Road Trips
Secret of Kyrgyzstan — 8-Day Group Tour
STANDARDOverview
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 Ala Archa day hike.
Drive inland. Ascend to Son-Kul plateau. Yurt arrival.
Eagle hunting demonstration. Traditional games (kok-boru, er enish). Kumiss. Music evening in yurt.
Descend from plateau. Drive to Altyn-Arashan. Natural hot springs. Yurt overnight.
Morning hot springs. Drive to Fairy Tale Canyon — red formations at their most dramatic. South shore.
Final scenic drive. Complete the loop. Arrive Bishkek. Tour ends.
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
Interactive route map — Phase D