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Kyrgyzstan Grand Lakes Trek: Song-Kul, Kel-Suu & Ala-Kul – 14 Days

Quick Details:

Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Departure Location: بيشكيك، قيرغيزستان
Arrival Location: بيشكيك، قيرغيزستان
Ages: 16+ recommended; younger travelers considered for private groups depending on fitness
Availability: June – September
Activities: Trekking, hiking, horseback riding, camping, cultural experiences, scenic drives, photography and visits to nomadic communities
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses, traditional yurts and mountain camps
Group Type: Private tour: 1 to 24 guests
Locations: Song-Kul • Kel-Suu • Ala-Kul • Tien Shan Mountains

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek

Arrival at Manas International Airport and private transfer to your hotel in Bishkek.
After check-in, meet your guide for a tour briefing and preparation for the adventure ahead.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy an easy city walk through Ala-Too Square, Oak Park and the central streets of Bishkek.

Overnight: Hotel in Bishkek
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Bishkek to Kochkor to Song-Kul

After breakfast, depart Bishkek and drive through the spectacular Kyrgyz countryside toward Kochkor.
Visit a local community or handicraft workshop and learn about traditional Kyrgyz felt-making.
Continue toward Song-Kul, one of Kyrgyzstan’s most beautiful high-altitude lakes at approximately 3,000 m.
Arrive at the lake and settle into a traditional nomadic yurt camp.

Overnight: Yurt camp at Song-Kul
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Driving: Approximately 5–6 hours

Day 3: Song-Kul Trekking & Nomadic Experience

Spend the day exploring the magnificent Song-Kul region on foot.
Hike across open alpine meadows surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Depending on weather and group fitness, the guide will select the best route around the lake and surrounding valleys.
Experience traditional nomadic life, visit a local family and enjoy Kyrgyz hospitality.
Optional horseback riding can be arranged.

Overnight: Yurt camp
Trekking: Approximately 12–15 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Song-Kul to Naryn

Enjoy a final morning at Song-Kul before descending toward Naryn.
The route passes through dramatic mountain landscapes, remote valleys and traditional settlements.
Arrive in Naryn in the afternoon and relax after the journey.

Overnight: Hotel/guesthouse in Naryn
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Naryn to Kel-Suu Region

Today the adventure becomes more remote.
Drive toward the spectacular بحيرة كيل-سو in the Kok-Kiya Valley. The journey takes you deep into one of Kyrgyzstan’s wildest mountain regions.
Kel-Suu is located close to the Chinese border, and the area is subject to border-zone regulations. Your local team will arrange the necessary access requirements.
Settle into a mountain camp and prepare for tomorrow’s trek.

Overnight: Mountain camp/yurt camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Driving: Approximately 5–7 hours

Day 6: Kel-Suu Lake Trek

Early morning, begin your trek toward the legendary بحيرة كيل-سو.
Surrounded by enormous cliffs and rugged Tien Shan peaks, Kel-Suu is one of the most dramatic landscapes in Central Asia.
Explore the lake area and enjoy time for photography and relaxation before returning to camp.

Overnight: Mountain camp/yurt camp
Trekking: Approximately 10–14 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Kel-Suu to Kochkor

After breakfast, leave the Kel-Suu region and travel back toward Kochkor.
Enjoy a scenic drive through remote valleys and high mountain passes.
Arrive in Kochkor in the evening and relax at a local guesthouse.

Overnight: Guesthouse in Kochkor
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: Kochkor to Karakol

Travel east toward Karakol through spectacular mountain scenery.
Stop at viewpoints and local villages along the way.
Arrive in Karakol, the adventure capital of eastern Kyrgyzstan. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and prepare for the Ala-Kul trek.

Overnight: Hotel/guesthouse in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: Karakol to Karakol Valley to Sirota Camp

Transfer from Karakol into the Karakol Valley and begin the famous Ala-Kul trekking route.
Hike through forest and alpine terrain toward the mountain camp near Sirota.
The landscape gradually becomes more dramatic as you enter the high Tien Shan.

Overnight: Mountain camp
Trekking: Approximately 10–12 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Sirota to Ala-Kul Lake

Continue climbing toward Ala-Kul Lake.

Reach the turquoise alpine lake surrounded by rugged peaks and glaciers.

Spend time exploring the lake area and enjoying panoramic mountain views.

Overnight: Tent camp near Ala-Kul
Trekking: Approximately 8–10 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11: Ala-Kul Pass to Altyn-Arashan

Today is the most spectacular trekking day.
Climb to Ala-Kul Pass, reaching approximately 3,860 m, with breathtaking views over the lake and surrounding Tien Shan mountains.
Descend carefully through rocky terrain toward the famous Altyn-Arashan Valley.
Relax in the valley and enjoy the opportunity to soak in natural hot springs.

Overnight: Guesthouse/camp in Altyn-Arashan
Trekking: Approximately 12–14 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12: Altyn-Arashan to Karakol

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Altyn-Arashan.
Continue descending through the valley before taking a 4WD transfer toward Karakol.
After arrival, enjoy a well-deserved free afternoon.
Optional visit to Karakol’s famous Dungan Mosque and Orthodox Church.

Overnight: Hotel in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13: Karakol to Issyk-Kul to Bishkek

Leave Karakol and follow the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, one of the largest alpine lakes in the world.
Stop at scenic viewpoints and local attractions along the way.
Continue to Bishkek and enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating your Kyrgyzstan adventure.
Overnight: Hotel in Bishkek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 14: Departure

Private transfer to Manas International Airport according to your flight schedule.

End of the Ultimate Kyrgyzstan Trekking Adventure.

Meals: Breakfast

✅ Tour Inclusions:

14-day private Kyrgyzstan trekking adventure
13 nights accommodation
Airport transfers
Private transportation throughout the itinerary
Professional English-speaking mountain/trekking guide
Local trekking support team
Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses, yurts and mountain camps
Camping equipment during trekking
Full board during trekking and remote mountain sections
Breakfasts throughout the tour
Lunches and dinners as specified
Song-Kul visit and trekking
Kel-Suu Lake excursion and trekking
Ala-Kul Lake trekking
Ala-Kul Pass crossing
Altyn-Arashan visit
Nomadic cultural experience
Felt-making/cultural workshop
Horse support where required for trekking logistics
Entrance and environmental fees
Border-zone/access arrangements for the Kel-Suu region
Drinking water during trekking
Local taxes
Emergency first-aid kit carried by the trekking team

❌Tour Exclusions:

International flights
Travel insurance & Medical insurance
Laundry
Alcoholic beverages
Personal trekking clothing and equipment
Trekking poles
Sleeping bags, if not specifically included in the selected package
Horse riding not specified in the itinerary
Additional hotel nights before or after the tour
Any activity not listed under inclusions

The tour map

Note

The above rates are per person in USD and are intended as starting private-tour rates. Final pricing may vary according to travel dates, accommodation category, vehicle selection, guide language, group composition and availability.

Single supplement: Available on request.

Best season: June to September, with July and August generally offering the most suitable conditions for high-altitude trekking.

Important: High-altitude trekking is weather-dependent. The local guide may modify the route or accommodation when necessary for safety or due to road, weather, border-zone or mountain conditions.