12-Day Multi-Activity Kyrgyzstan Adventure Tour

When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be greeted by our guide and driver who will take you to Bishkek city, where you’ll check into a hotel at 2 pm(Early check-in can be included by request).

If you arrive early, after some rest and breakfast at the hotel, we’ll explore Ala Archa National Park. It’s a great spot for picnics and walking with 20 glaciers around. You can enjoy a leisurely walk by the river or hike up the mountains for an amazing view of the valley.

Afterward, we head back to Bishkek for lunch at a café. After lunch, if we have time, we’ll take a Bishkek city tour.

We’ll finish our day with dinner at a local restaurant.

Total Drive: 2.5 hours
Meals included: none;
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

After breakfast, we’ll head out to visit the Burana Tower, a remnant of the ancient city of Balasagun built by the Karakhanids. Alongside the tower, you’ll see grave markers, ancient earthworks, and remnants of a castle and mausoleums. You will explore a small museum and view Balbals, ancient stone markers.

Next, we’ll journey to the Chon Kemin valley for lunch at a guesthouse with local family. Then, we’ll go horseback riding to enjoy the tranquility of the area.

Dinner and stay overnight in a guesthouse with a local family.

Total Drive: 175 km / 2.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Guest house

Today, we’re heading to Son Kul Lake, an alpine lake located at 3016 meters above sea level, making it the largest freshwater lake in Kyrgyzstan. It’s surrounded by vast summer pastures and mountains, offering a glimpse into the traditional nomadic way of life.

At Son Kul Lake, men spend their days riding horses and looking after cattle brought from nearby villages, while women manage household tasks like cleaning, cooking, baking bread, and making dairy products from cow and horse milk. You’ll see many horses freely grazing and breeding in this natural setting.

At Son Kul Lake, you can enjoy the breathtaking views and take part in optional activities such as horseback riding and hiking. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp.

Total Drive: 220 km / 4 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt camp

In the morning, we’ll head to Issyk Kul Lake, the second-largest alpine lake globally. Along the way, we’ll stop at Ak Sai canyon on the lake’s southern shore, where you can explore and watch golden eagle hunters show their hunting skills with eagles.

Afterward, we’ll hike up to the Ak Sai canyon viewpoint, offering stunning views of the lake, mountains, and the canyon itself. The scenery is truly amazing, and you’ll enjoy every moment of it.

Finally, we’ll arrive at Bokonbaevo village in the late afternoon and settle into the next yurt camp by the Issyk Kul lake shore. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp(or optionally guest house).

Total Drive: 270 km / 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt camp or guest house

Today, we’re leaving Bokonbaevo to explore the natural beauty of the south shore of Issyk Kul lake. Our first stop is the captivating Skazka(Fairytale) Canyon, known for its breathtaking scenery in Kyrgyzstan. After admiring the canyon and taking numerous photos, we’ll journey to Barskoon valley.

In Barskoon valley, we’ll hike to the waterfalls for about an hour, enjoying the picturesque surroundings and capturing memorable moments with our cameras.

From there, we’ll continue our drive to Kok Jaiyk valley.

There, we’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night in the yurt camp.

Total Drive: 180 km / 3 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt camp

Today, we’ll embark on a 2-hour hike to reach a beautiful waterfall in Kok Jaiyk valley.

After lunch at a yurt camp, our adventure takes us to Jeti Oguz Rocks, where we’ll explore the striking red rocks, hike to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the impressive Seven Bulls Rocks, and snap some memorable photos.

Later, we’ll drive to Karakol town for dinner and an overnight stay.

Total Drive: 80 km / 1.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

Trekking distance/time: 11km / 6 hours,   Ascent: 600 meters.

Transfer from Karakol town to the trailhead in the beautiful Karakol Valley, passing by lively rivers. You’ll be dropped off near a bridge where our hike begins towards the lunch spot. Explore this gorge on foot, admiring its lush green slopes adorned with evergreen trees. You might even see a herd of horses grazing, adding to the scenery.

After lunch, continue hiking in this peaceful setting up to the Sirota Campsite, which sits at 3000 meters. Once at the campsite, take a stroll around the area and unwind in this tranquil spot surrounded by spruce trees.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch box, Dinner
Accommodation: tents/shared yurt (usually 2-5 people in one yurt)

Trekking distance/time: 9 km, 7 hours,   Ascent: +850m

This day involves a challenging hike through twists and turns, navigating rocks and large stones, for about 3 hours until you reach the stunning Ala Kul Lake at 3500 meters altitude.

This pristine lake is fed by glaciers and shines with a turquoise hue, offering breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch by the lake before continuing to Ala Kul Pass at 3950 meters.

From here, you can admire the rugged, icy peaks of Terskey Ala-Too, part of the impressive Tian Shan Range. Take a moment to appreciate the grandeur of these towering mountains before descending along a steep path to our campsite in the picturesque Keldyke Valley at 3200 meters altitude.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch box, Dinner
Accommodation: tents/shared yurt (usually 2-5 people in one yurt)

Trekking distance/time: 11 km, 4 hours,    Ascent: – 750m

After breakfast, we set off for our yurt camp, passing through the picturesque Altyn Arashan Valley with its verdant pastures and calm, flowing rivers. The journey takes about 3-4 hours, and you may need to cross a stream along the way, but it’s not deep.

Upon reaching our yurt camp at 2450 meters altitude, you’ll discover that Altyn-Arashan translates to ‘Golden Spa’ due to its renowned hot sulfur springs. Here, you can take a relaxing bath in the natural hot spring pools, easing any muscle soreness after three days of hiking.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch box, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest house

Trekking distance/time: 10 km / 4 hours, Descent: – 450m,

We hike around to explore the natural springs before leaving the camp around lunchtime. The sight of Peak Palatka, towering at 5260 meters, and the “Swallow’s Nest Pool” beneath the open sky will stay with you.

In the afternoon, we hike for about 4 hours to reach Ak Suu village, where our driver will pick us up for a 30-minute drive to Karakol city. The trail follows a beautiful river flowing through the valley most of the time.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch box
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

After breakfast, we’ll start our journey to Bishkek.

On the way, we’ll visit the Open-Air Petroglyph Museum in Cholpon-Ata, home to ancient rock carvings dating from the 8th century BC to the 2nd century AD. From there, we’ll enjoy a stunning view of Issyk-Kul Lake.

Next, we’ll stop at Kok Moinok Canyon to take beautiful photos and go for a hike.

Later, we’ll visit a local café to enjoy traditional Kyrgyz Kattama with sour cream. Kattama is a tasty puff pastry with a crispy outside and a soft, juicy inside.

Upon arriving in Bishkek, we’ll have our final dinner at a traditional local restaurant. Finally, we’ll say goodbye, hoping to meet again someday!

Total Drive: 380 km / 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

After breakfast, we’ll gather at the hotel and visit a souvenir shop to pick up some Kyrgyz traditional keepsakes. Then, we’ll head to the airport. It’s time to say goodbye, and we hope to see you again soon!

Total Drive: 40 km / 1 hour
Meals included: Breakfast