Arrival at Manas International Airport. Transfer to hotel in Bishkek. Depending on arrival time, explore Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, the White House, and bustling Osh Bazaar. Enjoy one of Central Asia’s greenest cities. The program on this day is flexible depending on arrival time.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bishkek.
Meals: Not included
Altitude: 800 m
Distance: 30–40 km (airport → city, depending on hotel) / 40–60 minutes / Fully paved city roads
Optional activity: Evening city walk including Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, and Osh Bazaar, depending on arrival time.

Drive through the dramatic panoramic views of Too-Ashuu Tunnel (3,180 m) into the wide-open alpine pastures of the Suusamyr Valley. Experience traditional nomadic life, surrounded by yurts and herds of animals in summer. Optional short walks in the surrounding alpine valley.
Overnight: Yurt camp in Suusamyr.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Altitude: Bishkek (800 m) → Too-Ashuu Pass (3,180 m) → Suusamyr (2,200 m)
Road condition: Fully paved but winding mountain roads
Distance: ~160 km / 3.5–4 hours / Fully paved mountain road, winding ascent through Too-Ashuu Pass and tunnel
Optional activity: Short acclimatization walk across alpine pastures near the yurt camp.

Scenic drive through gorges, rivers, and rolling hills toward Toktogul Reservoir. Drive through Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge, Naryn River. Scenic stops, short walks, lakeside relaxation. Sunset by the turquoise lake. Photo stops and short walks are planned along the route.
Overnight: Guesthouse in Toktogul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Alt: Suusamyr (2,200 m), Toktogul (1,000 m)
Road condition: Paved mountain road, narrow in places
Distance: ~200 km / 4–5 hours / Paved mountain road, narrow in places, scenic gorges and passes
Optional activity: Lakeside walk and sunset photography at Toktogul Reservoir.

After breakfast, drive about 1 hour to the entrance of Alatay National Park, one of the quietest and most scenic mountain valleys in the region. Begin your hike or optional horse ride toward the alpine meadow zone, surrounded by pine forests, high cliffs, and crystal-clear rivers. You can choose between a moderate hike of up to 6–7 hours (flexible and optional) or an easier optional horseback ride approx. 5-6 hrs, depending on your comfort level.
Enjoy lunch in nature with panoramic views. Return to Toktogul in the late afternoon for dinner and rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse in Toktogul
Altitude: 1,000–2,200 m
Road condition: Paved to park entrance, dirt road inside the valley
Distance: ~70 km round trip / 2–2.5 hours total / Paved road to park entrance, dirt/gravel road inside the valley
Optional activity: Horseback riding instead of hiking to enjoy alpine valleys at a relaxed pace.

Travel into the lush Ferghana mountain foothills to reach Arslanbob, home to the world’s largest walnut forest. Explore peaceful forest trails, waterfalls, and village life. Arslanbob is especially lush and green in summer, offering shaded forest walks and cool mountain air.
Overnight: Guesthouse in Arslanbob
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Alt: Toktogul (1,000 m), Arslanbob (1,600 m)
Road condition: Mix of good paved roads and rough patches approaching Arslanbob
Distance: ~270 km / 5–6 hours / Mostly paved roads with rough and narrow sections near Arslanbob
Optional activity: Short hike to nearby waterfalls or village walk in Arslanbob.

Head south to Osh, Kyrgyzstan’s oldest city. Visit the Uzgen Minaret on the way. In Osh explore UNESCO-listed Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain, panoramic views, the bazaar, and historical sites.
Overnight: Guesthouse in Osh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Altitude: Arslanbob(1,600 m), Osh(950 m)
Road condition: Mostly paved, winding in the beginning
Distance: ~190 km / 4–5 hours / Mostly paved road, winding mountain sections at the beginning
Optional activity: Sunset walk to panoramic viewpoints on Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain.

Start the mountain adventure across rugged roads to remote Kazarman village. A long but scenic day through wild and rarely visited parts of the Tien Shan. Pass rural Kyrgyz villages, enjoy scenic photo stops, and experience an authentic off-the-grid adventure.
Overnight: Guesthouse in Kazarman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Altitude: Osh (950 m), Kazarman (1,300 m)
Road condition: Mostly unpaved mountain roads, adventurous and dusty
Distance: ~250 km / 6–7 hours / Mostly unpaved and rugged mountain roads; dusty and remote
Optional activity: Evening village walk and interaction with local families in Kazarman.

Drive to one of Kyrgyzstan’s most magical places — Son-Kul Lake (3,016 m), ringed by snowy peaks and summer pastures. Settle into a traditional yurt camp and experience nomadic culture. High-altitude pastures, nomadic camps, panoramic views. Cultural immersion, relaxing walk along the lake. Due to high altitude, slow walking and good hydration are recommended.
Overnight: Yurt by Son-Kul Lake
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Alt: Kazarman (1,300 m), Son-Kul (3,016 m)
Road condition: Unpaved, steep sections, rough terrain over mountain passes
Distance: ~250 km / ~6 hours / Unpaved mountain roads with steep climbs, rough terrain over high passes
Optional activity: Gentle lakeside walk and introduction to nomadic life at the yurt camp.

Descend from the highlands to the south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Drive through Kalmak-Ashuu Pass, Issyk-Kul views.
Overnight: Yurt by Issyk-Kul Lake
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Alt: Son-Kul(3,016 m), Bokonbaev(1,800 m)
Distance: ~180 km / ~5 hours / Gravel descent from Son-Kul, then good paved road from Kochkor to Bokonbaev
Optional activity: Eagle hunting demonstration or felt-making workshop with local artisans.

Visit the Skazka Fairytale Canyon. Follow the southern lake road to the red sandstone cliffs of Jeti-Ögüz. Discover formations like “Seven Bulls” and “Broken Heart” rock, and venture deeper into the pine-filled gorge. Light hiking, photography, optional horseback riding. Afternoon walk into alpine meadows.
Overnight: Yurt in the gorge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Alt:Bokonbaev(1,800m),Jeti-Ögüz(2,200m)
Road condition: Good asphalt along lake, gravel inside the gorge
Distance: ~120 km / 3–4 hours / Good asphalt along Issyk-Kul Lake, gravel road inside the gorge
Optional activity: Horseback riding or extended hike into alpine meadows of Jeti-Ögüz Gorge.

In the morning, leave Jeti-Ögüz and drive to Karakol (about 40 minutes). Switch to 4x4 vehicles and travel deep into the mountains of Altyn Arashan Gorge, famous for its hot springs, pine forests, and dramatic peaks.
Enjoy a short hike to explore the valley or relax in the natural hot springs.
Picnic lunch in the mountains.
Return to Karakol by 4x4 and check into your hotel.
Evening at leisure to explore Karakol cafés and local cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Guesthouse in Karakol
Altitude: 1,700–2,600 m
Distance: ~40 km paved + ~30 km 4×4 (each way) / ~1 hour paved + 2–2.5 hours each way by 4×4 / Paved road to Karakol, rough and bumpy 4×4 mountain track to Altyn-Arashan
Optional activity: Longer soak in natural hot springs or short mountain hikes in Altyn-Arashan.

After breakfast, start your drive along the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.
On the way visit a local history museum, the Dungan Mosque, and the Russian Orthodox Church. Arrive in Cholpon Ata and enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the lake. Optional activities include: boat ride, beach time.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Hotel or guesthouse in Cholpon Ata
Altitude: 1,700 m → 1,600 m
Distance: ~150 km / 2–2.5 hours / Fully paved road along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake
Optional activity: Boat ride on Issyk-Kul Lake or relaxed beach time.

Morning at Issyk-Kul: enjoy optional boat ride, swimming, or a short walk at the petroglyph open-air museum, or the famous Ruh Ordo Cultural Center.
After lunch drive to Chon Kemin National Park, a peaceful protected valley known for forest trails, river views, and traditional village life. On the way visit Kok moynok Canyon. Upon arrival, settle into your cozy guesthouse surrounded by mountains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse in Chon Kemin
Altitude: 1,650–2,000 m
Distance: ~140 km / 2–3 hours / Paved roads with short gravel access roads to canyons and villages
Optional activity: Visit the petroglyphs or Ruh Ordo Cultural Center before driving to Chon-Kemin.

Start your day with a village walk or a short horseback ride (optional).
After breakfast drive to Bishkek, stopping at the historic Burana Tower on the way—an ancient Silk Road site with a small museum and open-air balbals.
Arrive in Bishkek in the afternoon. City tour depending on your schedule: Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, Philharmonic, Victory Square, local bazaar. End of services.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight: not included
Altitude: 1,650 m → 800 m
Distance: ~150 km / ~2.5 hours / Fully paved road
Optional activity: Short horseback ride or village walk in Chon-Kemin National Park.