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Combined
12 days
Complete Kyrgyzstan Adventure - 12 Days
Our most complete trip: ride, trek, and off-road in one.
Three days on horseback over the Song-Kul jailoo, three on foot to the Ala-Kul pass, and a rough drive to the hidden lake at Kel-Suu. Twelve days, yurt nights beside herders, and a warm finish on the shore of Issyk-Kul.
Road trip
12 days
Grand Kyrgyzstan Road Trip - 12 Days
Our longest road trip: every highlight, no hiking.
Twelve relaxed days by car and 4x4, from Song-Kul and Kel-Suu to Karakol, Chong-Kemin, and the Burana tower. The fullest loop we run for people who would rather ride than walk.
Road trip
11 days
Tash-Rabat & Kel-Suu Road Trip - 11 Days
The long driving loop, one day shorter.
Eleven days linking Song-Kul, Kel-Suu, and the Altyn-Arashan gorge, with off-road stretches and yurt nights. Nearly the full road trip, minus the final city day.
Combined
11 days
Tash-Rabat, Kel-Suu & Ala-Kul - 11 Days
Almost the full grand loop, one day lighter.
The same Song-Kul ride, Kel-Suu detour, and Ala-Kul trek as our twelve-day trip, trimmed to eleven. Best if you want nearly everything but have a little less time.
Combined
10 days
Kyrgyzstan Grand Tour - 10 Days
Our original grand loop, start to finish.
Our first and most-loved grand loop: ride to Song-Kul, off-road to Kel-Suu, then trek the Altyn-Arashan and Ala-Kul high country. Ten days that became the template for all the rest.
Horse riding
10 days
Song-Kul to Ala-Kul on Horseback - 10 Days
The most saddle time we offer.
Ten days riding from the Song-Kul pastures to Issyk-Kul and up the Altyn-Arashan valley to Ala-Kul, with fresh horses along the way. You ride every day and sleep mostly in yurts.
Combined
10 days
Slow Ride & Trek to Ala-Kul - 10 Days
More saddle and trail, less time in the car.
Four riding days to Song-Kul and three trekking days to Ala-Kul, with the shortest drives of any ten-day trip. For people who would rather move under their own power than sit in a van.
Road trip
10 days
Kel-Suu to Chong-Kemin Road Trip - 10 Days
Ten days driving the big lakes and back roads.
Song-Kul, Kel-Suu, and the south shore of Issyk-Kul, linked by easy drives and one rough off-road run to Altyn-Arashan. A full road trip with no demanding hikes.
Combined
9 days
Song-Kul, Kok-Kiya & Kel-Suu - 9 Days
The grand loop without the Ala-Kul climb.
Song-Kul on horseback, Kel-Suu by 4x4, and the Altyn-Arashan hot springs, minus the hardest trek. Nine days for travellers who want the highlights but not the steepest pass.
Road trip
9 days
Song-Kul & Kel-Suu Road Trip - 9 Days
The big three, no boots required.
Song-Kul, remote Kel-Suu, and the Altyn-Arashan gorge in nine driving days, with a yurt night and an off-road push to the hidden lake. Built for travellers who skip the trekking.
Road trip
8 days
Kok-Kiya & Kel-Suu Road Trip - 8 Days
Top three sights, eight quick days.
A faster run at Song-Kul, Kel-Suu, and Altyn-Arashan, with a yurt stay and hot springs along the way. Most of the long road trip, packed tighter.
Off-the-beaten-path
8 days
Talas to Issyk-Kul Backroads - 8 Days
Eight days off the tourist map, with nomad families.
Through the quiet Talas region, Besh-Tash lake, and villages most tours never reach, sleeping in family homes and yurts. The famous sights too, but always from the back roads.
Combined
8 days
Song-Kul, Kel-Suu & Altyn-Arashan - 8 Days
The grand loop, in eight tight days.
Ride to Song-Kul, drive out to Kel-Suu, and walk the easy valley up to the Altyn-Arashan hot springs. Quick-moving days that still hit the country's three signature spots.
Combined
8 days
Kyzyl-Oi, Song-Kul & Chong-Kemin - 8 Days
Eight active days, light on driving.
Two days riding to Song-Kul, the south shore of Issyk-Kul, then a two-day trek into Altyn-Arashan. Short transfers, real days outdoors, no long highway stretches.
Horse riding
7 days
Kol-Ukok to Song-Kul Horse Trek - 7 Days
For seasoned riders: hard passes, two alpine lakes.
Seven demanding days between Song-Kul and Kol-Ukok, over high passes and rugged trails few groups ever take. You will need real riding skills and a head for remote country.
Road trip
7 days
Kyrgyzstan Overland Road Trip - 7 Days
See the most in a single week of driving.
Song-Kul, Kel-Suu, and Altyn-Arashan in seven days, with thrilling off-road stretches and a yurt night. The quick road trip for travellers short on time.
Horse riding
7 days
Two Lakes & Kok-Bulak Horse Trek - 7 Days
A full week on horseback, lakes included.
Four riding days up to Song-Kul, a guesthouse rest, then the saddle again along Issyk-Kul's south shore. Open pastures, mountain passes, and nomad camps for seven days.
Combined
7 days
Song-Kul Horse Trek & Ala-Kul Hike - 7 Days
Ride to Song-Kul, then trek to Ala-Kul.
Our two signature trips back to back: three days in the saddle on the high pastures, three days on foot to the glacier lake at Ala-Kul. One week, two very different kinds of mountain.
Road trip
7 days
Easy Week: Song-Kul & Issyk-Kul - 7 Days
Gentlest route: best for families and first-timers.
A week by road between Song-Kul and Issyk-Kul, with the Altyn-Arashan gorge, Chong-Kemin park, and easy walks only. No hard driving, no long hikes, just the mountains at a calm pace.
Off-the-beaten-path
7 days
Talas to Song-Kul Backroads - 7 Days
The offbeat Talas route, in a week.
Seven days through hidden valleys, Besh-Tash lake, and nomad camps near Song-Kul, far from the usual crowds. A shorter take on our deepest, most local road trip.
Combined
7 days
Song-Kul & Kel-Suu in a Week - 7 Days
The whole loop in one week.
Ride to Song-Kul, then road-trip to Kel-Suu and Issyk-Kul across high passes and canyons. Fast, full, and seven days flat.
Horse riding
6 days
Ichke-Tor Lake Horse Trek - 6 Days
Off-grid riding where tourism hasn't reached.
Six days across remote valleys and hidden passes to Song-Kul, sleeping in yurts and a shepherd's house. Real nomad families, no crowds, no signal, just the high country.
Combined
6 days
Kilemche, Song-Kul & Altyn-Arashan - 6 Days
A six-day taste of riding and trekking.
Three days on horseback to Song-Kul, the south shore of Issyk-Kul, then a two-day walk into the Altyn-Arashan valley. The active combo, condensed to under a week.
Horse riding
6 days
Two Lakes & West Shore Horse Trek - 6 Days
Six days riding from the pastures to the lake.
Four days in the saddle to Song-Kul, a night in a warm guesthouse, then a ride along the south shore of Issyk-Kul. A shorter version of our week-long horseback loop.
Combined
5 days
Song-Kul Ride & Altyn-Arashan Trek - 5 Days
Ride and trek, both in five days.
Two saddle days up to Song-Kul and a two-day trek to Altyn-Arashan, with Issyk-Kul in between. The shortest way to do horseback and hiking in one trip.
Road trip
5 days
Kel-Suu & Issyk-Kul Express - 5 Days
Reach hidden Kel-Suu in just five days.
A night in a Song-Kul yurt, a trek to the remote lake at Kel-Suu, and Issyk-Kul views on the way home. Fast-paced, for travellers who want the far corners without the long itinerary.
Horse riding
5 days
Mai-Tor Pastures Horse Trek - 5 Days
More about the nomads than the miles.
Five riding days to Song-Kul, staying in yurts and a shepherd's house and sharing the daily rhythm of herder life. A horseback trip built around people, not just trails.
Horse riding
5 days
Two Lakes Horse Trek - 5 Days
Five riding days, two lakes.
Three days on horseback up to Song-Kul, then the saddle along Issyk-Kul's south shore after a guesthouse night. A compact ride through high pastures and lakeside trails.
Road trip
5 days
Song-Kul & Issyk-Kul Road Trip - 5 Days
The short scenic loop, easy for everyone.
Song-Kul, the south shore of Issyk-Kul, and the Altyn-Arashan gorge in five gentle days, with a yurt night and light walking. Comfortable for families and anyone who wants nature without the effort.
Road trip
4 days
Kel-Suu Lake Express - 4 Days
Song-Kul and Kel-Suu in four days flat.
A yurt night above Song-Kul, a short trek to the hidden lake at Kel-Suu, and Issyk-Kul on the drive back. The quickest way to reach two of the country's wildest spots.
Road trip
4 days
Issyk-Kul & Altyn-Arashan - 4 Days
Four days circling Lake Issyk-Kul.
The Fairy-Tale canyons, Barskoon waterfalls, Jety-Oguz red rocks, and the Altyn-Arashan hot springs, all around the great lake. One of the few trips that runs from April into November.
Horse riding
4 days
Song-Kul Shoreline Horse Trek - 4 Days
Pure riding: no transfers, just Song-Kul.
Four days in the saddle from Kyzart through the Kilemche valley to the lake and back, with zero driving in between. Three yurt nights and nothing but horse and mountain.
Road trip
4 days
Family Tour: Lakes, Eagles & Yurts - 4 Days
Made for families: easy days, no rough roads.
Chong-Kemin park, the shore of Issyk-Kul, and a yurt night at Song-Kul, all on smooth driving with optional activities. Relaxed enough for every age in the group.
Road trip
3 days
Issyk-Kul, Karakol & Canyons - 3 Days
A weekend at Lake Issyk-Kul, any season.
Both shores of the lake, the south-shore canyons, and a cozy yurt night, with a stop in Karakol town. The rare trip that runs all year round, snow or sun.
Horse riding
3 days
Winter Horse Trek to Song-Kul - 3 Days
Our only winter ride, to a frozen Song-Kul.
Three days through snowy passes to the iced-over lake, with nights in a warm homestay and yurt. Silent white mountains and a side of Kyrgyzstan few travellers ever see.
Road trip
3 days
Issyk-Kul & Song-Kul Weekend - 3 Days
Two lakes, three days, one easy loop.
The south shore of Issyk-Kul and a nomad night at Song-Kul, with an eagle hunter visit along the way. A short, comfortable run past Kyrgyzstan's two most famous lakes.
Horse riding
3 days
Song-Kul Horse Trek - 3 Days
The classic three-day ride to Song-Kul.
Up from Kyzart over the Jalgyz-Karagai pass to the lake, a night with herders, and back over Tuz-Ashuu. Our most popular short horseback trip.
Horse riding
2 days
Song-Kul Overnight Horse Trek - 2 Days
Our shortest trip: one night, one lake.
A two-day ride from Kyzart up to Song-Kul and back, with a single yurt night on the high pasture. The quickest way to sleep under nomad skies.
Day trips
6 hours
Bishkek Soviet Heritage City Tour - Day Trip
Soviet squares, a busy bazaar and the story of modern Kyrgyzstan.
A private half-day with a local guide: Osh Bazaar, Ala-Too Square, the History Museum and the Soviet landmarks that shaped the capital.
Day trips
4 hours
Bishkek 3-Stop Food Tasting Tour - Day Trip
Three stops, one bazaar and the dishes locals actually eat.
A private four-hour food tour: kattama and samovar tea, a big lunch at Faiza, dessert with green tea, and the main Bishkek sights between tastings.
Day trips
4 hours
Dinner & Boorsok in a Kyrgyz Home - Day Trip
Not a restaurant. A real family table in Bishkek.
Spend an evening in a local home: help fry boorsok, share a homemade Kyrgyz dinner and ask the family anything. One of them speaks English.
Day trips
7-8 hours
Ala-Archa Gorge Hike at Your Pace - Day Trip
Snowy Tien Shan peaks one hour from Bishkek, at the pace you choose.
A guided day in Ala-Archa Gorge: river walks, viewpoints or a push toward Ak-Sai Waterfall, hand-fed squirrels and a Kyrgyz lunch included.
Day trips
6 hours
Bishkek & Ala-Archa in One Day - Day Trip
One day, two sides of Kyrgyzstan: Ala-Archa and Bishkek.
Walk or hike in Ala-Archa Gorge, sit down to a Kyrgyz lunch, then explore Osh Bazaar, Ala-Too Square and Soviet Bishkek with your guide.
Day trips
1 day
Ala-Archa & Chunkurchak Gorges - Day Trip
Two gorges in one day: forest trails, then the Sky Bridge.
River walks and hand-fed squirrels in Ala-Archa, then Chunkurchak for the Sky Bridge, Pigeon Waterfall and optional horse rides or a zipline.
Day trips
6 hours
Silk Road Burana Tower & Bishkek - Day Trip
From a Silk Road tower to Soviet Bishkek in one day.
Explore Burana Tower and the ruins of Balasagun in the Chui Valley, stop for a Kyrgyz lunch, then tour Osh Bazaar and Ala-Too Square with your guide.
Day trips
1 day
Konorchek Canyon Hike & Burana - Day Trip
Silk Road ruins in the morning, red canyon walls by midday.
Burana Tower and its museum, then an easy to moderate hike through Konorchek Canyon to the Eolian Castles. Kyrgyz lunch at a local cafe on the way home.
Day trips
1 day
Kol-Tor Lake Hike & Burana Tower - Day Trip
A Silk Road tower, then a turquoise lake at 2,725 m.
Morning at Burana Tower, then a moderate 4 to 5 hour hike through pine forest to Kol-Tor Lake. Lunch box by the water, poles provided, a horse on request.
Day trips
1 day
First Horse Ride in Ala-Archa - Day Trip
Your first ride in the mountains, 40 minutes from Bishkek.
A 2-hour beginner-friendly ride with a local horseman in Ala-Archa National Park, then a gentle riverside walk and lunch your way.
Day trips
1 day
Chunkurchak Sky Bridge & Archery - Day Trip
A sky bridge, a waterfall and a bow in your hands.
Sky Bridge and Pigeon Waterfall in Chunkurchak Gorge, then horse riding, archery or a zipline as you like. A slow, flexible day close to Bishkek.
Day trips
1 day
Chong-Kemin National Park Ride - Day Trip
Ride the forests and meadows of Chong-Kemin, then eat with a local family.
Burana Tower, a tea stop in Boom Gorge, then a 3 to 4 hour ride in Chong-Kemin National Park and a homemade meal with a Kyrgyz family.
Day trips
1 day
Issyk-Kul Shore & Hot Springs - Day Trip
Burana, Boom Gorge and the north shore of Issyk-Kul, back by night.
Burana Tower, kattama in Boom Gorge, then petroglyphs, Ruh Ordo, a lakeside lunch and hot springs near Cholpon-Ata. A long, full day at the lake.
Day trips
1 day
Burana, Konorchek & Issyk-Kul - Day Trip
Three sights in one day: a tower, a red canyon and Issyk-Kul.
Burana Tower, a 2.5 to 3 hour hike in Konorchek Canyon, then lunch and beach time on Issyk-Kul near Balykchy. History, hiking and the lake in one go.
Day trips
1 day
Ak-Say Canyons & Barskoon Falls - Day Trip
Red canyons and a waterfall hike on the south shore of Issyk-Kul.
One long day from Bishkek: the Ak-Say Canyons, the Barskoon waterfalls and lunch by the lake, with a local guide the whole way.
Day trips
6 hours
Arashan Gorge Ride & Sky Bridge - Day Trip
Mountains, a horse and a sky bridge, all in half a day.
A two-hour ride in Arashan Gorge close to Bishkek, then the Sky Bridge over the Pigeon Waterfall. Beginners welcome, morning or afternoon.
Day trips
6 hours
Winter Ala-Archa Snow Walk - Day Trip
Ala-Archa under snow, one hour from the city.
An easy winter walk in Ala-Archa National Park with an eco bus ride, birds and squirrels to feed and hot tea at the A-Frame.
Day trips
1 day
Chunkurchak Snow & Hot Springs - Day Trip
Snow, ice and a hot spring, one hour from Bishkek.
A winter day in Chunkurchak: the frozen Pigeon Waterfall, the Sky Bridge, skiing or tubing at the resort and a soak in a hot spring.
Day trips
1 day
Winter Ala-Archa & Chunkurchak - Day Trip
Ala-Archa and Chunkurchak in snow, back in Bishkek by evening.
A full winter day: an eco bus ride and a walk in Ala-Archa, then the frozen waterfall, the Sky Bridge and a chair lift in Chunkurchak.
Winter tours
2 days
Issyk-Kul Winter Yurt & Canyons - 2 Days
Red canyons in snow and a warm yurt by a lake that never freezes.
Burana Tower, the Konorchek and Skazka canyons, the frozen Barskoon waterfall and a night in a heated yurt by Issyk-Kul.
Winter tours
3 days
Chong-Kemin & Issyk-Kul in Winter - 3 Days
Snowy valleys, a family guesthouse and a yurt by Issyk-Kul.
Ala-Archa, Burana Tower, a winter ride in Chong-Kemin, the Kok-Moinok and Skazka canyons, an eagle show and the frozen Barskoon waterfall.
Winter tours
4 days
Winter Issyk-Kul & Karakol Skiing - 4 Days
Snowy canyons, a golden eagle and a full day on Karakol's slopes.
Four winter days around Issyk-Kul: Burana Tower, frozen Barskoon falls, a yurt night, Karakol skiing and hot springs, then home along the north shore.
Combined
2 days
Issyk-Kul Canyons, Eagles & Yurt - 2 Days
Red canyons, a golden eagle and a yurt night by Issyk-Kul.
A private two-day loop from Bishkek: Burana Tower, Konorchek and Skazka canyons, an eagle show, a lakeside ride and the Barskoon waterfall.
Road trip
2 days
Song-Kul Yurt Night by Car & Horse - 2 Days
Song-Kul in one night, by car over two passes, with a ride on the jailoo.
A private two-day trip: Burana Tower, the Kalmak-Ashuu climb, a yurt by the lake, a morning ride, then 33 Parrots Pass and an Issyk-Kul beach.
Horse riding
2 days
Kara-Kiya Pass Ride to Song-Kul - 2 Days
Song-Kul on horseback in two days, any month of the year.
For confident riders short on time: 4 to 5 hours in the saddle over the Kara-Kiya Pass to a lakeside yurt, then a new route back to Kyzart.
Horse riding
3 days
Song-Kul Two-Pass Loop on Horseback - 3 Days
In by one pass, out by another: a three-day loop to Song-Kul.
Ride from Kyzart to a shepherd's house in Kilemche, over Jalgyz-Karagai to a lakeside yurt, and home via the Kara-Kiya Pass. Any level, any season.
Horse riding
4 days
Two Nights at Song-Kul on Horseback - 4 Days
Don't just reach Song-Kul. Stay two nights and ride its shore.
Four days in the saddle at an easy pace: a shepherd's house in Kilemche, two lakeside yurt camps, a free afternoon by the water and two high passes.
Horse riding
4 days
Song-Kul on Horseback & Issyk-Kul - 4 Days
Three days in the saddle to Song-Kul, then a day on Issyk-Kul.
Ride over two high passes to a Song-Kul yurt, sleep by Issyk-Kul, then meet a berkutchi and walk Skazka Canyon and Barskoon Gorge on the way home.
Horse riding
5 days
Song-Kul Ride & Issyk-Kul Circle - 5 Days
Three days on horseback to Song-Kul, then a full circle of Issyk-Kul.
Ride from Kyzart to Song-Kul over two high passes and sleep in a yurt by the water. Then drive both shores of Issyk-Kul, from an eagle show to hot springs.
Combined
2 days
Burana, Chong-Kemin & Cholpon-Ata - 2 Days
One tower, one valley, one lake: three landscapes in two days.
Ride or hike in Chong-Kemin and sleep at a family guesthouse. Then walk Kok-Moynok Canyons and spend the afternoon at Cholpon-Ata on Issyk-Kul.
Combined
2 days
Konorchek Hike & Chong-Kemin Ride - 2 Days
A day in the saddle, then a morning among red canyon walls.
Ride in Chong-Kemin and sleep at a family guesthouse, then hike Konorchek Canyon. Finish with a lake stop at Balykchy or head straight back to Bishkek.
Combined
3 days
Chong-Kemin, Eagle Show & Lake Yurt - 3 Days
Horses in Chong-Kemin, an eagle hunter and a night in a lakeside yurt.
Burana Tower and a ride in Chong-Kemin, then a canyon hike, a private eagle show with archery and a yurt by Issyk-Kul. Skazka and Barskoon on the way home.
Road trip
3 days
Song-Kul & 33 Parrots Pass Express - 3 Days
Song-Kul and Issyk-Kul in three days, sleeping in a yurt at both.
Climb to Song-Kul via Kalmak-Ashuu, ride at 3,000 m, then take 33 Parrots Pass down to an eagle show and a yurt by Issyk-Kul. Summer only.
Road trip
3 days
Issyk-Kul Shore Ride, Eagles & Boat - 3 Days
Round the whole lake: eagle, yurt, horse, canyon and boat.
Three days that circle Issyk-Kul, from Konorchek and Skazka to Jeti-Oguz and Karakol, with a yurt night, a short ride and hot springs.
Road trip
4 days
Karakol, Cholpon-Ata & Chong-Kemin - 4 Days
Circle Issyk-Kul, then slow down in Chong-Kemin with fresh boorsok.
An eagle and a yurt in Bokonbayevo, canyons and red cliffs on the way to Karakol, a boat on the lake, then a quiet last night in Chong-Kemin.
Road trip
4 days
Issyk-Kul Full Circle & Boat Ride - 4 Days
One loop around Issyk-Kul, from Burana Tower to a boat on the lake.
Eagles near Bokonbayevo, a yurt by the water, red canyons, Altyn-Arashan by army truck and the north shore on the way home. Private and run all year.
Road trip
4 days
Song-Kul Yurts, Eagles & Karakol - 4 Days
Two lakes, two yurt nights and one horse ride in four days.
Song-Kul over Kalmak-Ashuu Pass, then eagles in Bokonbayevo, Jeti-Oguz, hot springs and a swim from a boat on Issyk-Kul. Private, May to September.
Combined
5 days
Issyk-Kul Loop via Chong-Kemin - 5 Days
Ride, cook and camp your way around Issyk-Kul.
Horses in Chong-Kemin and Kok-Jaiyk, boorsok with a local family, a boat on the lake, hot springs, Ak-Sai Canyon and a yurt by the water.
Off-the-beaten-path
5 days
Ak-Suu Three-Pass Trek to Ala-Kul - 5 Days
Three high passes, one turquoise lake, five days on foot.
The core of the Ak-Suu Traverse: Jergez Gorge, Ailanysh and Ortok passes, hot springs at Altyn-Arashan and a night by Ala-Kul. Yurts most nights.
Off-the-beaten-path
9 days
Full Ak-Suu Traverse from Jyrgalan - 9 Days
Nine days across the Terskey Ala-Too, end to end.
Jyrgalan to Jeti-Oguz on foot: the Boz-Uchuk lakes, Ailanysh Pass, a rest day in the Altyn-Arashan springs, Ala-Kul and Telety Valley. For seasoned trekkers.
Off-the-beaten-path
4 days
Karakol Peak Base & Ala-Kul Trek - 4 Days
Ala-Kul with an extra day under Karakol Peak.
Karakol Gorge, the glaciers at the foot of Karakol Peak, a night by Ala-Kul and the pass down to the Altyn-Arashan hot springs. Better acclimatised, less rushed.
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