003 "March - Transition Of The Season"
About this tour
Snow and the first spring valleys of Kyrgyzstan
March is a transitional moment when Kyrgyzstan literally "switches gears": winter is still in the mountains, but the valleys are already beginning to turn green. This is one of the most visually rich months—the contrast of snow, meltwater, the first grasses, and the clear mountain air.
⏳ 7 days
🗺 Route: Bishkek → Chui Valley → Issyk-Kul → Karakol → gorges → Bishkek
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Day 1 — Arrival in Bishkek: A Gentle Immersion Location: Bishkek Meeting at Manas Airport Check-in at a hotel in the city center Evening stroll through Bishkek: Ala-Too Square Oak Park Central streets with cafes 🍽 Welcome dinner: National cuisine + group introduction 💡 Purpose of the day: Adaptation and first contact with the rhythm of the country
Day 2: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Чункурчак, Кыргызстан
Day 2 — Bishkek → Chuy Valley → Chunkurchak Locations: Bishkek → Chuy Valley → Chunkurchak Gorge Today marks the beginning of the "season transition." Route: Departure from Bishkek via the Chuy Valley Landscape: the first green fields + snow-capped peaks in the distance Activities: Chunkurchak Gorge: easy trekking viewing platforms forest routes Contrast photo sessions: snow + the first thawed patches 🏡 Overnight stay: eco-lodge / guesthouse in the mountains 💡 Highlight of the day: "Winter hasn't gone away, but spring is already in the air"
Day 3: Бишкек, Кыргызстан to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Day 3 — Alamedin Gorge + Return to Bishkek Locations: Alamedin Gorge → Bishkek Morning: Trip to Alamedin Gorge Snow-covered fir trees, icy river Easy trekking along a mountain river Afternoon: Return to Bishkek Free time: Coffee shops and city life 🏨 Overnight in Bishkek 💡 Highlight: Transition from wilderness to urban culture
Day 4: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Чолпон-Ата, Кыргызстан
Day 4 — Bishkek → Boom Gorge → Issyk-Kul (Cholpon-Ata) Locations: Bishkek → Boom → Cholpon-Ata Drive to the lake through dramatic landscapes. En route: Boom Gorge: cliffs, river, narrow canyons snow in shady areas Pass to Issyk-Kul At the lake: First view of Issyk-Kul in March: water + icy shores Check-in in Cholpon-Ata 🌅 Sunset on the shore 💡 Emotion of the day: "The sea among the mountains, but still winter"
Day 5: Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan to Каракол, Кыргызстан
Day 5 — Cultural Issyk-Kul: Golden Eagles and Nomadic Spring Location: Northern Shore of Issyk-Kul Program: Golden Eagle Hunting Demonstration 🦅 Visit to an Ethno-Complex: Yurts National Games Traditional Music Horseback Riding along the Shore 🍲 Lunch in a Yurt 💡 Highlight: Nomadic Culture during the Midseason (especially atmospheric due to the weather)
Day 6: Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan to Джеты́-Огу́з, Кыргызстан
Day 6 — Karakol + Jety-Oguz Gorges Locations: Cholpon-Ata → Karakol → Jety-Oguz Drive along the northeastern coast. En route: Changing climate: from mid-winter to early spring Karakol: Town walk Dungan Mosque (wooden architecture without nails) Local cuisine Next: Jety-Oguz: Red cliffs + snow on the peaks "Broken Heart" Easy trekking 🏡 Overnight: Karakol / guesthouse 💡 Highlight: One day – city, culture, and wildlife
Day 7: Бишкек, Кыргызстан
Day 7 — Barskoon → Southern Issyk-Kul → Bishkek Locations: Barskoon → Southern shore → Bishkek Morning: Barskoon Gorge Waterfalls (partially frozen) Pine forests Mountain panoramas Afternoon: Drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul A wilder and less crowded route Spring shades of the steppe Return: Road to Bishkek Final transfer 💡 Finale: "Kyrgyzstan at the moment of awakening"
What's included
• Meeting at Manas Airport and return transfer. • Accompanying guide. • Meals. • Transportation in a Toyota Sequoia 4WD vehicle. • Accommodation in hotels. • Dungan Hogo dinner. • Ak-Suu Kench hot springs. Entrance to Karakol National Park.
• International flights • Personal expenses • Single room supplement – 224 USD • Insurance • Late check-out* • Lunches & Dinners – 162 USD per person • English speaking guide for the group of 2-6-8-10pax – 650 USD • English speaking guide for the group of 4pax – 788 USD (due to the vehicle) • Optional activities • Tips for guides and drivers • Alcohol • Other services not mentioned as included
Languages spoken
What to know
March Tour Features Simultaneous presence of winter and spring Perfect light for photography (clean air, high transparency) Fewer tourists, more authenticity Contrasting landscapes: valleys, canyons, mountains, lake Gentle trekking without extreme stress
Route & locations
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan