Itinerary
- Day 1
Bishkek
Your flight lands in Bishkek late this evening. After you settle in, you'll have the rest of the night to yourself at your accommodation for the first of three nights in the capital.
- Day 2
Bishkek
After breakfast, a local guide takes you through Bishkek's main attractions, including the History Museum and Victory Square. By evening, you'll sit down for a traditional dinner at a local restaurant with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional restaurant)
Included Activities
- City tour of Bishkek
- Visit to History Museum
- Stop at Victory Square
Landmarks History Museum of Kyrgyzstan Victory Square - Day 3
Ala Archa National Park
You'll start at Osh Bazaar, one of the city's largest markets, then head to Ala Archa National Park for a moderate hike to the 'Broken Heart' rock formation. A lunch box travels with you along the way. You're back in Bishkek by evening for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch box), Dinner (Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Osh Bazaar
- Hike to 'Broken Heart' rock formation in Ala Archa National Park (moderate, approximately 5 km, approximately 2 hours walking time)
Landmarks Osh Bazaar Ala Archa National Park - Day 4
Bishkek to Osh
After breakfast, you fly to Osh in the Fergana Valley. There you visit the UNESCO site Sulaiman-Too and the National Historical and Archaeological Museum. Some free time follows to explore the city or rest before dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight to Osh
- Visit to Sulaiman-Too (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to National Historical and Archaeological Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Osh city on your own
Landmarks Sulaiman-Too National Historical and Archaeological Museum of Osh - Day 5
Osh to Kazarman
The drive to Kazarman takes you past the Uzgen architectural complex with its 44-metre-high minaret. You'll cross the Kaldama mountain pass to reach this remote village on the Naryn River, then walk around and have a traditional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Uzgen architectural complex
- Walk through Kazarman village
Landmarks Uzgen Minaret and Architectural Complex - Day 6
Kazarman to Song Kol Lake
Driving along the Naryn River gets you to Song Kol Lake where you'll move into a nomadic yurt. An easy hike shows off the surrounding landscape, and you'll sample nomadic specialties before a traditional dinner with an aperitif if weather permits.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner with aperitif)
Included Activities
- Easy hike with views around Song Kol Lake
- Sample nomadic specialties
Landmarks Song Kol Lake - Day 7
Song Kol Lake to Lake Issyk-Kul
You cross the Kalmak-Ashu Pass toward Lake Issyk-Kul, stopping in Kyzyl Tuu, known for yurt construction. After lunch at the yurt camp, the 'Fairytale Gorge' and its unusual rock formations are yours to explore. By late afternoon, you reach your yurt camp at Ak-Say Canyon on the southern shore, followed by a walk and campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Yurt camp lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kyzyl Tuu village
- Visit to 'Fairytale Gorge'
- Walk in Ak-Say Canyon
- Evening walk and campfire
Landmarks Kyzyl Tuu Fairytale Gorge Lake Issyk-Kul - Day 8
Lake Issyk-Kul to Karakol
You'll meet an experienced eagle hunter for a special experience, then visit Shatyly Panorama with a short walk to a viewpoint. After lunch, you hike Barskoon Gorge before heading to Jety-Oguz Gorge. The day finishes in Karakol with dinner at a Dungan family's home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Dungan family)
Included Activities
- Meeting with eagle hunter
- Walk to Shatyly Panorama viewpoint
- Short hike in Barskoon Gorge
- Visit to Jety-Oguz Gorge
Landmarks Shatyly Panorama Barskoon Gorge Jety-Oguz Gorge - Day 9
Karakol to Jyrgalan Valley
A city tour of Karakol comes first, then you head to Jyrgalan Valley to walk around and see the Kyrgyz village. The afternoon brings a traditional Kyrgyz folklore show with music and dance. You'll end with a relaxed dinner at your guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Guesthouse dinner)
Included Activities
- City tour of Karakol
- Walk in Jyrgalan Valley
- Exploration of Kyrgyz village
- Traditional Kyrgyz folklore show with music and dance
Landmarks Jyrgalan Valley - Day 10
Jyrgalan Valley to Karakol
An easy hike to Kok-Bel waterfall (about 5 km, around 1 hour) offers great views in Jyrgalan Valley. You stop at Ak-Suu hot springs to soak in the natural water, then have a picnic with local delicacies in the afternoon. Return to Karakol for dinner with an Uygur family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic with local delicacies), Dinner (Dinner with Uygur family)
Included Activities
- Easy hike to Kok-Bel waterfall (approximately 5 km, approximately 1 hour walking time)
- Stop at Ak-Suu hot springs
Landmarks Kok-Bel Waterfall Ak-Suu Hot Springs - Day 11
Karakol to Cholpon Ata
You take a relaxing hike in Semenov Gorge before traveling to Cholpon Ata on Lake Issyk-Kul. The afternoon is yours to spend however you'd like by the lake. Dinner comes in a relaxed setting with views of the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Lake-side dinner)
Included Activities
- Relaxing hike in Semenov Gorge
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon by Lake Issyk-Kul
Landmarks Semenov Gorge Lake Issyk-Kul - Day 12
Cholpon Ata
A city tour covers Cholpon Ata's Petroglyph Museum and Rukh Ordo Cultural Center. Your afternoon is free. Later, you take a sunset boat trip on Lake Issyk-Kul before heading to dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- City tour of Cholpon Ata
- Visit to Petroglyph Museum
- Visit to Rukh Ordo Cultural Center
- Sunset boat trip on Lake Issyk-Kul
Landmarks Petroglyph Museum Rukh Ordo Cultural Center - Day 13
Cholpon Ata to Chon-Kemin Valley
After breakfast, you drive to Chon-Kemin Valley known for the Chon-Kemin River. By afternoon, you reach the village of Kalmak Ashy and check into your guesthouse. A demonstration of traditional Kyrgyz bread baking follows, along with tasting the fresh bread. Dinner comes in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Demonstration of traditional Kyrgyz bread baking
- Taste baked bread
Landmarks Chon-Kemin Valley - Day 14
Chon-Kemin Valley to Bishkek
Leaving Chon-Kemin Valley, you head toward Bishkek with a stop in Tokmok to see the Burana Tower, a 9th century minaret. Back in Bishkek, you'll have a short lunch break at your accommodation and then take a city tour. Dinner wraps up your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Short lunch break at accommodation), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Burana Tower
Landmarks Burana Tower - Day 15
Bishkek
You're transferred to the airport for your flight home.
