Kyrgyzstan’s Mountains & Hidden Lakes — 14-Day Private Tour

Experience Kyrgyzstan’s mountain landscapes and nomadic traditions on a private 14-day tour with Mars Travelstan, your local tour operator.
Starting and ending in Bishkek, this journey takes you through Suusamyr Valley and Kyzyl-Oy to the open pastures of Son-Kul. Spend two nights in a traditional yurt camp, ride horses with a local guide and discover life on the summer pastures.
Continue through At-Bashy Valley to Koshoy-Korgon and the historic Tash Rabat caravanserai. In remote Kok-Kiya Valley, spend three nights at a private tent camp arranged exclusively for your group. Hike to Kel-Suu Lake, enjoy a dedicated rest day and explore the valley on horseback before travelling to Naryn.
The journey continues around Issyk-Kul, with a golden eagle demonstration near Bokonbaevo, walks in Skazka Canyon and Barskoon Gorge, and visits to the red rock formations of Jeti-Oguz. Return to Bishkek via Karakol, the lake’s northern shore and Chon-Kemin Valley.
TOUR DETAILS
• Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
• Start and finish: Bishkek
• Recommended season: June–September, subject to mountain-road access and camp availability
• Tour style: Private expedition combining nature, walking and nomadic culture
• Activity level: Moderate, including a 5–7-hour return hike to Kel-Suu
• Accommodation: Guesthouses, hotels, traditional yurt camps and a private tent camp
• Transport: Selected according to group size and road conditions
INCLUDED
• Private transportation, fuel and road expenses
• English-speaking driver-guide or separate driver and English-speaking guide, depending on group size
• Meals and accommodation as specified in the itinerary
• Camping equipment for the private tent camp
• Horseback rides at Son-Kul and Kok-Kiya with local horse guides
• Border-zone permits for Kok-Kiya and Kel-Suu
• Golden eagle demonstration near Bokonbaevo
• Visits and entrance fees listed in the itinerary
• Airport transfers when scheduled on the first and final tour days
NOT INCLUDED
International flights, accommodation in Bishkek before or after the tour, visa fees and visa support, travel insurance, meals not specified in the itinerary, drinks, additional snacks, tips and personal expenses.
PLAN YOUR PRIVATE JOURNEY
Contact Mars Travelstan with your preferred dates and group size for a personalised quote. The programme can be adapted to your interests, with routing subject to weather, road conditions and local availability.