2027
DRONE PHOTO TOUR KYRGYZSATN
Duration: 11 Days
Dates: 10 - 20 June 2027
PRICE: 3000 USD
Dates: 10 - 20 June 2027
PRICE: 3000 USD
-
Tynchtyk MukhambetovA professional drone pilot & photographer -
- Highlights:
- Glacial Lakes & Braided Rivers: Fly over Lake Song-Kul, Lake Kel-Suu, and Iceland-like river meanders in Kok-Kya Valley.
- Iconic Passes & Canyons: Top-down aerial sessions at the 33 Parrots Pass, Skazka Canyon, and Ak-Sai Canyon.
- Epic Mountain Walls: Unmatched panoramic flight opportunities in front of Oguz-Bashi Peak, Karakol Peak, and the giant Sary-Jaz range.
- Cultural Experience: Live eagle hunting demonstrations, horse riding treks, and authentic yurt stays under crystal-clear Milky Way skies.
PHOTOS OF THE DESTINATIONS
Lake Son Kol
Max size of the group 11 pax - 3000 USD per person
Program: Drone Photo tour Kyrgyzstan
In the morning, depart Bishkek heading toward Kochkor. Stop along the way at the scenic Orto-Tokoy Reservoir for a photo and flight session over the expansive water and surrounding mountains. After lunch in Kochkor, drive up toward the alpine Lake Kol-Ukok. Arrive in time to capture stunning golden hour and sunset drone footage over the lake's turquoise waters. Return to Kochkor in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at a comfortable local guesthouse.
🏠 Nomad's Lodge
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Nomad's Lodge
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
In the morning, depart Kochkor toward high-altitude Lake Song-Kul. Stop along the winding switchbacks of Kalmak-Ashuu Pass for a scenic drone flight over the mountain roads and surrounding alpine valleys. Arrive at the yurt camp on the shores of Lake Song-Kul in the afternoon. During golden hour and sunset, capture top-tier aerial and ground footage of traditional yurts, grazing livestock, the vast lake, and endless green pastures. Night in traditional yurts, with an opportunity for astrophotography to shoot the Milky Way under crystal-clear night skies.
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, depart Lake Song-Kul heading toward Eki-Naryn. Stop at the famous Teskei Torpu Pass (33 Parrots Pass) to shoot its iconic 33 hairpin turns winding down the mountain slope—an absolute dream location for aerial top-down photography and drone videography. Continue to Eki-Naryn, arriving before sunset to capture the dramatic confluence where two rivers of distinctly different colors join into one, making for spectacular aerial compositions. Evening dinner and overnight stay at a comfortable local guesthouse.
🏠 Altay Village
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Altay Village
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
In the morning, depart toward the Kok-Kya Valley with scenic flight stops along the way. Capture top-down aerial imagery of the dramatic At-Bashi mountain range and the lush landscapes of Bosogo Gorge. Continue the journey into Kok-Kya Valley. During golden hour, launch drones to shoot the braided, Iceland-like river streams meandering through the valley floor set against the snow-capped peaks of Sary-Beles. Evening dinner and overnight stay at a comfortable local guesthouse.
🏠 Golden Moon / YC
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Golden Moon / YC
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, set off on horseback toward the magnificent alpine Lake Kel-Suu (approx. 2-hour ride through scenic mountain terrain). Upon arrival, launch drones and spend time shooting high-altitude aerial imagery and photographs of the lake’s dramatic, sheer cliff walls and turquoise waters. Ride back to base camp on horseback for lunch. In the afternoon, depart the valley and drive back toward Naryn. Check-in at a comfortable hotel, followed by dinner and rest.
🏠 Grand Khan Tengri
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Grand Khan Tengri
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
In the morning, enjoy a relaxed departure from Naryn heading toward the Issyk-Kul region. Stop near Bokonbayevo to experience a live Berkutchi (eagle hunting) show and capture dynamic aerial and ground content of traditional Kyrgyz culture. Afterward, continue to Ak-Sai Canyon for a light 30-minute hike up to panoramic viewpoints. Capture stunning drone and camera photos as the setting sun illuminates the red canyon formations overlooking Lake Issyk-Kul. Check-in at a comfortable modern yurt camp for dinner and overnight stay.
🏠 Oimo-Tash Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Oimo-Tash Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, visit Skazka Canyon to capture soft sunrise light over its colorful clay formations and labyrinthine ridges. Afterward, drive into Barskoon Gorge to fly drones and photograph the towering Barskoon Waterfalls set against dense spruce forests. Continue to Jeti-Oguz Gorge in the late afternoon to launch drones during golden hour, capturing the iconic Seven Bulls and Broken Heart red rock formations at sunset. Evening dinner and overnight stay at a local guesthouse in Jeti-Oguz.
🏠 Eco Village Lodge
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Eco Village Lodge
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
In the morning, head deep into Jeti-Oguz Gorge to spend the first half of the day capturing high-altitude aerial shots of the towering, glacier-covered Oguz-Bashi Peak. After lunch, transfer to Karakol city and board rugged 4x4 UAZ vehicles for an adventurous 2-hour off-road drive up into Karakol Gorge—a hub for international mountain trekkers. Check-in at a scenic yurt camp in the gorge for dinner, social connection with fellow travelers, and an overnight stay.
🏠 Yurt camp at Karakol Gorge
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Yurt camp at Karakol Gorge
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, set off on horseback toward the stunning Karakol Peak (approx. 2-hour ride). Launch drones to capture breathtaking top-down imagery of this iconic 5,000-meter peak, its surrounding glaciers, and dramatic alpine valleys. Ride back to the yurt camp on horseback and board 4x4 UAZ vehicles to descend back into Karakol city. From Karakol, drive toward the high-altitude Karkyra Valley near the border. Check-in at a comfortable luxury yurt camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by vast green pastures.
🏠 Ak Sai Yurt camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Ak Sai Yurt camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, set off on a 3-hour scenic drive from Karkyra into the remote Sary-Jaz Valley. Arrive at wide-open panoramic viewpoints facing the gigantic snow-capped wall of the Central Tien Shan Range. Spend the day taking high-altitude drone shots and telephoto imagery of the meandering braided rivers, golden autumn/summer pastures, and massive, icy 6,000-meter peaks towering in the background. After an extensive photo and flight session, return to Karkyra Base Camp (3-hour drive) for dinner and an overnight stay in yurts.
🏠 Ak Sai Yurt camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Ak Sai Yurt camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, depart Karkyra Valley and head back toward Bishkek, driving along the scenic northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Enjoy a relaxed drive through the Boom Gorge, making casual stops for final landscape photos and coffee breaks along the route. Arrive in Bishkek in the late afternoon or early evening. Transfer to the hotel, followed by a farewell dinner to celebrate the end of an incredible aerial photography journey across Kyrgyzstan.
🏠 Novotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Novotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Accommodation in mentioned hotels, yurt camps, guesthouses / on Twin room sharing basis
- Transport during the trip (2 pax - 1 jeep, 3-5 pax - 2 jeeps, 6-8 - 3 jeeps, 9-11 4 jeeps, 4WD jeep car)
- Entrance fees to sites listed
- Full-board Meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- English speaking drivers
- Eagle Hunting Show
- Horse riding to lake Kel-Suu
- Horse riding to Karakol Peak
- Russian UAZ vehicle transfer to/from Karakol Gorge
- Tynchtyk MR's guidance
- Ecological fee
- Border permits
- Mineral water 1l. per pax per day
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- International Air tickets
- The hotel in Bishkek on arrival day (however we can help with booking a hotel)
- Transfer from/to airport (in case you will leave at the same day when the tour will finish, we can organize you a transfer to the airport)
- Extra services in the hotels
- Tips to the drivers and guides
- Travel Insurance
- Health insurance
I