2026
PHOTO TOUR TO THE SOUTH OF KYRGYZSTAN
Duration: 9 Days
Dates: 17 June - 25 June 2026
PRICE: 1900 USD
Dates: 17 June - 25 June 2026
PRICE: 1900 USD
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Tynchtyk MukhambetovA professional drone pilot & photographer -
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the untamed wilderness and breathtaking landscapes of South of Kyrgyzstan alongside Tynchtyk MR, a professional drone pilot and nature enthusiast. This exclusive 9-day Photo Tour on the South of Kyrgyzstan promises an exhilarating exploration of Central Asia's most captivating vistas, where every snapshot captures the essence of raw beauty and unspoiled grandeur.
Highlights:
- Amazing Suusamyr valley
- Pristine Sary Chelek Lake
- Unique Arsltanbob Walnut forest
- Awe-inspiring Too Ashuu pass
- Toktogul reservoir & Burana canyon
- Stunning Tulpar Kol Lake
MAIN DESTINATIONS OF THE TRIP
Too Ashuu pass north side
Program of the South Kyrgyzstan
Photo tour
Photo tour
9 days, 17-25 June 2026
Max size of the group 11 pax
Max size of the group 11 pax
Tour starts in the morning. Today marks your arrival in the vibrant capital city of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. Prepare to be captivated by a city that beautifully marries Soviet-era architecture with the exhilarating energy of bustling, vibrant markets. As you meet your fellow travelers, you'll feel the palpable excitement building for the extraordinary journey that awaits you!
🏠 Hotel in Bishkek
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Hotel in Bishkek
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we set off towards Toktogul. Our journey takes us over the majestic Too-Ashuu Pass, where we’ll make a stop to enjoy the panoramic views. We then continue through the wide Suusamyr Valley, an ideal place to capture content and experience the nomadic lifestyle of local shepherds. After lunch, we drive further along the beautiful Chychkan Gorge. In the evening, we arrive in Toktogul and settle into a cozy guesthouse for the night.
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we depart for Lake Sary-Chelek. On the way, we’ll stop by the Naryn River for a short break. Lunch will be served in Arkyt village. Afterward, we continue to Lake Sary-Chelek, where we’ll enjoy a walk, photography, and the beautiful scenery. At sunset, we return to Arkyt village for dinner and an overnight stay in a local guesthouse.
Important: For those who are physically prepared and enjoy hiking, there is an option to climb up to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking several lakes (5–6 in total), offering breathtaking scenery and incredible photography opportunities.
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Important: For those who are physically prepared and enjoy hiking, there is an option to climb up to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking several lakes (5–6 in total), offering breathtaking scenery and incredible photography opportunities.
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From Arkyt, we drive to Arslanbap, a village famous for its vast walnut forests. On the way, we will stop at Burana Canyon for a short visit and photography. Upon arrival in Arslanbap, we’ll explore the surroundings, visit waterfalls, and enjoy a walk through the walnut groves. Overnight stay in a local guesthouse in Arslanbap
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
We begin our journey towards Karakoy, where breathtaking mountain vistas unfold right from the windows of our charming A-frame cabins. Along the way, we pause in Osh city to enjoy a traditional lunch and soak in the local atmosphere. Once we arrive in the mountains, we settle into our cozy A-frame cabin for the night. From here, the scenery is so stunning that you can capture incredible photographs without even leaving the comfort of the hotel. As evening falls, the mountains are bathed in golden light, offering a perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
🏠 Local house
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Local house
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast in Karakoy, we set off for Koldok, an area famous for its two beautiful alpine lakes. Our drive takes us through scenic mountain valleys, with a stop in the village of Gulcho to enjoy a hearty local lunch. By early afternoon, we reach the tranquil lakes of Kolduk, where we spend time walking along the shores, enjoying the fresh mountain air, and photographing the stunning views. As the day draws to a close, we capture the changing light and colors at sunset before settling in for a peaceful evening.
🏠 Local house
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Local house
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, we depart for Lake Tulpar-Kol. Lunch will be served at the base camp Peak Lenin. After lunch, we’ll go on a 6–7 km hike one way to the Onion Meadow, where breathtaking views of glaciers, Peak Lenin, and surrounding peaks await. After photography and exploration, we return to the camp for the evening.
🏠 Yurt camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Yurt camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, we take a leisurely walk around the serene Lake Tulpar-Kol, enjoying the crisp mountain air and stunning scenery. For those in good physical shape who love a challenge, there is an optional hike up to a panoramic viewpoint, where you can take in breathtaking, unobstructed views of the entire lake and surrounding peaks. Following this, we stop for a hearty lunch before departing for Osh city. In the evening, we settle in for an overnight stay at a comfortable hotel, reflecting on the day’s beautiful landscapes.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
This day you will have a flight to Bishkek, where the tour will finish.
The night in Bishkek is not included in the price, so you can extend your trip and follow your own plans. In case you will have a flight home this day, we will organize for you a transfer to the airport.
The night in Bishkek is not included in the price, so you can extend your trip and follow your own plans. In case you will have a flight home this day, we will organize for you a transfer to the airport.
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions about this tour below.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Accommodation in mentioned hotels/ 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)
- Tynchtyk MR's guiding and his salary.
- English speaking drivers
- Ecological fee
- Border permits
- Air ticket Osh - Bishkek
- Mineral water 1l. per pax per day
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- International Air tickets
- the hotels in Bishkek on arrival/departure 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 service in the hotels
- Tips to the drivers
- Travel Insurance
- Health insurance
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