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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

Will the alpine lake be frozen over in June still?

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.

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

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

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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Excellent introduction to Kyrgyzstan, we saw a variety of different landscapes and were immersed in the local culture.
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bishkek
Bishkek
Start point
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Hotel reception, 18:00 - 18:00)
Accommodation
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
Day 2
Bishkek
Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
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
Day 3
Bishkek to Ala Archa Gorge
Bishkek to Ala Archa Gorge
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Asia Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike to Ak Sai waterfall in Ala Archa Gorge
Landmarks
Ala Archa National Park
Ak Sai waterfall
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
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
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
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
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 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit shirdak (traditional Kyrgyz felt rug) workshop
Landmarks
Kochkor
Day 9
Bishkek
Bishkek
End point
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Hotel reception, 09:00 - 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Manas International Airport

Landmarks
Ala-Too Square
Manas International Airport

Landmarks
Oak Park
Osh Bazaar

Landmarks
Ala Archa National Park
Ak Sai waterfall

Landmarks
Burana Tower
Chon Kemin Valley

Landmarks
Lake Issyk Kul
Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs
Dungan mosque
Orthodox Cathedral
Prjevalsky Museum

Landmarks
Altyn-Arashan Valley
Palatka Peak

Landmarks
Djety-Oguz Gorge

Landmarks
Kochkor

Landmarks
Manas International Airport

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Where You'll Stay

Asia Hotel
Guesthouse
Days 1, 2, 3, 8
Chon Kemin Homestay
Home-stay
day 4
Altamira Hotel
Guesthouse
Days 5, 6
Tosor Yurt Camp
Yurt
day 7

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4.3

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

Itinerary
4.2
Transport
4.3
Guide
4.4
Accommodation
4.1
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

Richard4.8•August 2025
All the walks, the Uigeh meal, the state history museum, the Yurt camp and almost everything else.
Traveled in August 2025
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Lyndsay4.8•August 2025
Staying at the homestead and yurt camp.
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Stephen4.7•August 2025
Too many to single one out but when we arrived in the yurt camp in late afternoon we had a swim in the lake next to...
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Maya5.0•June 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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Paula4.7•July 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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Richard4.0•August 2023
Walking up the valleys south of Karakol, the homestay and the hot spring
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Jan3.8•August 2023
the first day of hiking. the homestay and the walk at the homestay.
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Caroline4.7•September 2023
The landscape and people. Amazing walks Eagle hunters Homestay
Traveled in September 2023
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PhilRisdale2.0•September 2022
Far too many long travelling days on very poor roads with not enough breaks. Even on the 'stay put' day in Karakol,...
Far too many long travelling days on very poor roads with not enough breaks. Even on the 'stay put' day in Karakol, the itinerary includes another 4 hours on an army vehicle (there and back) with a very short walk included. All walks included, except one, were very short strolls and not 'hikes' as the itinerary suggests. The Bisktek guest house is OK but far too far out of town to allow any sort of exploration of the city when you first arrive. Homestay was fine, as was the Karakol hotel. One common feature was the very small beds with horribly lumpy mattresses - all except for the Yurt Camp, which had the most comfortable beds of the entire trip.Show more
Traveled in September 2022
David3.8•December 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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Reply from: Explore!
Sorry to hear you had issues with your flights :(
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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.
Accommodation
Meals
Price / Availability
Tour Details
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written 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.
R
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?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written 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.
J
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.
Group size
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written 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.
G
Gary
Asked on May 19th, 2024
Will the alpine lake be frozen over in June still?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written 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.
E
Eva
Asked on February 3rd, 2024
Is this tour guaranteed even if I am tge only person who bought the tour?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written 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.
- E
  Eva
  Traveler•Written 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!Operator•Written 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)
Accommodation
Meals
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written 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.
K
Kathy
Asked on March 7th, 2023
Is the trip guaranteed to take place after booking or does it require a minimum number of participants?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written 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.
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2022
  The closest date to march 2023 is Sat 17 Jun 2023 - Sun 25 Jun 2023

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