Road Trips

7-Day Kyrgyz Republic Highlights Drive

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Duration 7 days
Difficulty Easy
Max Altitude 3,016 m
Season May – Oct
Group Size 2–10
Starts Bishkek

Overview

Seven days is the minimum time needed to see Kyrgyzstan properly, and this itinerary makes every day count. The route starts with Son-Kul — the most atmospheric highland destination — before moving to Karakol and the full south shore circuit including Jeti-Oguz, Barskoon waterfall, and Skazka Canyon. The pace is comfortable: no early starts, no rushed transfers. Private 4WD and English-speaking guide throughout. Accommodation ranges from yurt camps at Son-Kul to guesthouses and a small hotel at Karakol. Breakfasts and dinners included; lunches kept flexible so you can eat at local teahouses along the route.

Itinerary

Drive through beautiful Boom Gorge. Stop to see Kok-Moinok canyons with reddish color. Overnight Kochkor guesthouse.

Ascend to Son-Kul plateau. Arrive mid-afternoon. Yurt stay with nomad family. Sunset over the lake.

Full day on the plateau. Walking, horse riding (optional), nomad visits, kumiss.

Descend from plateau. Drive to south shore of the Issyk-Kul lake, enjoy astonishing Ak-Sai canyons. Overnight at the comfortable yurt camp.

In the morning you will be able to see traditional Burkut show kept by nomads from the ancient times. Then drive to see panoramic view of the Issyk-Kul lake. In the evening you can enjoy hot springs. Overnight at the same place as the day before.

South shore drive to Barskoon waterfall, then drive to see Jeti-Oguz(Seven Bulls) canyons. Overnight at the at the guesthouse in Karakol.

Complete the loop. Optional stop at the north shore of the Issyk-Kul lake to swim. Return to Bishkek. Tour ends.

Pricing

Group size Price per person Total for group
2 people $1,450 per person $2,900
3 people $1,120 per person $3,360
4 people $840 per person $3,360
5 people $760 per person $3,800
6 people $710 per person $4,260
7 people $655 per person $4,585
8 people $630 per person $5,040
9 people $610 per person $5,490
10 people $590 per person $5,900

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

What's Included

Included

  • Guide & driver
  • 4WD vehicle
  • All accommodation (guesthouses, yurts, hotel)
  • Breakfasts & Lunches & dinners
  • All entry fees

Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

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