Itinerary
- Day 1
Bishkek
You'll be picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in Bishkek. Once you've settled in, grab an early dinner at a local restaurant. Then wander through the central city to see Victory Square, Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, and various monuments dedicated to Kyrgyz heroes like Manas. Head back to rest for the night.
- Start point
- FRU Passport Control, Chuy, Kyrgyzstan (Manas International Airport, 05:00 - 06:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Early dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Victory Square
- Visit Ala-Too Square
- Visit Oak Park
- View monuments of Kyrgyz heroes including Manas monument
- Early dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Victory Square Ala-Too Square Oak Park Manas Monument 
- Day 2
Bishkek to Suusamyr Valley
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head down to Suusamyr Valley in southern Kyrgyzstan, which is known for its excellent pastures. Spend the day walking around, taking photographs, and having an outdoor picnic lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey to Suusamyr Valley
- Explore Suusamyr Valley pastures
- Outdoor picnic in Suusamyr Valley
Landmarks Suusamyr Valley - Day 3
Suusamyr Valley to Kochkor
Drive out to Kochkor village in central Kyrgyzstan. You'll visit the Altyn Kol felt factory where you can actually help local craftswomen make traditional handmade felt carpets. The factory is run by a local women's association that creates and exports these handcrafted products throughout Kyrgyzstan and internationally.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Altyn Kol felt factory
- Participate in making traditional felt carpets
Landmarks Altyn Kol Felt Factory Kochkor Village - Day 4
Kochkor to Son Kul Lake
Following breakfast, travel to Son Kul Lake by way of Kalmak Ashu Pass. Along the route, you might see herds of yaks and get chances to take photos. You'll reach the yurt camp on the south shore by lunchtime. If you've arranged it ahead of time, there are horse games demonstrations available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at yurt camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Kalmak Ashu Pass
- Arrive and settle at yurt camp on Son Kul Lake south shore
- Lunch at yurt camp
Optional Activities
- Horse games demonstrations including Kyz Kuumai, Er Enish, Ulak Tartysh (must be booked before tour)
Landmarks Kalmak Ashu Pass Son Kul Lake 
- Day 5
Son Kul Lake to Tash Rabat
This day involves crossing two high mountain passes. After breakfast, you'll climb to Moldo Ashu Pass at 3,225 m, which has a famous winding road, then drop down to Ak-Tala Valley for a picnic. From there, you'll cross Mels Pass at 3,420 m before arriving at Tash Rabat, an old Silk Road caravan lodge. You'll explore the site and learn about its historical importance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic on the nature in Ak-Tala Valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Moldo Ashu Pass (3,225 m)
- Descend to Ak-Tala Valley
- Picnic in nature at Ak-Tala Valley
- Cross Mels Pass (3,420 m)
- Visit Tash Rabat ancient Silk Road caravan lodge
Landmarks Moldo Ashu Pass Ak-Tala Valley Mels Pass Tash Rabat Baetovo Village - Day 6
Tash Rabat to Kel Suu Lake
An early start takes you to Kok Kiya village near Kel Suu Lake. You'll collect packed lunch and then either hike or ride horses for 7 km to reach Kel Suu Lake. Explore the lake area and have an outdoor picnic lunch, then return to the yurt camp in Kok Kiya village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Outdoor picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Kok Kiya village
- Journey to Kel Suu Lake (7 km)
- Explore Kel Suu Lake
- Outdoor picnic lunch
Optional Activities
- Horse riding to Kel Suu Lake instead of hiking (must be booked before tour)
Landmarks Kok Kiya Village Kel Suu Lake - Day 7
Kel Suu Lake to Naryn
Drive to Naryn city, the administrative center of Naryn region. Check into your hotel and prepare yourself for the long journey ahead through Tosor Pass tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Naryn city
Landmarks Naryn City - Day 8
Naryn to Issyk-Kul Lake
After breakfast, head east through Eki-Naryn Valley, crossing several beautiful mountain passes before stopping at Jylu-Suu Valley for a picnic near the river. Continue through the mountains and over Tosor Pass at 4,000 m altitude, then descend to Issyk-Kul Lake, the world's second largest alpine lake. You'll arrive at Tamga village on the lake's south shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic near river valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive along Eki-Naryn Valley
- Picnic near river valley at Jylu-Suu
- Cross Tosor Pass (4,000 meters altitude)
- Arrive at Issyk-Kul Lake
Landmarks Eki-Naryn Valley Jylu-Suu Valley Tosor Pass Issyk-Kul Lake Tamga Village - Day 9
Issyk-Kul Lake South Shore
Check out the south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. You'll visit Skazka Canyon and might see eagle hunting if weather allows. Stop in Kizil Tuu village for lunch and help a local family build a traditional nomadic yurt camp from scratch. Kyzyl Tuu is the yurt heartland where families handmake all yurt parts using traditional methods passed down through generations. Later, head to Tuz Kol for swimming and natural mud spa therapy, then swim in Issyk-Kul Lake before reaching your guesthouse in Kaji Sai.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Kizil Tuu village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Skazka Canyon
- Lunch at Kizil Tuu village
- Participate in assembling traditional nomadic yurt camp with local family
- Visit Tuz Kol
- Swim and mud spa therapy at Tuz Kol
- Swim at Issyk-Kul Lake
Optional Activities
- Eagle hunting viewing (weather dependent)
Landmarks Skazka Canyon Kizil Tuu Village Tuz Kol Issyk-Kul Lake Kaji Sai - Day 10
Jeti Oguz Valley
Spend the day in the beautiful Jeti Oguz Valley. You'll hike to the Maiden Braid waterfall, relax at a yurt camp, and see the distinctive Broken Heart rock formation and Jeti Oguz Rocks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Maiden Braid waterfall
- Relax at yurt camp
- Visit Broken Heart rock scale
- Visit Jeti Oguz Rocks
Landmarks Jeti Oguz Valley Maiden Braid Waterfall Broken Heart Rock Formation Jeti Oguz Rocks 
- Day 11
Karakol City Soviet Union Track
Move down to Karakol city and start the Soviet Union Track adventure. Climb up to Altyn Arashan hot springs using the historic trail, then have lunch at a yurt camp. Bathe in the natural mineral hot springs and swim in the Ak Suu Kench mineral hot spring pool on your way back. In Karakol, there's an optional dinner with a Dungan family and a folklore concert by the local band Kylym if you book it in advance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at yurt camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Altyn Arashan hot springs via Soviet Union Track
- Lunch at yurt camp
- Bathe at mineral hot springs in nature
- Swim at Ak Suu Kench mineral hot spring pool
Optional Activities
- Dinner with Dungan family and folklore concert by Kylym band (must be booked before)
Landmarks Karakol City Altyn Arashan Hot Springs Soviet Union Track Ak Suu Kench Mineral Hot Spring Pool 
- Day 12
Issyk-Kul Lake North Shore
Take it easy at the north shore beach of Issyk-Kul Lake. Swim in the alpine lake with views of the snow-capped Kungoi Ala-Too and Teskei Ala-Too mountain ranges. There's an optional lake cruise available, and you can visit either the Rukh Ordo cultural complex or the Petroglyphs open-air museum based on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Swim at Issyk-Kul Lake north shore
Optional Activities
- Lake cruise on Issyk-Kul Lake
- Visit Rukh Ordo cultural complex
- Visit Petroglyphs open-air museum
Landmarks Issyk-Kul Lake Kungoi Ala-Too Mountains Teskei Ala-Too Mountains Rukh Ordo Cultural Complex Petroglyphs Open-Air Museum Cholpon Ata - Day 13
Boom Gorge to Bishkek
After breakfast, drive to Boom Gorge where you have the option to go rafting on the Chon Kemin and Chu rivers. Visit Apamdy kattamasy, a popular spot with locals, to taste traditional Kyrgyz bread called Kattama and drink Samoor Chai Kyrgyz tea. Continue toward Bishkek, stopping at Burana Tower along the way. Shop for souvenirs at Osh Bazaar, have a farewell dinner, and return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Kyrgyz bread Kattama and Samoor Chai tea), Dinner (Farewell dinner in Bishkek)
Included Activities
- Drive to Boom Gorge
- Visit Apamdy kattamasy dining place
- Taste traditional Kyrgyz bread Kattama and Samoor Chai tea
- Visit Burana Tower
- Explore Osh Bazaar
- Farewell dinner in Bishkek
Optional Activities
- Rafting on Chon Kemin and Chu rivers (must be booked before)
Landmarks Boom Gorge Chon Kemin River Chu River Burana Tower Osh Bazaar - Day 14
Bishkek Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- FRU Passport Control, Chuy, Kyrgyzstan (Manas International Airport, 09:00 - 10:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
