Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to the city and hotel check in (early check-in is NOT included). Time to rest.

Start city tour including the Monument of Kyrgyz National hero Manas, Changing of Guards of Honor, State Historical Museum, Kurmanjan-Datka and Lenin statues, main Ala-Too Square, governmental buildings, Oak Park and Fine Art gallery.

The sightseeing tour of Bishkek comes to an end at the Victory Square.

Breakfast at the hotel, departure from the city to the countryside.

At first, we stop to learn more about the Great Silk Road and visit the UNESCO-listed Burana Tower ont the Silk-Road, here you will visit a small museum with exhibits found at excavations and its fascinating collection of ancient stone balbals.

Then, we continue our trip to the Lake Issyk-Kul. It is a second largest alpine lake in the world after Titicaca (which is located in South America). During summer, its water can reach 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 Karakol town. Short stop on the lake shore for swimming.

Evening arrival to Karakol. Hotel check-in and overnight.

After breakfast, we will start with a city tour of Karakol, exploring the unique Dungan Mosque, built entirely without a single nail, the Russian Orthodox Church and the Przhevalsky Memorial Complex.

After city the tour, drive along the south shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Our first stop is at Jeti-Oguz gorge, where we take a short hike to see the striking red rock formations known as the “Seven Bulls” and the “Broken Heart.”

Further drive along the south shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, with another stop at Skazka (Fairytale) canyon before arriving at a guesthouse/yurt camp. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we start our way to Kara Koyun gorge – Tash Rabat caravanserai via Naryn city.

Optionally: Meet Eagle hunter to see demonstration of hunting and training of birds of prey near Bokonbaev village.

Naryn is the only city in Kyrgyzstan where 90% of the population is Kyrgyz. The city lies along the Naryn River (Syr-Darya), one of Central Asia’s largest rivers. Here we briefly visit the Central Blue Mosque and the small Central Square.

Later, drive further south in the direction of China. Head to Kara-Koyun gorge and reach Tash-Rabat yurt camp.

Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp.

After breakfast, we head to the Tash-Rabat caravanserai (3,200 m), which dates back to the 10th century.

After an interesting historical excursion, we drive back to Naryn city and continue to the alpine Lake Song-Kol (3,016 m) via the Moldo-Ashuu Pass. In the afternoon, we reach Song-Kol, Kyrgyzstan’s most famous summer pasture, where visitors can stay in yurt camps, experience nomadic life, and enjoy stunning mountain landscapes.

Dinner and overnight in a traditional yurt camp.

After breakfast, proceed to Bishkek city. Long drive via Kalmak-Ashuu pass, around Orto-Tokoi reservoir, over Kuvaky pass and Boom canyon to Chui valley.

Upon arrival in Bishkek, you will still have some time to finish any remaining business and purchase souvenirs or gifts for your relatives and friends.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Manas International Airport for your flight home.