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13 Days Private Tour in Kyrgyzstan
By Mytourinkg
Free cancellation available
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 13d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
The tour includes a short three-day light trekking in the area of Karakol city to Green Lakes of Yrdyk Gorge, and it is for both experienced and not experienced trekkers, all the camping equipment and staff are included. Both sides of Issyk Kul with all the main attractions, such as Cholpon Ata Petroglyphs, Grigoriev Gorge, Mosque and Church in Karakol city, Dzhety Oguz Gorge and Skazka Canyon, Bokonbaev village and Tosor Pass etc, are visited. Visit to At Bashy animal market and Tash Rabat Caravanserai are of the main highlights of the tour. 2 days at Son Kul Lake which is reached over Mels Pass, Moldo Ashu Pass and descended from Kalmak Ashu Pass. 3 nights experience in a traditional Kyrgyz felt Boz Ui, or yurt with comfort. Finally visit to Chon Kemin National Park with its cosy guesthouses, just to relive and summarise all the natural, cultural, historical, authentic wealth and beauty of the Kyrgyz Republic!
Activity location
- Ala-Too Square
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Ala-Too Square
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Check availability
13 Days Private Tour in Kyrgyzstan
- 13d
- English
Pickup included
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
S$2,740.53 x 1 AdultS$2,740.53
Total
Until Mon, 25 Nov
What's included, what's not
- Entrance and ecological fees
- Trekking guide/ porter/ cook in trekking
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Sleeping bags/ Tent/ all the cooking equipment for camping
- Accommodation on twin base in hotels / Home stays / Yurts – 13 nights
- Shyrdak Show in Kochkor
- Mineral water (1 litre per person per day)
- All personal expenses
- International flights (the cost depends on the country the guest flies from)
- Alcohol drinks
- Fees for the video/ photography in museums - 2USD per person
Know before you book
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Bishkek. Walking tour in the centre of the city.
- 4 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: My Hotel in Bishkek or similar 3 star hotel
Ala-Too Square
- 1h
The Ala Too square is the main and central place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital. One of the Kyrgyz’s favourite spots in the city, Ala Too square is always very busy and hosts many animations and celebrations.
State History Museum
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
The National Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic is a great place to get started when visiting Kyrgyzstan. The museum’s extensive collection of more than 90,000 exhibits includes artefacts from Kyrgyzstan’s prehistory, from its ancient Silk Road era, Soviet-era history, and modern state. Culture exhibits focus on Kyrgyz nomadic culture, traditional handicrafts, and the musical instruments used to make Kyrgyz folk music.
Osh Bazaar
- 1h 30m
A beautiful local market near Bishkek. Big bazar with a lot of locals around. Its nice to see locals selling/buying staff and what kind of things available in a season.
Ala-Archa Gorge
- 3h
- Admission ticket included
Walking in the National Park Ala Archa, enjoying the nature and fresh air. Located 40 km (25 miles) only south of Bishkek, the natural park Ala Archa offers spectacular glaciers, waterfalls and high summits views.
Day 2: Drive from Bishkek city to Karakol city via northern shore of the Issyk Kul Lake.
- 3 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at a Green Yard Guest House or similar 3 star hotel
Konorchek Canyons
- 2h
Short trekking in Konorchek Canyons - Red Rocks Valley. Konorchek canyons are formed by reddish orange rocks and form a maze of hiking paths and peculiar imaginary rock formations.
Museum of Petroglyphs
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Visiting of the Open Air Museum of Petroglyphs in Cholpon Ata. This open-air gallery showcases over 5,000 boulders adorned with captivating rock art, spanning from the Bronze Age to the Saka-Usun period.
Chon-Ak-Suu Gorge (Grigoryevskoe Gorge)
- 2h
Short walking in the gorge. Chon Ak-Suu is one of the most picturesque gorges of the northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Day 3: The first day of trekking: Drive from Karakol to Dzhety Oguz, further trekking to Yrdyk (2500asl, 10-12km, 6-8 hours)
- 1 stop
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnights are in tents. All the equipment is carried by porters (depending on the number of tourists at trekking);
Zhetyoguz
- 8h
Beginning of the trekking. The picturesque Jeti Oguz gorge is located 28 km southwest of the town of Karakol. Its name in Kyrgyz means 'seven bulls,' referring to the seven large red-brown cliffs, reminiscent of seven fierce bulls. The Jaralangan Jurok (Broken Heart Rock), located at the entrance to the gorge, is especially aesthetically romantic. The JetiOguz Health Resort, located in the gorge, is well known for its geothermal springs. Another must-visit destination is Kyzdyn Koz Jashy (Maidens' Tears Waterfall), standing at 2500 metres high. Brooks running down along a 40 metre steep rock wall and forming hundreds of thousands of small streams and drops, truly captivating to the eye, resembles tears, giving the waterfall its name.
Day 4: The second day of trekking: Trekking from the Yrdyk Gorge to the Green Lakes area (3300asl,10-12km, 6-8 hours)
- 1 stop
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnights are in tents. All the equipment is carried by porters (depending on the number of tourists at trekking)
Yrdyk
- 8h
Visiting the Green Lakes of Yrdyk Gorge. One of the most betiful areas off the beaten track in Kyrgyzstan.
Day 5: The second day of trekking: From Yrdyk Gorge to Green Lakes area (3300asl,10-12km,6-8 hours). Transfer back to Karakol.
- 1 stop
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at Green Yards Guest House or similar 3 star hotel in Karakol
Yrdyk
- 8h
Trekking from the Yrdyk Gorge to the Green Lakes area (3300asl,10-12km, 6-8 hours).
Day 6: Drive from Karakol town to Bokonbaevo village. In the morning city tour of Karakol.
- 3 stops
- Meals: snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at a yurt camp or a guest house in Bokonbaevo.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
- 2h
Most surprising is that both the mosque and the church were built without a single nail or any metal cords. The builders used only wooden beams of the Tien Shan fir, elm and local poplar.
Dungan Mosque
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Most surprising is that both the mosque and the church were built without a single nail or any metal cords. The builders used only wooden beams of the Tien Shan fir, elm and local poplar.
Canyon Skazka
- 2h
Visit to Skazka Canyon – the Fairy Tale Canyon on the way. The Skazka canyon is a world on its own and one of the most beautiful attractions on the southern shore of lake Issyk kul.
Day 7: One of the most stunning drives from Bokonbaev village over Tosor Pass to Naryn town. Depending on availability of road.
- 2 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at a Family owned guest house in Naryn.
Tosor Pass
- 6h
The drive today can be done over Tosor Pass – challenging but stunning road from Issyk Kul area to Naryn region.
Blue Mosque
- 1h
Short visiting of a Mosque built in form of a jug for Kymyz - the fermented mare's milk.
Day 8: Naryn – At Bashy Animal Market –Tash Rabat Caravanserai in Kara Koyun Gorge.
- 2 stops
- Meals: snacks
- Accommodation: Experience of accommodation in a traditional Kyrgyz Nomads’ dwelling – Boz Ui, or a yurt. Yurts are heated at nights.
At-Bashi District
- 4h
Visiting of the famous animal market in At-Bashy. The market opens very early in the morning, visiting it you observe locals selling and buying horses, cows and sheep that are grassing on the pastures of the area around At Bashy and Naryn.
Tash Rabat
- 4h
- Admission ticket included
Further drive to Kara Koyun Canyon to visit the mystic Tash Rabat Caravanserai – the construction of stone once served as a caravanserai during the times of the Silk Road, but originally built in the 10th century as a Buddhist or Nestorian monastery.
Day 9: Drive to Son Kul Lake, over two Passes – Mels Pass (subject to weather conditions) and Moldo Ashu Pass.
- 1 stop
- Meals: snacks
- Accommodation: Experience of accommodation in a traditional Kyrgyz Nomads’ dwelling – Boz Ui, or a yurt. Yurts are heated at nights.
Son Kul Lake
- 8d
During the summer, shepherds with their families stay at pastures in the area around Song-Kul Lake in traditional felt dwellings Boz Ui or yurts, grassing their flocks and herds of animals. At yurt camps meals are provided, yurts are heated at nights.
Day 10: Day at Son Kul Lake. Day at leisure. Swimming, short trek to Petroglyphs, horse riding (for an extra charge).
- 1 stop
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Experience of accommodation in a traditional Kyrgyz Nomads’ dwelling – Boz Ui, or a yurt. Yurts are heated at nights.
Song-Kul
- 1d
Optional activities: Swimming in the lake, short trek to Petroglyphs, horse riding (for an extra charge).
Day 11: Drive from Son Kul Lake over Kalmak Ashu Pass to Kochkor village first. Further drive to Chon Kemin National Park.
- 2 stops
- Meals: snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at Ashu Guest House or similar
Kochkorka
- 4h
A visit to a handicraft workshop to take a participation in making a traditional Kyrgyz carpets – Ala Kiyz and Shirdak, listed as an immaterial UNESCO heritage. Local bazaar exploration.
Chon-Kemin National Park
- 12h
The Chon-Kemin natural park is located around 150 km (93 miles) East of Bishkek. It stretches over 500 ha (1,234 acres) and has an altitude between 1,400 m (4,593 ft) and 2,800 m (9,186 ft).
The park has one of the most picturesque landscapes in Kyrgyzstan with its vast river, its lakes, its glaciers, and its immense forest. It’s a delight both for nature lovers in search of a calm holiday, and for extreme sports enthusiasts who can go trekking or rafting. Optional activities in Chon Kemin: Hiking for about 2 hours to panorama viewpoint or a drive to Dzhashyl Kol Area.
Day 12: After breakfast, transfer to Bishkek. On the way visit to the historical complex Burana Tower (11th C.).
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at My Hotel 4* or similar 3-4*
Burana Tower Tours
- 6h
- Admission ticket included
The Burana Tower is a historical and architectural monument that dates back to the end of the 10th century and the beginning of the 11th century. It is located 15 kilometres from the town of Tokmok and was once part of the Balasagun town and citadel. This archaeological site was home to a citadel, mausoleums, mosque, church, and bathhouse, and many archaeological treasures have been found there.
Day 13: Transfer to the airport for a flight back home.
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Osh Bazaar
- 1h
If time allows or fits visit to the Osh Bazaar, on the lst day or day 1
Location
Activity location
- Ala-Too Square
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Ala-Too Square
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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