4-Day Nature & Culture Tour in Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 4 days
Seasonality: Year-round
Difficulty: Medium (no horse-riding experience needed)

Program

Day 1: Bishkek → Ala-Archa National Park → Chon-Kemin Valley
  • Airport Meet & Greet
    Warm welcome at Manas International Airport by our English-speaking guide.
  • Breakfast Stop on the way to the mountains (included)
  • Excursion to Ala-Archa National Park
    Enjoy a short walk in one of the most picturesque gorges near Bishkek, filled with pine forests and alpine rivers.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant en route (not included)
  • Transfer to Chon-Kemin Valley
    A beautiful valley known for its natural landscapes and rural Kyrgyz charm.
  • Horseback Riding Experience (approx. 2 hours)
    Ride through the valley to a scenic panoramic viewpoint with snowy mountains all around.
  • Dinner at the guesthouse (included)
    Taste homemade traditional dishes.
  • Overnight in a family-run guesthouse in Chon-Kemin.
Day 2: Chon-Kemin → Issyk-Kul Lake → Karakol
  • Breakfast at the guesthouse (included)
  • Scenic drive along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, the second-largest alpine lake in the world.
  • Lunch stop at a local restaurant (not included)
  • Relax at Natural Hot Springs – rejuvenate in warm mineral waters on the beach of the Issyk kul lake.
  • Arrival in Karakol – transfer to a cozy forest hotel located near the ski base.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant in Karakol (not included)

Overnight in a hotel nestled in the pine forest near Karakol

Day 3: Karakol → Jeti-Ögüz → Skazka Canyon → Issyk-Kul South Shore
  • Breakfast at the restaurant (not included)
  • Morning excursion to Karakol Ski Base
    Take a short walk in the snowy landscape, then ride the ski lift to enjoy breathtaking panoramic mountain views.
  • Departure to Jeti-Ögüz Valley
    Explore the famous “Broken Heart” and “Seven Bulls” rock formations.
  • Visit Skazka Canyon (Fairy Tale Canyon)
    Marvel at the surreal rock shapes and colorful layers of this unique natural wonder.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant en route (not included)
  • Arrival at the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake
    Experience traditional Kyrgyz hospitality in a yurt camp.
  • Dinner at the yurt camp (included)
    Enjoy local cuisine in a traditional nomadic setting.
  • Overnight in yurts, heated and prepared for winter comfort.
Day 4: Ak-Say Canyon → Bishkek
  • Breakfast at the camp (included)
  • Visit to Ak-Say Canyon
    Discover this lesser-known canyon with stunning red rock formations and views of Issyk-Kul.
  • Drive back to Bishkek
  • Lunch en route at a local restaurant (not included)
  • Check-in at a hotel in Bishkek
  • Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant (not included)
  • Overnight in Bishkek hotel
  • Drop off at the airport
WHAT IS INCLUDED
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

Tour Price

Price per person

From

$590

/person

Group price

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