Wild Horizons of Kyrgyzstan – 9 Days of Nomadic Adventure

Route: Bishkek → Kalmak Ashuu Pass → Song-Kol Lake

Accommodation:Muras Yurt Camp

Meals: Dinner

Morning departure from Bishkek and scenic drive through mountain landscapes

to Song-Kol Lake (3,016 m). Cross Kalmak Ashuu Pass and arrive at the

high-altitude lake surrounded by wide alpine meadows. Free time to relax and

explore. Dinner and overnight in a traditional yurt.

Route: Song-Kol → Naryn → Kok-Kiya Valley

Accommodation:Kezgin Guest House

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, drive toward the remote Kel-Suu region. The journey takes you

through Naryn and across wild highland landscapes. Arrival in Kok-Kiya Valley.

Rest and preparation for the next day’s horseback adventure.

Route: Kok-Kiya Valley → Kel-Suu Lake → Kok-Kiya Valley

Accommodation:Kezgin Guest House

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner

Full-day horseback ride to the spectacular Kel-Suu Lake (3,500 m). Surrounded

by towering cliffs, the lake offers breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a picnic by the lake

before returning to the camp in the afternoon.Optionally possible to take a boat

ride

Route: Kok-Kiya Valley → Naryn → Kochkor

Accommodation:Mountain View Guest House

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we drive from the remote Kel-Suu region toward Kochkor village,

passing through scenic mountain roads and wide steppe landscapes along the

way. Upon arrival in Kochkor, we visit a local women’s felt-making cooperative,

where you will learn about traditional Kyrgyz felt craftsmanship and watch a

demonstration of how handmade carpets (shyrdaks) are created. In the evening,

we enjoy dinner featuring local homemade dishes and spend the night in a cozy

guesthouse.

Route: Kochkor → Ak-Sai Canyon → Bokonbaevo

Accommodation:Bel Tam Yurt Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit Ak-Sai Canyon (Forgotten Rivers) for a short hike among dramatic rock

formations. Continue to Bokonbaevo village on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul

Lake. Upon arrival, experience a traditional yurt-building demonstration, where

you will learn about the structure, symbolism, and craftsmanship of the Kyrgyz

nomadic home. Overnight stay in a local guesthouse.

Explore the colorful rock formations of Skazka (Fairytale) Canyon. In this area,

experience a traditional eagle hunting demonstration, where you will learn about

the ancient nomadic practice of hunting with golden eagles and their important

role in Kyrgyz culture. Continue to Barskoon Gorge for a short hike to the

waterfall. Afterward, drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake to Karakol

for overnight stay.

Route: Karakol → Altyn Arashan (off-road transfer)

Accommodation:Elza Guest House(hut)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer by Soviet off-road jeep to Altyn Arashan Valley. Relax in natural hot

springs and enjoy alpine scenery. Overnight in a mountain guesthouse.

Route: Altyn Arashan → Karakol → Chon Ak-Suu → Chon Kemin

Accommodation: Zhekshen Guesthouse

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Return from Altyn Arashan and drive along Issyk-Kul Lake through Chon Ak-Suu

Valley. On the way, we stop at a designated swimming area along the shore of

Issyk-Kul Lake, where you can relax and enjoy a refreshing swim (weather

permitting). Afterward, continue to Chon Kemin Valley. Dinner and overnight in a

cozy mountain guesthouse.

Route: Chon Kemin → Boom Gorge → Bishkek

Accommodation: My Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Morning departure to Bishkek via Boom Gorge. Arrival in the capital city and end

of the tour.