Road Trips

Secret of Kyrgyzstan — 8-Day Group Tour

STANDARD
Duration 8 days
Difficulty Easy
Max Altitude 3,016 m
Season May – Oct
Group Size 2–12
Starts Bishkek

Overview

The Secret of Kyrgyzstan is our flagship group road tour — eight days that balance the country's major landscapes with deep cultural encounters. Eagle hunting demonstrations, traditional Kyrgyz games (kok-boru, er enish), an evening of live music in a yurt at Son-Kul, and natural hot springs at Altyn-Arashan. The route covers the north shore of Issyk-Kul, Karakol, Son-Kul plateau, and the Altyn-Arashan valley — a circuit that returns to Bishkek via the south shore. Group size up to 12 allows the tour to remain financially accessible while keeping yurt stays intimate. Suitable for all fitness levels — no trekking required.

Itinerary

Drive via Boom Gorge. Burana Tower stop. Arrive north shore. Guesthouse.

Drive east. Cholpon-Ata beach stop. Arrive Karakol.

Local market, Dungan mosque, small ethnography museum. Optional Karakol valley day hike.

Drive to Altyn-Arashan. Natural hot springs. Yurt or guesthouse overnight.

Descend from Altyn-Arashan. Drive to south shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Eagle hunting demonstration. Overnight in the comfortable yurt camp.

After breakfast we drive to Ak-Sai canyons, ascend to mesmerizing beauty of Son-Kul lake at the 3000m above the sea level.

Free day at the Son-Kul lake. You can ride horses, take pictures of sunrise and sunset, hike to the top of the Son-Kul hills, and enjoy company of the travelers from all across the world(maybe at the campfire).

Final scenic drive. Complete the loop. Arrive Bishkek. Tour ends.

Pricing

Group size Price per person Total for group
2 people $2,160 per person $4,320
3 people $1,670 per person $5,010
4 people $1,425 per person $5,700
5 people $1,279 per person $6,395
6 people $1,180 per person $7,080
7 people $1,110 per person $7,770
8 people $1,055 per person $8,440
9 people $1,015 per person $9,135
10 people $980 per person $9,800
11 people $955 per person $10,505
12 people $930 per person $11,160

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

What's Included

Included

  • Guide & driver (English-speaking)
  • 4WD vehicle
  • All accommodation (yurts, guesthouses, hotel)
  • Full board
  • Eagle hunter demo
  • All entry fees

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

Route Map

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