9 Day Classic tour KYRGYZSTAN

·9 Days, 10 Destinations·Starts from Bishkek
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Duration

9 days

Max Group Size

12

Departure Type

Scheduled

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

moderate

Operated In

English

Tour Overview

Discover the very best of Kyrgyzstan on this 9-day classic journey through mountains, lakes, and nomadic culture.

From the vibrant streets of Bishkek to the remote high-altitude pastures of Son-Kul Lake, this tour combines nature, culture, and authentic local experiences.

Explore alpine valleys, swim in natural hot springs, stay in traditional yurts, and witness centuries-old traditions such as eagle hunting and yurt-making.

This is the perfect itinerary for travelers who want to experience Kyrgyzstan in depth — comfortably and authentically.

All InclusiveBoatHiking & TrekkingPhotographyWalking TourNational ParkHistoricalHoneymoonFamilyCampingAdventureCanyoningBird watching

Route

Starts from

Bishkek

Ends in

Bishkek

Pickup Location

Bishkek

Dropoff Location

Bishkek

Tour route map

Highlights

Explore Bishkek — capital city with bazaars, parks & Soviet heritage Visit Ala-Archa National Park — alpine nature just outside the city Visit Ala-Archa National Park — alpine nature just outside the city Travel around Issyk-Kul Lake — one of the largest alpine lakes in the world Relax in hot springs at Altyn Arashan Stay in traditional yurt camps — in Jeti-Oguz Valley and Son-Kul Journey to high-altitude Son-Kul Lake (3000m) — remote nomadic paradise Journey to high-altitude Son-Kul Lake (3000m) — remote nomadic paradise Explore natural wonders — Skazka Canyon & Barskoon waterfalls Scenic mountain drives — through passes, valleys, and untouched landscapes

Itinerary

Landing at Bishkek city, transfer to hotel, Bishkek city tour : Osh Bazaar, Ala Too Square, OAK Park, Victory Park, History museum, Philharmonic hall

Accommodation: 3* hotel Alpinist in Bishkek, Meal: BLD

Breakfast at hotel in Bishkek, Visit Ala Archa National Park, transfer to Burana tower. Visist Burana tower, Balbal stones garden, museum of archeology nearby, hear the legend about Burana tower, discover Karakhanid Empire ruins. Then we will drive to Tokmok city to have lunch with Dungan family. After we will drive to Chon kemin nature park for accommodation.

Accommodation: guesthouse at Chon Kemin nature Park, BLD

Breakfast at Chon Kemin, transfer to Cholpon Ata, visit petroglyphs open sky museum, visit cultural center Rukh Ordo, provide time at beach, cruising at Yssyk Kul Lake.

Accommodation: guesthouse in Cholpon Ata, BLD

Breakfast at guesthouse,  transfer to Karakol. Today we will have adventure day of Soviet union Track. We will go to Altyn Arashan mineral hot springs by Soviet Union Track. In Altyn Arashan gorge we will have lunch at yurt camp, we will hike to mineral hot springs in nature and take a bath there. According to a lot of comments about mineral hot springs after having bath at these mineral hot springs on that you are going to sleep like a baby because is includes to your body, nervous system. In the evening we will come back to Karakol city, we will have dinner with local Uygur family and see folklore show from local musical band Kylym.

Accommodation: 3* hotel Muras in Karakol , BLD

After breakfast we will visit Dungan mosque, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Bugu Bazaar. Then we will drive to Jeti Oguz for lunch at yurt camp. After lunch we will discover Jeti Oguz valley, We will visit Maiden Braid waterfall, see Broken heart scale, see Jeti Oguz rocks trabslated as”Seven bulls” rocks.

Accommodation: yurt camp Golden Yurt in Jeti Oguz, BLD

 

After breakfast at Karakol, we will move to Kaji sai beach on the south shore of Yssyk Kul Lake. This day we will visit Barskoon gorge, we will visit there one of the 4 waterfalls, see the stone monument of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. We will make outside picnic in Barskoon gorge. Then we will drive to Skazka canyon, we will discover the canyon translated as “Fairy tale canyon”. We will move to kaji Sai village to accommodate in guesthouse, free time , we can provide time at Kaji Sai beach.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Kaji Sai or Bokonbaevo, BLD

 

After breakfast we will continue our journey to Kizil Tuu village, where we will help to local family in yurt assembly. Kizil Tuu village is famous for its felt art and it is considered as the motherland of Yurt camp. Every family here produces yurt camp and export to abroad and inside of the country. We will also have lunch with this family. Then we will move to Son Kul Lake through kalmak Ashu Pass. In the Kalmak Ashu Pass we will have opportunity to see the yaks. Upon arrival Son Kul Lake, dinner at yurt camps.

Accommodation: yurt camp at Son Kul lake (4 pax accommodation), BLD

 

After breakfast, we will start to move to Bishkek city. On the road we will stop to Kochkor village and visit felt factory. We will see there the technology of how to make felt carpet according to your choice. Upon arrival at Bishkek city, we will visit Osh bazaar or other souvenir shops to buy gifts for our loved ones. In the evening dinner at national restaurant.

3* hotel in Bishkek, BLD

Transfer to airport, flight home

Trip includes

Included

8 nights total

  • 3 nights in hotels
  • 3 nights in guesthouses
  • 2 nights in traditional yurt camps

·         1 English speaking guide 

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English
  • 8 breakfasts
  • 8 lunches
  • 8 dinners
  • According to group size 4wd car, minivan. minibus

    • ·         Entrance fees(History museum,

      ·         Yurt assembly show

      ·         Cruising at Issyk Kul Lake

    Excluded

    ·         Fuel for jeep if self-driving jeep tour

    ·         According to your choice possible Eagle Hunting show in Issyk Kul Lake for extra charge(70 usd for group)

    ·         Folklore show

    ·         Felt carpet show

    ·         Personal expenses

    ·         Insurance

    ·         Flight ticket

    ·         Single accommodation

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