our tours

Day 1 – Arrival in Bishkek & Ala-Archa National Park

Arrival at Manas International Airport. Private transfer to a premium 4–5 star hotel (Plaza, Bishkek Centrum, Evropa, Garden, Smart).
Morning: Rest and enjoy breakfast. Optional currency exchange and short city walk.
Afternoon: Drive to Ala-Archa National Park for a light hike amid snow-capped peaks and alpine rivers.
Evening: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Bishkek hotel
Meals: B / L / D

Day 2 – Burana Tower & Chon-Kemin Valley

Scenic drive (~3 hrs) to Chon-Kemin Valley, stopping at the Burana Tower, an 11th-century Silk Road minaret surrounded by ancient stone carvings.
Afternoon: Guided hike (2–4 hrs) through the valley’s contrasting landscapes—forested hills on one side, open steppe on the other.
Evening: Traditional dinner and warm hospitality at a family guesthouse.
Overnight: Kok-Archa Guesthouse
Meals: B / L / D

Day 3 – Horseback Riding & Felt-Making in Kochkor

Morning: 2–3 hr horseback ride in Chon-Kemin, the most authentic way to explore Kyrgyz nature.
Transfer (~2 hrs) to Kochkor, a hub of Kyrgyz handicrafts.
Afternoon: Participate in a felt-carpet (shyrdak) making demonstration and shop for handmade crafts.
Overnight: Guesthouse in Kochkor
Meals: B / L / D

Day 4 – Journey to Son-Kul Lake (Nomadic Life on the Plateau)

Drive (~2.5 hrs) over the breathtaking Kalmak Ashuu Pass (3,446 m) to reach Son-Kul Lake (3,016 m).
Afternoon: Short lakeside walk (30 min) and optional 3–4 hr hike in the surrounding highlands.
Visit nomadic shepherd families and see horses, yaks, and sheep grazing freely.
Overnight: Yurt camp (Nomads Yurt or Ak-Say Travel)
Meals: B / L / D
Tip: Nights are cold—bring warm clothes.

Day 5 – Nomadic Adventures at Son-Kul Lake

Morning: 3–4 hr horseback ride in the rolling hills around Son-Kul.
Afternoon: Optional swimming in the lake or relaxing by the shore.
Overnight: Yurt camp (Nomads Yurt or Ak-Say Travel)
Meals: B / L / D
Tip: Warm layers are essential for the cool evenings.

Day 6 – Issyk-Kul Lake & Yurt-Making in Kyzyl-Tuu

Drive (~2 hrs) via the spectacular 33 Parrots Pass down to Issyk-Kul Lake.
Stop in Kyzyl-Tuu, home of Kyrgyz master yurt makers. Participate in a yurt-building demonstration.
Afternoon: Walk to the lakeshore for a refreshing swim or take a short hike through the colorful Badlands.
Evening: Enjoy a traditional folklore show.
Overnight: Elestet Yurt Camp (private toilets/showers)
Meals: B / L / D

Day 7 – Eagles, Fairy-Tale Canyon & Barskoon Gorge

Morning: Swim in Issyk-Kul Lake.
Late morning: Witness an eagle hunting demonstration with a local falconer and try your hand at archery.
Visit Skazka (Fairy-Tale) Canyon for a 1-hr trek among surreal sandstone formations.
Continue to Barskoon Valley. Short hike to its waterfall.
Overnight: Movilla Barskoon Yurt Camp / Cottage
Meals: B / L / D

Day 8 – Jeti-Ögüz & Karakol City

Visit Jeti-Ögüz Gorge (Seven Bulls) and hike (~2 hrs) to a panoramic viewpoint.
Afternoon: Explore Karakol City—Russian Orthodox Church, Dungan Mosque, and the lively bazaar.
Overnight: 78 Hotel or Karagat Hotel, Karakol
Meals: B / L / D

Day 9 – Altyn Arashan Hot Springs

Adventure ride by Soviet 6×6 A/C truck to Altyn Arashan Gorge, famous for hot springs, alpine meadows, and pine forests.
Guided hike (2–5 hrs) through mountain landscapes with snow-capped peaks.
Return to Karakol in the evening.
Overnight: Karakol hotel
Meals: B / L / D

Day 10 – Kyrchyn Gorge & Cholpon-Ata

Drive (~1.5 hrs) along Issyk-Kul’s northern shore to Kyrchyn Gorge, once the main venue of the World Nomad Games.
Continue to Cholpon-Ata (~1 hr).
Afternoon visits: Ruh Ordo Cultural Complex and the open-air Petroglyphs site.
Final swim in Issyk-Kul.
Overnight: Hotel in Bosteri
Meals: B / L / D

Day 11 – Return to Bishkek

Drive (~3 hrs) back to Bishkek, with a short stop in Balykchy.
Afternoon: Free time for shopping at Osh or Dordoi Bazaar.
Overnight: Bishkek hotel
Meals: B / L / D

Day 12 – Departure

Transfer to Manas International Airport for departure.

Tour Price

USD 2,990 per person (based on a group of 8 travelers)

What’s Included

✔ Private Transportation – Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles with professional drivers

✔ Accommodation – Premium hotels (4–5 star), cozy guesthouses, and authentic yurts

✔ Meals – Full board (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, selected for quality & authenticity)

✔ Expert Guide – English-speaking professional guide & interpreter

✔ Cultural Experiences – Felt-making, folklore shows, eagle hunting demo, yurt-building, etc.

✔ Horse Rental – For riding at Chon-Kemin and Son-Kul

✔ Entrance Fees – All parks, museums, historical sites, and natural reserves

✔ Taxes & Road Fees – All applicable charges covered

Not Included

❌ International flights

❌ Travel & medical insurance (mandatory)

❌ Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)

❌ Entrance fees to private hot springs (Altyn Arashan)

❌ Alcoholic & bottled beverages

❌ Tips & gratuities

❌ Optional activities not mentioned in the program

Recommended Personal Kit

• Riding helmet (not provided, bring your own)
• Riding boots or sturdy trekking shoes
• Comfortable riding pants / trousers
• Layered clothing (base layer, fleece, waterproof jacket)
• Riding gloves
• Sunglasses, sunscreen & hat
• Warm clothes for cool nights (thermal underwear, fleece)
• Sleeping bag (comfort rating 0–1°C)
• Daypack (15–20L) for essentials
• Personal first aid kit & insect repellent