11 Days Advanture Tour Around South-West Of Kyrgyzstan
About this tour
Kyrgyzstan is a land-locked country in Central Asia, located along the ancient Silk Road, a crossroad for people of various origins and traditions, yet the prevailing culture is that of a nomadic lifestyle shaped by the natural surroundings. Kyrgyz shepherds move around with their flocks of animals according to seasons, living in tent-like homes called yurts; there’s a saying that goes “only in death, when he is buried, that a Kyrgyz stops wandering”. Kyrgyzstan rewards visitors with unspoiled nature, hospitality, and free spirit of nomadic traditions. In summer, high plateau pastures (jailoo) and lakesides are dotted with nomad tents, it is the best season to experience nomad lifestyle.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to the hotel. First entire day would be dedicated to an advanced Bishkek City Tour. Tour includes in itself the visiting of such places of interest as: Ploshad Pobedy (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Ploshad Ala-Too (Ala-Too square), the History Museum, National philharmonic and many others places upon your request. It is not a real city tour without visiting real central-Asian Bazaar. We will show it for you today and you'll be able to make a lot of photos in there. Osh and Orto-Sai bazaars are very colorful and noisy. People sell there all kinds of goods.
Day 2: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Drive to Issyk-Kul region, Karakol. En-route visit an important point on the ancient Silk Road — the Burana Tower architectural complex, dated back to the 10th century, monuments include a minaret, remnants of a castle, and ancient warrior cemetery. Enjoy food zone meal at a Boom gorge. Overnight at home stay in Karakol.
Day 3: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Ala-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Drive to Karakol Valley. On the way to Alps Camp in several hours, we will proceed from the steppe foothills to mountain forest, woodland, to subalpine and alpine meadows and even to the realm of eternal snow with bare rocks and glaciers. Dinner and Overnight in tent.
Day 4: Ala-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
In the morning we take the breakfast and we continue our walking to Ala Kul Lake. The lake lies in the glacier valley of the left riverhead of Kurgaktor River, at an altitude of 3532 meters above sea level with beautiful views of the snow-capped peaks. You will be amazed by this extraordinary lake. Ala-Kul Lake is a rock-dammed and hidden treasure between lofty Terskey Ala Too Mountains. Lunch by the Ala-Kul Lake. Dinner and overnight in tent.
Day 5: Ala-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan to Altyn-Arashan, Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast we go up to pass 3600 m. Picnic on the way we will descent to Altyn-Arashan Overnight in a yurt, enjoy the serenity of the mountains, and counting stars at night.
Day 6: Altyn-Arashan, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
A leisure morning at Altyn-Arashan, explore the surroundings. Later, trek down to the foothill, then transfer by car back to Karakol. Free time to explore the town, such as visit local market, stroll around the old residential quarters to admire wooden architecture. Overnight in Karakol home-stay.
Day 7: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan
Drive to Jeti-Ögüz Gorge (Seven Bulls), named after huge flaming red rocks that resemble the shape of bull . Visit the Kök-Jaik area (Valley of Flowers), picnic lunch on summer pasture. Later head to the southern shore of Issyk-kul, on the way visit Skazka canyons, admire rock formations shaped by wind erosion. Overnight at a yurt camp, after dinner, enjoy a folklore show.
Day 8: Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan to Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan
Eagle hunting demonstration in the morning, learn how local hunter trained eagle as partner. After lunch at yurt camp, drive to Kochkor Village, visit a handicraft workshop, and learn how Kyrgyz felt carpets ( ala kiiz ) are made. Overnight at home stay in Kyzart village, enjoy home cooked meal.
Day 9: Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan to Kyzart Lodges, Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast start Driving to Kyzart. Lunch from local family. After lunch Horseback riding to Kilemche pasture. The name means “like a carpet,” and this swathe of grass covers whole mountain ranges, with shadings as subtle as any shyrdak (shyrdak is a Kyrgyz felt carpet). Dinner and Overnight in a yurt.
Day 10: Kyzart Lodges, Kyrgyzstan to Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan
Spend the morning climbing to Jalgyz Karagai pass (3400m), enter the lake basin. The trek offers superb views of grassland and mountain ranges. After lunch at Jaman Echki, follow the lakeshore east to, and meet the host family of Kyrgyz shepherds. Overnight in a yurt，enjoy typical local food, such as fermented mare’s milk and grill fish from the lake.
Day 11: Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast transfer by car to Bishkek (6 hours), driving through Kalmak-Ashuu pass(3400 meters), upon arrival check in to Hotel. Later, explore the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, visit the downtown square and surrounding sites of interest; feel the local city life and vibes. Evening free and easy, dine out at restaurant.
What's included
- Transportation, driver, Fuel, Petrol (Drivers waiting time) - Porters (in Ala Kul lake) - Cook - Guide translator - Accommodation, - Meals, - Parks, museum, tickets - Mineral water -Tent, gas, dishes
Price doesn’t include Travel insurance, Air tickets, Alcohol Tax of bank, sleeping bags sleeping mattress
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan