Quick Details:
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Departure Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Arrival Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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
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
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
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
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
Day 5: Naryn to Kel-Suu Region
- Today the adventure becomes more remote.
- Drive toward the spectacular Kel-Suu Lake 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
Day 6: Kel-Suu Lake Trek
- Early morning, begin your trek toward the legendary Kel-Suu Lake.
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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