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9-Days Discover Kyrgyzstan

  • 9 Days / 8 Nights
  • May – November
  • Road Trip
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Overview

This off-road expedition across Kyrgyzstan combines rugged 4×4 journeys with moments of pure cultural discovery. From snow-capped peaks and alpine hot springs to hidden valleys and ancient nomadic traditions, this adventure brings you face-to-face with the wild beauty of Central Asia. Travel in off-road vehicles across remote mountain passes, stay in yurts under the stars, witness a centuries-old eagle hunting tradition, and explore turquoise alpine lakes like Song- Kol and Kel-Suu. It’s an unforgettable combination of road trip adventure, nomadic culture, and unspoiled nature.

Tour Highlights

  • Ala-Archa National Park – alpine gorge of glaciers, rivers & pine forests
  • Altyn-Arashan Gorge – soak in natural hot springs & hike through wild valleys
  • Jeti-Oguz Valley – iconic red sandstone cliffs known as “Seven Bulls”
  • Eagle Hunting Show – an ancient nomadic tradition in Bokonbaevo
  • Song-Kol Lake – stay in lakeside yurts at 3,016 m
  • Kel-Suu Lake – one of Kyrgyzstan’s most remote alpine jewels
  • Kok Moinok Canyon – surreal multicolored sandstone formations
  • Nomadic Encounters – meet shepherd families, try felt-making & taste kumis

Itinerary

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

Arrive in Bishkek, where your guide will meet you. Start with a city sightseeing tour, exploring:

  • Ala-Too Square, the cultural heart of the capital
  • Oak Park, with sculptures and Soviet monuments
  • Osh Bazaar, bustling with spices, bread, and traditional goods

In the afternoon, drive to Ala-Archa National Park, a gorge just outside Bishkek. Enjoy a light hike among glaciers, pine forests, and alpine rivers. Return to Bishkek for dinner.

🏠 Accommodation: Hotel in Bishkek
🍽 Meals: Dinner

Day 2.Bishkek → Karakol (via Issyk-Kul North Shore)

Travel along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, the world’s second-largest alpine lake.

  •  Stop at scenic viewpoints of turquoise waters and snow-capped ranges.
  • Visit charming villages and alpine gorges for short walks.
  • Coffee or tea breaks in roadside cafes with mountain views.

Arrive in Karakol, known for its Russian architecture and Dungan heritage. Dinner with a local family.
🏠 Accommodation: Guesthouse in Karakol
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3.Karakol → Altyn-Arashan Gorge → Karakol

Board a rugged Soviet off-road vehicle for the climb into Altyn-Arashan Gorge, famous for its untouched nature.

  • Hike through spruce forests with snowy peaks rising above.
  • Relax in natural hot springs beside the river.
  • Picnic lunch in the valley.

Return to Karakol in the evening.
🏠 Accommodation: Guesthouse in Karakol
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4.Karakol → Jeti-Oguz → Barskoon → Bokonbaevo

Follow the southern shore of Issyk-Kul with scenic stops:

  • Jeti-Oguz Valley – admire the red cliffs of the “Seven Bulls” and the “Broken Heart” rock.
  • Barskoon Gorge – hike to the Barskoon Waterfall; see Soviet monuments including Yuri Gagarin.
  • Continue to Bokonbaevo, where a berkutchi (eagle hunter) demonstrates the art of hunting with golden eagles.

Overnight in a traditional guesthouse.
🏠 Accommodation: Guesthouse in Bokonbaevo
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5.Bokonbaevo → Song-Kol Lake

Leave the lake shores and head into the high mountains.

  • Visit a local village to learn felt-making, a key Kyrgyz handicraft.
  • Share a home-cooked meal with a host family.
  • Arrive at Song-Kol Lake (3,016 m), surrounded by wide-open pastures.

Evening at the yurt camp: enjoy traditional Kyrgyz dinner, storytelling, and stargazing in the clear mountain sky.
🏠 Accommodation: Yurt Camp
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6.Song-Kol Lake → Naryn City

Spend the morning at Song-Kol:

  • Optional horseback ride along the lakeshore.
  • Walk among nomadic families and their herds of sheep, horses, and yaks.

After lunch, drive over a high pass into Naryn, a mountain town known as the gateway to southern Kyrgyzstan.

🏠 Accommodation: Guesthouse in Naryn
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7.Naryn → Kel-Suu Lake

Set off for the remote Kel-Suu Lake, located near the Chinese border.

  • Drive across vast high-altitude pastures and rugged valleys.
  • Arrive at Kel-Suu, a turquoise alpine lake hidden among cliffs and glaciers.

Few travelers ever reach this isolated jewel.
🏠 Accommodation: Guesthouse or Yurt Camp at Kel-Suu
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8.Kel-Suu → Naryn

Morning hike or optional horse ride along the shores of Kel-Suu Lake.

  • Explore its surreal landscapes of cliffs, gorges, and meadows.
  • Return to Naryn in the afternoon, stopping for photos along sweeping valleys.

🏠 Accommodation: Guesthouse in Naryn
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9.Naryn → Kok Moinok Canyon → Bishkek

Drive north to Bishkek with a stop at Kok Moinok Canyon, a dramatic gorge of multicolored sandstone formations.

  • Short hike inside the canyon for final photos.
  • Continue to Bishkek. Evening farewell dinner before airport transfer.

🏠 Accommodation: Hotel in Bishkek (or airport transfer)
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

FAQ

Price Included

  • Accommodation (9 nights, breakfast included)
  • All lunches & dinners
  • Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo
  • Border permit for Kel-Suu Lake
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable private transport
  • Off-road Soviet car for Altyn-Arashan

Price Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Horse rental at Song-Kol or Kel-Suu

What to Pack

  • Warm layered clothing (temperatures vary by altitude)
  • Thermal underwear, fleece jacket, rain/windproof shell
  • Sturdy waterproof trekking boots & comfortable shoes
  • Hat, gloves, sunglasses (UV protection)
  • Sunscreen & lip balm (high SPF)
  • Flashlight/headlamp with spare batteries
  • First aid kit & medications
  • Power bank (limited electricity in yurts/remote areas)
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera for capturing Kyrgyzstan’s breathtaking landscapes

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