Embark on our ‘In the Footsteps of Nomads’ experience, where you will immerse yourself in the amazing nature of Kyrgyzstan, exploring high passes, enjoying unforgettable nights in yurts under the starry sky, and immerse yourself in the multicultural traditions and customs of this fascinating country. Discover the stunning lakes of Kyrgyzstan as you follow in the footsteps of the ancient nomads in this unique adventure.
- 8 days - 7 nights
- Groups of 8 -12 people
Price per person from:
1300€
Season: mid-June to mid-September
Your Detailed Itinerary
Day 0
- Arrival of Europe
Day 1
Airport – Bishkek
- Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to the hotel for rest.
- Breakfast at the hotel. City tour in Bishkek with visits to the main sights of the city, including recently renovated State Historical Museum, Ala-Too main square, Oak Park, Victory Square and Osh bazar and other sights of the city.
- Visit to the Ata Beiit Historical Complex. It is a large memorial complex dedicated to the victims of repression in Kyrgyzstan.
- Return to Bishkek. Hotel accommodation.
- Lunch at local restaurants in Bishkek (Meals: B L)
Altitude during the day: 800 m in Bishkek Complementary activity - visit of the Ala Archa National Park - 50 USD per group. NB: Museums and bazaars are closed on Mondays
Day 2
Bishkek – Tamga (330 km, 5- 6 hours of driving)
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to Tamga. I walk along the southern shore of the lake Issyk-Kul which is the second largest mountain lake in the world is at the altitude of 1607 meters above sea level.
- On the way we stop in the village Kyzyl-Tuu. This village is famous for its talented craftsmen, who make wooden parts of yurts. The craftsman will show us the production process of Yurts and we will build a small yurt together.
- Optionally- visit the complex of eagle hunter. The eagle hunter tells us his passion for his birds and will show the hunting process.
- Arrival at Tamga.
- Dinner and night in the yurt camp. Optionally folklore during dinner. (Meals: B and D)
Altitude during the day: in Bishkek - 800m, end of day - 1600 m in Tamga
Day 3
Tamga - Jeti-Oguz – Irdyk Village -Karakol (120 KM, around 2 hours of driving)
- Have breakfast in yurts.
- Transfer to the pass of Jeti-Oguz, where we will walk quietly to enjoy the views of the famous red rocks of the seven bulls, on which the local people have legends.
- Then we will continue to the village of Yrdyk. In this town we will get acquainted with the Dungans, a small nationality that once emigrated from China, we will know its culture, we will visit a small museum dedicated to the history and culture of these people.
- Lunch in a local family of Dungan.
- Arrival at Karakol, visit the city and the main sights such as the Dungan mosque and the wooden Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity.
- Free time.
- Hotel accommodation. (Meals: B and L)
Altitude during the day: 1600 m in Tamga, in Karakol - 1800m
Day 4
Karakol – Cholpon.Ata – Kochkor (340 km, 5-6 hours of driving)
- Breakfast.
- If you are in Karakol on Sunday you should visit the Sunday animal market, it is an event that takes place every Sunday. People from all over the region of Issyk-Kul come here very early in the morning to take the place in the bazaar.
- Tansfer a Kochkor along the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. On the way we will stop in Cholpon-Ata to visit the Petroglyphs Open Air Museum. Optionally - a boat tour.
- Lunch is at Cholpon-Ata.
- Visit the Museum of Nomadic Civilization. Excursion.
- Dinner at the hotel. As a supplement during dinner we could have the folkloric performance. (Meals: B and D)
Altitude during the day: 1800 m in Karakol, Kochkor - 1700 m
Day 5
Kochkor – Son-Kul lake (120 km, 3-4 hours of driving)
- Breakfast.
- Visit to the felt workshop in Kochkor. The local women started this company, we will visit it, we will observe the process of creating feelings and we will listen to the history of the local women.
- Transfer to lake Song Kul, which is the highest lake in Kyrgyzstan, located at the altitude of 3030 m above sea level. It is a salt-free lake with different types of fish, surrounded by the Great Mountains. This place is popular with local people for rich pastures and come here with their families, cattle and stay in traditional Kyrgyz yurts.
- And we will experience the stay in the yurts.
- We will visit the local nomads, taste the local drink called Kymyz made of mare’s milk.
- Dinner and night in the yurt. (Meals: B and D)
Altitude during the day: 1700 in Kochkor, 3016 m on Lake Son-Kul.
Day 6
Son-Kul – Chon-Kemin (200 km, 3-4 hours of driving)
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to the Chon-Kemin Natural Park. The Chon-Kemin River flows from the Kungey Ala-Too and Iliysky Ala-Too mountain ranges to the Chu River. From its headwaters in the mountains to the edge of the Boom Gorge, the Chon-Kemin River flows a total of 116 km, through a forest gorge and seven lakes. Much of the area around the Chon-Kemin River is protected by the Chon-Kemin State Nature National Park, which protects a total of 5000 hectares. This park was created in 1997 to protect the unique species of flora and fauna in the area, including the Tolai hare, pheasant and firs. The river basin is rich in habitat and biodiversity and has remained virtually intact.
- On arrival accommodation in the guest house.
- A walk to the panoramic view.
- Optionally horse riding.
Meals: B and D
Altitude during the day: 1700 in Kochkor, 1800 m Chon-Kemin
Day 7
Chon-Kemin - Bishkek (150 km, 3-4 hours of driving)
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to Bishkek.
- Optionally - river rafting.
- On the way, stop near the town of Tokmok, where we visit the Burana Tower, a place on the Great Silk Road dated in the 11th century. Excursion on site, a visit to the tower, ruins of the ancient city of Balasagun, collection of ancient stones Balbales.
- Arrival at Bishkek. Check-in at hotel.
- Farewell dinner at the local restaurant. Accommodation. (Meals: B and D)
Altitude during the day: 3016 m on Lake Son-Kul, 800 m in Bishkek
Day 8
Bishkek - Airport
- Breakfast. Airport transfer. Fly home. (Meals: B)
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