14-Day Kyrgyzstan Grand Adventure & Trekking Tour (2-Week Itinerary)

After you land at Manas Airport, our guide will meet you at the arrival gate. The drive to Bishkek takes about 30–40 minutes. Hotel check-in is at 2:00 PM (early check-in is not included), so you can relax and rest after your flight.

In the afternoon, we start exploring Bishkek. The city is young and was once a military fort called “Pishpek” during the Russian Empire. Later, it grew during the Soviet years and became the capital.

We will walk around Ala-Too Square, see the White House, Oak Park, Victory Square, the city center, and stop by a souvenir shop. Bishkek is known for its many trees and nice parks.

In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals included: None
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

After breakfast, we drive to Burana Tower, an important historical site from the ancient city of Balasagun. Around the tower, you will see old grave stones, earth mounds, and the remains of buildings. There is also a small museum and Balbal statues — old stone figures made to honor the dead.

We then continue to Son Kul Lake, a high mountain lake at 3,016 meters. This area is famous for nomadic life. Men ride horses and take care of sheep, cows, and horses, while women prepare meals, clean, bake bread, and make dairy products from cow and horse milk.

At Son Kul, you will see wide open valleys, free-roaming horses, and beautiful mountain views. You will have free time to walk, explore the area, or hike to a small hill for a panoramic view.

Dinner and overnight will be in a yurt camp.

Total Drive: 350 km / 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt camp

In the morning, we take a 1-hour horse ride around the lake or to a viewpoint nearby.

After lunch at the yurt camp, we drive to Naryn. Along the road, we will stop at nice viewpoints and a small waterfall for photos. The drive goes through mountains and valleys.

When we arrive in Naryn, we check into the hotel and have dinner in a local restaurant.

Total Drive: 150 km / 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

After breakfast, we drive to the remote Kok Kiya Valley, one of the wildest and most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan. The road is rough and slow, so we arrive in the afternoon.

We check into a yurt camp or guesthouse and have lunch.

Kel Suu is a long and narrow lake located close to the Chinese border. It sits inside a steep mountain gorge. The name “Kel Suu” means “incoming water,” because sometimes the lake disappears underground through caves.

In the afternoon, you have free time to walk around the Kok Kiya Valley, take photos, rest, or choose an optional horse ride.

Dinner and overnight in a yurt camp or guesthouse.

Total Drive: 150 km / 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest house/Yurt camp

After breakfast, we hike about 2.5 hours one way to reach Kel Suu Lake. This area is very peaceful and surrounded by tall cliffs and rocky mountains. At the lake, we enjoy the beautiful view and have a picnic lunch.

In the late afternoon, we drive back to Naryn. We check into the hotel and have dinner at a local restaurant.

Total Drive: 150 km / 4-5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

In the morning, we head toward Issyk Kul Lake — the second-largest mountain lake in the world.

On the way, we stop at Ak Sai Canyon, located on the southern shore. We take a short hike up to a viewpoint where you can see the lake, mountains, and colorful canyon walls. The view is wide and beautiful.

Then we arrive in Bokonbaevo village, where we meet local eagle hunters who show how they train and hunt with golden eagles.

We stay overnight in a yurt camp by the lake or in a guesthouse in the village. Dinner is included.

Total Drive: 265 km / 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt camp/guesthouse

After breakfast, we visit Skazka (Fairytale) Canyon, a place with bright red and orange rocks shaped by wind and rain. We take a walk or short hike to enjoy views and take photos.

Next, we drive to Barskoon Valley, where we hike to the waterfalls. The valley is green and peaceful with tall pine trees.

After that, we visit Jeti Oguz Rocks — the famous “Seven Bulls” red rock formations. We hike up to a viewpoint to see the rocks from above and enjoy the mountain scenery.

In the evening, we arrive in Karakol for dinner and check into the hotel.

Total Drive: 250 km / 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

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

We drive from Karakol to the starting point in Karakol Gorge. The hike begins near a wooden bridge. We walk along a beautiful river, through a forest with tall evergreen trees.

We stop for lunch on the way, then continue hiking to Sirota Camp, located at about 3,000 meters. The area is quiet, with spruce trees and mountain views all around.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: tents/yurts

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

This is a difficult but very rewarding day. We walk through rocky paths until we reach Ala Kul Lake, sitting at 3,500 meters. The water is bright turquoise with glaciers above it.

After lunch by the lake, we climb to Ala Kul Pass at 3,950 meters. From the top, you will see snowy mountain peaks of the Terskey Ala-Too range.

Then we go down a steep path to Keldyke Valley, where we stay for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: tents/yurts

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

After breakfast, we walk down to Altyn Arashan Valley, a wide green valley with rivers, pine trees, and wonderful mountain views.

When we reach the yurt camp (2,450 m), you can enjoy the famous hot springs — a great way to relax after several days of hiking.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt camp/Guesthouse

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

In the morning, we explore the area and visit the natural hot spring pools with views of Peak Palatka (5,260 m). Around midday, we hike down to Ak Suu village, following a river most of the way.

From Ak Suu, our driver picks us up and takes us back to Karakol (30 minutes). Check into the hotel and rest. Dinner in local cafe.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

After breakfast, we leave Karakol and drive along the northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. Our first stops are Grigorievka and Semenovka gorges, two neighboring valleys known for green meadows, tall pine trees, and calm mountain landscapes. You can take a short walk here, enjoy the cool air, and take photos.

We continue to Cholpon Ata, where we stop for lunch at a local café.

After lunch, we visit Kok Moinok Canyon, a narrow and colorful clay canyon formed by wind, rain, and time. A short walk here offers simple but beautiful views.

In the late afternoon, we arrive in Chon Kemin Valley, a peaceful village surrounded by mountains and forests. We check into a family-run guesthouse, enjoy a homemade dinner, and relax for the evening.

Total Drive: 330 km / 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest house

After breakfast, we enjoy a calm morning in Chon Kemin Valley. We go for a horse ride through open fields and hills, where you can see traditional village life and the wide natural landscape around you.

If you’re interested, you can also watch a traditional Kyrgyz horse games show (optional, extra cost), where local riders demonstrate their skills.

We return to the guesthouse for lunch prepared by the local family. Later, we drive back to Bishkek, arrive in the city, check into the hotel, and have dinner.

Total Drive: 160 km / 2.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

After breakfast, we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.
This is the end of your journey in Kyrgyzstan.

Total Drive:  45 minutes
Meals included: Breakfast