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11 Day itinerary in Kyrgyzstan, Asia

Trekking in Kyrgyzstan

Hiking from the village of Kyzart to the Son Kul lake. Hike to Kol Ukok. The top trekking program in Kyrgyzstan: experienced trekking guide, Kyrgyz nature, the Kyrgyz Yurt, and the culture of the nomads.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide

starting point

Bishkek

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Kayaking

Cycling

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Visit 4 lake of Kyrgyzstan Issyk Kul, Song Kul, Kol kogur and Kol Ukok Lakes

2

Opportunity to be a part of nomadic people and live in the nomads house “Yurta”

3

Lost lake in Hikgh mountains “Song Kul Lake

4

Meet the local people and culture ,and taste local food

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Bishkek to Kyzart

Arrive early in the morning at Manas Airport. Transfer to Bishkek (the old name is Frunze), the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Rest in the hotel. Transfer to the Kyz – Art Village (190 km). On the way visit Burana tower, the remaining ancient town (11 c). Accommodation and dinner at the family in Kyzart

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Camping: Futuro Hotel Bishkek
Day 2

place Kyzart to Kilemche

After breakfast, we will meet our mountain guide. Hiking to Kelimche pasture. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp. Trekking time during the day about 2.5-3 hours Distance is about 7 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place KILEMCHE – SONG-KOL

Day 4 / KILEMCHE – SONG-KOL (4-5 hours of light trekking) After breakfast at Kilemche walking to Jaldyz Karagai pass about 2-3 hours (3320 m), over the Song-Kul Mountains and into the lake’s basin. The climb affods wonderful views of Kilemche jailoo, and the pass itself rocky and exciting. From the pass, Song-Kol is still distant, but as you traipse down the slopes, it gets larger and larger; the mountains on the other side get higher and higher, until finally the lake fills most of your field of view and the southern mountains tower above it. Walking down to the yurt camp about 1.5 hours. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp. Trekking time during the day about 4-5 hours Distance is about 14 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

place Song-Kul to Kochkor

Breakfast. Transfer to the Kochkor village. The road goes over the Kalmak Ashu pass (3447 m). Preparing to the trekking at Family guesthouse. Dinner and overnight in the Family guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Camping: Yurt camping
Day 5

place Kochkor Trek

Breakfast. Transfer to Issakeev village to the Kol Ukok gorge (about 30 km-1 hour). Meet the horses and local trekking staff. Start the trekking to Ukok lake for about 4-5 hours. The trail goes along the Ukok valley over the small pass Kichi Ukok 3130 m. Tent camp at the shore of Ukok lake. The shepherds come to the pastures of the lake for the summertime with the cattle Trekking time during the day about 4-5 hours Distance is about 15 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

place Trek (About 4-5 Hours, 17 km)

Breakfast. Trekking up to the Sary-Bel pass 3860 m above sea level about 1-2 hours. On the way, it is possible to see the marmots, Golden eagle and at the pass possible to see the trails of the Ibex. The pass is rocky in Some places you could still see the glacier. Picnic for lunch. Descent to the Taldy gorge for about 2-3 hours. On the way, you will cross the river about 2 times. Overnight in the tents by Taldy river. Trekking time during the day about 4-5 hours Distance is about 17 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Camping: Yurt Camping
Day 7

place Trek (About 4-5 Hours, 17 km)

Breakfast. Trekking up to the Sary-Bel pass 3860 m above sea level about 1-2 hours. On the way, it is possible to see the marmots, Golden eagle and at the pass possible to see the trails of the Ibex. The pass is rocky in Some places you could still see the glacier. Picnic for lunch. Descent to the Taldy gorge for about 2-3 hours. On the way, you will cross the river about 2 times. Overnight in the tents by Taldy river. Trekking time during the day about 4-5 hours Distance is about 17 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

place Trek (About2-3 HOURS, 9 KM) – Tamga Yurt camp (140 km, about 3 hours of driving)

Breakfast. Trekking down along the river Taldy to the valley of Tura Suu about 16 km. On the way, you could meet the local shepherd and see the Yaks. Meet with the car at the junction of Taldy and Tura-Suu valleys and transfer to the yurt camp in Tura-Suu. Overnight in the Yurt camp. Trekking time during the day about 2-3 hours Distance is about 9 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Camping: Yurt Camping
Day 9

place Tamga – Bishkek (350km , about 5-6 hours of the driving)

Breakfast. Transfer to Bishkek about 350 km, 5-6 hours of driving. The road goes via Boom canyon. Lunch on the way. Dinner in the restaurant. Optionally folklore shows during the dinner. Accommodation in the hotel Asia Mountains or similar.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Camping: Futuro Hotel Bishkek
Day 10

place Bishkek

Breakfast. City tour of Bishkek with visiting Central Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, a walk along the Alley of the Youth next to Philarmonic Hall, a visit to Victory Square and Panfilov Park. Dinner and Overnight in Bishkek. Optionally folklore shows during the dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Camping: Futuro Hotel Bishkek
Day 11

place Transfer to Airport

Early breakfast and transfer to airport

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Futuro Hotel Bishkek
  • Yurt camping
  • Yurt Camping

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (11)
  • Dinner (9)
  • Lunch (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Manas Airport Pick up
  • Hike throughout the trail with a guide
  • Manas Airport Drop off

Extras expand_less

  • Horses for carrying trekking equipment and luggage included
  • Entrance fees included

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified as included
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers

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