Discover an unspoilt land shaped by nomadic culture, and travel between steppes and canyons.
- 12 days · 11 nights
- 10 adventurers
- French-speaking guide
- Level: active
The trip at a glance
Kyrgyzstan is freedom in its purest form. Three days of horse trekking to Song-Kul lake, nights in yurts with nomads, the red sandstone canyons of Issyk-Kul lake, then a three-day trek to Ala-Kul lake, at over 3,500 m. We finish with hot springs and a rafting trip. 12 days in the heart of the Kyrgyz mountains.
Is this trip for me?
- Nature and adventure
- Culture and encounters
- Relaxation
- Parties and evenings
- Physical effort
- Comfort
Dates and prices
- Mon, Aug 16 → Fri, Aug 27, 202712 days€1,449Your spot secured with a €500 depositNew dateBook
Fancy a longer adventure? Combine Kyrgyzstan + Kazakhstan for just €2,848. See the combo →
Highlights
- 4x4 road trip across Kyrgyzstan's wide open spaces
- A 3-day horse trek to Song-Kul lake, with a pass at 3,400 m, led by a professional equestrian guide
- A 3-day hike to the turquoise Ala-Kul lake, at 3,530 m
- Nights in yurts and encounters with nomadic culture
- Red sandstone canyons: Skazka, Ak-Say and the Seven Bulls of Jeti-Oguz
- Soaking in hot springs in the middle of the mountains
- Rafting in the Chon-Kemin valley
The trip in pictures
Day-by-day itinerary
Your adventure begins in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's green capital, nestled at the foot of snowy mountains.
You have time to settle in and rest after your journey. We meet around 6 pm with your guide and the rest of the group. We get to know each other and introduce the adventure ahead. Our first evening all together… and the first fits of laughter!
Night in a hotel + breakfast
What's included
- A French-speaking guide from the first to the last day
- 11 nights with breakfast, including 6 in yurts
- The 3-day horse trek with a professional equestrian guide, safety equipment, lunches and dinners
- The 3-day trek to Ala-Kul lake
- The 4x4s and all transfers on site
- All activities listed in the itinerary and site entrance fees
- No booking fees
- The international flight (return to Bishkek)
- Trekking gear rental
- Options
- Other lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
Accommodation and transport
An authentic and cultural mix that gives the trip all its charm: along the way, you'll sleep in different types of accommodation, from traditional lakeside yurts to hotels, including cosy guesthouses. A way to experience Kyrgyzstan as close to nomadic culture as possible.
All transport on site is included. A 4x4 road trip, horses during the 3-day trek, and a taxi or bus back from the Ala-Kul trek. Driving is shared: if you'd like to get behind the wheel, you can drive. If not, no problem, the guide and the other members of the group will take care of it.
Flights and practical info
Arrive at Bishkek airport (FRU) on day 1. Meeting with the group around 6 pm.
The trip ends on day 12 at 10 am, in Bishkek (Bishkek airport, FRU).
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