Grand Tour of Kyrgyzstan

Overview

Our signature journey brings together the best of the country in one unhurried loop. Swim in Issyk-Kul, ride to the nomad lake of Song-Kul, sleep in yurts under the Tian Shan, meet eagle hunters and felt makers, and walk among the red cliffs of Jeti-Oguz. Everything is done for you — you simply travel.

Highlights

• Two nights in yurts at Song-Kul
• Eagle hunting demonstration
• Skazka canyon and Jeti-Oguz rocks
• Altyn-Arashan hot springs
• Horseback day on the jailoo

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Bishkek

   Airport pick-up, welcome dinner with Kyrgyz cuisine.

2. Day 2

   Ala-Archa

   Gentle hike in the juniper gorge just outside the city.

3. Day 3

   To Issyk-Kul

   Drive through the Boom gorge to the north shore, evening swim.

4. Day 4

   Karakol

   Dungan mosque, Holy Trinity cathedral and a Dungan family dinner.

5. Day 5

   Altyn-Arashan

   Hike up the valley, night in a camp by the hot springs.

6. Day 6

   Jeti-Oguz

   Seven Bulls rocks and the Valley of Flowers.

7. Day 7

   Skazka & eagle hunters

   Fairy-tale canyon walk and an eagle hunter in Bokonbaevo.

8. Day 8

   Song-Kul

   Over the pass to the lake, yurt camp with a herding family.

9. Day 9

   Horseback day

   Easy ride along the shore, kumys and songs by the stove.

10. Day 10

    Return to Bishkek

    Kochkor felt workshop on the way, farewell evening.