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Photo Tour to Kyrgyzstan, Kelsuu, Son Kul, Issyk Kul, Jyrgalan, Altyn Arashan, Jeti Oguz, Bishkek

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

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Russian
Ages 7+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bishkek to Naryn

    Bishkek to Naryn
    Start point
    FRU Passport Control, Chuy, Kyrgyzstan (Manas International Airport, 04:00 - 05:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Bishkek city), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
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  3. Day 2

    Kok Kiya Valley

    Kok Kiya Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kelsuu Lake on horses
    Landmarks
    Kelsuu Lake
    Kok Kiya Valley
  4. Day 3

    Son Kul Lake

    Son Kul Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at yurt camp), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at yurt camp)

    Included Activities

    • Watch horse games (Kok Boru, Kiz Kuumai, Tyiyn Enmei, Er Enish)
    Landmarks
    Son Kul Lake
    Moldo Ashu Pass
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  5. Day 4

    Son Kul to Cholpon Ata

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kochkor local bazaar
    • Visit felt art factory and see felt carpet making procedures
    • Time at Issyk Kul Lake beach
    • Entrance fee to Mineral hot spring pool in Cholpon Ata
    Landmarks
    Kalmak Ashu Pass
    Kochkor village
    Issyk Kul Lake
    Cholpon Ata
  6. Day 5

    Cholpon Ata to Jyrgalan Valley

    Cholpon Ata to Jyrgalan Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local café in Karakol), Dinner
    Landmarks
    Issyk Kul Lake
    Karakol
    Jyrgalan Valley
  7. Day 6

    Jyrgalan Valley to Jeti Oguz

    Jyrgalan Valley to Jeti Oguz
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at yurt camp)

    Included Activities

    • Time at Altyn Arashan mineral hot spring
    • Soviet Union Track to Altyn Arashan

    Optional Activities

    • Bathe at hot spring in nature
    Landmarks
    Altyn Arashan
    Jeti Oguz Valley
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  8. Day 7

    Kaji Sai

    Kaji Sai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at yurt camp), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking to Maiden Braid waterfall
    • View Seven Rock mountains
    • Hike in Barskoon gorge to one of four waterfalls
    • Visit stone monument for Yuri Gagarin
    • Visit Fairy Tale canyon
    • Entrance fee to Skazka canyon
    Landmarks
    Maiden Braid waterfall
    Seven Rock
    Jeti Oguz
    Barskoon gorge
    Yuri Gagarin monument
    Fairy Tale canyon
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  9. Day 8

    Kaji Sai to Bishkek

    Kaji Sai to Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse), Lunch (Lunch with local family in Kyzyl-Tuu), Dinner (Dinner at local traditional restaurant with Kyrgyz music)

    Included Activities

    • Participate in assembling a nomadic yurt of a local family
    • Lunch with local family
    • Nomadic yurt assembly show
    • Picture with eagle

    Optional Activities

    • Folklore show from local musician family
    • Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo village
    Landmarks
    Bokonbaevo village
    Kyzyl-Tuu
    Issyk Kul Lake
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  10. Day 9

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    End point
    FRU Passport Control, Chuy, Kyrgyzstan (Manas International Airport, 13:00 - 14:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

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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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    Asked on April 14th, 2025

    what kind of luggage do we have to bring with us ( backpack, travel bag, suitcase ?). Other question: the period forecasted is middle june: how is the weather ? Is it already the full season for tourists ?

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    • Nomads YurtOperatorWritten April 2025

      You can bring suitcase no problem. Weather in middle june in cities about 30 degrees, in mountain around 5 degrees, so this is the full season for tourists. If you are 2 people we will calculate the tour fir 2 people.

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