Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Bishkek
Arrival in Bishkek- Start point
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bishkek's tree-lined boulevards and city neighborhoods
Landmarks Ala-Too Mountains 
- Day 2
Bishkek to Aksai Canyon
Bishkek to Aksai Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Burana Tower, an iconic remnant of the Karakhanid Era
- Scenic drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul
- Panoramic hike in Aksai Canyon
Landmarks Burana Tower Lake Issyk-Kul Aksai Canyon 
- Day 3
Aksai Canyon to Eli-Naryn
Aksai Canyon to Eli-Naryn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore the surreal Skazka Canyon with its wind-carved red sandstone formations
- Witness an eagle hunter in action—a centuries-old tradition
- Experience the dramatic Tosor Pass with high-altitude mountain scenery
- Visit remote shepherd yurts and experience nomadic life
Landmarks Skazka Canyon Tosor Pass - Day 4
Eli-Naryn to Naryn
Eli-Naryn to Naryn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along the Kichi Naryn River through deep gorges and lush valleys
- Experience dramatic landscape transitions from highlands to canyon country
Landmarks Kichi Naryn River - Day 5
Naryn to Köl-Suu Lake
Naryn to Köl-Suu Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey through three high mountain passes above 3,000 meters
- Visit Akmuz Village, the coldest recorded place in Kyrgyzstan
- Reach the remote beauty of Köl-Suu Lake with walk or optional horse ride to the lake
Optional Activities
- Horse ride to Köl-Suu Lake (alternative to walking)
Landmarks Akmuz Village Köl-Suu Lake - Day 6
Köl-Suu Lake to Tash Rabat
Köl-Suu Lake to Tash Rabat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Aksai Valley alpine meadows and distant snowy peaks
- Explore Tash Rabat Caravanserai, a 9th-century stone structure used by Silk Road merchants
Landmarks Aksai Valley Tash Rabat Caravanserai 
- Day 7
Tash Rabat to Son-Kul Lake
Tash Rabat to Son-Kul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic crossing of MELS Pass with steeped Soviet-era history and sweeping steppe views
- Experience dramatic landscape transitions from rocky valleys to lush pastures and lake shores
- Arrive at Son-Kul Lake, a sacred place for nomadic herders
Optional Activities
- Free time to walk along the lakeshore
Landmarks MELS Pass Moldo Ashuu Pass Son-Kul Lake 
- Day 8
Son-Kul Lake
Son-Kul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty homemade dinner in the yurt)
Included Activities
- Free exploration and rest at Son-Kul Lake
Optional Activities
- Leisurely hike along the lake shorelines or into surrounding hills
- Witness a traditional game of Kok Boru (horseback sport)
- Engage with local herders to learn about nomadic seasonal lifestyle
Landmarks Son-Kul Lake - Day 9
Son-Kul Lake to Bishkek and Departure
Son-Kul Lake to Bishkek and Departure- End point
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cultural stop in Kochkor with felt-making (Shyrdak) demonstration
- Visit women-run embroidery shop in Kochkor
- Short city tour in Bishkek
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade embroidery items at Kochkor shop
Landmarks Kochkor Bishkek
