Kyrgyzstan Uncovered: 4 Days of Wonder

Private tour

Price

from $380

Availability

All year around

Duration

4 days

Difficulty

Easy

Tour type

Outdoor

Overview

Embark on a 4-day journey in Kyrgyzstan, starting in Bishkek and going to Karakol. Explore Ala-Archa National Park with its glaciers and peaceful river walks. Learn about history at Burana Tower and see the unique Kok-Moynok canyons. In Karakol, ride horses in the beautiful Karakol gorge, relax in hot springs, and tour the city. Discover Djety-Oguz valley and Fairy Tale canyon, taking beautiful pictures. Enjoy local food and say goodbye in Bishkek, remembering this amazing adventure.

Highlights

Visit canyons
Visit ancient Burana Tower
Visit best National Parks
Horse riding during the trip
Light hiking during the trip
Try National Food
Visit Issyk-Kul Lake
Visit hot springs in Ak-Suu

Itinerary

Day 1. Bishkek city – Ala-Archa National Park – Bishkek city

Morning pick up from the place we agreed beforehand in Bishkek city (it can be the airport, a hotel, etc.)

Today we head to Ala Archa National Park. It’s a great spot for picnics, 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, we’ll take a tour around Bishkek, seeing places like the Manas, Kurmanjan Datka, and Lenin statues, Oak Park, the Opera and Ballet Theater, Victory Square, and key government buildings including the Parliament and the White House.

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

Total Drive: 110 km / 2-3 hours
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2. Bishkek – Burana – Kok-Moynok canyons – Karakol

Today we start our journey to Karakol city in Issyk-Kul. On the way, we’ll visit the Burana Tower, a UNESCO site. This ancient tower is about 12 km away from the town of Tokmok, in a place that used to be called Balasagyn, an important spot on the Great Silk Road.

There, you can visit a small museum and learn more about the old city. You’ll also see Balbals, old stone markers for graves.

Lunch in a local cafe. Then, we’ll head to the Kok-Moynok canyons. It is a clay-sand structures formed on the slopes of arid mountains cut by water streams. Here we’ll a short hike for 1-2 hours and then will continue our journey to Karakol.

We’ll have dinner and then stay overnight.

Total Drive: 400 km / 6 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse

Day 3. Karakol city – Karakol gorge – Hot Springs – Karakol city

After we eat breakfast at the hotel, we’re going to start our journey to the Karakol gorge. Once we get there, we have a fun plan to ride horses around the area. The scenery from these spots is just amazing. You’re really going to love what you see. If riding horses isn’t your thing, don’t worry—we can go for a walk to these places instead.

After lunch at a local café, we’ll tour Karakol, visiting places like explorer Prjevalsky’s memorial, a Dungan mosque, and a Russian Orthodox church.

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

After, we’ll have dinner, and stay overnight.

Total Drive: 40 km / 40 minutes
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse

Day 4. Karakol - Djety-Oguz - Fairy Tale canyon - Bishkek

Today, we’ll head out to the Djety-Oguz valley. Once there, we’ll be greeted by the stunning views of the Seven Bulls Rocks and the Broken Heart. We’ll take some photos and go on a short walk near the Red Rocks.

Then, we’ll continue driving to Fairy Tale canyon which is located on the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake. Once there, we’ll take a short hike, take some photos, and continue our way to Bishkek. On the way, we’ll stop at local famous place for lunch to try Kattama(Kyrgyz National Food).

Once we arrive in Bishkek, we’ll enjoy our final dinner at a traditional local restaurant. Then, we’ll say our goodbyes, hoping to meet again!

Total Drive: 400 km / 6 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Prices

Number of people	2	3	4	5	10
Price per person (USD)	775	615	485	450	380

To get prices for other group sizes, please Request the Tour or Get in Touch with Us.

Included / Excluded

Accommodation – as per program
English speaking driver/guide
Meals – as per program
Entrance fees
Transport services during all the tour
Drinking water
All activities

Personal expenses
Single room supplement – 80 USD per person
Alcohol and soft drinks
International airfares
Travel insurance
Tips for driver and guide (optional)

Map

Gallery

Additional info

Clothes & Equipment

You can bring everything you need. Remember that in the summer, Bishkek can get as hot as 40 degrees Celsius, and it can be as cold as minus 5 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Be ready for sudden changes in the weather.

Recommended:

Rain-coat
Waterproof pants
Sweater/fleece
Wind-stopper
Enough t-shirts and other underwear (think of taking smth with long sleeves to avoid sunburns)
Power bank (to charge devices)
Hat (remember – the sun can be violent)
Sun-screen cream (30 or higher)
Insect repellent (skin + clothes)
Good, waterproof trekking boots for easy hikes in the mountains.
Walking shoes (don’t need heavy ones) for the city walks
Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhoea, sore muscles after hikes. Take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions).
Personal hygiene kit (disinfection gel is highly recommended) + some toilet paper.
A small towel
Swimming suit (for Issyk-Kul)
Sunglasses
A smaller backpack, except for your normal suitcase.
Flash light (torch)
Walking poles if needed