9 Days Tour Of Kyrgyzstan

Day 1: Bishkek

Arrival in Bishkek, transfer to the hotel, and a city tour of Bishkek. Free time.

Accommodation: 3* hotel in Bishkek, BLD

Day 2: Burana – Dungan Family – Chon Kemin

Breakfast at the hotel in Bishkek, followed by a transfer to Burana Tower. Visit Burana Tower, the Balbal stone garden, and the nearby archaeology museum. Hear the legend of Burana Tower and explore the ruins of the Karakhanid Empire. Then we will drive to Tokmok City for lunch with a Dungan family. Afterward, we will continue to Chon Kemin Nature Park for accommodation.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Chon Kemin Nature Park, BLD

Day 3: Cholpon Ata – Cruise

Breakfast in Chon Kemin, followed by a transfer to Cholpon Ata. Visit the open-air petroglyphs museum and the Rukh Ordo Cultural Center. Spend time at the beach and enjoy a cruise on Issyk Kul Lake.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Cholpon Ata, BLD

Day 4: Karakol – Jeti Oguz

After breakfast in Cholpon Ata, drive to Karakol for a city tour. Visit the Dungan Mosque, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Bugu Bazaar. Then continue to Jeti Oguz for lunch at a yurt camp. After lunch, explore Jeti Oguz Valley. Visit the Maiden’s Braid Waterfall, see the Broken Heart Rock, and view the famous Jeti Oguz Rocks, translated as the “Seven Bulls.” In the evening, return to Karakol.

Accommodation: 3* hotel in Karakol, BLD

Day 5: Altyn Arashan – Karakol – Folklore Show

Breakfast at the hotel in Karakol. Today will be an adventurous day as we travel along a Soviet-era track to Altyn Arashan hot springs. In Altyn Arashan Gorge, we will have lunch at a yurt camp, hike to the natural hot springs, and enjoy a relaxing bath.

According to many visitors, bathing in these mineral hot springs helps relax the body and nervous system, ensuring a deep and restful sleep. In the evening, we will return to Karakol, have dinner with a local Uygur family, and enjoy a folklore show by the local musical group Kylym.

Accommodation: 3* hotel in Karakol, BLD

Day 6: Waterfall – Skazka Canyon – Kaji Sai Beach

After breakfast in Karakol, we will travel to Kaji Sai Beach on the southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. On the way, we will visit Barskoon Gorge and hike to one of its waterfalls. We will also see the monument dedicated to cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and enjoy an outdoor picnic in the gorge.

Next, we will visit Skazka Canyon, also known as “Fairy Tale Canyon,” and explore its unique formations. Then we will continue to Kaji Sai Village for a stay at a guesthouse and free time at the beach.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Kaji Sai, BLD

Day 7: Yurt Assembly in Kizil Tuu Village – Son Kul Lake

After breakfast, we will continue to Kizil Tuu Village, where we will participate in a traditional yurt assembly with a local family. Kizil Tuu is famous for its felt craftsmanship and is considered the heartland of yurt production, with many families producing and exporting yurts.

We will also have lunch with the family. Then we will travel to Son Kul Lake via Kalmak Ashu Pass, where we may see yaks along the way. Upon arrival, dinner will be served at the yurt camp.

Accommodation: Yurt camp at Son Kul Lake (4 persons per yurt), BLD

Day 8: Son Kul – Kochkor Felt Factory – Bishkek

After breakfast, we will return to Bishkek. On the way, we will stop in Kochkor Village to visit a felt factory and observe the traditional process of making felt carpets. Upon arrival in Bishkek, we will visit Osh Bazaar or other souvenir shops for shopping. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a national restaurant.

Accommodation: 3* hotel in Bishkek, BLD

Day 9: End of the Tour

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.