
Discover an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking landscapes, cultural experiences, and exciting adventures. This tour offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of each destination. Get ready for a well-planned itinerary designed to make your trip truly special. Curious about what awaits you? explore the full program now and start planning your adventure!
Your journey begins in Bishkek, where you will spend the afternoon exploring the city. You can take a stroll around Ala-Too Square, visit major shopping centers, and browse souvenir shops featuring unique handmade crafts made from natural materials. Before dinner, you will have free time to relax before embarking on your adventure across Kyrgyzstan. In the evening, you will enjoy a welcome dinner at an ethno-traditional restaurant with live music. Note: If you arrive in Bishkek before the official start of the tour, you will need to arrange your hotel accommodation separately.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will start driving eastward. In about two hours, you will reach Chon-Kemin Valley, where you will check in at an eco-resort in a local village. After lunch at a restaurant offering panoramic views, you will set off on a horseback riding excursion into the national park. From the top of the hills, you will witness stunning views of the valley. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner and a traditional folk music performance featuring Kyrgyz instruments. Before bedtime, you can relax by a bonfire under the night sky.
In the morning, you will depart for the Yssyk-Kul region. After about three hours, you will arrive in Karakol for lunch at a local restaurant. After checking in at the hotel, you will take a short drive to Jeti-Oguz, one of the most famous natural landmarks in Kyrgyzstan. You will see the legendary “Seven Bulls” red rock formations and explore the lush Kok-Jaiyk Valley. This is a great opportunity for photography and a short walk in the area. In the evening, you will return to Karakol for dinner at a restaurant. After dinner, you will visit Ak-Suu village for a relaxing swim in hot springs before heading back to the hotel for the night.
After breakfast, you will travel along the southern shore of Yssyk-Kul Lake. Your first stop will be at Barskoon Gorge, where you will take a short hike to a small waterfall. Later, you will visit Fairy Tale Canyon (Skazka), a surreal landscape shaped by wind and water erosion over thousands of years. Here, you will also watch a demonstration of traditional eagle hunting, an ancient Kyrgyz tradition. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Kochkor, a town known for its handmade felt and wool crafts. You will visit a local artisan shop before checking in at a local hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Note: Lunch is not included on this day.
Today, you will experience a complete change of scenery. From Kochkor, you will drive for about 3-4 hours to reach Son-Kol Lake, located at an altitude of 3,000 meters. The area is surrounded by rolling green pastures and is home to thousands of grazing animals and nomadic families who live here during the summer months. You will have lunch in a traditional yurt camp and spend the afternoon enjoying the tranquil landscape. You will also have the option of a short 1-2 hour hike to a panoramic viewpoint. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in the yurt camp, where you will meet travelers from different parts of Kyrgyzstan and the world. If the weather is clear, you will be treated to a spectacular starry night sky before heading to bed.
In the morning, you will wake up to a breathtaking sunrise over Son-Kol Lake. After breakfast, you will begin your journey through mountain landscapes. Lunch will be in a local village, where you will dine with a Kyrgyz family. In the afternoon, you will drive along the Kokomeren River, passing through Naryn canyons before reaching the Suusamyr Valley, known for its vast open spaces and summer yurt settlements. By evening, you will arrive at Chychkan Gorge, where you will stay at a cozy motel by a river. The peaceful sound of the rushing water will provide the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at the motel.
After breakfast, you will drive to the Toktogul Reservoir, which looks more like a natural lake than an artificial dam. Continuing along the Naryn River, you will witness its striking blue-green color under the sun. You will pass through Tash-Komur, a small mining town, before arriving at a hotel near Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve in the afternoon. Here, you will have time to relax before dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Note: Lunch is not included on this day.
After breakfast, your driver will take you to the main Sary-Chelek Lake in about an hour. You will have some time to enjoy the beautiful scenery before starting a hike to five smaller lakes in the area. By noon, you will reach the third and fourth lakes, where you will have lunch by the lakeside. If the weather is warm, you may also go swimming. If conditions allow, you will continue hiking to a panoramic viewpoint where multiple lakes can be seen from a single spot. This stunning location has recently gained popularity on social media. By 5:00 PM, you will return to your car and head back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
If you feel tired, you can start the day a bit later. Before noon, you will depart for Osh, arriving in 4-6 hours. After checking in at the hotel, you will have lunch at a local restaurant, where you can try lagman (hand-pulled noodles) or samsa (meat pastries). If time permits, you can climb Suleiman Mountain, a sacred site in the heart of the city. In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner at an ethno-traditional restaurant, marking the end of your adventure. Note: Dinner is not included on this day.
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