Overview:
Kyrgyzstan is a unique and beautiful country in all its glory. This Central Asian country also called as the Asian Switzerland impresses with its vast variety of landscapes from mountainous regions to vast lakes and plain areas. Kyrgyzstan is also full of culture and historical heritage. The country still embraces the nomadic lifestyle with traditional yurts, horseback riding and traditional Kyrgyz delicacies.
Holiday price is from £ 2,150 per person, based on availability and two people sharing a standard double/twin room. Single supplement upon request.
2025 Departure Dates:
| DEPARTURE |
RETURN |
| 22 June |
28 June |
| 13 July |
19 July |
| 10 August |
16 August |
| 7 September |
13 September |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek (40 km, ~ 40 minutes' drive)
Arrival in Bishkek early in the morning. Upon arrival at the International Airport Manas you will be met by your guide. Transfer to the city will take approximately 40 minutes. Check in at the hotel.
City tour after late breakfast. Sightseeing tour includes the Monument of Kyrgyz National Hero Manas, Changing of Guards of Honor, Kurmanjan Datka and Lenin statues. You will also see the main Ala Too Square, governmental buildings, Oak park and Fine Art gallery. The tour will finish at Victory Square.
Day 2: Bishkek city - Karakol town (400 km / 6-7 hours)
Breakfast. We leave the city and headed to the countryside. Our first stop is at the Burana Tower. It is located in 12 km far from Tokmok town. This town has a strategic meaning for the Great silk Road. There are small museum and exhibts for us to visit and take a look around. Later, we continue our trip to Issyk kul lake. Issyk kul lake is the second largest alpine lake in the world after Titicaca. Its length reaches 182 km and width is 58 km maximum depth is up to 668 m. Arrival at the Cholpon Ata town and visit local famous petroglyphs site. We will have a short stop at a lake to take a swim in the lake shore.
Day 3: Karakol Town - Djety Oguz Canyon - Skazka canyon - Bokonbaev village (180 km/ 3 hours)
Breakfast. In the morning we continue our tour around Karakol town. Visit Memorial Museum of N.M. Przhevalsky a great Russian explorer and researcher of Asian continent, which 12 km far from Karakol. Later we will make a stop at Dungan mosque its a Chinese pagoda style builiding which is a functioning mosque. We will also visit the Russian Orthodox holy trinity church that is built out of wood with out a use of any nails. After a city tour we will drive along the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Our first stop there is at Djety Oguz canyon for a little hiking. The name of the canyon translated means 'Seven bulls' At the beginning of the hike we will come across the famous 'Broken heart rock' . As we contnue to hikde along we will reach the Panorama you will see the famouse 'seven bulls rock' At the rock the guide will tell you the legend about the origin of the gorge name. After the hike we will continue on the road until we reach Kajy Sai sistrict which is where we get off and take a short walk at the Skazka canyon.
Day 4: Bokonbaev village - Trash Rabat Caravanserai (360 km/ 5-6 hours)
After breakfast we make our way to Kara Koyun gorge – Tash Rabat Caravan Saray via Naryn town. Here you have the option to meet Eagle hunter and to see demonstration of hunting and training of birds of prey near Bokonbaev village. Naryn is a town of long and narrow form, situated along the famous Naryn River also named Syr Darya, which is one of the biggest rivers in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. Naryn is the only town in Kyrgyzstan, where 90 % of the population is Kyrgyz. Here we briefly visit the Central Blue Mosque and the small Central Square. Later drive further south in a direction of China. Turn to Kara Koun canyon and reach yurt camp, our accommodation for the night.
Here we briefly visit the Central Blue Mosque and the small Central Square.
Later drive further south in a direction of China. Turn to Kara Koun canyon and reach yurt camp.
Tash Rabat caravanserai is situated at the elevation of 3200 m asl. not far from Chinese border (Torugart). Its origin is a complete mystery; however, there is a hypothesis that it was built in 10th century. Researchers consider it to be a Nestorian monastery, others suppose it to be a victualing-house for the trade caravans, and third ones insist on its defensive function. It is obviously clear that during the various epochs Tash Rabat caravanserai had different functions.
Day 5: Tash Rabat Caravanserai - Son kul lake (260 km, ~ 5 hrs)
In the morning we will head to Trash Rabat to start our excursion. After our historical excursion After interesting historical excurse we drive back to Naryn town and further to the Son Kul lake via Moldo Ashuu pass. In the afternoon we reach Son Kul lake, which is located on Tien Shan range at the elevation of 3016 m. The territory around Son Kul is a pasture for the cattle driven from Kochkor village, Naryn and Jumgal regions. During the summer Son Kul pasture is considered to be the best Kyrgyz jailoo. The road to the lake goes through the windy mountain passes and vanishes in the sky. As a result, Son Kul Lake from Kyrgyz language translates as “Last Lake”.
Accommodation in a local comfortable yurt camp. Here you can feel like a real nomad and get acquainted with the culture of Kyrgyz people. Yurt – is a traditional dwelling of nomadic people of Central Asia. The foundation of yurt consists of wooden carcass and several felt layers. The construction of such dwelling doesn’t require a lot of time that makes it practical and useful for locals. The interior of a yurt is decorated with felt carpets and traditional embroidery.
Day 6: Son Kul lake - Bishkek city (360 km/ 6-7 hours)
Beakfast. We continue to make our way to the Bishkek city. After a long drive via Kalmak Ashuu pass. Lunch en route. Upon arrival at Bishkek still have some time to deal wih unfinished business. You will have time to purchase any souvenirs or gifts. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Bishkek city - airport. (35 km/ 40 min)
Early breakfast and time for transfer to the airport.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London to Bishkek on Pegasus Airlines (other UK airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveller (up to 20 kg)
- Return airport transfers
- Accommodation on 3 star hotels and traditional yurts
- Daily breakfast
- 3 dinners as per itinerary
- 1 litre water bottle per day per person
- Service of English-speaking tour guide
- Transportation throughout the itinerary
- Entrance and ecological fee according to the program
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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