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- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Explore Bishkek's Soviet-era architecture
- Hike through the scenic Ala Archa Gorge
- Visit ancient Burana Tower and Chon Kemin
- Discover Issyk Kul's petroglyphs and Karakol
- Experience a traditional yurt stay by the lake
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Bishkek, the relaxed Kyrgyz capital
- Day 2 Discover the city on foot and by bus; visit to Osh Bazaar
- Day 3 Trek to a waterfall in the beautiful Ala Archa Gorge
- Day 4 Drive to the Chon Kemin Valley via the Burana Tower; walk in the Valley
- Day 5 Journey around the shores of Issyk Kul to Karakol; walking tour
- Day 6 Hike in the Altyn-Arashan Gorge with the chance to take a dip in thermal springs
- Day 7 Walk in Djety-Oguz Gorge and meet the eagle hunters. Overnight in a yurt by the lake
- Day 8 Drive to Kochkor, and visit a shirdak (rug) workshop before returning to Bishkek
- Day 9 Trip ends in Bishkek.
What's Included
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Asia Mountains 1 Hotel
GuesthouseDays 1, 2, 3, 8Chon Kemin Homestay
Home-stayday 4Altamira Hotel
GuesthouseDays 5, 6Tosor Yurt Camp
Yurtday 7
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Number of tours
532
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
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- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- APaula· July 23rd, 2023Lots. The eagle hunter and his feathered friends were fantastic. The bumpy ride up to the hot springs. Swimming in the lakes and the countryside all great. The best night was the restaurant with the live music at Karakol. Really good musicians.Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARichard· August 27th, 2023Walking up the valleys south of Karakol, the homestay and the hot springShow moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJan· August 27th, 2023the first day of hiking. the homestay and the walk at the homestay.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACaroline· September 14th, 2023The landscape and people. Amazing walks Eagle hunters HomestayShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- PPhilRisdale· September 17th, 2022Far too many long travelling days on very poor roads with not enough breaks. Even on the 'stay put' day in Karakol, the itinerary includes another 4 hours on an army vehicle (there and back) with a very short walk included. All walks included, except one, were very short strolls and not 'hikes' as the itinerary suggests. The Bisktek guest house is OK but far too far out of town to allow any sort of exploration of the city when you first arrive. Homestay was fine, as was the Karakol hotel. One common feature was the very small beds with horribly lumpy mattresses - all except for the Yurt Camp, which had the most comfortable beds of the entire trip.Show moreTrip date: September 2022
- ADavid· December 23rd, 2019Because Gatwick to Istanbul flight was late we missed connection. Turkish Airlines responded well with 4 hotel and new flight next day.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewSorry to hear you had issues with your flights :(Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore! - EEmily· October 2nd, 2019Excellent introduction to Kyrgyzstan, we saw a variety of different landscapes and were immersed in the local culture - a fantastic way of seeing this unspoilt country.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your great feedback :)Trip date: September 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Gary
Asked on May 19th, 2024Will the alpine lake be frozen over in June still?
Explore!Operator•Written May 2024If it is Lake Issyk Kul, this rarely freezes over. The second largest alpine lake in the World, it is 182 kilometres/113.10 mile long, up to 60 kilometres/37.30 mile wide and lies at an altitude of just over 1600 metres/5250 feet. Issyk Kul translates as 'warm lake' - the lake's saline waters never freeze over despite the region's sub-zero winters.
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Eva
Asked on February 3rd, 2024Is this tour guaranteed even if I am tge only person who bought the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2024
This trip on 15th June is a guaranteed departure and there are 4 people already booked so it will definitely be going ahead.
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Eva
Traveler•Written February 2024Are these leisure walks or high intensity level walks? Plus, your yurts are all shared? If I am paying for a single supplement room, will I be sharing rooms in a yurt?
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2024
Walking grade Moderate. This trip is graded moderate with walks on 4 days for between 3 to 6 hours along earth and gravel tracks. You will mainly walk on well-maintained paths at altitudes of up to 2500-2700 m/8203-8859 ft, with occasional demanding ascents or descents.
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Diana
Asked on June 24th, 2023I have a few questions regarding the 2-9 Sep 2023 itinerary: 1) It has been stated that 8 breakfasts and 3 dinners are catered for. May I ask how do we settle lunch and other meals if we're out exploring the wilderness? 2) Will we always return to Bishkek every night? In other words, will there be overnight stays outside Bishkek? 3) What kind of gears and travel tips do you have for a 20-year-old solo traveller? (Especially tips for adapting to seasonal changes as it is near Winter)
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2023
Your local guide will always give you experienced suggestions on where to eat and also offer group meals on at times which meals aren't catered for, so there will always be options to ensure that everyone is fed & no one needs to eat alone. There will be overnight stays outside Bishkek, I have attached the trip notes which have detailed information on where you will be staying each night throughout your trip, you will see there are four different accommodations. Also on the trip notes attached, if you click on the Trip Information section you will see a suggestion list of clothing, footwear and packing information in relation to the seasonal changes.
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Kathy
Asked on March 7th, 2023Is the trip guaranteed to take place after booking or does it require a minimum number of participants?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2023
Which departure date are you interested in? If you are ready to book please select the 'book now' button to secure your spot on Walking in Kyrgyzstan.
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Colleen
Asked on July 14th, 2022Will any later dates be put on the site? Was hoping to go in March 2023.
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2022
The closest date to march 2023 is Sat 17 Jun 2023 - Sun 25 Jun 2023
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