Here is the program by day(01d10en)
Day 1 / Bishkek – Chon Kemin
Welcome at Manas Airport. After arrival, you will be transferred to a guesthouse for rest, shower, and breakfast. The adventure begins with a trip to Chon Kemin National Park, a beautiful natural area in Kyrgyzstan, where you will make a stop at the 11th-century Burana Tower, a UNESCO heritage site. After a traditional lunch at a restaurant in Tokmok, the journey continues toward Chon Kemin. You will reach the village of Karool Dobo, where you’ll have an evening walk to explore the area. Dinner will be served at a local guesthouse, where you will spend the night. Distance: 150 km
Day 2 / Chon Kemin – Karakol
Start your day early, departing for the easternmost part of Issyk Kul Lake, also known as the “Pearl of Tien Shan.” Along the way, you will take a 2-hour round-trip hike through the stunning Konorchek Canyon. Afterward, the journey continues to Balykchi for lunch. Following the meal, you will visit the Cholpon Ata petroglyphs, the Rukh Ordo spiritual museum, and the Oruktu hot springs. The day ends with a late arrival in Karakol, where dinner will be served at the Riverside Guesthouse, where you will spend the night. Distance: 300 km
Day 3 / Jeti Oguz Valley
On Day 3, you will experience a full day of hiking, starting in Irdik Valley, a lush green pasture at the base of Teskey Ala Too. As you walk through meadows and forests, you will eventually reach the Jeti-Oguz Valley, famous for its red rock formations. A picnic will be organized along the trail. Afterward, you will meet the driver near Jeti Oguz sanatorium for the transfer back to Karakol. Dinner will be at a local restaurant, and you will return to the Riverside Guesthouse for overnight accommodation. Trekking time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 10 km
Day 4 / Horse Trekking in Chon Kizil Suu
On this day, you will transfer to Chon Kizil Suu Valley (40 km). This is the start of your horseback trekking adventure, where you will ride through alpine meadows, forests, and mountain paths. A visit to the hot springs in the valley will follow. Afterward, the journey continues by vehicle to Bokonbaeva (90 km), where you will have dinner and spend the night with a local family. Trekking time: 6-7 hours riding
Distance by vehicle: 90 km
Day 5 / Trekking with Lake Panorama
After breakfast, a short transfer to the local hippodrome begins the day’s trek. You will hike through dry hills, enjoying stunning views of Issyk Kul Lake and the surrounding mountains. After reaching the lakeshore, a picnic will be organized, and you will continue along the edge of the lake. In the evening, you will meet your driver for a return to the guesthouse for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 / Transfer to Son Kul Lake
On Day 6, the group will head toward Son Kul Lake, the jewel of Kyrgyz nomadic life. A visit to a yurt craftsman and an artisan center in Kochkor will provide a cultural insight. After lunch with a Dungan family, the journey continues through Kalmak Ashuu Pass (3,446 m) to reach the southern shore of Son Kul Lake. You will spend the night in a yurt camp located at 3,016 meters above sea level. Distance: 260 km
Day 7 / Leisure Day at Son Kul
Spend a relaxing day at Son Kul Lake, where you can explore the highlands around the lake or simply unwind in the yurt camp, experiencing the nomadic way of life. Enjoy a traditional Kyrgyz dinner, followed by an overnight stay at the same yurt camp.
Day 8 / Transfer to Kizil Oy
On Day 8, you will leave the yurt camp and begin the journey to Kizil Oy. Cross Kara Keche Pass (3,325 m) before descending into Chaek village to pick up supplies for a picnic lunch. The drive continues along the Kokomeren River, where you will stop for a riverside picnic. You will arrive in Kizil Oy in the late afternoon. Dinner will be served with a local family, and you will spend the night with them. Distance: 150 km
Day 9 / Return to Bishkek
After an early breakfast, you will depart for Bishkek (a 4-hour drive). Upon arrival, you will have lunch at a local restaurant, followed by visits to Osh Bazaar, parks, and the central squares of the city. The day will conclude with a traditional Kyrgyz dinner at a local restaurant and an overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 10 / Transfer to Manas Airport
Morning transfer to the airport. End of services.