Road Trips

Magic of Kyrgyzstan — 9-Day Tour

POPULAR
Duration 9 days
Difficulty Easy
Max Altitude 3,016 m
Season May – Oct
Group Size 2–12
Starts Bishkek

Overview

The Magic of Kyrgyzstan tour is our best-selling group itinerary — nine days that cover the full range of the country's major landscapes without feeling rushed. From the wildflower valleys of Chon-Kemin to the shores of Issyk-Kul, the high plateau of Son-Kul, the ancient Silk Road connections of Naryn, and the remote canyon lake of Kel-Suu. Yurt stays are central to the experience — two nights at Son-Kul with a nomad family, one night in Chon-Kemin, and the opportunity to experience the plateau at dawn before the day-trippers arrive. All meals included, private 4WD transport throughout.

Itinerary

Drive through Boom Gorge. Chon-Kemin valley — wildflowers and walnut trees. Yurt camp.

Drive to Kochkor. Ascend to Son-Kul plateau (3,016m). Yurt stay.

Explore the lake plateau. Wild horses, nomad families, eagle hunting. Overnight in yurt.

Descend from plateau. Stop at Tash-Rabat caravanserai ruins. Naryn guesthouse.

Drive via At-Bashi. Begin approach to Kel-Suu canyon area.

Visit the extraordinary canyon lake. Return to Naryn.

Drive to south side of the Issyk-Kul lake. Night at the comfortable yurtcamp.

Visit Skazka cayons, Barskoon waterfall and Jeti-Oguz rocks. Overnight at guesthouse In Karakol.

In the morning we head to Karakol gorge. Drive back to Bishkek. Tour ends.

Pricing

Group size Price per person Total for group
2 people $2,450 per person $4,900
3 people $1,890 per person $5,670
4 people $1,600 per person $6,400
4 people $1,440 per person $5,760
6 people $1,330 per person $7,980
7 people $1,245 per person $8,715
8 people $1,190 per person $9,520
9 people $1,138 per person $10,242
10 people $1,100 per person $11,000
10 people $1,075 per person $10,750
12 people $1,050 per person $12,600

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

What's Included

Included

  • English-speaking guide & driver
  • 4WD vehicle all days
  • All accommodation (yurts, guesthouses, hotels)
  • Full board
  • All entry fees & permits

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Optional activities (horse riding, boat trip)

Route Map

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