of Svetlaya Popyana for visit to a «Komuz» maker.

Komuz is an ancient Kyrgyz three-stringed instrument, resembling a small guitar. It is a significant part of any Kyrgyz folk music group. The instrument is usually fully made from apricot or juniper.

The master will tell you and show you the process of making a musical instrument. We will also taste herbal tea with honey from our home apiary.

 Further drive to Kajy-Say village to the yurt camp or guest house.

Dinner and overnight.

(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – local family, dinner – yurt camp/guest house)

Day 5. Kajy-Say – Canyon Skazka – Son Kul lake (285 km/5-6 hours)

 After breakfast visit Skazka Canyon which is one of the

most stunning places in Kyrgyzstan, a canyon filled with fantastical sandstone shapes that give the spot its name, which means fairytale in Russian. Over millennia of erosion, the red sandstone has taken on forms that some say resemble animals, landmarks, or characters from legends.

Then we drive back to Son Kul lake via Kalmak Ashuu pass (3447 m).

Lunch in Kochkor village.

Alpine Son Kul Lake is located on Tien Shan range at the elevation of 3016 m. The territory around Son Kul is a pasture for the cattle driven from Kochkor village, Naryn and Jumgal regions. During the summer Son Kul pasture is considered to be the best Kyrgyz jailoo. The road to the lake goes through the windy mountain passes and vanishes in the sky. As a result, Son Kul Lake from Kyrgyz language translates as “Last Lake”.

Optionally: horse riding.

Optionally: horseback riding games

Optionally: yurt setting up demonstartion of Kyrgyz people.

Accommodation in a local comfortable yurt camp.

Here you can feel like a real nomads and get acquainted with the culture

(Breakfast – yurt camp/guest house, lunch – local family, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 6. Son Kul lake – Naryn town (150 km /2.5-3   hours)

Today we drive to the most mountainous province in Kyrgyzstan – Naryn province via the Moldo Ashuu pass (3200 m). Naryn is known for some of the best meat and traditional Kyrgyz dishes in the country.

Overnight in the hotel.

(Breakfast – yurt camp)

Day 7. Naryn – Kel Suu lake (150 km/5-6 hours)

After breakfast, start driving towards to the next treasure of Kyrgyzstan – Kel Suu lake.

The distance is relatively short, but the conditions of the road delay the arrival.

Arrival to Kel Suu in the late afternoon. The camp will be installed to your arrival, all infrustructure ready/ pick up you r tent and get comfortable.

Some free time in the evening to explore the area before dinner.

Remote even by Kyrgyzstan standards, the magnificent Kel Suu lake stretches over 10 km through a sheer mountain gorge that reaches nearly to the Chinese border. Kel Suu means “incoming water” in Kyrgyz, and indeed, sometimes the lake disappears, flowing into underground caves and grottoes, so please be aware that not everybody has the chance to see the lake.

Dinner and overnight in tents/yurt camp.

(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – lunch box, dinner – yurt/tent camp)

Day 8. Kel Suu lake – Naryn town (on foot 8 km / 2-3 hours one way) (drive 150 km / 3,5 hours)

Today you explore the secret of Kyrgyzstan – Kel Suu. From the tents camp to the lake you can walk or drive up as it takes about 2-3 hours on foot. Level of difficulty only prescribed by the altitude (3200-3300 m asl), walking terrain is not challenging, but you need proper hiking boots. Spend time in the area, have lunch boxes on the shore and enjoy your time exploring this treasure.

At the evening we load our stuff into the car and continue the way to Naryn town. Late evening arrival to Naryn and get accommodated at the hotel. Overnight.

(Breakfast – tent camp, lunch – lunch box)

Day 9. Naryn town – Bishkek city (350 km / 5 hours)

After breakfast explore the area. walk around to check the nature around Naryn town and drive back to Bishkek city.

En route stop in Kochkor village and visit local women cooperation where ladies produce felt and different items from it.

Optionally: watch felt producing demonstration

Arrival to Bishkek, check in into the hotel.

Optionally: You can take a wander around Osh bazaar (closed on Monday)

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Optionally: folklore show

Overnight at a hotel.

(Breakfast – hotel, dinner – local restaurant)

Day 10. Bishkek – airport (30 km/40 minutes)

Transfer to airport to pick your flight.

(breakfast – hotel)

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Clothes and equipment:

You can take all necessary things. Please take into consideration that in summer time the temperature in Bishkek city reaches up to 40 oC and in the mountains the temperature decreases to -5 oC. Be prepared for unexpected changes of the weather.

Recommended:

• Rain-coat
• Sweater/fleece
• Wind-stopper
• Enough t-shirts and other underwear (think of taking smth with long sleeves to avoid sunburns)
• Hat (remember – the sun can be violent)
• Sun-screen cream (30 or higher)
• Insect repellent (skin + clothes)
• Good trekking boots for easy hikes in the mountains.
• Walking shoes (don’t need heavy ones) for the city walks
• Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhoea, sore muscles after hikes. Take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions).
• Personal hygiene kit (disinfection gel is highly recommended) + some toilet paper.
• A small towel
• Swimming suit (for Issyk-Kul)
• Sunglasses
• Photo camera
• Notepad and a pen to make notes as you travel
• A smaller backpack, except for your normal suitcase.
• Flash light (torch)
• Walking poles if needed

Money exchange - if you plan to exchange USD / Euro to KGS , we recommend to take the notes of 50, 100 USD without stamps, inscriptions and other type of damage, because damaged banknotes are not accepted by banks and exchange offices.

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Prices

The trip cost for 2025 per person in USD:

Cost per person on double/twin base – 1255 US dollars

Cost per person on single base only in hotels – 1390 US dollars

The single supplement does not include individual accommodation in yurts and in local family house:

Extra payment per person for TWIN accommodation in yurt per night - 15 USD (if yurts are available)

Extra payment per person for SGL accommodation in yurt per night - 25 USD (if yurts are available)

Early check in in Bishkek hotel 3* for extra night - SGL – 65 USD per room; DBL/TWN – 90 USD per room

Description

Itinerario: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Cholpon Ata - Karkara - Karakol - Kaji Sai - Son Kul – Bishkek

Itinerary

Giorno 1. Aeroporto – Bishkek. Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek. (120 km / 2,5 ore).

Arrivo a Bishkek la mattina presto. All’arrivo all’aeroporto internazionale «Manas» incontrerete la nostra guida. Il trasferimento dall’aeroporto alla città richiede 30-40 minuti. Check-in (il check-in anticipato NON è incluso).

Dopo di che andiamo al Parco Naturale Ala-Archa (40 km a senso unico). Bella posizione, vicino alla città, perfetto per il relax e passeggiate attraverso la gola.

Ritorno a Bishkek. Pranzo nel ristorante.

Passeggiata attraverso il centro della capitale, conoscere luoghi, visitare monumenti Manasu, Lenin e Kurmanjan Datke, Oak Park, Pinacoteca, Ala Too Square, Honor Guard e Flag, Casa Bianca, Panfilova Park e Piazza della Vittoria nella seconda guerra mondiale.

(Pranzo – ristorante)

Giorno 2. Bishkek – Città di Cholpon-Ata.  (280 km / 5 ore).

 In mattinata trasferimento al lago Issyk Kul.

Lungo la strada, vicino alla città di Tokmok, visiteremo il complesso archeologico di Burana.  Escursione al famoso monumento UNESCO, conoscenza della storia della Grande Via della Seta. Pranzo con una famiglia locale vicino a Burana.

Inoltre, il nostro percorso si snoda attraverso la Boom Gorge fino al lago Issyk Kul, il secondo lago d’alta quota più grande del mondo.

All’arrivo nella città di Cholpon Ata, visiteremo il “giardino roccioso” – il museo all’aperto dei petroglifi.  La data del disegno dei petroglifi si riferisce al periodo Sako-Usun dall’VIII secolo a.C. al III-IV secolo d.C.

Visiteremo anche il complesso Rukh-Ordo, che presenta vari aspetti culturali che caratterizzano il Kirghizistan e che sono riconosciuti e venerati da tutto il mondo. In serata sistemazione in pensione in riva al lago.

(Colazione – hotel, pranzo – famiglia)

Giorno 3. Città di Cholpon Ata – Valle di Karkyra.  (190 km / 3-4 ore).

Dopo la colazione, proseguiamo lungo la sponda settentrionale del lago Issyk Kul fino alla regione di Tyup, dove svoltiamo nella valle di Karkyra.  Il nostro obiettivo è il tratto Char Kuduk, dove si trova l’esclusivo campo di yurte Ak-Sai Travel.

Sistemazione in yurte con doccia e servizi igienici.  Pranzo e cena al campo. Tempo libero.

Nel campo sono disponibili passeggiate lungo la gola e il fiume, lungo i pendii e le colline più vicine. Puoi andare a cavallo (a pagamento), ordinare una sauna vicino al fiume o semplicemente sederti accanto al fuoco della sera.

La sera, prima di cena, vedremo il processo di preparazione del tradizionale pane nomade – boorsok.

(colazione – pensione, pranzo – campo di yurte, cena – campo di yurte)

Giorno 4. Valle del Karkyra – Città di Karakol.  (120 km / 3 ore).

Trasferimento nella città di Karakol. Lungo la strada, ci fermeremo nella zona del villaggio di Tepke, dove visiteremo un allevamento di cavalli dove i cavalli vengono addestrati per le corse.

Tour della fattoria e spettacolo di cavalli all’ippodromo.

Più avanti lungo la strada vicino a Karakol, visiteremo il museo del grande esploratore russo del continente asiatico Nikolai Mikhailovich Przhevalsky, e nella stessa Karakol faremo un’escursione alla moschea Dungan e alla chiesa cristiana.

Cena con la famiglia uigura. Questa cena è unica, poiché avremo l’opportunità di imparare a cucinare il tradizionale piatto uiguro Laghman.

Sistemazione in albergo. Riposo.

(Colazione – campo di yurte, pranzo – fattoria, cena – famiglia uigura).

Giorno 5. Città di Karakol – gola di Jety Oguz – Barskoon – canyon di Skazka – villaggio di Kaji Say (200 km / 3 ore).

Al mattino continuiamo il nostro viaggio intorno al lago Issyk Kul e ci dirigiamo verso la costa meridionale.

Il nostro percorso si trova nella gola di Jety Oguz per esplorare la zona e una facile passeggiata.  Saliamo al pascolo Kok Zhaiyk e camminiamo fino alla cascata Maiden Braids (1,5 ore, 1,5 km solo andata, salita 200 m)

Successivamente, trasferimento alla gola di Barskoon, dove ci sarà anche l’opportunità di camminare fino a una piccola cascata + vedere il busto e il memoriale in memoria di Yuri Gagarin.

Dopo Barskoon andiamo a Kaji Sai e ancora una volta ci fermiamo nello scenario del pianeta Marte, e camminiamo lungo il piccolo canyon “Fairy Tale”.

In serata arrivo a Kaji Say e sistemazione in hotel.  Cena e riposo.

(Colazione – hotel, cena – hotel)

Giorno 6. Villaggio Kaji Say – Lago Son Kul (270 km / 5-6 ore)

Al mattino continuiamo il nostro viaggio e ci spostiamo in direzione ovest. Vicino al villaggio di Bokonbaevo incontreremo un cacciatore con un’aquila reale. Assisteremo a una dimostrazione di addestramento e caccia, impareremo di più sull’aquila e sui principi per allevarlo e faremo foto con il volatile.

Dopo la dimostrazione di caccia, proseguiamo attraverso il villaggio di Kochkor, la valle di Kilemchi e il passo Kalmak Ashuu e arriviamo al lago alpino Son Kul.

Son Kul si trova sulla cresta del Tien Shan ad un’altitudine di 3016 m L’area intorno a Son Kul è un pascolo per il bestiame portato dal villaggio di Kochkor, così come da altri villaggi delle regioni di Naryn e Jumgal.  In estate, il pascolo di Son Kul è considerato il miglior jailoo del Kirghizistan.  Il lago Son Kul dalla lingua kirghisa è tradotto come “Last Lake”.

Arrivo alla costa meridionale di Son Kul e sistemazione in un campo di yurte.

Tempo libero per passeggiate lungo il lago o sulle colline dove si possono trovare veri e propri petroglifi.

Cena al campo. Riposo.

(colazione – hotel, cena – campo yurta)

Giorno 7. Lago Son Kul – città di Bishkek (350 km / 5-6 ore).

Al mattino facciamo colazione e prima di partire vedremo un’altra tradizione interessante: l’installazione di un’abitazione nomade chiamata Yurt. La yurta è un oggetto unico del patrimonio della cultura nomade, che è stato migliorato nel corso di molti secoli ed è sopravvissuto fino ad oggi in una forma autentica. I residenti locali ti mostreranno e ti diranno in cosa consiste una yurta, come installarla e chiederanno persino aiuto in questa faccenda non complicata, ma molto eccitante.

Quindi torniamo nella capitale. Guidiamo intorno al lago Son Kul, fino al passo KalmakAshuu, attraverso la valle Kilemchi torniamo a Kochkorka e oltre attraverso il passo Kuvaky fino a Boom e alla valle Chui.

Arrivo a Bishkek e sistemazione in hotel. Tempo libero prima di cena e trasferimento al ristorante.

Questa è l’ultima cena in nostra compagnia dove possiamo rilassarci e ricordare tutte le avventure che abbiamo vissuto.

Riposo in hotel prima del volo di ritorno.

(Colazione – campo di yurte, cena – ristorante)

Giorno 8. Bishkek – aeroporto (30 km / 40 minuti).

Al mattino trasferimento in aeroporto. Volo verso casa.

(Colazione – albergo)

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Sistemazione consigliata:

 Cambio valuta: se hai intenzione di scambiare dollari / euro / rubli in contanti con valuta locale (som), ti consigliamo di portare con te banconote di grosso taglio, non strappate, senza sigilli, iscrizioni o altri danni. Poiché le banconote danneggiate non sono accettate dalle banche e dagli uffici di cambio.

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Prezzo per persona in USD per il 2025:

Prezzo per persona su base doppia/matrimoniale - da 1060 USD

 Prezzo per persona basato su occupazione singola - da 1145 USD

L'alloggio singolo non include l'alloggio in yurte e case di famiglie locali.

 Aggiungere.  tassa per alloggio singolo in yurte - 25 USD (se le yurte sono disponibili al momento della prenotazione)

 Si prega di notare che le prenotazioni per questo tour chiudono 3 settimane prima dell'inizio del tour, poiché è necessario emettere un pass speciale.

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Itinerary

Giorno 1. l’aeroporto – città di Bishkek. Bishkek – Gola Ala Archa – Bishkek (120 km / 2,5 hours).

Incontro in aeroporto con il nostro Team del luogo  e trasferimento in città.

Il check-in anticipato è incluso.

un breve riposo  nell’area colazione e si inizia il tour a Bishkek e dintorni.

In primo luogo, guideremo verso il parco naturale Ala Archa per una passeggiata leggera, rilassandoci e incontrando la natura del Kirghizistan. Dopo la camminata, si ritorna a Bishkek per un tour della città di mezza giornata. Visita la piazza Ala Too, il monumento Kurmanzhan Datka, i principali edifici governativi, la piazza vecchia con la sede del parlamento e il monumento di Lenin.

Pernottamento in un hotel.

(Co – colazione)

Giorno 2. Bishkek – valle di Chon Kemin (170 km / 3 hours).

Dopo colazione, In un’ora di auto si arriva alla Torre di Burana (sito UNESCO) vicino alla città di Tokmok.

Opzione: giochi di equitazione vicino alla Torre di Burana.

Pranzo in una famiglia kazaka nella città di Tokmok.

Dopo pranzo, si prosegue per la valle di Chon Kemin.

All’arrivo, si alloggia nella guest house “Kemin”.

Opzioni possibili:

1) Passeggio per il villaggio.

2) Noleggiare cavalli e cavalcare fino alle montagne più vicine (costo extra).

3) Giochi di equitazione nelle vicinanze (costo extra).

4) struttura yurta (casa nomade) (costo extra).

Cena e pernottamento in pensione (Co – colazione, P – Pranzo, C – Cena)

Giorno 3. Valle di Chon Kemin – Lago Issyk Kul (180 km / 3 hours).

Dopo la colazione, si prosegue per il lago Issyk Kul attraverso la gola Boom e verso la sponda settentrionale del lago Issyk Kul.

Pranzo in un caffè locale della città di Cholpon Ata.

Qui abbiamo diverse opzioni visite:

1) Sito di petroglifi all’aperto.

2) Museo Storico Locale.

Dopo le escursioni, si guida fino all’hotel per l alloggio in un area  resort con spa, piscina, complesso sportivo in riva del lago Issyk Kul .

Cena e pernottamento.

(Co – colazione, P – Pranzo, C – Cena)

Giorno 4. Lago Issyk Kul – Valle di Karkyra(200 km / 3-4 hours).

Continua a guidare lungo la riva nord del lago Issyk Kul.

Oggi raggiungiamo una bellissima area al confine con il Kazakistan – Karkyra. Qui ci fermiamo al campo di yurta struttura di lusso con servizi privati.

Qui abbiamo il tempo di esplorare la zona camminando lungo il canyon su e giù, salire sulla collina più vicina per una vista panoramica, si può andare a cavallo o in mountain bike o semplicemente sederci vicino al fiume con un bel libro.

Pranzo e cena nel campo di Karkyra.

(Co – colazione, P – Pranzo, C – Cena)

Giorno 5. Valle di Karkyra – città di Karakol (120 km / 3 hours).

 Trasferimento nella città di Karakol. Durante il tragitto visita all’allevamento di cavalli Tepke. Pranzo ed escursione in fattoria.

Qui vediamo cavalli da corsa locali, ammiriamo panorami, caminetti e giardini.

Continua in auto dopo l’escursione alla città di Karakol.

Visita il Museo di N. M. Przhevalski sulla strada per Karakol, quindi la moschea di Dungan, un edificio unico nello stile, pagoda cinese che fino ad ora funziona come moschea, la Chiesa ortodossa russa della Santissima Trinità costruita in legno all’interno della città di Karakol.

Sistemazione in un hotel di Karakol.

Cena in una famiglia Dungan locale.

Opzionalmente: cucina master class.

(Co – colazione, P – Pranzo, C – Cena)

Giorno 6. Città di Karakol – gola di Djety Oguz – villagio di Bokonbae – villagio di Kochkor (250 km / 5 hours).

Dopo la colazione, guida alla gola di Djety Oguz per ammirare i paesaggi e fare alcune foto.

All’inizio della gola dovrai affrontare una famosa “Broken Heart Rock”. Salendo ulteriormente verso il panorama, vedrai quelle famose rocce dei sette tori.

Si guida sino al villaggio di Bokonbaev. Arrivo e pranzo in casa di una famiglia locale.

Prosegui verso il villaggio di Kochkor.

Arrivo e sistemazione in hotel. Cena e riposo.

(Co – colazione, P – Pranzo, C – Cena)

Giorno 7. Villagio di Kochkor – citta di Bishkek (250 km / 5 hours).

Al mattino visitiamo la cooperativa locale delle donne con i loro  i prodotti in vendita. Il negozio-museo di souvenir è uno dei più popolari nel nostro paese.

Ritorno alla città di Bishkek attraverso il passo Kuvaky e una vista spettacolare sul serbatoio d’acqua Ort o Tokoi.

Pranzo lungo il percorso.

Arrivo a Bishkek. Visita il grande magazzino ZUM per gli ultimi acquisti (se necessario), l’alloggio in un hotel e pronto per l’ultima cena.

Cena in un ristorante locale con spettacolo folcloristico.

(Co – colazione, P – Pranzo, C – Cena)

Giorno 8. Bishkek – l’aeroporto. (30 km / 40 min)

 La mattina sarete trasferiti all’airport per il vostro volo di ritorno.

(Co – colazione)

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Trip around Issyk Kul lake. Good example to see the lake and Kyrgyzstan nature in it's magnificent variation.

Itinerary

Day 1. Airport – Bishkek – Issyk Kul Lake (260 km)

Meeting at the airport (hotel upon arrival is not included) and transfer to Issyk-Kul along the Northern shore. On the way you will visit the Burana Tower (XI – XII ) – the minaret of the ancient town Balasagun. Continue driving to Issyk-Kul. It is the second largest alpine lake in the world (1600 m. above sea level). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2. Issyk Kul Lake – Karakol (170 km)

After breakfast transfer to Karakol. On the way, a visit to an open air museum of petroglyphs (V BC – VIII AD). Sightseeing tour on arrival at Karakol: visit to Russian Orthodox Church, the Dungan mosque which is built without using a single metal nail, and the museum of M.V. Prejvalsky. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3. Karakol – Jety-Oguz gorge – Bokonbaevo (250 km)

Transfer to Jety-Oguz gorge (40 km) – the picturesque gorge, which is famous not only for its coniferous forest, flower clearings and interesting gorges for hiking, but also for red and sandy formations which are called «Seven Bulls» and «Broken Heart». Picnic. Transfer to Bokonbaevo Village. Dinner and overnight at a home stay.

Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

Day 4. Bokonbaevo – Bishkek  (280 km)

Transfer to Bishkek city. Sightseeing tour on arrival; you will visit  central Ala-Too Square, Manas statue, flagpole, Lenin statue, Oak Park, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Museum of Fine Arts, Victory Square – Philharmonic hall and Osh market. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5. Bishkek – Airport

Transfer to the airport (30 km). End of the tour.

Meals: Breakfast

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Economy Option

Issyk-Kul - 1 night - Raduga, Karven, Baytur or similar

Karakol - 1 night - Green Yard, Matsunoki GH or similar

Bokonbaevo - 1 night - Home stay (B&B), family run accommodation

Bishkek - 1 night - Plaza, Central Park Resident, Ambassador, Ramada

Comfort Option

Issyk-Kul - 1 night - Raduga, Karven, Baytur or similar

Karakol - 1 night – 78 hotel, Karagat or similar

Bokonbaevo - 1 night - Home stay (B&B), family run accommodation

Bishkek - 1 night – Orion or Sheraton

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Price from 450 USD p/p in a twin room (for a group of 6 people).
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Please contact for detailed price offer. Group discount is also possible

Description

Bishkek – Chon Kemin – Cholpon Ata – Karkara – Karakol – Bishkek

Itinerary

Day 1. Airport – Bishkek city. 120 km / 2,5 hours

Morning meeting at the airport. Transfer to the city. Early check-in.
After rest we drive to the natural park Ala Archa for light walk, relaxing and meeting Kyrgyzstan nature.

Afternoon short half day city tour. Visit Ala Too Square, Kurmanzhan Datka Monument, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and Lenin’s Monument and local Osh market (closed on Monday).
Welcome dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight in a hotel. B hotel 3* / Ambassador 4* / Orion 5*. Rest.

Meals:BD

Day 2. Bishkek – Chon Kemin Valley. 170 km / 3 hours

After breakfast around 10AM, one-hour drive to Burana Tower (UNESCO site) near Tokmok town.

Optionally: horseback riding games near Burana Tower.

Lunch is not included.
After lunch, drive to Chon Kemin valley.
Upon arrival, get accommodated in the guest house Ashuu Tor.
Options to do this day:
1) Walking around the village Kalmak Ashuu.
2) Renting horses and ride up to the closes mountains (extra cost).
3) Horseback riding games nearby (extra cost).
4) Setting yurt (nomadic house) (extra cost).
5) Swimming in the pool (extra cost).
Dinner and overnight in the guest house Ashuu Tor GH.

Meals: BD

Day 3. Chon Kemin valley – Issyk Kul Lake. 180 km / 3 hours

After breakfast, drive to Issyk Kul Lake via Boom gorge and to the Northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake.

Lunch is not included.
Here we have several visits:
1) Open air Petroglyphs site.
2) Ethnographical Museum.

After excursions, drive to the hotel and get accommodation in the resort area with spa, pool, sport complex and shore of Issyk Kul lake itself.
Overnight at Hotel Karven 4*.

Meals: B

Day 4. Issyk Kul Lake – Karkara valley. 200 km / 3-4 hours

Continue drive along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake.

Today we reach beautiful area at the border with Kazakhstan – Karkara. Here we stop at the luxury yurt camp with private facilities.
Here we have time to explore the area walking along the canyon up and down, climb up closest hill to see panoramic view, ride horse or mountain bike. Up to you and your preferences.
Lunch and dinner in Karkara Yurt camp.

Meals: BLD

Day 5. Karkara valley – Karakol town. 120 km / 3 hours

Optionally: early morning helicopter excursion to the south Inylchek glacier. The best highlight of Kyrgyzstan and very deep impression for all life. (only july-august)

Transfer to Karakol town. En route visit Tepke horse farm. Lunch and excursion around the farm.
Here we see local racing horse, admire views, bone fire place and gardens.
Continue drive after excursion to Karakol town.

Visit Museum of N. M. Przhevalski on the way to Karakol, then Dungan mosque a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning mosque up to now and Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood inside Karakol town.
Accommodation in a hotel of Karakol – Karagat / Green yard 3* or similar
Dinner in a local Dungan family.
Optionally: cooking master class.
Optionally: Dungan dance show (kids perform, short time).

Meals: BLD

Day 6. Karakol town – Djety Oguz, Barskaun and Skazka gorges – KadjiSay village. 200 km / 5-6 hours

After breakfast, drive to Djety Oguz gorge to admire the landscapes and to make some photos. At the beginning of the gorge you will face a famous “Broken Heart Rock”. Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks.
Then we drive to Barskaun gorge for excursion to famous waterfalls. Lunch picnic.
After excursion drive to Skazka gorge to see beautiful panorama of Issyk kul from the gorge.
Evening arrival to KadjiSay village.
Dinner and rest in a hotel Al Khayat

Meals: BLD

Day 7. KadjiSay village – Bishkek city. 300 km / 6 hours

In the morning we drive to Bokonbaevo village to visit local women cooperation and see products they sell. Souvenirs shop-museum is one of the most popular in our country.
After excursion will be eagle hunting demonstration near Bokonbaevo village.
Lunch en route is not included.
Arrival to Bishkek. Check in to hotel B hotel 3* / Ambassador 4* / Orion 5. Free time till dinner.

Farewell dinner in a local restaurant with National folklore show.

Meals: BD

Day 8. Bishkek city – airport. 30 km / 40 min

Transfer to the airport. Flight back home.

Meals: B

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Price 2024 p/pax in US$:

Price from 825 USD p/p in a twin room (for a group of 13 people).

Description

Bishkek – Issyk Kul lake – Karakol - Karkara – Almaty

Itinerary

Day 1 Flight to Bishkek city

Arrival to the airport. Meet your local guide and driver at the main gates of the airport. Transfer to hotel in the city of Bishkek.
Free time.
Overnight. 40 km / 1h

Day 2 Bishkek city – Burana Tower – Cholpon Ata town

After the breakfast you head out on a sightseeing tour of Bishkek, which includes: Manas Monument, the main national hero of the Kyrgyz people, Ala Too Square, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and finish at the Victory Square devoted to the WWII.
Then we will take a beautiful drive on to Cholpon Ata town. En route you will visit Architectural- Archeological Complex “Burana Tower” (UNESCO).
Burana Tower (ancient minaret) is located in 12 km far from
Continue drive to Cholpon Ata town. Upon arrival to the town, you visit Cholpon Ata Open Air museum, to observe the ancient petroglyphs.
Accommodation in a local resort. Overnight. 300 km / 5 hours

Day 3 Cholpon Ata town – Karakol town

After restful morning you will have boat cruise at Issyk Kul lake (optionally). You will be inspired by captivating view of the lake surrounded by mountains. Great opportunity to take thousands of memorable pictures.
Later you have a check out and start drive in direction to Karakol town. Upon arrival accommodation at a local hotel.
In the afternoon you will visit Dungan mosque a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning mosque up to now.
Also, you will visit Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood without a single nail used.
Overnight. 150 km / 2 hours 30 min

Day 4 Karakol town – Djety Oguz gorge – Karkara gorge

After breakfast check out and start drive to Djety Oguz gorge. Djety Oguz from Kyrgyz language is translated as Seven Bulls. At the beginning of the gorge you will face a famous Broken Heart Rock. Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks. In Soviets, there was a sanatorium built in the gorge.
After walk you start dive to Karkara gorge.
On the Upon arrival accommodation in yurts.
Dinner and overnight. 180 km / 3 hours

Day 5 Karkara gorge – Charyn Canyon – Almaty city

In the morning, after breakfast you start drive to Almaty via Charyn Canyon. On the way you pass Kazakh – Kyrgyz border (Kegen outpost, open from 09:00 till 18:00) your guide will help you with all formalities.
Further, you drive to Charyn Canyon.
The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. It is approximately 150 km long, and, in places up to 300 meters deep.
One area of particular interest is an area of 2 km called the Valley of Castles.
Later, you continue drive to the city of Almaty. Upon arrival accommodation at a local hotel.
Overnight. 320 km / 6 hours

Day 6 Almaty city

After a restful morning you start sightseeing tour.
Your excursion starts from the Panfilov’s Park with Zenkov’s Orthodox Cathedral.
Continue sightseeing tour at Zelonniy Bazar (Green Bazaar), Independence Monument on Republic Square.
After lunch visit of Medeo gorge.
In the eveining visit of Kok Tube hill on cable car.
Overnight. 40 km / 30 min

Day 7 Almaty city – Tamgaly – Almaty city

After breakfast you start drive to Tanbaly Petroglyphs Site.
Tanbaly petroglyphs site one of the most famous archeological object in the world, which was included into the list of UNESCO in 2004. There are 2000 petroglyphs that split on 7 groups, 5 big and 2 small. Most of them date back to the Bronze Age, but it is possible to find famous Scythian “beast” style petroglyphs (mountain goats, celestial horses, sacred bulls etc.) More over at the area you can find ancient burial mounds surrounded by stones. Tanbaly complex shows huge interest to the archeological society and keep study every year by the sientist all over the world.
Lunch with lunch boxes.
Overnight. 340 km / 6 hours

Day 8 Almaty city – Airport

Breakfast at the hotel or breakfast boxes. Transfer to the airport. Flight back home.
In case of evening flight – free time in the city and transfer to airport. 20 km / 20 min

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Price 2025 p/pax in US$:

Price from from 900 USD p/p in a twin room (for a group of 8 people).
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Please contact for detailed price offer. Group discount is also possible

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Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Ayaz Kala - Khiva - Osh - Arslanbob - Sary Chelek - Bokonbaevo - Chychkan - Bishkek - Karakol

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent 

Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel at noon. Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia. Visit Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imom Complex where the world famous Quran of Caliph Uthman – Ottoman has been preserved. In Khast-Imom visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Explore Chor-Su Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to city center to visit Applied Arts Museum and walk through Navoi Theater to Amir Timur Square where you will end Tashkent city tour. Overnight at the hotel.

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Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours

Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand 

At 07:00 transfer from your hotel to railway station. Fast-speed train “Afrosiyob” departs Tashkent at 08:00 and arrives in Samarkand at 10:10 (300 km). Your guide and driver will meet you at train station to begin the city tour in Samarkand. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur Emir Mausoleum – authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Overnight at the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours

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Day 3: Samarkand 

Continue sightseeing: visit Afrosiyob Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Koni Ghil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry.

Enjoy free time with car and driver at your disposal after sightseeing tour. Overnight at the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours

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Day 4: Samarkand – Bukhara 

In the morning depart Samarkand and drive to Bukhara (280 km, 4 h.*). On the way stop at Rabati-Malik Caravanserai. Continue driving. Arrive in Bukhara, check in to the hotel.

Spend your afternoon in fascinating Old Bukhara which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Explore Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque, madrasahs of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, trade domes, Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Chor-Minor Madrasah. Overnight at the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours

*The drive on vans and buses is on average an hour longer.

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Day 5: Bukhara 

Start the second day in Bukhara discovering Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Samani dynasty and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Then visit Sitorai-Mokhikhosa – summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to Mausoleum of Bakhoutdin Naqshbandi. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours

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Day 6: Bukhara – Ayaz Kala Yurt Camp  

In the morning depart from Bukhara and drive to Ayaz Kala Yurt Camp (480 km, 7-8 h.*). The contemporary highway goes through the Kyzylkum Desert duplicating the historical Great Silk Road **. On the way, you will stop to enjoy views of the desert and Amudarya River. Arrival and accommodation in a yurt. After, dinner and rest time. Overnight in the yurt.

*It is advised to take lunch-boxes for this trip.

**some parts of the road are presently being renovated.

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Day 7: Ayaz Kala Yurt Camp – Ancient Fortress Ayaz Kala – Khiva 

You will start with Ayaz-Kala, one of the largest fortresses of Ancient Khorezm that reached us from the 2nd century AD when Kushan Empire prospered. Ayaz-Kala was neither a city nor a settlement; it was a fortress complex where nearly 19 centuries ago border protecting groups of Kushan dynasty settled down. After you will be transferred to the Kyzylkum Desert (150 km 1,5-2 hours) to continue visiting the archaeological monuments of Ancient Khorezm: you will visit Kyzyl-Kala – a unique monument of Ancient Khorezm architecture relevant to Kushan-Afrigid period of antique history, Toprak-Kala – ancient settlement which was the capital of Khorezm in the 3rd century AD. Toprak-Kala is called “the museum of fine arts of Ancient Khorezm”. It is the only completely dug out monument of architecture of Khorezm. Its sizes and genius architectural design wonder not only tourists, but archeologists also. There is a legend that there was a tunnel connecting Toprak-Kala and Kyzyl-Kala. Kyzyl-Kala was a means of protection. After, transfer to Khiva (150 km, 1,5-2 h). Check in to the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 8: Khiva – Urgench – Tashkent  

Check-out from hotel till noon. Today you will visit Ichan-Kala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour features visits to Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Toshkhovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum and Islom Khodja Minaret, the highest minaret in Uzbekistan.

Free time in the afternoon. In the evening you will be transferred to Urgench airport (30 km, 35 min.) for flight to Tashkent (1093 km, 1 h. 40 min.). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 9: Tashkent – Andizhan – Osh 

At 07:00 transfer to the train station. Take train №60 departing to Andizha at 08:05. Arrive in Andizhan afternoon. Meet the driver and transfer to Uzbek-Kyrgyz border “Dostuk”. After border formalities meeting with Kyrgyz guide and driver. Transfer to hotel. Rest and overnight.

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Day 10: Osh – Arslanbob (190 km) 

After breakfast, first will be city tour in Osh city. Visit of Sulaiman Too with Historical cave Museum and local market.

After excursions drive to Arslanbob village. On the way excursion to Uzgen Town.

Upon arrival dinner and overnight at homestay.

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Day 11: Full day in Arslanbob 

Full day you will explore the biggest in the world walnut forest and local small, but extremely beautiful waterfall. Light walk or horse ride to around the area, enjoying the nature, incredible views, meeting people from local Uzbek communities. Meals nd overnight at homestay.

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Day 12: Arslanbob – Sary Chelek (230 km)

Full day driving to Sary Chelek Nature Reserve via beautiful mountain passes and close to the biggest river in the country – Naryn river.

Accommodation in a guest house. Dinner and overnight.

BD

Day 13: Full day in Sary Chelek 

Spend the full day at the Sary Chelek Natural Reserve. Walk around and see local famous 6 lakes.

Full meal board.

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Day 14: Sary Chelek – Chychkan gorge (270 km) 

After breakfast we start way to Chychkan gorge. Way will go through the biggest reservoir near Toktogul town. Upon arrival accommodation in a small motel. Free time.

BD

Day 15 Chychkan gorge – Bishkek (250 km) 

After breakfast we start way to the capital of Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek city via Suusamyr valley.

Afternoon city tour in Bishkek. Visit Ala Too Square, Manas Monument, Kurmanzhan Datka Monument, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and Lenin’s Monument, Frunze museum (closed on Monday).

Transfer to the Victory Square to finish the city tour by short excursion there.

Overnight in the hotel.

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Day 16: Bishkek – Bokonbaevo (280 km) 

After breakfast we start way to South shore of Issyk Kul lake – Bokonbaevo village.

First of all one hour drive to Tokmok town to visit Burana Tower historical complex for excursion, that also lasts 1 hour.

That minaret was constructed in Balasagun town; one of the capitals of Karakhanid State existed in 12 centuries AD. Also watch a collection of Balbals, Turkic ancient tombs.

Upon arrival free time to explore the village.

Dinner and overnight in local family.

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Day 17: Bokonbaevo – Karakol town (200 km) 

After breakfast fist will be eagle hunting demonstration. After show we drive to Karakol town.

Excursion to Skazka gorge and Djety Oguz gorges.

Upon arrival to Karakol will be short city tour – Dungan Mosque, Holy Trinity Church, Victory Park.

Overnight in a hotel.

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Day 18: Altyn Arashan BL

In the morning we change our vehicle to the big Russian military car (not a tank ) and drive to Altyn Arashan canyon.

Road condition pretty bad, so we spend 2 hours driving 20 km.

Incredibly beautiful canyon opens to everyone its colors and hypnotizing to stay here forever.

Optionally: take hot springs bath.

Late afternoon transfer back to Karakol town. Overnight in a hotel.

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Day 19: Karakol – Bishkek (400 km) 

After breakfast we start way back to Bishkek city. Road will go via North shore of Issyk kul lake.

Visit of Cholopon Ata Ethnographical Museum and Petroglyphs Open air Museum.

Evening arrival to Bishkek to your hotel.

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Day 20: Departure 

Transfer to airport Manas for flight back home.

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Price 2025 p/pax in US$:

Price from 3400 USD p/p in a twin room (for a group of 3 people).
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Please contact for detailed price offer.

Description

Almaty - Charyn Canyons -Bishkek - Jety Oguz - Bokonbaevo - Bishkek - Osh - Fergana - Tashkent - Bukhara - Samarkand - Penjikent - Khudjand - Dushanbe

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival to Almaty. City tour

Upon arrival to Almaty you will meet with your guide. Transfer to hotel. Rest after flight.
Half day city tour.
We visit Panfilov’s Park with Zenkov’s Orthodox Cathedral, Great Patriotic War Memorial and Museum of Kazakh Folk Musical Instruments and State Historical Museum.
Continue sightseeing tour at Zelonniy Bazar (Green Bazaar), Central mosque, Medeo and later see the Independence Monument in Republic Square. Visit to Kok Tube hill use newly built funicular and observe nice views of the city.
Accommodation in the hotel. Free time at the evening.
Overnight. –

Day 2 Excursion to Charyn Canyon

After breakfast drive to Charyn Canyon to get very nice hiking opportunity.
Arrival to Charyn Canyon. Walk up and down along the unique canyon and see some pictures created by nature. Lunch picnic. Time for some hiking.
Evening arrival back to Almaty city.
Free time. Overnight in a hotel. 460 km

Day 3 Almaty – Bishkek. City tour

After breakfast depart Almaty and drive to Bishkek.
Croccsing border Korday and transfer to Bishkek city.
Upon arrival check in the hotel and start the city tour.
Follow, featuring Oak Park, Ala Too Square, the Statue of Manas, the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Philharmonic Hall, and the Victory Monument – all impressive examples of Soviet urban design and architecture. Free time.
Overnight at the hotel. 250 km

Day 4 Bishkek – Bokonbaevo

After breakfast we start way to Issyk Kul lake – biggest lake in the country.
On the way will be excursion to Burana Tower (UNESCO site).
Way will go through Boom gorge.
Arrival to Bokonbaevo village on the south shore of the lake.
Visit of local felt making shop.
Dinner and overnight in a guest house.

Optionally: Egle hunting demonstration – 80 USD per group 280 km

Day 5 Bokonbaevo – Djety Oguz – Karakol

Breakfast in a guest house and starting way to Karakol town.
On the way will be excurson to Skazka gorge and Djety Oguz gorge.
Arrival to Karakol town.
Short city tour – visit of Dungan Mosque, Orthodox Church.
Overnight in a guest house. 200 km

Day 6 Karakol – Cholpon Ata

After breakfast we start way to Cholpon Ata town.
On the way will be excursions to Prezhevalskyi Museum near Karakol.
Also will be visit of Grigorievskoe gorge.
Upon arrival to Cholpon Ata excursions to Open Air Petroglyph Museum.
Overnight in a hotel. 170 km

Day 7 Cholpon Ata – Bishkek

After breakfast start way back to Bishkek city.
Upon arrival will be visit of local Osh market for buying some souvenirs.
Free time.
Overnight in hotel. 250 km

Day 8 Flight to Osh. Osh – Fergana

Morning transfer to airport for flight to Osh city up to the scedule.
Upon arrival will be short city tour – visit of local Bazaar and Sulaiman Too.
Transfer to Kyrgyz-Uzbek border Dustlik.
After border formalities meeting with Uzbek driver. Transfer to Fergana city. Overnight in a hotel. 40 km

120 km

Day 9 Fergana – Margilan – Rishtan – Fergana

In the morning, drive from Fergana to Margilan and visit Said Akhmad-Khoja Madrasah. Today, madrasah is home to a number of craftsmen producing handmade carpets and silk. Have a walk on traditional market and continue to Yodgorlik Silk factory to see the production process of silk with traditional Ikat patterns. If it is Thursday or Sunday, visit Kumtepa Bazaar, the largest market in Fergana Valley. Drive to Rishtan to the house of a well-known ceramic master Rustam Usmanov whose works are exhibited on world exhibitions. Enjoy a pottery workshop and have a look at ceramic collection in a small museum. Drive to Kokand city (80 km). You will visit the Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Jami Mosque, Kamol-Kazy Madrasah, and Norbut-biy Madrasah. Then drive to Tashkent (320 km). The steep road* which connects Fergana Valley with the rest of Uzbekistan runs via picturesque mountain pass Kamchik (2267 m. above the sea level). Arrive in Tashkent. Check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 400 km

Day 10 Tashkent

Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia.
Visit Old City part of Tashkent with the Khast-Imam Complex where the world famous Quran of Caliph Uthman – Ottoman has been preserved. In Khast-Imam visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari.
Explore Chorsu Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to the city center to visit Applied Arts Museum and walk through Navoi Theater to Amir Timur Square where you will end Tashkent city tour. Free time after sightseeing. Overnight at the hotel. –

Day 11 Tashkent – Bukhara

Transfer to the railway station at 06:30 in the morning. The high-speed train, Afrosiyob, leaves from Tashkent at 07:30 and arrives in Bukhara at 11:17. Upon arrival you will be met by Advantour driver and transferred to the hotel. Leave your luggage at the hotel. Check in at noon. Take a walking sightseeing tour with a guide in historic center of Bukhara which has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visit Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, legendary Ark Fortress and Bolo-Khauz Mosque. Overnight at the hotel. –

Day 12 Bukhara – Samarkand

Check out from the hotel and out of the city to visit Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, the unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi. Return to Bukhara and visit Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. At 14:40 transfer to the train station. Take Afrosiyob train to Samarkand departing at 15:52, arriving at 17:25 270 km

Day 13 Samarkand

Continue sightseeing: visit Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Enjoy free time with car and driver at your disposal after sightseeing tour –

Day 14 Samarkand – Penjikent

Transfer to the Jartepa border crossing, customs and passport control, continue to Tajikistan. After border formalities drive toward Penjikent. On the way we will visit Sarazm complex, which contain excavation and museum (UNESCO World heritage list) continue to Penjikent, there we will visit Museum, Excavation of Old city Penjikent and Central Bazar. 70 km

Day 15 Penjikent – Istaravshan – Khujand

After breakfast continue to Khujnad, via picturesque mountain road. On the way we will visit one the ancient city in Tajikistan Istaravshan. In Istaravshan we visit: Mug-Tepa the old center of culture and economic. The city was founded by King Cyrus in the North-East boundary of his empire. After Mug-Tepa we visit Mausoleum Khazrati Shokh, Kok-Cumbaz Mosque, and Bazar “Gulisurkh”. Continue driving to Khujand. Khujand is the second largest city in Tajikistan, and the administrative center of Sughd Region. 275 km

Day 16 Khujand city tour

Today we start our sightseeing from Timurmalik Fortress/Museum, continue to the Blue Dome Mosque, Sheikh Muslehitdin Mausoleum, Central Bazar “Panjshanbe”, Arbob Palce, and Kairakum water reservoir which has second name “Tajik Sea”. –

Day 17 Khujand – Dushanbe

In the morning we drive to Dushanbe. On the way we will turn from main road and drive to the heart of Fann Mountains to visit Iskanderkul Lake, surrounded by imposing peaks. We explore the lake and its surrounds, walking to an impressive waterfall. Continue to Dushanbe. Evening arrival in Dushanbe. Accommodation at hotel. 370 km

Day 18 Dushanbe city tour – Hissar Fortress – Dushanbe

Today we do sightseeing in Dushanbe and Hissar Fortress we visit: Museum of Antiquities, the highlight of the museum is a great Buddha in Nirvana, Ethnography Museum, drive to Hissar Fortress (25km) there we will visit the Madrasah museum, many centuries ago there were a noisy market and caravanserai. Back to Dushanbe and visit Local market “Mehrgon”, Main Square with the monument of I.Somony, Flag-Pole park. 70 km

Day 19 Departure.

Morning transfer to airport for flight back home. –

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Price from 2770 USD p/p in a twin room (for a group of 5 people).
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Treasures of Kyrgyzstan 

The wild Kyrgyz nature and the ancient history of the Great Silk Road well presented in our new trip "Treasures of Kyrgyzstan". Join us to see stunning snowy peaks, high alpine meadows, broad grasslands filled with fragrances of plants and flowers, wild mountain rivers, and serene mirrored lakes scattered among the tall peaks. This is a unique, off-the-beaten-track experience that will stay in your heart forever.

Duration: 12 days, 12 nights

Itinerary

Day 1. Bishkek city – Ala Archa National Park – Bishkek city.

Upon arrival in Bishkek you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to a hotel in Bishkek (early check in is included).
After a restful morning and breakfast at the hotel, we start our trip from visiting the first treasure of Kyrgyzstan – Ala Archa National Park (40 km one way).
It is a popular place for picnics, hikes, rock climbing and alpinism. There are several hikes suitable for different levels. In each of them you will be surrounded by stunning nature. Heading back to Bishkek. Lunch at a local cafe.
After lunch city tour in Bishkek: the Monument of Kyrgyz National hero Manas, Kurmanjan Datka Monument, Oak Park, Opera and Ballet Theatre, and Victory square, dedicated to the world war II soviet heroes.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – local cafe, dinner – local restaurant)

Day 2. Bishkek city – airport. Flight to Osh city (30 km / 40 min)

Early morning transfer to Manas International Airport, flight to Osh city. Upon arrival to Osh International Airport, transfer to the city to start a sightseeing in Osh. Here we face with the second treasure – Suleiman Too (mountain). Walk along the hill, visit the Historical Museum, praying caves, slide of wishes, Babur’s House and see a very old cementery on the slope of the hill. Follow the way of the famous pilgrimage route and go down the stairs.
Lunch in a local cafe.
Continuation of the city tour. Visit famous Kurmanjan and Alymbek datka museum, main square and Lenin’s monument, orthodox cathedral and finish at Osh bazaar walking along raws of different stuff, ending at the blacksmith worshops and jewelry section.
Accommodation in a hotel and free time. Dinner in a local cafe.
(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – cafe, dinner – cafe)

Day 3. Osh city – Arslanbob village (180 km / 4 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Arslanbob village. Upon arrival, lunch and accommodation in a local family house.
In the afternoon, we head to see another treasure of Kyrgyzstan – the biggest in the world walnut forest and local small, but extremely beautiful waterfall. Light walk or horse ride to around the area, enjoing the nature, incredible views, meeting people from local Uzbek comunities.
Dinner and overnight in the local family house.
(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – local family, dinner – local family)

Day 4. Arslanbob village – Kazarman village (225 km / 6 hours)

After breakfast, drive back to the main road Osh – Bishkek and head to Jalal Abad town via Fergana valley. Here we turn to Kazarman village and head over the mountain pass Kaldama Ashuu (3000 m asl)
Lunch picnic on the way. Upon arrival to Kazarman in the evening, accommodation in a guest house. Free time to rest or walk around the village.
Dinner and in a guest house.
(Breakfast – local family, lunch – en route, dinner – guest house)

Day 5. Kazarman village – Son Kul lake (200 km / 5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Son Kul through Toguz Toro region and the impressive Moldo Ashuu pass (3200 m asl).
The way is one of the most interesting in Kyrgyzstan and demonstrate another type of treasure of Kyrgyzstan – serpantine mountain roads with spectacular breathtaking views.
Lunch en route picnic.
In the late afternoon arrival to Son Kul – undisputable treasure of Kyrgyzstan. Here we get accommodated in yurts.
In the area around the lake, Kyrgyz still live in traditional simplicity, so be ready to step into nomadic life!
Dinner and overnight in yurt camp.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – picnic, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 6. Son Kul lake.

Feel like a nomad while exploring the area of Son Kul. Do not hesitate to talk to sheppards or visit nomadic families in their yurts! Kyrgyz are extremely hospitable and happy to meet visitors. They might invite you to their yurts and offer you tea or traditional dairy products like Kurut or Kymyz (fermented mare’s milk). Other possibilities are walking to the shore of the lake or look for petroglyphs as ancient civilizations left some carvings in the area.
Optionally: horse riding.
Optionally: horseback riding games.
Optionally: yurt setting up demonstration.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – yurt camp, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 7. Son Kul lake – Tash Rabat caravanserai (250 km / 5 hours)

After breakfast, drive towards Tash Rabat through the beautiful “33 parrots” pass (3133 m asl) and via Naryn town. Lunch in a local cafe of Naryn.
In the afternoon drive through the town to see local Blue Mosque that is included to list of 10 the most beautiful mosques of Central Asia (no doubt is the tresure of Kyrgyzstan). Later drive to Ak-Bashi region and reach Kara Koun canyon where we stop for accommodation in yurts.
Here we stay close to the next treasure of Kyrgyzstan, one of the main archeological sites – Tash Rabat Caravanserai. A caravanserai is an ancient, simple dwelling historically designed to accommodate merchants of the Great Silk Road. Caravanserais are considered the first kind of accommodation in the tourism industry.
Free time in the afternoon to rest or explore the area. You can hike or horse ride different ways surrounded by stunning nature.
Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – cafe in Naryn, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 8. Tash Rabat caravanserai – Kel Suu lake (230 km / 5 hours)

After breakfast, start driving towards to the next treasure of Kyrgyzstan – Kel Suu lake.
Lunch en route (picnic). The distance is relatively short, but the conditions of the road delay the arrival.
Arrival to Kel Suu in the late afternoon. The camp will be installed to your arrival, all infrastructure ready/ pick up you r tent and get comfortable.
Some free time in the evening to explore the area before dinner.
Remote even by Kyrgyzstan standards, the magnificent Kel Suu lake stretches over 10 km through a sheer mountain gorge that reaches nearly to the Chinese border. Kel Suu means “incoming water” in Kyrgyz, and indeed, sometimes the lake disappears, flowing into underground caves and grottoes, so please be aware that not everybody has the chance to see the lake.
Dinner and overnight in tents.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – picnic, dinner – tent camp)

Day 9. Kel Suu lake – Naryn town (150 km / 3-4 hours)

Morning hiking to the magical Kel Suu lake. From the camp to the lake you can walk or drive up as it takes about 2-3 hours on foot (Level of difficulty only prescribed by the altitude (3200-3300 m asl), walking terrain is not challenging, but you need proper hiking boots).
Picnic lunch on the shore of the lake.
Arrival back to the camp, grab our gears and start driving to Naryn town. Evening arrival, accommodation at the yurt glamping near the town.
Dinner and overnight in the comfortable yurt camp.
(Breakfast – tent camp, lunch – lunch boxes, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 10. Naryn town – Cholpon Ata town (270 km / 4-5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to the next treasure of Kyrgyzstan – Issyk Kul lake. En route stop in Kochkor village to visit local women association where they make handicraft, felt, and different kind of carpets in the traditional style.
Optionally: watch demonstration of the carpet producing.
Carpets are an essential part of Kyrgyz dwellings, not only protecting from cold, but also playing an important decorative role. After the demonstration, visit their handicraft shop-museum.
Lunch in a local family.
Keep driving after lunch along the north shore of Issyk Kul. Upon arrival to Cholpon Ata, visit the petroglyphs site, also known as “Stone Garden”, a large open air museum with petroglyphs dating back from VIII century BC up to II century AD. After the visit, drive to your accommodation: a resort area with private beach area on the shore of Issyk Kul.
Dinner and overnight in the resort.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – Kochkor, dinner – resort)

Day 11. Cholpon Ata town – Bishkek city (280 km / 4-5 hours)

Morning option: boat cruise at Issyk Kul Lake (1 hour). You will be captivated by the stunning view of the lake surrounded by the Great Tian Shan mountains. A perfect chance to take memorable pictures!
After breakfst drive back to Bishkek city. En route we stop by the last treasure of Kyrgyzstan, the treasure of the Great Silk Road – Burana tower Historical Complex (UNESCO site) where you can explore the tower itself – an ancient minaret built in the 11th century, a collection of Balbals, and a small museum.
Optionally: Horseback riding games near Burana tower.
Kyrgyz are highly skilled horse riders. Enjoy several traditional Kyrgyz horseback riding games (Ulak Tartysh, Kyz Kuumai, Tyiyn Enmei, etc).
Lunch in a local family house in Tokmok. Upon arrival to Bishkek, accommodation in a hotel. Free time before your last dinner. Farewell dinner and folklore show at a local restaurant.
Especially for you musicians will play national melodies of Kyrgyz people and show you musical instruments. You will listen to a singing and enjoy the charming melodies of our ancestors.
Overnight in hotel.
(Breakfast – resort, lunch – Tokmok family, Dinner  – restaurant)

Day 12. Bishkek city – airport (30 km / 40 minutes)

Transfer to Manas International Airport. Flight back home.
(Breakfast – hotel)

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The trip cost for 2025 per person in USD:

Price from 1245 USD p/p in a twin room (for a group of 15 people).

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Itinerary

Day 1 Tashkent city.

Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Early check-in.

Sightseeing tour: Architectural complex Hasti Imam – Barak Khan Madrasah, Kafal Shohi Madrasah, Kukeldash Madrasah. Chorsu bazaar, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Museum of Applied Arts.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 2 Tashkent city – Samarkand city.

After an early breakfast, transfer to the station for morning train to Samarkand (2h 10min) (subject to change).
Samarkand city was one of the main commercial centers of the Silk Road during centuries. Today the “Blue City” is one of the main travel destinations in this part of world.
Pick up and start sightseeing.
Registan Square – Ulughbek Madrasah (XV century), Shir-Dor Madrasah (XVII century), Tilla-Kori Madrasah (XVII century).
Night in a hotel.

Day 3 Samarkand city – Bukhara city.

Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning we continue our excursion in Samarkand city: Guri Emir Mausoleum (the tomb of Tamerlan (XIV and XV centuries), Architectural complex Shakhi-Zinda (IX-XV centuries), Museum of the ancient city Afrosiyob, Bibi-Khonum Mosque, Siab bazaar, Ulughbek Observatory.
In the afternoon transfer to Bukhara city.
Bukhara is the ancient historic center of trade and Islamic culture in Uzbekistan. This city is the ancient oasis and trade point on Silk Road. Bukhara attracts with its impressive historical monuments, minarets and madrassas, narrow streets lined with oriental bazaars and ancient ruins. There is no doubt why the center of the ancient city of Bukhara has been declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
Accommodation and overnight in a hotel upon arrival to Bukhara city.

Day 4 Bukhara city.

Breakfast in a hotel.
After breakfast city tour: visit Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Miri Arab Madrasah, The Holy Spring, Toki Zargaron Dome, Ulughbek and Abdullazizkhan Madrasah, Toki Telpak Furushon Dome, Magoki Attory Mosque, Toki Sarafon Dome, Lyabi Hauz architectural complex.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 5 Bukhara city – Tashkent city.

Breakfast in the hotel. Day of sightseeing outside of Bukhara: visit to Sitorai Mokhi Hosa – summer palace of last Emir, Chor Bakr ancient memorial complex known as “the city of the dead”, and listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Bakhoutdin Nakshbandi – the mausoleum of founder of the Sufi Order “Naqshbandia”. Transfer to Tashkent by train (16:10/22:45) (subject to change).
Accommodation and overnight in the hotel of Tashkent.

Day 6 Tashkent city – Kokand town.

Breakfast in the hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Kokand via Kamchik Pass by sedan cars (3 pax/car).
Kokand is one of the most famous cities of Uzbekistan. It was formerly the capital of the powerful Khanate of Kokand, which dominated in the Fergana Valley for centuries.
Visit the great palace of Khudayar Khan (XIX century)
Cemetery of Kings and two buildings built for the family of Omar Khan at the beginning of last century.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 7 Kokand town – Rishtan town – Margilan town – Fergana town.

Breakfast in the hotel.
Later transfer to Rishtan known for its ceramic industry. Visiting of ceramic workshop of Rustam Usmanov.
Transfer to Margilan.
Visit Silk Factory “Yodgorlik” in Margilan, where art works are made.
Transfer to Fergana.
Fergana is the most industrialized and largest city in the valley with the same name, and is also the administrative center of the province of Fergana.
The city is located at the height of 580 meters above sea level. This city is one of the most important cities in the production of oil.
The city was founded over a hundred years ago by the first military governor Skobelev M.D. and had name New Margilan city.
Overnight in the hotel of Fergana town.

Day 8 Fergana – Dustlick crossing point – Osh city.

Morning transfer to the border. Pass all formalities and meet on the other side with Kyrgyzstan team. Transfer to the city and start tour

In the program we have:
1) Sulaiman Too (mountain)
2) Babur’s house
3) Historical museum
4) Osh market
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest.

Day 9 Flight to Bishkek city. Bishkek city – Ala Archa canyon – Bishkek city.

Early transfer to the airport. Flight to Bishkek city (subject to change). Meeting at the airport of Bishkek. Transfer to the city.
Drive to the natural park Ala Archa for light walk, relaxing and meeting Kyrgyzstan nature.
Afternoon city tour. Visit Ala Too Square, Kurmanzhan Datka and Lenin Monuments, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and finish at the Victory Square dedicated to the WWII.

Overnight in a hotel. Rest.

Day 10 Bishkek city – Chon Kemin Valley.

After breakfast, one-hour drive to Burana Tower (UNESCO site) near Tokmok town.
Optionally: horseback riding games near Burana Tower.

Drive to Chon Kemin valley.
Upon arrival, get accommodated in the guest house Ashuu. Lunch.
Options to do this day:
1) Walking around the village Kalmak Ashuu.
2) Renting horses and ride up to the closest mountains (extra cost).
3) Horseback riding games nearby (extra cost).
4) Setting yurt (nomadic house) (extra cost).
5) Swimming in the pool (extra cost).
Dinner and overnight in the guest house.

Day 11 Chon Kemin valley – Cholpon Ata town.

After breakfast, drive to Issyk Kul Lake via Boom gorge and to the Northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Here we have several visits:
1) Open air Petroglyphs site.
2) Local historical museum or Rukh Ordo cultural complex.
After excursions, drive to the hotel and get accommodation in the resort area on the shore of Issyk Kul lake.
Overnight.

Day 12 Cholpon Ata town – Karakol town.

After breakfast, drive to Karakol town.
Upon arrival start city tour. We visit Museum of N. M. Przhevalski, Dungan mosque a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning mosque up to now and Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood.
Accommodation at a hotel. Overnight.

Day 13 Karakol town – Djety Oguz gorge – Bokonbaev village – Kochkor village.

After breakfast, drive to Djety Oguz gorge to admire the landscapes and to make some photos. At the beginning of the gorge you will face a famous “Broken Heart Rock”. Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks.
Another stop not far from Bokonbaev village to visit Fairytale canyon. Short, but very interesting hiking to see fantastic colors of red sand stone and iron.
Drive to Kochkor village via Bokonbaev village.
Optionally: Meet eagle hunter to see demonstration of hunting with birds of prey near Bokonbaev village.

Arrival and accommodation in a guest house. Dinner and rest.

Day 14 Kochkor village – Bishkek city.

In the morning we visit local women cooperation and see products they sell (if available). Souvenirs shop-museum is one of the most popular in our country.
Drive back to Bishkek city via Kuvaky pass and spectacular view to the Orto Tokoi water reservoir.

Arrival to Bishkek. Visit ZUM Department store for last shopping (if necessary), accommodation in a hotel. Rest.

Day 15 Bishkek city – airport.

Transfer to the airport. Flight back home.

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 “Winter of Dreams. The Silk Road legend” 2025

If you are a winter lover, if you enjoy yourself at the cold and snow - that is your the trip to choose! Kyrgyzstan is even more beautiful in winter, with frozen rivers, snow-capped slopes, spruces, and mountain peaks. Our incredible landscapes bring lots of winter energy and emotions provided by our majestic Tien Shan mountains.

Don’t miss the chance to experience unique vacations of your dream and charge yourself with unforgettable emotions.

Itinerary

Day 1. Airport – Bishkek city. Bishkek city – Ala Archa canyon – Bishkek city (120 km / 2,5 hours).

Upon arrival in Manas international airport you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to a hotel in Bishkek (early check-in is NOT included). Little rest at the breakfast area and start tour in Bishkek and surroundings.
Firstly, we drive to the natural park Ala Archa for light walk, relaxing and meeting Kyrgyzstan winter nature. After walk transfer back to Bishkek and have a half day city tour.
Walk around snowy Ala Too Square, Kurmanzhan Datka Monument, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and Lenin’s Monument. Finish at the Victory Square dedicated WWII.
Overnight in a hotel.
(No meal included today)

Day 2. Bishkek city – Chon Kemin Valley (170 km / 3 hours).

After breakfast, we leave Bishkek and drive along the Chui valley. Snow-capped mountains on the side looks fantastic and inspire for the trip with positive emotions.
One-hour drive to Burana Tower (UNESCO site) near Tokmok town.
Optionally: horseback riding games near Burana Tower.
Horseback riding games played a vitally important role for Kyrgyz nomads. The main aim of these games was teaching children to ride horses professionally.  Nowadays it has an entertaining purpose where you have the chance to watch several traditional Kyrgyz horseback riding games (Ulak Tartysh, Kyz Kuumai, Tyiyn Enmei, etc).
After excursion, drive to Chon Kemin valley.
Upon arrival, get accommodated in a guest house. Lunch.
Options to do:
1) Walking around the village and meet local people. Play snowballs with children.
2) Renting horses and ride up to the closest mountains (extra cost).
3) Horseback riding games nearby (extra cost).
4) Setting up yurt (nomadic house) (extra cost).
Dinner and overnight at the guest house.
(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – guest house, dinner – guest house)

Day 3. Chon Kemin valley – Cholpon Ata town (180 km / 3 hours).

After breakfast, drive to Issyk Kul Lake via Boom gorge and to the Northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Lunch in a café of Cholpon Ata town.
Here we have several visits:
1) Open air Petroglyphs site with panoramic view to the Issyk Kul lake and snow moutnains.
2) Local historical museum.
After excursions, drive to your accommodation: a resort area with private beach on the shore of Issyk Kul.
Dinner in the restaurant and overnight.
(Breakfast – guest house, lunch – cafe, dinner – resort)

Day 4. Cholpon Ata town – Karkara valley (200 km / 3-4 hours).

Continue drive along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Today we reach beautiful area at the border with Kazakhstan – Karkara. Our jeeps goes along the mountain road, through piles of snow and reach Karkara region.
Here we stop at the luxury warm yurt camp with private facilities.
Time to explore the area walking along the canyon up and down, climb up closest hill to see panoramic view or use local good areas for ski touring and/or snowmobiling (with driver) (extra cost). The level of snow covers from 60 to 120 cm.
Lunch and dinner in Karkara camp.
(Breakfast – resort, lunch – yurt camp, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 5. Karkara valley – Karakol town (120 km / 3 hours).

Transfer to Karakol town.
Visit Museum of N. M. Przhevalski on the way to Karakol. Then inside Karakol stop by Dungan mosque – a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning as mosque up to now and Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood.
Excursion to the Karakol ski base to take funicular to the panoramic view and admire landscapes of the Tup valley from 3000 m asl.
Lunch in a café of Karakol town.
Accommodation in a guest house. Dinner in a local Dungan family.
Dungans are Chinese minority that escaped to Central Asia in the middle of the 19th Century. Travelling through the mountains and reaching certain areas, Dungans started spreading their culture and mixing it with local creating new traditions in architecture, cuisine and general lifestyle.
Optionally: Lagman cooking master class.
Lagman is a very appreciated food in Central Asia. A Dungan housewife will show you how to make this extra long noodles in a traditional way. It’s quite challenging and you might not succeed, but it’s a lot of fun! At the end you will try a delicious homemade lagman.
Overnight in the guest house.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – cafe, dinner – dungan family)

Day 6. Karakol town – Djety Oguz gorge – Bokonbaev village – Kochkor village (250 km / 5 hours).

After breakfast, drive to Djety Oguz gorge to admire the landscapes and take some photos.
At the beginning of the gorge we face with famous “Broken Heart Rock”. Walking up further to panorama to see those famous Seven Red Bulls rocks in white colors around.
Drive along the south shore of Issyk Kul to Bokonbaev village. Arrival and lunch in a local family house.
Then we step into nomadic culture by meeting an eagle hunter and his bird of prey.
After the demonstration you will have a chance to ask the hunter about the tradition of eagle hunting and his bird features. Eagle hunting is common among nomads, especially in high altitude areas. Such demonstration during winter time has unique sharm as birds are in their best shape for the hunting season and feel themselves very good.
Later continue drive to Kochkor village.
Arrival and accommodation in a guest house. Dinner and rest.
(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – local family, dinner – guest house)

Day 7. Kochkor village – Bishkek city (200 km / 4 hours).

In the morning we visit local women cooperation and see products they produce and sell. Souvenir shop-museum is one of the most popular in our country.
Drive back to Bishkek city via Kuvaky pass and spectacular view to the frozen Orto Tokoi water reservoir.
Lunch en route.
Arrival to Bishkek.
Optionally: Visit ZUM Department store for the last shopping (if necessary).
Accommodation in a hotel and ready for the last dinner.
Dinner in a local restaurant with folklore show. Exclusively for you, musicians will play national melodies of Kyrgyz people and show their musical instruments. You will listen to a singing and enjoy the charming melodies of our ancestors.
(Breakfast – guest house, lunch – cafe, dinner – restaurant)

Day 8. Bishkek city – airport. (35 km / 40-45 min)

Early breakfast. Today in Bishkek your trip concludes.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Map

Additional Info

Clothes and equipment:

You can take all necessary things. Please take into consideration that in winter time the temperature in Bishkek city reaches up to +10 oC and in the mountains the temperature decreases to -25 oC. Be prepared for unexpected changes of the weather and severe cold experience.

Recommended:

• Rain-coat
• Sweater/fleece
• Wind-stopper
• Enough t-shirts
• Thermal underwear
• Warm winter clothes (pants and jackets)
• Winter warm hat and gloves
• Scarf
• Sun-screen cream (30 or higher)
• Good waterproof trekking boots for easy hikes in the mountains
• Walking warm shoes for the city walks
• Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhea, sore muscles after hikes. Take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions).
• Personal hygiene kit
• Hygienic lipstick
• A towel
• Swimming suit (for hot springs or sauna in Karkara)
• Sunglasses
• Photo camera
• Notepad and a pen to make notes as you travel
• A smaller backpack, except for your normal suitcase.
• Flash light (torch)

Money exchange - if you plan to exchange USD / Euro to KGS , we recommend to take the notes of 50, 100 USD without stamps, inscriptions and other type of damage, because damaged banknotes are not accepted by banks and exchange offices.

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Prices

The tour price in 2025 p/p in USD was:

Cost per person on double/twin base – from 1315 US dollars

Cost per person on single base only in hotels – from  1465 US dollars

The single supplement does not include individual accommodation in yurts and in a local family houses.

Extra payment per person for SGL accommodation in yurt per night - 25 USD (if yurts are available)

Early check in in Bishkek hotel 3* for extra night - SGL – 65 USD per room; DBL/TWN – 90 USD per room

Description

Welcome to Kyrgyzstan!

Don’t miss the chance to visit the most amazing sights in 7 days! There is an opportunity to explore the provinces of our two the biggest alpine lakes and visit the highlights of the Great Silk Road.
You will be surprised by how well-preserved is nomadic life in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz nomads are hospitable and happy to offer tea or traditional milk products to visitors, so get ready to step into nomadic atmosphere! This trip is full of bright emotions that grant a life changing experience!

Dates for 2025:

22 June – 28 June
13 July – 19 July
10 August – 16 August
7 September – 13 September

Tour will be guaranteed with 1 participant.

Itinerary

Day 1. (SUN) Airport – Bishkek city. (30 km / 40 min)

Arrival to Bishkek city early in the morning.  Upon arrival at the International Airport Manas you will be met by our tourist guide at arrival gates. Transfer to the city will take 30-40 min. Accommodation at a hotel (early check-in is NOT included).
Start city tour after late breakfast. Sightseeing tour includes the Monument of Kyrgyz National hero Manas, Changing of Guards of Honor, Kurmanjan Datka and Lenin statues, main Ala Too Square, governmental buildings, Oak park and Fine Art gallery under clear sky.
A sightseeing tour of Bishkek comes to an end at Victory Square dedicated to the WWII.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Day 2. (MON) Bishkek city – Karakol town (400 km / 6-7 hours).

Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we have interesting day as we leave the city and head to the countryside.
At first we stop to learn more about the Great Silk Road and visit the Burana Tower Historical complex.
Burana Tower (ancient minaret) is located in 12 km far from Tokmok town. The territory where the tower is located was called Balasagyn town. This town had the strategic meaning for the Great Silk Road. Here you will see a small museum with exhibits found at excavations, providing more details about this ancient settlement, and become familiar with collection of Balbals, turkic grave marks.
Then, we continue our trip to the Issyk Kul Lake.
Issyk Kul Lake has a tectonic origin. It is a second largest alpine lake in the world after Titicaca, which is located in South America. Its length reaches 182 km, and width is 58 km, maximum depth is up to 668 m. During the summer period temperature of its water reaches up to 20-23 C°.
On the way you may admire beautiful landscape and change of scenery.
Arrival at the Cholpon Ata town and visit local famous petroglyphs site.
After excursion continue driving to Karkaol town.
Short stop on the lake shore for swimming.
Evening arrival to Karakol. Check-in to hotel.
Overnight.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Day 3. (TUE) Karakol town – Djety Oguz canyon – Skazka canyon – Bokonbaev village (180 km / 3 hours).

In the morning we start city tour in Karakol town.
Visit Memorial Museum of N.M. Przhevalski a great Russian explorer and researcher of Asian continent, which 12 km far from Karakol.
Later Dungan mosque a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning mosque up to now.
Also you will visit Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood without a single nail used. In the miraculous iconostasis of the church there is the famous Tikhvinian icon of Divine Mother, painted in 1897.
After city tour drive along the south shore of Issyk Kul lake.
First stop at Djety Oguz canyon for a little hike.
Djety Oguz from Kyrgyz language is translated as Seven Bulls. Unlike Fairy Tale Canyon this picturesque gorge differs in the mountains covered with Tien Shan fir tree. At the beginning of the gorge you will face a famous Broken Heart Rock. Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks. The tourist guide will tell you the legend about the origin of the gorge name. In the Soviet times, there was a sanatorium built in the gorge. Many people used to come here for treatment with the help of radon water. Cosmonauts used to come here for rehabilitation, even Yuri Gagarin.
After Djety Oguz continue drive along the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake till we reach Kajy Sai district where stop for a walk at the Skazka canyon.
Arrival to Bokonbaev village.  Visit of local woman cooperative of felt making production.
Accommodation at the guest house.
Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast – hotel, dinner – guest house)

Day 4. (WEDN) Bokonbaev village – Tash Rabat caravanserai (360 km / 5-6 hours).

In the morning after breakfast head to meet Golden Eagle hunter to see demonstration of hunting and training of birds of prey. Then we start the way to Kara Koyun gorge – Tash Rabat Caravan Saray via Naryn town.
Naryn is a town of long and narrow form, situated along the famous Naryn River also named Syr Darya, which is one of the biggest rivers in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. Naryn is the only town in Kyrgyzstan, where 90 % of the population is Kyrgyz.
Here we briefly visit the Central Blue Mosque and the Central Square.
Later drive further south in a direction of China. Turn to Kara Koun canyon and reach yurt camp.  Accommodation.
Tash Rabat caravanserai is situated at the elevation of 3200 m asl. not far from Chinese border (Torugart). Its origin is a complete mystery; however, there is a hypothesis that it was built in 10th century. Researchers consider it to be a Nestorian monastery, others suppose it to be a victualing-house for the trade caravans, and third ones insist on its defensive function. It is obviously clear that during the various epochs Tash Rabat caravanserai had different functions.
Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp.
(Breakfast – guest house, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 5. (THUR) Tash Rabat caravanserai – Son Kul lake. (260 km / 5 hours).

In the morning we start as usual and head to Tash Rabat caravanserai for excursion (close to the camp).
After interesting historical excursion we drive back to Naryn town and further to Son Kul lake via Moldo Ashuu pass.
Lunch en route.
In the afternoon reach Son Kul lake.
Alpine Son Kul Lake is located on Tien Shan range at the elevation of 3016 m. The territory around Son Kul is a pasture for the cattle driven from Kochkor village, Naryn and Jumgal regions. During the summer Son Kul pasture is considered to be the best Kyrgyz jailoo. The road to the lake goes through the windy mountain passes and vanishes in the sky. As a result Son Kul Lake from Kyrgyz language translates as “Last Lake”.
Accommodation in a local comfortable yurt camp.
Here you can feel yourself as a real nomad and get acquainted with the culture of Kyrgyz people.
Yurt – is a traditional dwelling of nomadic people of Central Asia. The foundation of yurt consists of wooden carcass and several felt layers. The construction of such dwelling doesn’t require a lot of time that makes it practical and useful for locals. The interior of a yurt is decorated with felt carpets and traditional embroidery.
Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 6. (FRI) Son Kul lake – Bishkek city (360 km / 6-7 hours).

After breakfast proceed to Bishkek city. Long drive via Kalmak Ashuu pass, Kochkor village, around Orto Tokoi reservoir, over Kuvaky pass and Boom canyon to Chui valley.
Upon arrival to Bishkek still have some time to deal with unfinished business, purchase souvenirs or gifts back to your relatives and friends.
Overnight at the hotel.
(Breakfast – yurt camp).

Day 7. (SATU) Bishkek city – airport. (35 km / 40-45 min)

Early breakfast. Transfer to the airport for departure.
(Breakfast – hotel)

Map

Additional Info

Clothes and equipment:

You can take all necessary things. Please take into consideration that in summer time the temperature in Bishkek city reaches up to 40 oC and in the mountains the temperature decreases to -5 oC. Be prepared for unexpected changes of the weather.

Recommended:

• Rain-coat
• Sweater/fleece
• Wind-stopper
• Enough t-shirts and other underwear (think of taking smth with long sleeves to avoid sunburns)
• Hat (remember – the sun can be violent)
• Sun-screen cream (30 or higher)
• Insect repellent (skin + clothes)
• Good trekking boots for easy hikes in the mountains.
• Walking shoes (don’t need heavy ones) for the city walks
• Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhoea, sore muscles after hikes. Take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions).
• Personal hygiene kit (disinfection gel is highly recommended) + some toilet paper.
• A small towel
• Swimming suit (for Issyk-Kul)
• Sunglasses
• Photo camera
• Notepad and a pen to make notes as you travel
• A smaller backpack, except for your normal suitcase.
• Flash light (torch)
• Walking poles if needed

Money exchange - if you plan to exchange USD / Euro to KGS , we recommend to take the notes of 50, 100 USD without stamps, inscriptions and other type of damage, because damaged banknotes are not accepted by banks and exchange offices.

Photos

Prices

The trip cost for 2025 per person in USD:

Cost per person on double/twin base – 915 US dollars

Cost per person on single base only in hotels – 995 US dollars

The single supplement does not include individual accommodation in yurts and in local family house:

Extra payment per person for SGL accommodation in yurt per night - 25 USD (if yurts are available)

Early check in in Bishkek hotel 3* for extra night - SGL – 65 USD per room; DBL/TWN – 90 USD per room

Description

Don’t miss the chance to visit Kyrgyzstan, when serenity takes place at every spot and peace fill up your heart and soul.

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights

Minimum size of the group: 2

Fixed departure dates for spring and autumn in 2025.

20/04/2025 - 27/04/2025

14/09/2025 - 21/09/2025

Itinerary

Day 1. Airport – Bishkek city (30 km / 40 mins).

Meeting at the airport with local team and transfer to the city. Early check-in is not included.

We start tour in Bishkek and surroundings.

Short city tour. Visit Ala Too Square, Kurmanzhan Datka and Manas monuments, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and Lenin’s Monument. Walk around colorful raws of local Osh market (closed on Monday).

Overnight in a hotel. Rest.

(Meal – no)

Day 2. Bishkek city – Chon Kemin Valley (170 km / 3 hours).

After breakfast, one-hour drive to Burana Tower (UNESCO site) near Tokmok town.

Optionally: horseback riding games near Burana Tower.

After excursion, drive to Chon Kemin valley.

Upon arrival, get accommodated in the guest house “Ashuu”.

Options to do:

1) Walking around the village.

2) Renting horses and ride up to the closest mountains (extra cost).

3) Horseback riding games nearby (extra cost).

4) Setting up yurt (nomadic house) (extra cost).

Dinner and overnight at the guest house.

(Breakfast – hotel, dinner – guest house)

Day 3. Chon Kemin valley – Cholpon Ata town (180 km / 3 hours).

After breakfast, drive to Issyk Kul Lake via Boom gorge and to the Northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake.

In Cholpon Ata we have several visits:

1) Open air Petroglyphs site.

2) Local historical museum or Rukh Ordo complex.

After excursions, drive to the hotel and get accommodation in the resort area on the shore of Issyk Kul lake.

Overnight.

(Breakfast – guest house)

Day 4. Cholpon Ata town – Karkyra valley (200 km / 3-4 hours).

Continue drive along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake.

Today we reach beautiful area at the border with Kazakhstan – Karkara. Here we stop at the luxury yurt camp with private facilities.

Here we have time to explore the area walking along the canyon up and down, climb up closest hill to see panoramic view or mountain bike or just sit by the river with a nice book. Up to you and your preferences.

Lunch and dinner in Karkara camp.

(Breakfast – resort, lunch – yurt camp, dinner – yurt camp)

Day 5. Karkyra valley – Karakol town (120 km / 3 hours).

Transfer to Karakol town.

En route visit Tepke horse farm. Lunch and excursion around the farm.

Here we see local racing horses, admire views, bone fire place and gardens.

Continue drive after excursion to Karakol town.

Visit Museum of N. M. Przhevalski on the way to Karakol, then Dungan mosque a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning mosque up to now and Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood inside Karakol town.

Accommodation in a hotel of Karakol.

Dinner in a local Dungan family.

(Breakfast – yurt camp, lunch – farm, dinner – dungan family)

Day 6. Karakol town – Djety Oguz gorge – Barskoon and Skazka canyons – Kajy-Say village (220 km / 5 hours).

After breakfast, drive to Djety Oguz gorge to admire the landscapes and to take some photos.

At the beginning of the gorge you will face a famous “Broken Heart Rock”. Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks.

Then we drive to Barskoon gorge for excursion to famous waterfalls – “Beard of the wiseman” and “Cup of Manas”. Lunch picnic.

After excursion drive to Skazka gorge to see beautiful panorama of Issyk Kul from the gorge.

Evening arrival to Kajy-Say district.

Dinner and rest at the guest house/yurt camp.

(Breakfast – hotel, lunch – picnic, dinner – yurt camp/guest house)

Day 7. Kajy-Say village – Bishkek city (300 km / 5,5 hours).

In the morning we drive to Bokonbaevo village to visit local women cooperation, felt producing factory and see products they sell. Souvenirs shop here is one of the most popular in our country.

Optionally: eagle hunting demonstration

Arrival to Bishkek. Check-in to hotel and free time.

Optionally: musical folklore show.

(Breakfast – yurt camp/guest house)

Day 8. Bishkek city – airport. (35 km / 40-45 min)

Early breakfast.  Today in Bishkek your trip concludes.

(Breakfast – hotel)

Map

Additional Info

Clothes and equipment:

You can take all necessary things. Please take into consideration that in spring and autumn the temperature in Bishkek city reaches up to +30 oC and in the mountains the temperature decreases to 0 oC in case of the bad weather. Be prepared for significant temperature changes.

Recommended:

Rain-coat

Sweater/fleece / Wind-stopper

Enough t-shirts and other underwear (think of taking smth with long sleeves to avoid sunburns)

Hat (remember – the sun can be violent)

Sun-screen cream (30 or higher) / Insect repellent (skin + clothes)

Good trekking boots for easy hikes in the mountains / Walking shoes (don’t need heavy ones) for the city walks

Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhea, sore muscles after hikes. Take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions).

Personal hygiene kit (disinfection gel is highly recommended) + some toilet paper.

A small towel

Swimming suit (for Issyk-Kul)

Sunglasses

Photo camera

A smaller backpack, except for your normal suitcase.

Walking poles if needed

Money exchange - if you plan to exchange dollars /euro/ to KGS , we recommend to take the notes of 50, 100 USD without stamps, inscriptions and other any damage, because damaged banknotes are not accepted by banks and exchange offices.

Photos

Prices

PRICE 2025 P/PAX IN US$:

Cost per person on double/twin base – 1150 US dollars

Cost per person on single base only in hotels – 1280 US dollars

The single supplement does not include individual accommodation in yurts and in local family house:

Extra payment per person for TWIN accommodation in yurt per night - 15 USD (if yurts are available)

Extra payment per person for SGL accommodation in yurt per night - 25 USD (if yurts are available)

Early check in in Bishkek hotel 3* for extra night SGL – 65 USD per room; DBL/TWN – 90 USD per room.

Description