Time of year: May to October
Tour category: Most popular Combined
Duration: 7 - 8 days
📅 Time of Year
🌸 May – October
🧭 Tour Category
⭐ Most Popular | 🚙 Combined Tour
⏳ Duration
📆 7–8 Days
💰 PRICE
💵 The price is influenced by various factors such as group size and season. Accessibility to some locations may also vary throughout the year, so a fixed price cannot be provided.
🗺️ Itinerary
📍 Bishkek
🏕️ Song-Kol Lake
🏰 Tash-Rabat
💙 Kel-Suu Lake
🏡 Kochkor
🌊 Issyk-Kul Lake
🏔️ Karakol
🛏️ Accommodation
⛺ 2 nights in a yurt
🏡 3 nights in a guesthouse
🏨 1 night in a hotel
🎒 Useful Information
🧥 Weatherproof warm clothes
🧢 Hat
🕶️ Sunglasses & sunscreen
❤️ Why You Will Love This Tour
⛺ Experience nomadic life in a traditional Kyrgyz boz-ui (yurt)
🦅 Meet Kyrgyz eagle hunters
🏜️ Visit the highlights of the south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake – Fairytale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfalls & Jeti-Oguz Gorge
🏔️ Enjoy breathtaking views of alpine lakes, mountains, and endless valleys
🕌 Discover the history of the Islamic Renaissance in Central Asia at the Burana Tower
📍 Day 1. Bishkek – Kyzart
🚐 Let’s begin exploring Kyrgyzstan! This morning you'll drive to Kyzart Village. The journey takes about 5 hours, arriving around lunchtime.
🍽️ Enjoy lunch at a local guesthouse before meeting your horse guide. 🐎 After a short riding demonstration, begin your horseback adventure toward Kilemche Pasture, following the beautiful Chaar-Archa River.
🏕️ Continue through the picturesque Kilemche Valley, where you'll spend the night with a local shepherd's family. 🤝 Experience authentic Kyrgyz hospitality with a warm cup of tea and learn about their traditional way of life.
🥾 Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding hills and enjoy spectacular mountain scenery.
🌌 End the day with a delicious dinner under a star-filled sky before spending your first night in a traditional Kyrgyz yurt (boz-ui).
📝 Notes: ⛺ Overnight in a yurt.
📍 Day 2. Horse Riding to Song-Kol Lake
🍳 After breakfast, continue your horseback journey toward Jalgyz-Karagai Pass (3,400 m) on the way to the breathtaking Song-Kol Lake.
🏔️ From the pass, enjoy incredible panoramic views of both Song-Kol Lake and Kilemche Valley.
🐎 Ride across rolling green hills where herds of sheep, goats, horses, and cattle graze peacefully. During the summer months, you'll witness the daily life of Kyrgyz nomads as they milk horses and cows and care for their livestock.
🏕️ Arrive at the lakeside yurt camp for lunch before spending the afternoon relaxing by the lake or hiking in the surrounding mountains.
🌅 Enjoy another unforgettable evening with dinner in a traditional yurt beneath the stars.
📝 Notes: ⛺ Overnight in a yurt.
📍 Day 3. Off-Road Drive to Tash-Rabat
🍳 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before traveling south on an exciting off-road adventure to the historic Tash-Rabat Caravanserai.
🚙 Journey through spectacular mountain passes and remote valleys in the heart of Kyrgyzstan.
🍽️ Stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Baetov Village before continuing to Tash-Rabat.
🏰 After some rest and tea, enjoy a guided tour of the famous 14th-century caravanserai, once an important Silk Road stop where merchants and travelers rested with their caravans.
🥾 Take a scenic walk through the surrounding mountains before returning for dinner.
📝 Notes: 🏡 Overnight in a guesthouse.
📍 Day 4. Off-Road Drive to Kel-Suu Lake
🏔️ Kyrgyzstan is famous for its spectacular scenery, and today's adventure is no exception. Set off early in the morning for an unforgettable drive through some of the country's most remote and untouched landscapes.
💙 Your destination is the Kok-Kiya Valley, home to one of Central Asia's most breathtaking alpine lakes — Kel-Suu Lake.
🏞️ Enjoy magnificent mountain views throughout the journey and stop by a peaceful river for a 🧺 picnic lunch before crossing Kyndy Pass (3,600 m).
🛂 After passing the police checkpoint, continue driving for another two hours until reaching the yurt camp near the lake.
⛺ Check into your traditional yurt in the late afternoon. Spend the rest of the day relaxing after the 6–7 hour drive or enjoy a short hike through the beautiful valley.
📝 Notes: ⛺ Overnight at a yurt camp.
📍 Day 5. Visit Kel-Suu Lake & Drive to Kochkor
🐎 After breakfast, saddle up your horse for a half-day horseback ride to the spectacular Kel-Suu Lake.
🏔️ Ride through alpine meadows, crystal-clear rivers, grazing yaks and horses, with snow-capped glaciers creating an unforgettable backdrop.
💙 Located near the Kyrgyz–Chinese border at an altitude of 3,500 meters, Kel-Suu is one of Kyrgyzstan’s most stunning glacial lakes.
📸 Take plenty of photos before returning to the yurt camp for lunch.
🚙 In the afternoon, travel to Kochkor, passing scenic mountain landscapes, nomadic yurts, Kara-Unkur Gorge, and Dolon Pass.
☕ Stop in Naryn for coffee and a short rest before continuing your journey.
🏡 Arrive in Kochkor and spend the night in a local guesthouse.
📝 Notes: 🏡 Overnight at a guesthouse.
📍 Day 6. Explore the South Shore of Issyk-Kul Lake
🌅 Depart Kochkor and drive east along the beautiful south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake toward Karakol.
🦅 In Bokonbaev Village, meet a traditional Kyrgyz eagle hunter and learn about the ancient art of hunting with golden eagles.
📸 After the demonstration, you'll have the chance to take unforgettable photos while holding the magnificent eagle.
🏜️ Continue to the famous Fairytale Canyon (Skazka Canyon), where colorful red and yellow rock formations create an extraordinary lunar-like landscape.
💦 Visit Barskoon Gorge, famous for its waterfalls and dense spruce forests. Enjoy a short hike to the first waterfall.
🏔️ Continue to the spectacular Jeti-Oguz Gorge, renowned for its striking red rock formations, waterfalls, forests, and rich wildlife.
📷 Capture incredible photos before arriving in Karakol, one of Kyrgyzstan's most popular tourist destinations.
🍽️ Finish the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
📝 Notes: 🏨 Overnight at a hotel.
📍 Day 7. Free Day in Karakol (Optional Activities)
🌄 Enjoy a relaxing morning in Karakol and spend the day exploring the city or joining one of our optional excursions.
✨ Popular activities include:
🐎 Horse riding to Karakol Panorama
🏜️ Fairytale Canyon & Golden Eagle Hunting Show
🏔️ Day trip to Jeti-Oguz Gorge
🚙 Jeep tour to Engilchek Valley
🥟 Traditional dinner with a Kyrgyz family
🥢 Authentic Dungan family culinary experience
🍽️ Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
📝 Notes: 🏨 Overnight at a hotel.
📍 Day 8. Return to Bishkek
🚐 Complete your unforgettable journey with a scenic drive back to Bishkek.
🌊 Follow the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, with the magnificent Kungey Ala-Too Mountains rising in the distance.
🏞️ Stop at the famous Kyrchyn (Grigorievka) Valley, home of the World Nomad Games, where you can enjoy a short walk and fantastic photo opportunities.
🍽️ Continue to Cholpon-Ata for lunch at a local restaurant.
🕌 On the way to Bishkek, visit the historic Burana Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Kyrgyzstan's most important historical monuments.
🏰 Explore the ancient ruins of Balasagun, visit the archaeological museum, and climb the tower for breathtaking views over the Chui Valley.
🥂 End your adventure with a farewell dinner in Bishkek together with your guide.
ℹ️ Good to Know
🐎 No horse riding experience is required.
📆 We also offer 8 to 10-day tour options based on this itinerary.
💬 If you would like to receive a quotation for this tour, please send us an inquiry, and we will prepare the best offer according to your group size and travel dates.
