14 days

Eco and Cultural Tour
Kyrgyzstan North & South

“Fasten your seatbelt for a two week deep dive into both Kyrgyzstan’s beautiful nature and its fascinating culture!”

Duration:  14 days, 13 nights
Availability: From the middle of June – till the middle of October
Requirements: Trekking shoes, waterproof & warm clothes, hat, sunscreen & sunglasses

Itinerary Overview

You may find a more detailed itinerary description below

Day 1: Osh Airport – Osh
Day 2: Osh – Tulpar Kul Lake, close to Peak Lenin
Day 3: Tulpar Kul Lake – Osh
Day 4: Osh –  Arslanbob  
Day 5:
Arslanbob – Suusamur Valley
Day 6: Suusamur Valley – Song Kul Lake
Day 7:
Song Kul Lake – Tash Rabat
Day 8: Tash Rabat – Kochkor
Day 9: Kochkor – Bokonbaeva – Skazka Canyon – Jeti Oguz
Day 10: Jeti Oguz – Kara Kol
Day 11: Kara Kol –  Ak Suu – Issyk Kul Lake 
Day 12: Issyk Kul Lake – Chon Kemin (National Park)
Day 13: Chon Kemin – Kegety Gorge and Waterfall – Ala Archa (National Park) – Bishkek
Day 14: Bishkek – Bishkek Manas Airport 

Detailed Infos

  • All transfers according to the program
  • Vehicles and professional drivers
  • English speaking guide
  • Accommodation described in the program in twin /double room
  • Two meals a day (Breakfast and Dinner), mineral water
  • Visits described in the program
  • Activities *
  • International flights
  • Supplement for single room
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any personal expenses
  • Visa (not required for ~70 countries)
  • Lunches
  • Alcohol
  • Extra km during the tour
  • Acquaintance with the culture and traditions of the local people
  • Felt production show
  • Eagle hunting show

Day 1: Osh Airport – Osh
Meeting at Osh airport. Installation at guesthouse in Osh. Breakfast, briefing. First entire day would be dedicated to a sightseeing trip around Osh. We will visit colorful Jayma Bazaar through the Alisher Navoi Park, it is an old park where elderly people drink tea and play chess, attractions for adults and kids. In the afternoon we climb to the Holy Sulaiman Mountain and visit its cave museum. Dinner at a local restaurant. Acclimatization. Overnight at guesthouse. (Dinner)

Day 2: Osh – Tulpar Kul Lake, close to the Peak Lenin
Early in the morning transfer to Pamir Alay mountain for a one-day trip to Tulpar Kul lake, a fantastic adventure. Tulpar Kul lake is located near the village of Sary-Mogol in the Pamir Alay valley, and it’s known for its stunning mountainous scenery and the opportunity to see nomadic culture in the region. This region offers excellent opportunities for photography, so make sure to capture the stunning landscapes. In this valley you will have a an opportunity to see the Peak Lenin and ride the horses (payable). Overnight in the yurt. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 3: Tulpar Kul Lake – Osh
In the morning transfer back to Osh city. On the way stop in Sary Oi valley to explore another beauty of mountain and landscape where you can see the nomads’ life as well. Free time is Osh. Overnight at guesthouse in Osh. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 4: Osh – Arslanbob
In the morning transfer to Arslanbob, it is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and is particularly famous for its walnut forests, which are some of the largest in the world. These walnut forests cover an area of about 60,000 hectares and are considered to be one of the largest natural walnut forests on the planet. The walnut trees in Arslanbob are not only impressive for their size but also for their age, with some trees believed to be hundreds of years old. These forests are a valuable natural resource, and the nuts are harvested and used in various culinary dishes and products. Apart from the walnut forests, Arslanbob is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including lush green valleys, rivers, and waterfalls. It’s a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. A tour in the nut-producing region of Arslanbob is a unique and memorable experience for travelers interested in exploring its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Enjoy a traditional Kyrgyz dinner with a local family to experience their hospitality and cuisine. Overnight in the guesthouse. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 5: Arslanbob – Suusamur Valley
On this day, we must start our trip as early as possible, because Suusamur valley is far and very isolated. It’s landscape is absolutely wild and unspoiled. Most parts of the roads to this valley were constructed during the Soviet times. You can take photos of amazing panoramic views on the top. Arrival at Suusamur, accommodation in the yurts/tents. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 6: Suusamyr Valley – Song Kul Lake
After breakfast we start our drive to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan – Song Kul lake. This lake is surrounded by mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level. Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this wonderful area with their families for rest and relaxation. Herders of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as a pastureland. After our arrival, you will be free to explore and enjoy the virgin nature of the lake and its surroundings. Free day in Song Kul area where we can get acquainted with the real nomads’ life by visiting the nomads living in yurts with their families, or meeting them in pastures with their herds and have the opportunity to try fresh kymyz (fermented mare’s milk, mildly alcoholic, the Kyrgyz national drink). For those interested it is possible to go horse riding across the plateau (payable). Dinner and overnight is in nomadic collapsible dwellings – yurts. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 7: Song Kul Lake – Tash Rabat
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century). The building Tash Rabat is unique. It is located at the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. Tash Rabat was built of stone blocks inside a mountain at an elevation of 3200 m above sea level. In total there are 31 rooms in the mountain. The walls are 1 m thick. There are also underground prison cells formerly used to incarcerate thieves in ancient times. There will be horses if you want to ride for few hours (payable). Traditional dinner and the night will be spent in yurts near Tash Rabat Caravanserai. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 8: Tash Rabat – Kochkor
Today we will drive to Kochkor village. At the Kochkor village you will meet a family that will show you the way of how national woolen felt carpets are produced. You can create your own carpet together with them. Night will be in a guesthouse. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 9: Kochkor – Bokonbaeva – Skazka Canyon – Jeti Oguz
Today early in the morning we drive to Jeti Oguz gorge. On the way we will have a short break in Bokonbaeva village, after we visit Skazka canyon, which signify fairytale. Here you can find objects of surprising shapes and sizes. A real skyscraper or an animal may appear in front of you. Here we meet a local eagle hunter. He hunts hares and foxes with the help of eagles (traditional way of nomads hunting). Hold his eagle and take picture is allowed.
We continue our way to Jeti Oguz, it is famous for its red rock formations that are called the Seven Bulls. Also you will see Broken Heart Mountain. We will take as many photos there as you’d like. There are yurts in the gorge and people can offer you kymyz to drink. Your dinner and night will be in nomadic felt dwellings, yurts. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 10: Jeti Oguz – Karakol
After breakfast we will visit wonderful waterfall by riding horses (payable) where we will take as many photos as we want and have picnic in the beautiful nature. After lunch start your trip to Karakol city. In Karakol we will visit the Dungan mosque. One of its highlights is the fact that it was built in a chinese style without using a single metal nail. The mosque will be followed by a visit to an old wooden orthodox church. The night is spent in a guesthouse. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 11: Karakol – Ak Suu – Issyk Kul Lake
In the morning we will visit Karakol market where we will see Dungan nations and taste one of the famous dish at the bazaar called Ashlyanfu. Today we will drive to the beautiful valleys for short trekking and picnic. After trek we will take an opportunity to take a bath in the naturally warm water in the outdoor hot spring Ak Suu (optional). There are several baths of different temperatures. The hottest bath rises above 40 degrees. This is even too hot for some bathers, but you can also choose from a less hot bath, and there is also an ice cold bath to immerse yourself in (optional). After short trek to around Ak Suu we will continue our way to Issyk Kul. Issyk Kul lake surrounded by the celestial mountains. It’s the second largest alpine lake in the world (1608 m). The lake is called “Pearl of Central Asia”. Due to the salty water, Lake Issyk Kul possesses curative qualities. On this day we will stay very close to the Issyk Kul lake to enjoy the beauty of the lake. Overnight in a guesthouse. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 12: Issyk Kul Lake – Chon Kemin (National Park) 
After breakfast departure to Chon Kemin valley, it is a unique natural environment with diverse flora and fauna that features beautiful landscapes, from semi-deserts to glaciers. National Park occupies an area of 500 hectares, its height gradually increases from 1400 to 2800 m. There are very interesting villages and perfect places to discovery rural life of local. Your route will go high in the mountains and you will even ride horses through a mountain forest (payable). On the top you will see the panorama view of the gorge. Dinner and overnight in a local guesthouse. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 13: Chon Kemin – Kegety Gorge and Waterfall – Ala Archa (National Park) – Bishkek
After early breakfast departure to Kegety gorge. Kegety gorge is home to numerous streams, alpine meadows, and spruce forests. One stream in particular crescendos into a beautiful waterfall that is one of the most visited features within Kegety gorge, picnic in the nature. The waterfalls are 20 m high and are located just 100 m from the main road in the gorge.
After Kegety, if we still have time, we will visit Kyrgyz State National Park Ala Archa as well, since 1976 it has the territory of 20.000 hectares and is situated at 1600-4875 meters above sea level at the slopes of Kyrgyz mountain range. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Bishkek. Overnight in a hotel or guesthouse according to your wish. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 14: Bishkek – Bishkek Manas Airport
Transfer to the airport. (Breakfast)

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