Kyrgyzstan Active Adventure

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: none;
Accommodation: My hotel 3* or similar

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: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Guest house

Today, we’ll drive towards Bokonbaevo. Along the way, we’ll make a stop at Ak Sai canyon and hike to a panorama with breathtaking views of Issyk Kul Lake and the canyons.

In Bokonbaevo, we’ll meet a local eagle hunter who will demonstrate his hunting skills with a golden eagle and share insights about the tradition.

Next, we’ll drive to Skazka canyon, where you can take a short hike to a panoramic viewpoint and capture photos.

Dinner and overnight in guest house or yurt camp by the Issyk Kul lake.

Total Drive: 240 km / 4-5 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest house or Yurt camp

After breakfast, we’ll journey to a beautiful Barskoon gorge for a hike to one of the waterfalls.

Next, we’ll visit Jeti Oguz, where we’ll go up to a panoramic view of the stunning Seven Bulls Rocks, and capture some great photos.

Next, we’ll drive up to Kok Jaiyk valley, following a mountain river through forested mountains.

Upon arrival, we’ll embark on a hike to reach the waterfall. After enjoying the breathtaking scenery and the waterfall, we’ll hike back to yurt camp, where we’ll have dinner and stay overnight.

Total Drive: 220 km / 3-4 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt camp

After breakfast, we’ll go to Issyk Kul lake for kayaking. We’ll paddle for about 1-1.5 hours, surrounded by stunning nature.

Later, we’ll come back to Karakol for lunch. Then, we’ll tour Karakol, visiting places like explorer Prjevalsky’s memorial, a Dungan mosque, and a Russian Orthodox church.

After, we’ll go to the Hot Springs in Ak-Suu, where you can relax by soaking in a pool of naturally warm water while being surrounded by mountains.

After that, we’ll visit a Dungan family for a traditional food show and dinner. The Dungans are Chinese Muslims who moved from China in the 1800s. We’ll spend the night in Karakol.

Total Drive: 80 km / 2 hours
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: 78 hotel 3* or similar

After breakfast, we’ll start our journey back 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 drive to Kok-Moinok Canyon, where we’ll hike to a breathtaking viewpoint showcasing its unique rock formations.

Finally, we’ll arrive in Bishkek for a farewell dinner, hoping to see you again in the future!

Total Drive: 440 km / 6-7 hours
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, we’ll meet at the hotel and then head to the airport. It’s time to say goodbye, and we hope to see you again soon!

Total Drive: 40 km / 1 hour
Meal: Breakfast