11-Day Kyrgyzstan Golden Beauty Tour

Duration: 11 days

Seasonality: Mid-May to Mid-October

Difficulty: Medium

Program

Day 1: Bishkek → Issyk-Kul Lake (North Shore)

Pick up from the hotel in Bishkek. At 9:00 AM, departure to Kok-Moynok Canyon for a short walk. Lunch at a restaurant in Boom Gorge (not included). Visit the hot springs in Cholpon-Ata, then drive to Grigoryevka village. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse in Grigoryevka.

Issyk-Kul is one of the largest alpine lakes in the world, famous for its clear blue water and mild climate. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the lake never freezes, which is why its name means “Warm Lake.”

Kok-Moynok is known for its reddish rock formations, narrow passages, and unique landscapes shaped by wind and water. The canyon is easy to explore on a short walk and offers great views, making it a perfect stop on the way to the lake.

Day 2: Grigoryevka Gorge → Karakol

Breakfast. Visit Grigoryevka Gorge, followed by a short trek to Suttu-Bulak Lake in Semenovka Gorge. Picnic lunch in Kyrchyn Valley. Departure to Karakol (150 km, approx. 3 hours). City sightseeing: Dungan Mosque and Orthodox Church. Dinner at a local restaurant (not included). Overnight in a guesthouse in Karakol.

Grigoryevka Gorge is one of the most scenic gorges on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul, known for its pine forests, clear rivers, and peaceful alpine meadows.

Kyrchyn Valley is a vast highland pasture with deep nomadic roots, famous for hosting the World Nomad Games and offering wide open landscapes and a strong sense of Kyrgyz culture.

Day 3: Trekking to Sirota Yurt Camp

Breakfast. Transfer to the trekking starting point. Trek to Sirota Yurt Camp (2,900 meters). Lunch and dinner at the yurt camp. Overnight in the yurt camp.

Sirota Yurt Camp is a small mountain camp located on the trekking route to Ala-Kul Lake. Surrounded by pine forests, rocky slopes, and mountain streams, it offers a peaceful alpine atmosphere.

Day 4: Ala-Kul Lake → Altyn Arashan

After breakfast, trek from Sirota Yurt Camp to Ala-Kul Lake (3,500 meters). Picnic lunch along the way. Continue trekking down to Altyn Arashan. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.

Ala-Kul is a high-mountain alpine lake famous for its changing turquoise and emerald colors.

Altyn Arashan is a scenic valley near Karakol, known for its natural hot springs, green meadows, and dramatic mountain landscapes.

Day 5: Altyn Arashan → Karakol

Breakfast, followed by a visit to the hot springs. Trekking back to Karakol. Lunch and dinner at a local restaurant (not included). Overnight in a guesthouse.

Karakol is a charming town on the eastern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, known for its rich mix of Russian, Dungan, Uyghur, and Kyrgyz heritage.

Day 6: Jeti-Oguz → Skazka Canyon → South Shore of Issyk-Kul

Breakfast. Departure to Jeti-Oguz Gorge. Trekking through Kok-Jayik Valley to Jeti-Oguz Waterfall. Lunch at the yurt camp after returning from the waterfall. Visit Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon. Dinner and overnight in a yurt camp on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.

Jeti-Oguz is famous for its red sandstone formations known as the “Seven Bulls” and the nearby “Broken Heart.”

Skazka Canyon features colorful rock formations shaped into surreal, fairy-tale-like landscapes.

Day 7: Ak-Sai Canyon → Song-Kol Lake

Breakfast. Optional eagle hunting show. Trekking in Ak-Sai Canyon. Lunch with a Dungan family in Kochkor. Departure to Song-Kol Lake. Dinner and overnight in a yurt camp.

Song-Kol Lake is a high-altitude alpine lake surrounded by vast summer pastures, offering a peaceful atmosphere and a true nomadic experience.

Day 8: Song-Kol Lake → Naryn

Breakfast. Horse riding around Song-Kol Lake (approximately 2 hours). Free time to enjoy the surrounding nature. Lunch at the yurt camp. Departure to Naryn via the 33 Parrots Pass (depending on weather conditions). On the way, stop at a small waterfall. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse in Naryn.

Day 9: Naryn → Kel-Suu Lake

Breakfast. Departure to Kel-Suu Lake. Trekking to the lake (approximately 4–5 hours round trip). Lunch at the yurt camp. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.

Kel-Suu Lake is a remote alpine lake near the border with China, known for its deep turquoise waters, steep cliffs, and dramatic mountain scenery.

Day 10: Kel-Suu Lake → Kochkor

Breakfast. Departure to Naryn. Lunch at a restaurant in Naryn (not included). Continue driving to Kochkor. Visit a local arts and crafts museum. Dinner and overnight at a local family homestay, with a Kyrgyz folklore program during dinner.

Kochkor is a charming village known as a center of traditional Kyrgyz handicrafts.

Day 11: Kochkor → Bishkek

Breakfast. Departure back to Bishkek. Drop-off at the hotel.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Private transfers (4x4)
English-speaking guide and driver (1 person)
Guided horse riding at Song-Kol Lake
Accommodation (hostel, guest houses, and yurts; twin/double occupancy)
Meals as per the program
Entrance fees
Trekking guide to Ala-Kul Lake

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

OPTIONAL

Available upon request (with additional cost):

Tour Price

Price per person

From

$1,380

/person