Discover Kyrgyz Life & Nature 5 days group tour 2026-2027
Mountains, canyons, hot springs and nomadic traditions. The best of northern Kyrgyzstan in five unforgettable days.
Bishkek · Ala-Archa · Issyk-Kul · Karakol · Altyn-Arashan · Skazka Canyon
Season: May-October
Easy, family-friendly
Group size: max 15 people
What's App Bishkek · Ala-Archa · Issyk-Kul · Karakol · Altyn-Arashan · Skazka Canyon
Season: May-October
Easy, family-friendly
Group size: max 15 people
Your route on the map of Kyrgyzstan
Photos of places that you are going to visit
Tour overview
Walk in Ala-Archa National Park, explore the Silk Road ruins of Burana, ride a Soviet UAZ to the Altyn-Arashan valley and watch a golden eagle hunting demonstration. You travel with a small international group and an English-speaking guide, and every night has a private bathroom.
- Ala-Archa National Park and the Silk Road's Burana Tower
- Issyk-Kul, one of the largest alpine lakes in the world
- Off-road UAZ ride to Altyn-Arashan and its hot springs
- Red rocks of Jeti-Oguz and colourful Skazka Canyon
- Golden eagle hunting demonstration
- A night in a traditional yurt camp
We leave Bishkek after breakfast for Ala-Archa National Park, where a 1–2 hour walk takes you into the heart of the mountains. Next comes Burana Tower, the last remnant of the Silk Road city of Balasagun. In the afternoon we reach the green Chon-Kemin Valley and settle into a cosy guesthouse.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Kemin Guesthouse
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Kemin Guesthouse
We follow the northern shore of Issyk-Kul, with the lake on one side and snowy peaks on the other. In Cholpon-Ata we visit the Ruh-Ordo Cultural Centre, then take a short walk in Semenov Gorge among pine forests, meadows and mountain streams before reaching Karakol.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in guest house of Karakol.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in guest house of Karakol.
Departure to the Altyn-Arashan mountains.
Arrive at the impressive gorge, ascending to a panoramic viewpoint to admire the towering snow-capped mountains, towering fir trees, and drifting clouds.
Optionally, go to hot springs of Altyn-Arashan.
Enjoy a hearty lunch at a hospitable local resident's house.
Dinner in a Karakol.
A night spent in a warm hotel, with toilet and shower facilities in a room.
Arrive at the impressive gorge, ascending to a panoramic viewpoint to admire the towering snow-capped mountains, towering fir trees, and drifting clouds.
Optionally, go to hot springs of Altyn-Arashan.
Enjoy a hearty lunch at a hospitable local resident's house.
Dinner in a Karakol.
A night spent in a warm hotel, with toilet and shower facilities in a room.
First stop is Jeti-Oguz Gorge with its red sandstone Seven Bulls and Broken Heart rocks. In Barskoon Gorge a short walk leads to a waterfall, and in the afternoon we explore Skazka Canyon, where wind has carved the colourful rocks into castles and animals. Sunset at the yurt camp on south shore of Issyk-Kul lake.
Overnight: Yurt Camp
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Yurt Camp
Meals: Breakfast
On the way back, meet a berkutchi and watch a demonstration of the centuries-old tradition of hunting with golden eagles. A short walk in Aksay Canyon reveals a striking desert-like landscape. We reach Bishkek and drop off in your accommodation.
Cost of group tour (per person)
$900 USD (78 750 som (Kyrgyz currency)) per person
The following is included in the price:
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- 1-night accommodation in Chong Kemin guest house
- 2-nights accommodation in a hotel in Karakol
- 1-night accommodation in south part of Issyk-kul lake
- Breakfasts
- Entrance tickets as per the tour itinerary
- 1 dinner
The following is not included in the price:
- Flight tickets
- Horseback riding
- Lunches and dinners
- Accommodation in Bishkek
Dates and availibility 2026
Dates and availibility 2027
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- Tour payment can be made by transfer to bank account of company or through the link with a credit card
- Prepayment should be 20% from total cost of a tour
- Prepayment is not refundable
- If a place of visit is closed to visitors it will be replaced with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may be changed and replaced with a similar category
- Sequence of itinerary and hotels given is subject to changes without prior notice.
- Hotel accommodation is subject to availability. No reservations are made before confirmation received from client. If mentioned hotels are not available, we will substitute them with other hotels of similar class.
- Domestic flights are subject to change in timing and availability. If mentioned flight is not available, it will be changed to convenient one depending on tour program
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- Travel insurance is required for this tour. You are free to choose any insurance company.
- We are happy to suggest flights to get to Kyrgyzstan and back home: please get in touch with us.
The meeting place is discussed individually with each client. Usually our guide picks up the guest at the hotel
Yes! The only thing to keep in mind is that weather, traffic, or other circumstances might cause some adjustments. We may swap the order of the days or change the sequence of locations as we go. But don’t worry — we’ll still visit everything on the itinerary (and maybe even add a little extra!), just in a different order.
Accommodations
We provide our guests with the most comfortable and clean guest houses featuring authentic interiors, as well as ensuring excellent breakfasts.
Twin accommodation. Facilities inside of room
Twin accommodation. Facilities inside of room
Twin accommodation. Facilities inside of room