Kyrgyzstan is one of the safest places to travel in Central Asia, and one of the destinations with the most developed tourism infrastructure. Bring a pair of good hiking boots, an open mind, and a phrase book.Kyrgyzstan History is thousands years old. Osh in the southern part of Kyrgyzstan is said to be one of the oldest in entire Central Asia region existing since antiquity. At the cross road of trade route between Asia and Europe, Kyrgyzstan received huge influence from traders walking the land and empires that wanted to the conquest the Central Asia.
Day 01 Arrive Bishkek By Flight
Arrival in Manas Airport where our team will meet you and drive you to your hotel in Bishkek. After having a rest, our team will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to the national park of Ala Archa.Arrival to Ala Archa, you will have a two-hour hike to the Ala Archa waterfall.You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful mountain landscape and clean mountain air.Picnic in Ala Archa. After lunch you will be taken to the hotel where you can take a shower and have a rest.In the evening, you will have dinner in a traditional restaurant, where you can taste delicious Kyrgyz dishes.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 Bishkek – Son Kul (316 kms & 3H 30M approx)
After breakfast, we go towards Son Kul lake.To get to the lake, we need to pass the boom gorge and the Moldo Ashuu pass. Son Kul is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan after lake Issyk Kul. There is a large number of tourist routes, and due to the convenient geographical location of the lake, a trip from one part of the country to another can be combined with a visit to Son Kul. Also, Son-Kul is very interesting because in summer you can clearly see the nomadic life and spend a couple of days away from ivilization.After lunch in the yurt, we will discover the life of Kyrgyz nomads.Overnight and diner in yurt camp.
Day 03 Son Kul
Today we will get acquainted with the life of real nomads.After breakfast we will take a two hours horse ride to the panoramic view of Son-Kul Lake.After lunch, we will have the opportunity to watch the traditional equestrian games of the nomads, such as ulak tartysh, tyin enmey and oodarysh. You will be surprised by the skill of Kyrgyz riders and their horses.Overnight and diner at the yurt camp.
Day 04 Son kul – Tash Rabat (107 kms & 2H approx)
After breakfast in the yurt camp, we go towards Tash Rabat caravanserai.Tash Rabat is probably Kyrgyzstan’s most remarkable monument; indeed, it is one of the most interesting sites in the entire central Asian region and its presence is in complete contradiction to the popular tenet that Kyrgyzstan is all about landscapes rather than historical sights. Tash Rabat is a Silk Road monument par excellence: a small but perfectly formed 15th-century caravanserai that sheltered an array of merchants and travelers along with one of the wilder stretches of the Silk Road. Its location is even more remarkable: tucked away from sight, half-buried in a hillside, up a valley at 3,530m above sea level.Lunch, dinner and overnight in yurt camp.
Day 05 Tash Rabat–Naryn – Kochkor (227 Kms & 4H approx.)
After breakfast, we drive towards Kochkor town.On the road, we stop in Naryn for having lunch.Arrival in Kochkor, we will see the folklore show and felt production.This is a good opportunity to get acquainted with traditional musical instruments and the skills of Kyrgyz needlewomen.
Overnight and dinner in the guesthouse.
Day 06 Kochkor – Kol Ukok (80 Kms. & 2H approx.)
After breakfast, we drive towards Isakeev village where we meet our local guide and start our 19km horseback riding to Kol Ukok lake.“Kol-Ukok” means ‘The Lake in a Chest’ and is nestling between two steep slopes in the North-Eastern Terskei Ala-Too Mountains. On the way there you may see marmots and badgers, hear mountain birds singing or the cry of an eagle, hawk, or griffin. Wolves, jackals, foxes, hares, and mountain goats live here.Picnic on the road.Overnight and dinner in Yurt camp.
Day 07 Kol Ukok – Kochkor – Bokombaevo (198 Kms. & 4H. approx.)
After breakfast, we leave Kol Ukok lake and return to Isakeev village.After lunch in Kochkor, we go towards Bokombaevo town, situated on the south shore of Issyk-Kul lake.On the road, we stop at Orto tokoi water reserve and meet Bactrian camels.Arrival in Bokombaevo, we meet an eagle hunter and his birds of prey.Overnight and dinner in the guesthouse.
Day 08 Bokombaevo – Jety Oguz – Karakol (142 Kms. & 2H 30M approx.)
After breakfast, we go towards Skazka canyon. Skazka means “Fairy Tale” and a place is certainly a magical place, full of mystery and mysticism, sufficient to stimulate the imagination of those with the inclination to stand, and stare, and wonder.Picnic on the shore of Issyk Kul lake. Afterward, we go towards Jety Oguz canyon and its waterfall.In the evening we get to Karakol.Overnight and dinner in the guesthouse.
Day 09 Karakol – Cholpon Ata (140 Kms. & 2H 30M approx.)
After breakfast, we will visit the Dungan mosque, the cathedral of the Holy Trinity and Prjevalsky museum in Karakol.Lunch in Karakol.Afterward, we drive towards Cholpon Ata town where we visit Ruh Ordo spiritual complex of 4 main religions.Dinner in restaurant.Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10 Cholpon Ata – Bishkek (265 Kms. & 4H approx.)
After breakfast, we return to Bishkek.Arrival to Bishkek, we visit Osh bazaar, Ala too square, Victory square and central park of the city.In the evening, farewell dinner in one of the best restaurants in the city.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 11 Depart Bishkek
Departure transfer to onwards destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Bishkek | 01 | Jannat Regency |
| Son Kul | 02 | Yurt Camp |
| Tash Rabat | 01 | Yurt Camp |
| Kochkor | 01 | Guest House |
| Kol Ukok | 01 | Yurt Camp |
| Bokombaevo | 01 | Guest House |
| Karakol | 01 | Guest House |
| Cholpon Ata | 01 | Caprice Resort |
| Bishkek | 01 | Jannat Regency |
- 10 Nights Accommodation as per the program.
- Transfers and visits / excursions, according to schedule, in minibuses and coaches with air conditioning.
- Local English / German / French/ Russian / Spanish / Italian speaking guides.
- Entrance Fees.
- Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
- All taxes.
Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.