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6 DAY SUMMER HIKING TOUR KYRGYZSTAN, Son Kul, Issyk Kul, Altyn Arashan, Jeti Oguz

6 days
Start and end in Bishkek
5.0 (3 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bishkek to Son Kul Lake

    Bishkek to Son Kul Lake
    Start point
    FRU Passport Control, Chuy, Kyrgyzstan (Manas International Airport, 05:00 - 06:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at restaurant), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at yurt camp)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Bishkek airport to Son Kul Lake
    • Pass through Kalmak Ashu Pass and observe yaks
    Landmarks
    Son Kul Lake
    Kalmak Ashu Pass
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  3. Day 2

    Son Kul Lake to Cholpon Ata

    Son Kul Lake to Cholpon Ata
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Son Kul), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Cholpon Ata
    • Beach time at Cholpon Ata

    Optional Activities

    • Cruising at Issyk Kul Lake
    Landmarks
    Issyk Kul Lake
    Cholpon Ata
  4. Day 3

    Cholpon Ata to Altyn Arashan

    Cholpon Ata to Altyn Arashan
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Cholpon Ata), Lunch (Lunch at yurt camp), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Cholpon Ata to Karakol
    • Hiking to Altyn Arashan Gorge
    • Visit natural mineral hot springs and bathe
    • Entrance fee to Altyn Arashan
    • Entrance fee to Hot spring pool Ak Suu
    Landmarks
    Altyn Arashan Gorge
    Karakol
  5. Day 4

    Altyn Arashan to Jeti Oguz

    Altyn Arashan to Jeti Oguz
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Altyn Arashan), Lunch (Lunch at yurt camp), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike down to Karakol
    • Transfer to Jeti Oguz
    • Explore Jeti Oguz Valley
    • Hike to Maiden Braid Waterfall
    • View Broken Heart Stone formation
    • View Jeti Oguz rocks (Seven Bulls)
    Landmarks
    Jeti Oguz Valley
    Maiden Braid Waterfall
    Broken Heart Stone
    Jeti Oguz Rocks
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  6. Day 5

    Jeti Oguz to Bishkek

    Jeti Oguz to Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Jeti Oguz), Lunch (Lunch at local family home in Kizil Tuu village), Dinner (Dinner upon arrival at Bishkek)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Barskoon Gorge and waterfall
    • View Yuri Gagarin monument
    • Explore Skazka Canyon
    • Visit local family in Kizil Tuu village
    • Demonstration of nomadic yurt assembly
    • Entrance fee to Skazka Canyon
    Landmarks
    Barskoon Gorge
    Skazka Canyon
    Kizil Tuu village
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  7. Day 6

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    End point
    FRU Passport Control, Chuy, Kyrgyzstan (Manas International Airport, 09:00 - 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Bishkek city tour
    • Visit Ala Too Square
    • Visit History Museum
    • Watch Honour Guard change ceremony
    • Visit Victory Square
    • Visit Osh Bazaar
    • Transfer to airport
    • Entrance fee to History Museum
    Landmarks
    Ala Too Square
    History Museum
    Victory Square
    Osh Bazaar
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Rating
5.0 (3 reviews)
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Reviews from other tours by Nomads Yurt

  • Greg5.0September 2026
    We had a wonderful trip to Kyrgyzstan
  • Tobias5.0September 2025
    Very good tour. Optimally planned, beautiful accommodation, mega nature, super guide, very nice experiences. Just as...
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  • Amber5.0November 2022
    We had a great tour around Issyk-Kul. We were showed a lot of beautiful nature and learned a lot about the Kyrgyzstan...
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