Trekking

Active Kyrgyzstan — 10-Day Grand Trek

POPULAR
Duration 10 days
Difficulty Challenging
Max Altitude 3,906 m
Season June – Sep
Group Size 2–12
Starts Bishkek

Overview

The Active Kyrgyzstan Grand Trek is our most comprehensive adventure — 15 days that cover the full sweep of the country's greatest landscapes. From the wildflower valleys of Chon-Kemin to the high plateau of Son-Kul, the dramatic Ala-Kul circuit, the red canyons of Jeti-Oguz, and the shores of Issyk-Kul. This is a flagship expedition for travellers who want to experience Kyrgyzstan deeply rather than skim its highlights. You will sleep in yurts with nomad families, cross mountain passes on horseback, soak in hot springs, and watch eagle hunters work their birds on the Son-Kul plateau. The route is suitable for fit hikers with multi-day trekking experience. The Ala-Kul pass crossing on day 7 is the most demanding section — 3,906m, significant elevation gain — but the rest of the itinerary is varied enough to allow recovery days in between.

Itinerary

Drive through Boom Gorge to Chon-Kemin. Wildflower meadows and first mountain views. Guesthouse stay.

Full day trek through the valley, reaching 2,800m. Wildflower meadows, marmots, views of Kungey Ala-Too. Return to guesthouse.

Drive to Kyzart village. 5h horse ride or trek over the pass to Son-Kul high plateau. Yurt stay with nomad family.

Free day at the beautiful lakeshore. You can enjoy the views, take photos, trek to hills, walk on the shore, ride horses.

Descend from plateau. Long drive to Karakol for Ala-Kul trek.

Drive 2h to begin Ala-Kul trek. 5h through pine forest to gorge camp. Acclimatisation.

The classic high-pass crossing. Descent to glacial lake. Overnight on the lakeshore.

Hike down through pine forest. Soak in natural hot springs. Final yurt or guesthouse overnight.

Drive south shore of Issyk-Kul. Red sandstone canyon of Jeti-Oguz, Barskoon waterfall, Skazka Canyon. Bokonbay overnight at the comfortable yurt camp.

Morning at yurt camp, eagle show nearby. Afternoon drive back to Bishkek via south shore. Tour ends.

Pricing

Group size Price per person Total for group
2 people $4,000 per person $8,000
3 people $2,950 per person $8,850
4 people $2,400 per person $9,600
5 people $2,050 per person $10,250
6 people $1,820 per person $10,920
7 people $1,700 per person $11,900
8 people $1,550 per person $12,400
9 people $1,460 per person $13,140
10 people $1,390 per person $13,900
11 people $1,330 per person $14,630
12 people $1,280 per person $15,360

All prices in USD. Solo travellers welcome — contact us for a solo rate.

What's Included

Included

  • English-speaking mountain guide & driver
  • All accommodation (yurts, guesthouses, camping)
  • Full board all days
  • All transfers & 4WD transport
  • Horse hire for Son-Kul crossing
  • All permits & entry fees

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Gratuities

Route Map

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