9 DAY Classic TOUR KYRGYZSTAN

Discover the Best of Kyrgyzstan

This Classic Tour Kyrgyzstan is the perfect journey for travelers who want to explore alpine lakes, mountain valleys, nomadic culture, and authentic local traditions across the country.

During the tour, guests will discover Issyk-Kul Lake, Song-Kul Lake, Jeti-Oguz Gorge, and Ala Archa National Park while experiencing yurt camps, folklore performances, hot springs, and local hospitality.

Moreover, this Kyrgyzstan cultural tour combines nature, adventure, mountain scenery, and traditional nomadic experiences. In addition, travelers will enjoy local cuisine, historical monuments, waterfalls, canyons, and unforgettable landscapes of the Tian Shan mountains.

Best travel period: May – October

Tour Overview

• Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
• Tour type: Classic Cultural & Nature Tour
• Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
• Accommodation: Hotels, guesthouses, yurt camps
• Main destinations: Bishkek, Issyk-Kul Lake, Karakol, Song-Kul Lake

Why Choose This Classic Tour Kyrgyzstan

• Visit Song-Kul Lake and Issyk-Kul Lake
• Explore Ala Archa National Park
• Relax in Altyn-Arashan hot springs
• Experience traditional yurt camps
• Discover Jeti-Oguz Valley and Skazka Canyon
• Enjoy folklore performances and local cuisine
• Learn about nomadic culture and felt-making traditions

Classic Kyrgyzstan Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Bishkek & City Tour

Arrival in Bishkek and transfer to the hotel.

After check-in, we begin a city tour around Bishkek. During the excursion, guests will visit Osh Bazaar, Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, Victory Square, the History Museum, and the Philharmonic Hall.

Accommodation: 3★ Hotel Alpinist in Bishkek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ala Archa National Park & Chon-Kemin

Day 2 – Ala Archa, Burana Tower & Dungan Family

After breakfast, we visit Ala Archa National Park, famous for alpine landscapes and mountain scenery.

Later, we continue toward Burana Tower. Guests will explore the ancient minaret, Balbal stone garden, archaeological museum, and ruins of the Karakhanid Empire.

Afterwards, we enjoy lunch with a local Dungan family in Tokmok before continuing toward Chon-Kemin Valley.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Chon-Kemin Nature Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Issyk-Kul Lake & Cholpon-Ata

Day 3 – Cholpon-Ata & Lake Cruise

After breakfast, we travel toward Cholpon-Ata along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.

During the excursion, we visit:

• Petroglyphs Museum
• Rukh Ordo Cultural Center

Guests will also have free time at the beach and enjoy a cruise on Issyk-Kul Lake.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Cholpon-Ata
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altyn-Arashan Hot Springs Adventure

Day 4 – Karakol & Altyn-Arashan

After breakfast, we continue toward Karakol.

Today includes an exciting off-road adventure by Soviet UAZ vehicle toward Altyn-Arashan Gorge.

Upon arrival, guests will:

• Visit natural mineral hot springs
• Hike through alpine scenery
• Relax in hot spring pools surrounded by mountains

Lunch will be served at a traditional yurt camp.

In the evening, we return to Karakol for dinner with a local Uyghur family and a folklore performance by the musical group Kylym.

Accommodation: 3★ Hotel Muras in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Karakol & Jeti-Oguz Valley

Day 5 – City Tour & Waterfall Hike

After breakfast, we explore the cultural highlights of Karakol, including:

• Dungan Mosque
• Holy Trinity Cathedral
• Bugu Bazaar

Later, we continue toward Jeti-Oguz Gorge.

Guests will visit:

• Maiden Braid Waterfall
• Broken Heart rock formation
• Seven Bulls red cliffs

Accommodation: Golden Yurt Camp in Jeti-Oguz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Barskoon Gorge & Skazka Canyon

Day 6 – Issyk-Kul South Shore

After breakfast, we continue along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.

During the day, we explore Barskoon Gorge and hike to one of the waterfalls while visiting the monument dedicated to Yuri Gagarin.

Lunch will be served as a picnic in nature.

Later, we visit Skazka Canyon, also known as Fairy Tale Canyon.

In the evening, arrival in Kaji-Say village with free time at the lakeshore.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Kaji-Say or Bokonbaevo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Song-Kul Lake & Nomadic Culture

Day 7 – Yurt Assembly & Song-Kul Lake

After breakfast, we continue toward Kizyl-Tuu village.

Here, guests will participate in a traditional yurt assembly together with a local family. Kizyl-Tuu is famous throughout Kyrgyzstan for felt art and yurt production.

After lunch with the family, we continue toward Song-Kul Lake through Kalmak Ashu Pass.

Meanwhile, travelers may see yaks grazing in alpine valleys.

Accommodation: Yurt Camp at Song-Kul Lake (4-person accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kochkor Felt Factory & Bishkek

Day 8 – Return to Bishkek

After breakfast, we return toward Bishkek.

On the way, we stop in Kochkor village to visit a traditional felt factory and learn about Kyrgyz felt carpet production.

Later, arrival in Bishkek with free time for shopping at Osh Bazaar and souvenir stores.

Farewell dinner at a national restaurant.

Accommodation: 3★ Hotel in Bishkek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – Departure

Transfer to Manas International Airport for departure flight.

Guests leave Kyrgyzstan with unforgettable memories of mountains, lakes, nomadic culture, and local hospitality.

Meals: Breakfast