10 days of cultural discoveries in Kyrgyzstan

Airport - Bishkek

Day 1: Welcome to Bishkek

You will arrive at Manas Airport in Bishkek where our team will pick you up and drive you to your hotel in the capital.

After breakfast in the hotel, you will start your city tour, beginning with the heart of the city, the Ala Too Square with the State Historical Museum. After exploring the museum, you can enjoy a walk in Oak Park, one of the favorite places of the local people. Bishkek is known as the greenest city in Central Asia thanks to its countless parks and alleys. 

After lunch, you will delve into the local market Osh bazar. Here you can appreciate the creativity and talent of local artisans. Just as you step into the market, you plunge into a real oriental atmosphere: an interminable stream of people, and a huge variety of goods and colors.

In the evening, you can taste delicious Kyrgyz national dishes in one of the town’s best restaurants.

Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek

Day 2: Majestic Alpine Kyrgyzstan

30 km from the capital is the National Park of Ala Archa. After a one-hour drive, you’ll reach the picturesque valley of the river Ala Archa, surrounded by impressive mountains. Take a walk in the gorge and enjoy stunning alpine views.

The scenery of Ala Archa boasts with wild mountainous nature and over 50 surrounding peaks. The park has it all - snow peaks, fast-flowing streams, alpine meadows, and pine forest, a perfect place to have a rest and relax.

Enjoy a lunch in the fresh air then, return to Bishkek.

Bishkek - Burana - Chon Kemin

Day 3: Burana Tower and Chon Kemin Gorge

Today, the Burana Tower, located about 80 km from the capital, is high on the schedule. Burana Tower is an ancient minaret in the Chuy Valley in the north of Kyrgyzstan. It is close to the city of Tokmok.

The tower with funerary monuments, earthworks, remains of the castle and three mausoleums are all that remains from the ancient town of Balasagyn, which was founded by Karakhanids at the end of the 9th century.

Next, you will enjoy some spectacular views on the way to the Chon Kemin gorge. It is a unique place thanks to its unbelievable beauty and the rich diversity of fauna and flora. Go, hike the gorge and enjoy beautiful alpine views. Watch a Yurt-Show, and even participate, if you wish.

Chon Kemin - Cholpon Ata

Day 4: The Pearl of Kyrgyzstan

Today, you’ll head towards the Issyk Kol Lake, also known as the Pearl of Kyrgyzstan. In Cholpon-Ata, you will visit the Petroglyphs Museum. In an area of about 42 hectares, there are thousands of stones with well-preserved ancient rock paintings of hunting, life, and war scenes.

Discover the cultural and historic complex Ruh Ordo, a spiritual place and monument of the four main religions of the world. Your overnight will be in a comfortable resort hotel located on the shore of the Issyk Kol lake.

Cholpon Ata - Grigoriev And Semienov Gorge - Karakol

Day 5: Mesmerizing Grigoriev and Semienov Gorges

After breakfast, two impressive gorges are on your program, the Grigoriev and Semienov gorges, located on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kol, 60 kilometers from Cholpon-Ata. Take a stroll, enjoy the wild nature around you and have a pleasant pastime in this beautiful place.

In the evening, you will arrive in the city of Karakol. Here you will enjoy dinner with a Dungan family. A local family welcomes you to share the diversity of Dungan cuisine with you during a carefully prepared home-cooked meal. 

Karakol - Jety Oguz - Barskoon - Tamga

Day 6: Magical Valley of the Seven Bulls

Another gorgeous valley awaits you today, the Jety Oguz valley. Its name means “Seven Bulls”. It is symbolic because the seven huge red-brown rocks resemble a group of furious bulls standing together.

The most romantic rock is the "Broken Heart", located at the entrance to the gorge. Expect an even more impressive nature during your visit to the Barskoon Gorge and enjoy the beautiful Barskoon River on the foot of the mountain. 

During summertime, people build yurts here, and you can try the Kyrgyz traditional drink Kymys in this beautiful landscape.

In the evening, you will try a real Russian sauna in Tamga.

Tamga - Skazka - Bokonbaevo - Kochkor - Naryn

Day 7: Eagle-Hunting and Felt-Making

After breakfast, you will visit the Skazka canyons, which means fairytale. Discover natural objects of surprising shapes and sizes. Expect a real skyscraper or an animal suddenly appearing in front of you.

After that, you’ll have a break in Bokonbaewo, where you meet the eagle hunter with his bird of prey. Here you can see how hunting with trained eagles works. A fascinating sight, as this sublime animal glides through the air and then plunges purposefully onto their prey.

Your next stop is in Kochkor, where the Kyrgyz women show you the process of producing traditional objects made of felt. Today’s last destination is Naryn, where you can rest in your hotel.

Naryn - Son Kol Lake

Day 8: The one-of-a-kind Son Kul Lake

Today, the beautiful mountain road leads you over a mountain pass, to the Son Kul Lake. From the height of the pass, the lake Son Kul seems to be very small, but descending lower and approaching the lake, you will see how big and gorgeous the lake really is.

Upon arrival at a camp at the lake, you get to know the hospitality of the nomads, their lifestyle and their customs. You can mount a horse to delve deeper into this beautiful place. Riding offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the place and to become one with nature.

Note: yurt capacity is 6 people. During the low season, you can be accommodated 2 persons per yurt according to availability.

Son Kol Lake - Bishkek

Day 9: Return to Bishkek

The road back to Bishkek passes through the amazing Boom gorge. Another place, which will leave a lasting memory.

You will take a typical lunch in a local restaurant to collect your powers before you hurl yourself into the bustling life of the local markets. Be sure, you will find the one or other souvenir, to remind you of this extraordinary journey.

Your last dinner will take place at a traditional restaurant in Bishkek.

Bishkek - Airport - Departure

Day 10: Goodbye, Kyrgyzstan

Your last day has arrived. At the right time, a driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure.