Meet your guide and driver at Bishkek International Airport or hotel. Short briefing on the journey ahead. Depart Bishkek and drive through the fertile Chui Valley, where poppy fields and apricot orchards bloom in late spring. Visit the historic Burana Tower surrounded by apple blossoms that look like sakura, and explore the open-air museum of ancient stone balbals.
Continue to Chon-Kemin Valley — a peaceful green valley filled with spring flowers, fresh grass, and crystal-clear rivers.
Optional:
• Short horse ride
• Photography in spring meadows
Distance: 150 km / Driving time: 3 hrs
Altitude: 1,700 m / Road: Asphalt + short gravel
Accommodation: Guesthouse.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Optional activity: Enjoy a short horseback ride or photography walk through spring meadows and blooming orchards in Chon-Kemin Valley.

Hike to the hidden alpine lake Kol-Kogur, surrounded by flowering slopes, pine forests, and fresh spring grass. Hike: 10–14 km (flexible, depending on group fitness and weather). This hike is optional; guests may relax in the valley or choose a shorter walk. Snow may remain on the peaks, creating a beautiful contrast with the lush valley. Enjoy a picnic in nature and return to the guesthouse in the afternoon.
Optional:
• Horse riding to the lake
Driving to trailhead: 20 km / Hike: 10–14 km (roundtrip)
Altitude: 2,400 m / Road: Gravel to trailhead
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional activity: Ride horses to Kol-Kogur Lake instead of hiking, or relax in the valley with light walks and nature photography.

Visit Kok-Moynok Red Canyons glowing brightly after spring rains. The red walls and green fields create one of the most photogenic spring landscapes. Continue to Grigorievka Gorge with blooming trees, fast-flowing rivers, and snow-capped peaks. Spring rains intensify the canyon colors, making this one of the most visually dramatic days of the tour.
Arrive in Cholpon-Ata and visit the Petroglyphs Open-Air Museum.
Optional:
• Lakeshore walk
• Relax at the hotel
Distance: 220 km / Driving: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: 1,650–1,700 m / Road: Asphalt + gravel sections
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional activity:Take a peaceful lakeshore walk in Cholpon-Ata or relax at the hotel after a scenic driving day.

Drive along Issyk-Kul’s northern shore, passing through villages full of apple, cherry, and apricot blossoms. Arrive in Karakol and visit the Dungan Mosque, Holy Trinity Cathedral, local bazaar, and optional museums.
Spring fills the town with blossom tunnels and fresh greenery.
Optional:
• Traditional Dungan family dinner — one of the most unique culinary experiences in Kyrgyzstan
• Walk in the pine forest
Distance: 140 km / Driving: 2 hrs
Altitude: 1,750 m / Road: Good asphalt
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional activity: Join a traditional Dungan family dinner or enjoy an evening walk through Karakol’s pine forest.

Travel in a 4×4 truck into the stunning alpine valley of Altyn-Arashan. The drive is bumpy but safe, using well-maintained 4×4 vehicles driven by experienced local drivers. The journey is slow but extremely scenic, following a mountain river through alpine landscapes. Spring transforms the area into lush meadows with early wildflowers, while higher peaks remain snowy.
Enjoy natural hot springs in the cool spring air, take short hikes, and enjoy panoramic mountain views.
Off-road: 30 km each way / Driving time: 3–4 hrs total
Altitude: 2,600 m / Road: Rough 4×4 mountain track
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional activity: Soak longer in the natural hot springs or take short alpine walks for panoramic mountain views.

Visit Jeti-Oguz Gorge, where green spring fields surround dramatic red cliffs. Continue to Skazka Canyon, whose bright sandstone formations look especially vivid in spring sunlight.
Arrive in Bokonbaev, a cultural village on the south shore.
Optional:
• Eagle hunting show
• Felt or handicraft workshop
Distance: 180 km / Driving: 4 hrs
Altitude: 1,650 m / Road: Asphalt
Accommodation: Yurt camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Optional activity: Attend a traditional eagle hunting demonstration or join a felt- or handicraft-making workshop with local artisans.

Drive toward Kyzyl-Oy through Orto-Tokoy and Kochkor, where fields are filled with wild tulips and bright-green valleys. Kyzyl-Oy offers one of the most authentic village experiences of the tour, far from mass tourism. Optional visit to yurt-making workshops in Kyzyl-Tuu.
Arrive in Kyzyl-Oy, a red-rock mountain village surrounded by lush spring meadows.
Distance: 200 km / Driving: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: 1,800 m / Road: Asphalt + mountain roads
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional activity: Visit a yurt-making workshop in Kyzyl-Tuu or enjoy an evening village walk with local families.

Enjoy one of Kyrgyzstan’s most beautiful spring drives: endless poppy fields (usually late May, depending on weather), green mountain slopes, and red canyons. Visit the small Kojomkul Museum, dedicated to the legendary Kyrgyz strongman.
Arrive at Toktogul Reservoir for a relaxing lakeside evening.
Optional:
• Photo sessions in poppy fields
Distance: 180 km / Driving: 4 hrs
Altitude: 900–1,800 m / Road: Asphalt + gravel
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional activity: Stop for extended photography sessions in spring poppy fields and scenic mountain viewpoints.

Visit Kara-Suu Lake — calm, blue, and surrounded by blooming mountain shrubs. Continue to Kok-Bel on the southern shore of Toktogul Reservoir, an ideal place to enjoy spring’s fresh air and peaceful lakeside scenery.
This is a slower-paced day designed for rest, photography, and enjoying peaceful lakeside scenery.
Optional:
• Lakeside relaxation
• Short walks for flower photography
Distance: 90 km / Driving: 2 hrs
Altitude: 900–1,100 m / Road: Asphalt + gravel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional activity: Enjoy lakeside relaxation, flower photography, or short nature walks around Toktogul Reservoir.

Drive toward Arslanbob, passing green valleys, farming villages, and blossoming orchards. Visit the Small Waterfall and explore the springtime walnut forest — the largest in the world.
In spring, Arslanbob features fresh green leaves, wild cherry blossoms, and clear mountain air.
Distance: 230 km / Driving: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: 1,600 m / Road: Fully paved
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional activity: Take an extended walk in the walnut forest or hike to panoramic viewpoints above Arslanbob village.

Drive south through flowering fields and fruit orchards. Visit the Uzgen Historical Complex (11th century). Continue to Osh for a city tour including Suleiman-Too Sacred Mountain and local bazaars. The pace of the city tour is adjusted according to the group’s energy level and weather.
Spring in Osh brings sunny weather, green parks, and blooming trees, making sightseeing very pleasant.
Distance: 190 km / Driving: 4 hrs
Altitude: 900 m / Road: Asphalt
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional activity: Spend additional time exploring Osh’s bazaars or take a sunset walk around Suleiman-Too.

Transfer to the airport or to the border according to your schedule. Optional free time in Osh for a spring walk or final shopping before your departure.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Optional activity: Enjoy free time for a relaxed city stroll or last-minute souvenir shopping before departure.
Altitude: 900m