Welcome to Kyrgyzstan! Meet your guide in Bishkek or at Manas International Airport and start exploring the capital city.
Visit Osh Bazaar, one of Central Asia’s most colorful markets full of spices, textiles, and local crafts. Continue to the National History Museum and stroll through Ala-Too Square, surrounded by monuments and charming Soviet-era architecture. Enjoy a relaxed evening at Oak Park or a cozy dinner at one of Bishkek’s restaurants.
Accommodation: Not included (recommendations available)
Meals: not included
Altitude: 800 m

Today, escape into the mountains at Ala Archa National Park, just an hour drive from Bishkek.
Take an easy hike to the Ala Archa Waterfall or, for experienced trekkers, climb toward the Racek Hut for panoramic mountain views. The alpine meadows, fresh air, and rushing rivers make this day a perfect start to your adventure.
Accommodation: Not included (recommendations available)
Meals: not included
Altitude: 2,200–2,900 m

Drive through the heart of the Tien Shan mountains, crossing the Too Ashuu Pass (3,200 m) and the scenic Suusamyr Valley. Continue through the Chychkan Gorge, with dramatic cliffs and turquoise rivers.
Arrive at Toktogul Reservoir, where you can relax, take a swim, or enjoy a peaceful evening by the lake.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Toktogul
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 800m → 3,200m (Too Ashuu Pass) → 1,000m

After breakfast drive to the starting point of the hiking. 15 km hiking to Akkol lake in Chychkan Gorge. Lunch as a picnic or in a local restaurant in Chychkan Gorge. Journey along a mountain road to Kyzyl-Oi, a charming red-soil village tucked deep in the valley. Visit the Kojomkul Museum, dedicated to the famous Kyrgyz giant and hero.
Along the Kokomeren River, explore abandoned mountain villages and enjoy the quiet beauty of rural Kyrgyz life.
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 1,000 m → 1,900 m

Ascend to the legendary Son-Kul Lake (3,016 m) via Kara Keche Pass, surrounded by dramatic landscapes and coal mine views.
Arrive at your yurt camp on the open grasslands — home to nomadic shepherds. Enjoy horseback riding, visit herders’ families, and watch the sunset over the vast alpine lake.
Accommodation: Traditional yurt camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 1,900 m → 3,016 m

Descend from the highlands through Kalmak-Ashuu Pass and stop at Kochkor village to see a traditional felt-making workshop. Continue to Bokonbaeva, on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, the “Pearl of Kyrgyzstan.”
Meet a local eagle hunter for a private demonstration of this ancient nomadic art. Spend the evening swimming and relaxing by the lake.
Accommodation: Yurt camp near Issyk-Kul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 3,016 m → 1,700 m

Travel along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, visiting the surreal Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon and the red cliffs of Jeti Oguz. Continue to Aksuu Gorge, then switch to a Russian 4x4 military van for a bumpy yet beautiful ride up to Altyn Arashan Valley, famous for its natural hot springs and alpine scenery.
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 1,700 m → 2,600 m

Today you explore the stunning alpine landscapes around Ala-Kul Lake. You can hike on foot or ride horses part of the way, following mountain trails through meadows and rocky slopes.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the high peaks and the turquoise waters of Ala-Kul before returning to Altyn Arashan for a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Same guesthouse in Altyn Arashan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 2,600 m → 4000 m

Ride down from Altyn Arashan and drive to Karakol, where you’ll visit the colorful Dungan Mosque, the Orthodox Church, and the Przhevalsky Museum.
Then cross the Kegen border into Kazakhstan and continue to Saty Village, located in Kolsay Lakes National Park.
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 2,600 m → 1,700 m

Visit the beautiful Kolsay Lakes, a series of deep-blue alpine lakes surrounded by forests and high peaks. Enjoy a short hike or lakeside walk before driving to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s cultural capital.
Say goodbye to your guide and driver — your journey through Central Asia comes to an end.
Accommodation: Not included (recommendations available)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Altitude: 1,600 m → 800 m