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7 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-12 people
easy
Explore the heart of Central Asia on this unforgettable journey from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan.
Visit two vibrant cities — Almaty and Bishkek — and discover breathtaking natural wonders like Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, Altyn Arashan hot springs, Issyk-Kul Lake, and the iconic Jeti-Oguz Valley.
Experience authentic nomadic culture, sleep in traditional yurts, witness eagle hunting, taste local cuisine, and cross borders through the legendary Tien Shan mountains.
Perfect for: culture lovers, nature seekers, small groups & private tours
Starts in: Almaty 🇰🇿 | Ends in: Bishkek 🇰🇬
Duration
7 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-12 people
Tour Code
288
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Combined Country
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
-

Almaty
08:00
Bishkek
08:00
Upon arrival in Almaty, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel. We will start the tour with a visit to the central part of the city, exploring historic buildings, beautiful cathedrals, city squares, and the famous Almaty Park. The day will end with a visit to Kok Tobe Hill, offering panoramic views of the city.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Almaty
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we will drive to the stunning Charyn Canyon for exploration and photo opportunities. Then we continue to Saty village where you will enjoy lunch at a local guesthouse. In the afternoon, we visit Kolsai Lake, a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by forested mountains, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Saty Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We start with breakfast and then transfer to the Kegen border post to cross into Kyrgyzstan on foot. After a picnic lunch in nature, we proceed to Karakol. The city tour includes visits to the Dungan Mosque, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Bugu Bazaar. Dinner will be hosted by a local Dungan family, with an optional folklore music show to enrich your cultural experience.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel or similar in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we travel to Altyn Arashan Gorge via Soviet-era vehicle, where you can enjoy natural mineral hot springs and relax. Lunch will be served at a traditional yurt camp. Returning to Karakol by UAZ vehicle, we then transfer to Jeti Oguz Valley, famous for its red rock formations. Dinner and overnight will be at a yurt camp.
In winter, we replace Altyn Arashan with a visit to a ski resort (ski resort expenses not included).
Accommodation: Yurt camp in Jeti Oguz(in winter time guesthouse)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We explore the natural wonders of Jeti Oguz Valley including the Broken Heart rock formation and Maiden’s Braid waterfall by foot or horseback. Then we visit Barskoon Gorge with a short hike to one of its waterfalls and see the monument dedicated to cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. After lunch at a yurt café, we stop at Skazka Canyon before heading to Kaji Say village on the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, where you will have free time to relax by the lake.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Kaji Say or Bokonbaevo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave Kaji Say after breakfast and stop in Bokonbaevo village to witness an eagle hunting demonstration.
Next, we visit Kizil Tuu village to enjoy lunch with a local family and watch a traditional yurt assembly show.
On the way to Bishkek, we visit the historic Burana Tower in Tokmok. Upon arrival in Bishkek, dinner will be served at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bishkek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: 6 breakfast, 6 lunch, 6 dinner
According to group size 4wd car, minivan. minibus
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