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Walking in Kyrgyzstan

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Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    Start point
    Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Hotel reception, 18:00 - 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Asia Mountains 1 Hotel), Guesthouse (Asia Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ala-Too Square to see Soviet-influenced Brutalist architecture
    • Dinner with tour leader at 6pm (if arriving on time)
    Landmarks
    Ala-Too Square
    Manas International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Asia Mountains 1 Hotel), Guesthouse (Asia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting after breakfast
    • Sightseeing tour of Bishkek by bus and on foot
    • Stroll through Oak Park
    • Visit Osh Bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Try Kumis (fermented mares milk)
    Landmarks
    Oak Park
    Osh Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Bishkek to Ala Archa Gorge

    Bishkek to Ala Archa Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Asia Mountains 1 Hotel), Guesthouse (Asia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Ak Sai waterfall in Ala Archa Gorge
    Landmarks
    Ala Archa National Park
    Ak Sai waterfall
  4. Day 4

    Bishkek to Chon Kemin Valley

    Bishkek to Chon Kemin Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Chon Kemin Homestay)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower
    • View balbals (memorial stones)
    • Afternoon hike in Chon Kemin Valley
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
    Chon Kemin Valley
  5. Day 5

    Chon Kemin Valley to Karakol

    Chon Kemin Valley to Karakol
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Meal cooked by a family from an ethnic minority group (Dungan or Uighur))
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Altamira Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • View ancient petroglyphs at Cholpon-Ata
    • Walking tour of Karakol
    • Visit Dungan mosque
    • Visit Orthodox Cathedral
    • Visit Prjevalsky museum
    • Meal with ethnic minority family (Dungan or Uighur)
    Landmarks
    Lake Issyk Kul
    Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs
    Dungan mosque
    Orthodox Cathedral
    Prjevalsky Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Karakol to Altyn-Arashan Valley

    Karakol to Altyn-Arashan Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Altamira Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hike in Altyn-Arashan Valley
    • Dip in thermal springs
    Landmarks
    Altyn-Arashan Valley
    Palatka Peak
  7. Day 7

    Karakol to Djety-Oguz to Issyk Kul

    Karakol to Djety-Oguz to Issyk Kul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Yurt (Tosor Yurt Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Morning sightseeing
    • Hike in Djety-Oguz Gorge
    • Meet golden eagle hunter and witness eagle hunting

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Issyk Kul lake
    Landmarks
    Djety-Oguz Gorge
  8. Day 8

    Issyk Kul to Kochkor to Bishkek

    Issyk Kul to Kochkor to Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final night meal to celebrate and reflect on experiences)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Asia Mountains 1 Hotel), Guesthouse (Asia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit shirdak (traditional Kyrgyz felt rug) workshop
    Landmarks
    Kochkor
  9. Day 9

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    End point
    Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Hotel reception, 09:00 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Manas International Airport

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  • Transport
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    Maya5.0June 2026
    This tour is very underrated. The country is beautiful, the people are so friendly, and the tour guides and drivers...
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    We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic trip! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for recommending us to others. We look forward to helping you discover even more incredible destinations in the future
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  • Paula4.7July 2023
    Lots. The eagle hunter and his feathered friends were fantastic. The bumpy ride up to the hot springs. Swimming in...
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  • Richard4.0August 2023
    Walking up the valleys south of Karakol, the homestay and the hot spring
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  • Jan3.8August 2023
    the first day of hiking. the homestay and the walk at the homestay.
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  • Caroline4.7September 2023
    The landscape and people. Amazing walks Eagle hunters Homestay
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  • PhilRisdale2.0September 2022
    Far too many long travelling days on very poor roads with not enough breaks. Even on the 'stay put' day in Karakol,...
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  • David3.8December 2019
    Because Gatwick to Istanbul flight was late we missed connection. Turkish Airlines responded well with 4 hotel and...
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    Traveled in September 2019
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    Sorry to hear you had issues with your flights :(
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  • Emily5.0October 2019
    Excellent introduction to Kyrgyzstan, we saw a variety of different landscapes and were immersed in the local culture...
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    Thanks for your great feedback :)
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    Ruth

    Asked on May 3rd, 2026

    Looking for a 10 day trip around 8th-23Aug. Transport, accommodation and meals Inc. Hiking also. Please can you share iternary and cost. Group trip is also OK.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2026

      The scheduled dates for this trip are 8–16 August. The cost is US$1,750 per person, based on two people sharing.

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    Ryan

    Asked on April 27th, 2026

    We'd love to join a group tour so we can meet other travellers along the way. We're looking for a mix of comfortable guesthouse stays along with at least one yurt camp experience. Visiting Ala Kul Lake is a must for us. We're keen on a trekking-focused itinerary, but would also love the opportunity to include some horse riding if possible. One important consideration for us is staying in places with as much phone/Wi-Fi coverage as possible, as our families would really appreciate regular updates on our whereabouts. Do you have any tours you would recommend that fit this description? What are the prices?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2026

      On each of the tours you will see the price listed based on the departure date you select on the tour and if you also expand the itinerary you will be able to see which guesthouses we use whilst on the tour. Unfortunately we do not offer any horse riding on our tours so if this is something you are really wanting to do then it maybe best to look at any tour operator which may offer this on the tours.

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    Jill

    Asked on June 2nd, 2025

    My friends and I are travelling to Central Asia this June. We are looking for a tour from Kazakhstan (Almaty) > Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek) > Uzbekistan (Tashkent). We are more interested in the Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan parts of the trip, and the Yurt stay and horse riding trekking is our priority.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2025

      We do not offer any custom tours here at Explore as we specialize in small group travel for our existing itineraries. If you are interested in our itineraries as is, we do have a June 28th 2025 departure for this tour that we can still request 8 spaces on.

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    Gary

    Asked on May 19th, 2024

    Will the alpine lake be frozen over in June still?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2024

      If it is Lake Issyk Kul, this rarely freezes over. The second largest alpine lake in the World, it is 182 kilometres/113.10 mile long, up to 60 kilometres/37.30 mile wide and lies at an altitude of just over 1600 metres/5250 feet. Issyk Kul translates as 'warm lake' - the lake's saline waters never freeze over despite the region's sub-zero winters.

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    Eva

    Asked on February 3rd, 2024

    Is this tour guaranteed even if I am tge only person who bought the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2024

      This trip on 15th June is a guaranteed departure and there are 4 people already booked so it will definitely be going ahead.

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      Are these leisure walks or high intensity level walks? Plus, your yurts are all shared? If I am paying for a single supplement room, will I be sharing rooms in a yurt?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2024

      Walking grade Moderate. This trip is graded moderate with walks on 4 days for between 3 to 6 hours along earth and gravel tracks. You will mainly walk on well-maintained paths at altitudes of up to 2500-2700 m/8203-8859 ft, with occasional demanding ascents or descents.

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    Diana

    Asked on June 24th, 2023

    I have a few questions regarding the 2-9 Sep 2023 itinerary: 1) It has been stated that 8 breakfasts and 3 dinners are catered for. May I ask how do we settle lunch and other meals if we're out exploring the wilderness? 2) Will we always return to Bishkek every night? In other words, will there be overnight stays outside Bishkek? 3) What kind of gears and travel tips do you have for a 20-year-old solo traveller? (Especially tips for adapting to seasonal changes as it is near Winter)

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2023

      Your local guide will always give you experienced suggestions on where to eat and also offer group meals on at times which meals aren't catered for, so there will always be options to ensure that everyone is fed & no one needs to eat alone. There will be overnight stays outside Bishkek, I have attached the trip notes which have detailed information on where you will be staying each night throughout your trip, you will see there are four different accommodations. Also on the trip notes attached, if you click on the Trip Information section you will see a suggestion list of clothing, footwear and packing information in relation to the seasonal changes.

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    Kathy

    Asked on March 7th, 2023

    Is the trip guaranteed to take place after booking or does it require a minimum number of participants?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2023

      Which departure date are you interested in? If you are ready to book please select the 'book now' button to secure your spot on Walking in Kyrgyzstan.

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    Colleen

    Asked on July 14th, 2022

    Will any later dates be put on the site? Was hoping to go in March 2023.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2022

      The closest date to march 2023 is Sat 17 Jun 2023 - Sun 25 Jun 2023

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