Discover the Wild Heart of Central Asia
 

Itinerary Overview:

Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek – Burana Tower – Song-Kul Lake

• Arrival at Manas International Airport in Bishkek

• Direct transfer to Burana Tower, a 10th-century Silk Road minaret

• Visit Kochkor village for a traditional felt-making demonstration

• Scenic mountain drive to Song-Kul Lake (3,016m)

• Dinner and overnight in a traditional yurt camp

Day 2: Song-Kul Nomadic Experience

• Sunrise at Song-Kul Lake

• Participate in nomadic experiences: yurt-building, bread-making, horseback archery

• Optional horseback riding or light hiking

• Relax with traditional Kyrgyz storytelling

• Overnight in a yurt camp

Day 3: Drive to Naryn via 33 Parrots Pass

• Scenic drive through the 33 Parrots Pass

• Visit Tash-Rabat, a well-preserved 15th-century Silk Road caravanserai

• Explore the rugged landscapes of Naryn

• Overnight in a guesthouse in Naryn

Day 4: Drive to Issyk-Kul via Tosor Pass

• Cross the spectacular Tosor Pass (3,900m)

• Arrive at Issyk-Kul, Central Asia’s largest alpine lake

• Relax by the lakeshore or take an optional boat ride

• Overnight in a lakeside guesthouse

Day 5: Fairy Tale Canyon – Barskoon Waterfalls – Jeti-Oguz Valley

• Visit Fairy Tale Canyon, a unique rock formation site

• Stop at Barskoon Waterfalls, hidden in the mountains

• Arrive in Jeti-Oguz Valley, famous for its “Seven Bulls” red rock formations

• Light hike to a panoramic viewpoint

• Overnight in a guesthouse in Karakol

Day 6: Karakol City Tour & Hot Springs

• Explore Karakol:

  • Russian Orthodox Church

  • Dungan Mosque (built without nails)

• Relax in a hot spring spa

• Free evening in Karakol

• Overnight in a boutique guesthouse

Day 7: Drive to Cholpon-Ata – Petroglyphs – Return to Bishkek

• Visit the ancient petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata

• Lunch at a lakeside restaurant

• Scenic drive along Issyk-Kul’s northern shore back to Bishkek

• Free time for shopping or sightseeing

• Overnight in a boutique hotel in Bishkek

Day 8: Bishkek City Tour – Ala-Archa National Park

• Guided city tour of Bishkek:

  • Ala-Too Square

  • Soviet-era landmarks

  • National Historical Museum

• Afternoon visit to Ala-Archa National Park for a light hike

• Return to Bishkek for a traditional dinner

• Overnight in a boutique hotel

Day 9: Osh Bazaar & Free Time in Bishkek

• Morning visit to Osh Bazaar for a local shopping experience

• Free time to explore, relax at a café, or visit art galleries

• Farewell dinner at a top restaurant

• Overnight in a boutique hotel

Day 10: Departure from Bishkek

• Transfer to Manas International Airport

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Included:

• Comfortable minibus with professional driver

• English or German-speaking guide

• Accommodation in boutique hotels, yurts, and guesthouses

• Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

• All entrance fees and activities (horseback riding, cultural workshops, guided tours)

• Airport transfers

Excluded:

• International flights (can be arranged for an additional fee)

• Personal expenses and souvenirs

• Alcoholic beverages