Day 1. Welcome to Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek
After arrival, have a rest at the hotel and we start a guided city tour. We will be around Victory Square, Oak Park with stone sculptures, the Old Square, the Parliament, the White House, Ala Too Square and visit the Historical Museum among others. On the first day we will also visit the Asian Bazaar, which is a oriental market with fruit, vegetable and meat stalls. Here you can buy felted shoes and pillows, scarves and much more. Take free time, walk around and explore. In the evening we visit a restaurant where you will taste national dishes. Overnight in a hotel.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Lunch/Dinner

Day 2. Bishkek- Issyk Kul Lake -Cholpon Ata
The first point of the day is the Burana Tower, which dates back to the 11th century. Burana Tower is located in ancient Balasagun city, which was an important town on the Silk Road where many caravans stopped on their way from China to the Mediterranean Sea. The area is an open-air museum with Burana Tower, Balbals - small warriors carved out of stone, remains of mounds and small museum of archeological artifacts.
Drive via beautiful Boom Gorge to the Issyk-Kul Lake. Lake Issyk-Kul is the largest mountain lake in Central Asia. Issyk Kul is 180 kilometers long and 60 kilometers wide and is located 1600 meters above sea level. After arrival, in Cholpon Ata and see the famous petroglyphs, created 2000 years ago. Afternoon is dedicated to relaxing and swimming on the beach. In summer the water is about 22 degree
Driving distance - 240 km
🏠 Guest house
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Meals: BLD

Day 3.  Cholpon Ata-Karakol- Jety Oguz
Today in the morning we will drive to the town of Jety Oguz Gorge. The road there goes through a beautiful section on the north side of the lake. On the way we will drive up to the beautiful gorge of Chong Ak Suu and Kyrchyn. At the very east tip of Lake Issyk-Kul is the regional center of Karakol, where we will lunch and city tour. Later we can shop for our first stay in the yurts. The road to our yurt camp goes via the famous Broken Heart and Jeti Oguz Rocks, which means Seven Bulls. Here we climb the observation deck and listen to the legend of the gorge with its distinctive red rock formations. Then we enter a beautiful valley, where Kyrgyz nomads have their nomads with cattle, horses, and sheep and live in felt yurts all summer long. Tonight we will spend the night in a yurts camp.
Driving distance - 200 km
🏠 Yurt camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 4. Jety Oguz -Kochkor
The trip continues on the south side of Lake Issyk Kul. It's a beautiful journey with snow-capped mountains on one side and a blue lake on the other. On the way to Kochkor we visit a Kyrgyz family of traditional hunters with golden eagles. you will listen to the story of eagle hunting.
We continue along the lake and through the green valley to the village of Kochkor. Kochkor is famous for its Kyrgyz traditional felt carpets called “Shyrdak”. Today we will pay a visit to a women's collective organization. Members of the collective will show the process of making carpets. Later, visit their small brand shop and museum, where handicrafts from the surrounding villages. There is an opportunity to buy handmade souvenirs made by local masters. Night in a guest house.
Driving distance - 260 km
🏠 Guest house
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5. Kochkor - Son Kul Lake
Today we will continue to Son Kul Lake, the land of amazing sunsets and pure nomadic culture. Driving through high and very diverse mountains and pastures with horses, sheep and cows will bring us incredible Son-Kul Lake, 3,000 meters above sea level. Nomads come every summer to use the surrounding as a pasture to graze cattle. In the afternoon we arrive at our yurt camp.
You can take a short walk around the area or take a swim in the lake. The water can be cold enough to freshen up. The rest of the day is free to explore the area.
Driving distance - 160 km
🏠 Yurt camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 6. Son Kul Lake
Son Kul Lake is very beautiful and the nature around the lake is completely unspoiled. We have a full day for hiking and visiting nomads. We climb to the top of the hill to enjoy the beautiful panorama of the lake. The hospitable nomads might have invited us for Kymyz - mare's milk, which is a part of respectable culture. We get a glimpse of nomadic traditions. In the afternoon, we can rent a horse and ride along the lake. Overnight stay in our yurt camp.
Driving distance - 240 km
🏠 Yurt camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 7. Son Kul Lake - Bishkek
In the morning we will drive up to the 33 Parrots Pass at an altitude of 3,400 meters. After passing the summit we can enjoy the beautiful descent to the foot of the mountain. Go on toward the village Kochkor village. After lunch, continue to Bishkek. Free time before farewell dinner.
Driving distance - 330 km
🏠Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8. Bishkek departure day
Transfer to the airport for the flight home.
🍽 Breakfast

4-6 pax — 880$

Note: If you would like to have individual program, we can create your private itinerary that perfectly matches your wishes, just drop an email to us.

What’s included:

● Accommodation: 4* hotels, guesthouses, yurt camps

● Full board meal

● Transportation

● English-speaking guide during the tour

● Entrance fees and shows

What’s not included:

• International air fares
• Hotel charges for additionalservices
• Travel insurance (required)
• Personal expenses, e.g. souvenirs
• Gratuity to (guides & drivers)