6-Day Itinerary in Kyrgyzstan

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Bishkek City Tour & Ala Archa National Park
Morning:
Pick-up from the airport or hotel. Drive to Ala Archa National Park (40 km, ~1-hour drive). Light trekking to a waterfall or a scenic walk through the gorge.
Afternoon:
Return to Bishkek. Lunch at a local restaurant City tour: Ala-Too Square, Manas Statue, White House, Oak Park, TSUM, Osh Bazaar.
Evening:
Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight in Bishkek. .
Day 2: Bishkek – Cholpon-Ata (Ruh Ordo) – Karakol
Morning:
Breakfast and departure to Cholpon-Ata (250 km, ~4 hours). Visit Ruh Ordo Open-Air Museum, an intercultural spiritual complex. Drive to Karakol (150 km, ~2.5 hours). Check-in at a hotel/guesthouse.
Evening:

Dinner at Dastorkon. Overnight in Karakol.
Day 3: Altyn Arashan Gorge – Ala-Kul Lake – Hot Springs
Early Morning:
Breakfast and departure to Altyn Arashan Gorge by 4WD (~3 hours). Trek to Ala-Kul Lake (for experienced hikers) or enjoy the scenic views in the gorge.
Afternoon:

Relax in hot springs.
Evening:

Dinner Overnight in Altyn Arashan
Day 4: Jeti-Ögüz Gorge – Fairytale Canyons – Beltam Yurt Camp
Morning:
Breakfast and drive to Jeti-Ögüz Gorge (40 km, ~1 hour). Stop at the famous Seven Bulls and Broken Heart rock formations.
Afternoon:

Lunch. Drive to Fairytale (Skazka) Canyons (~2 hours). Walk through the unique red sandstone formations. Drive to Beltam Yurt Camp (~1 hour).
Evening:

Traditional dinner in a yurt. Overnight in a yurt by Issyk-Kul Lake.
Day 5: Eagle Hunting Show – Burana Tower – Return to Bishkek
Morning:
Breakfast and eagle hunting demonstration, learning about Kyrgyz nomadic traditions.
Afternoon:

Drive back to Bishkek with a stop at Burana Tower (~3-hour drive). Explore the ancient Silk Road site and its surrounding ruins. Lunch at a café in Tokmok.
Evening:

Arrive in Bishkek, check-in at the hotel. Farewell dinner at Pishpek restaurant. Overnight in Bishkek.
Day 6: Free Time – Transfer to the Airport
Breakfast.
Free time for shopping (Osh Bazaar, Bishkek Park Mall) or exploring. Transfer to the airport.
Tour Price:
Per person Price
2-3 pax $1300
4-6 pax $850
10-20 pax $600
20+ pax $500

Price includes:

  • Accommodation in yurt camps - 5 nights
  • Participation in cooking traditional Kyrgyz bread - boorsok
  • Meals according to the program
  • Demonstration of national horseback riding games
  • Transport for the entire tour
  • Yurt frame making and setting up demonstration
  • Golden Eagle demonstration
  • Shyrdak making demonstration
  • Entrance fees and ecological fees
  • Mineral water (1 liter/day/person)

Price doesn't include:

  • Single supplement
  • Airfare
  • Personal expenses
  • Photo/video fees at museums
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Alcohol