Grand Tour of Kyrgyzstan
Summer · Jun – Oct

Grand Tour
of Kyrgyzstan

The most action-packed tour of Kyrgyzstan

7 days · 6 nightsPickup 06:00 · departure 06:30 from Bishkek
7 / 6days / nights
2,000 kmcar route
12people in a group
4 lakesSon-Kol, Kel-Suu, Issyk-Kul, Ala-Kol
About the tour

The most action-packed tour of Kyrgyzstan

The Grand Tour of Kyrgyzstan is a journey through the country's most stunning natural places: Kel-Suu, Issyk-Kul, Ala-Kol and picturesque mountain passes. People come for the wilderness, clean air, endless lakes and the chance to see the full scale of the Kyrgyz mountains in one week.

It is the perfect mix of active travel and unforgettable experiences: treks to high-mountain lakes, horseback riding, swimming in Issyk-Kul, and evenings by the fire in yurt camps. Every day brings new landscapes and a sense of real adventure.

A route where the mountains fill you with energy, the roads stir emotions, and the journey becomes a true sense of freedom.

Departure dates

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Summer season 2027 · private dates on request. Price on request.

Program

Day by day

Pickup 06:00 · departure 06:30 from Bishkek. Tap a day to open it.

Included mealNot included
Day1Bishkek → Son-KolMountain passes · yurt camp
Bishkek → Son-Kol
  • 06:45 Stop for shopping
  • 07:00 Departure from Bishkek
  • 09:00 Stop in Boom Gorge
  • 10:30 Stop at Kalmak-Ashuu Pass
  • 12:00 Arrival at the yurt camp
  • 13:30 Lunch
  • 15:00 Free time
  • 18:00 Dinner, campfire and evening games
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day2Son-Kol → Kel-Suu area33 Parrots Pass · border zone
Son-Kol → Kel-Suu area
  • 07:00 Breakfast
  • 08:00 Departure from the yurt camp
  • 10:30 33 Parrots Pass
  • 13:30 Lunch stop in Naryn
  • 14:30 Departure
  • 16:00 Border-zone checkpoint (passports required)
  • 18:30 Arrival at camp and accommodation
  • 19:30 Dinner
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day3Lake Kel-Suu8 km hike · boat ride
Lake Kel-Suu
  • 07:30 Breakfast
  • 08:30 Start of the hike to Kel-Suu (8 km)
  • 11:00 Arrival at Lake Kel-Suu, free time
  • Boat ride (optional)
  • 16:00 Trek back to the yurt camp
  • 18:00 Dinner
  • 20:30 Bonfire (weather permitting)
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day4Kel-Suu → Issyk-KulWater canyons · eagle hunting
Kel-Suu → Issyk-Kul
  • 07:30 Breakfast
  • 09:00 Departure
  • 10:00 Water canyons
  • 11:30 Border-zone checkpoint
  • 13:00 Lunch stop in Naryn
  • 14:30 Departure from Naryn
  • 17:30 Eagle-hunting show
  • 18:30 Check-in on the southern shore
  • 20:00 Dinner
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day5Issyk-Kul → Altyn-ArashanFairy-Tale Canyon · Barskoon waterfalls
Issyk-Kul → Altyn-Arashan
  • 08:00 Breakfast
  • 09:00 Departure
  • 10:00 Fairy-Tale Canyon
  • 12:00 Barskoon waterfalls (2 waterfalls)
  • 17:30 Arrival in Karakol
  • Ride to Altyn-Arashan in special vehicles
  • 19:30 Arrival, guesthouse accommodation, dinner
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day6Altyn-Arashan → Ala-KolHorseback ride · high-mountain lake
Altyn-Arashan → Ala-Kol
  • Early breakfast
  • Horseback ride towards Ala-Kol (12 km each way)
  • Climb the pass on foot (1 km at a 40–45° slope)
  • Arrival at Lake Ala-Kol: free time, photos, rest
  • Descent and return to the yurt camp
  • Rest and dinner
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day7Altyn-Arashan → BishkekKarakol · Issyk-Kul beach
Altyn-Arashan → Bishkek
  • 08:00 Breakfast
  • 09:00 Free time
  • 10:00 Departure to Karakol
  • 12:00 Arrival in Karakol, lunch
  • 15:00 Stop at Issyk-Kul
  • 19:00 Departure to Bishkek
  • 23:00 Arrival in Bishkek
BreakfastLunchDinner

Included

  • Accommodation in guesthouses and yurts
  • Accompanying guide
  • Transportation
  • Meals as specified in the program
  • Pleasant bonuses
  • Medical insurance
  • Permit for Kel-Suu (border zone)
  • Special 4x4 vehicle to Altyn-Arashan
  • Eagle-hunting show

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not specified in the program

What to bring

  • Warm clothing: jacket, thermal underwear, hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Raincoat — the weather changes very quickly
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Passport — needed for the Kel-Suu border zone
Good to know

Important information

No phone signal or internet at Son-Kol, Kel-Suu, Altyn-Arashan and Ala-Kol. Calls and internet work only in towns and some places along the route.
Duration7 days / 6 nights, start and finish in Bishkek
RouteAbout 2,000 km by car
GroupUp to 12 people
Guesthouses2–3 people per room
Yurts3–5 people per yurt
FoodTraditional Kyrgyz cuisine; vegetarian food on request
TransportMercedes Sprinter; special 4x4 vehicle for Karakol → Altyn-Arashan
Places to visit

What you will see

Transport

Mercedes Sprinter — during the tour
Mercedes Sprinter — during the tour
Special 4x4 — Karakol to Altyn-Arashan
Special 4x4 — Karakol to Altyn-Arashan
Grand Tour7 days · 6 nights
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