Kyrgyzstan in Spring

A 10-day spring road trip through the Toktogul region, the Kokomeren River valley and the shores of Issyk-Kul, with easy hikes, horseback riding and nights with local families.

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📅 10 Days

🚗 Road Trip

🥾 Hiking

🏇🏼 Horseback Riding

Spring in the heart of Kyrgyzstan

Cross mountain passes above 3,000 m to reach Toktogul, hike to the Salpata viewpoint and spend two days on horseback with a local host in Ozgorush. Continue to the village of Kyzyl-Oi for an afternoon of fishing, a meeting with a craftsman who makes traditional riding whips and another ride in the surrounding mountains.

Follow the Kokomeren River to Kochkor, share lunch with a Dungan family and finish on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul with a golden eagle demonstration, rides above the lake, nights in a yurt camp and a last afternoon in Bishkek.

Route: Bishkek → Toktogul → Ozgorush → Kyzyl-Oi → Kochkor → Bokonbaevo → Boz Salkyn → Bishkek

Road trip tour

from €970
/ person · group 8 people

Duration

10 days

Activities

Season

April to May

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Detailed Program

1 Day. Arrival and transfer to Toktogul

MANAS AIRPORT → TOKTOGUL

Your driver and guide meet you early in the morning at Manas International Airport. Drive toward Toktogul over mountain passes above 3,000 m, with a picnic lunch on the way. Arrive at the guesthouse in the late afternoon and take a walk through Toktogul town.

Approximately 280 km · Passes above 3,000 m · Guesthouse in Toktogul

2 Day. Hike to Salpata Peak

TOKTOGUL → SALPATA PEAK → TOKTOGUL

After breakfast, a short drive takes you to the start of the hike. Climb toward Salpata Peak for wide views over the surrounding mountains, then descend to meet your driver and return to the same guesthouse for dinner.

Hiking · Mountain panorama · Guesthouse in Toktogul

3 Day. Horseback riding in Ozgorush

TOKTOGUL → OZGORUSH

Drive about 70 km to Ozgorush village and set off on a day ride through the surrounding mountains, with a picnic lunch in nature. Return in the middle of the afternoon to your local host’s home to rest. Dinner and overnight with the family.

Approximately 70 km · 3–4 hours horseback riding · Homestay

4 Day. Second day on horseback in Ozgorush

OZGORUSH → MOUNTAIN PASTURES → TOKTOGUL

Spend another day in the saddle with Guljigit, your local host, exploring the mountains and looking for fresh grazing for the horses. Picnic lunch in the mountains, then drive back to Toktogul in the late afternoon.

Horseback riding · Picnic in the mountains · Guesthouse in Toktogul

5 Day. Transfer to Kyzyl-Oi

TOKTOGUL → KYZYL-OI

Leave for the Kyzyl-Oi valley, with a short walk in the mountains on the way; your guide chooses the spot according to the weather and the group. Spend the afternoon fishing near the village and meet a craftsman who makes traditional riding whips in the evening.

Approximately 200 km · Short hike · Fishing · Homestay

6 Day. Horseback riding in Kyzyl-Oi

KYZYL-OI → SHEPHERDS’ SHELTER → KYZYL-OI

Ride into the mountains around Kyzyl-Oi and have a picnic lunch at a shepherds’ shelter. Back at the guesthouse, take a short late-afternoon walk to a viewpoint over the village and the valley.

Horseback riding · Shepherds’ shelter · Village viewpoint · Homestay

7 Day. Kyzyl-Oi to Bokonbaevo

KYZYL-OI → KOCHKOR → BOKONBAEVO

Follow the Kokomeren River through valleys and mountain scenery toward Kochkor. Lunch with a local Dungan family, then continue to Bokonbaevo on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.

Approximately 290 km · Kokomeren River · Dungan family lunch · Guesthouse

8 Day. Horseback riding by Issyk-Kul

BOKONBAEVO → ISSYK-KUL SHORE → YURT CAMP

Meet a traditional eagle hunter and learn about hunting with golden eagles. Then ride across a dry plateau with panoramic views of Issyk-Kul, picnic on the beach and continue along the shore to your yurt camp.

4 hours horseback riding · Eagle hunter · Yurt camp

9 Day. Horseback riding in Boz Salkyn Valley

YURT CAMP → BOZ SALKYN VALLEY → YURT CAMP

A 20-minute drive takes you to the start of today’s ride through Boz Salkyn Valley. If conditions allow, you ride all the way back to the yurt camp, with a picnic lunch along the way.

Horseback riding · Mountain valley · Yurt camp

10 Day. Transfer to Bishkek

BOKONBAEVO → BISHKEK

Drive to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Lunch at a restaurant, an afternoon walk through the city and a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Approximately 270 km · City walk · Hotel in Bishkek

11 Day. Departure

BISHKEK → MANAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Transfer to Manas International Airport for your flight home.

Airport transfer · End of services

2026-2027 prices

Price depends on group size

€970/person

8 travellers

€1,020/person

7 travellers

€1,100/person

6 travellers

€1,200/person

5 travellers

€1,370/person

4 travellers

€1,660/person

3 travellers

€2,190/person

2 travellers

What’s included

Bishkek airport transfers
English- or French-speaking guide/translator
Meals according to the program
Accommodation in guesthouses, homestays and a yurt camp
Museum entrance fees
Horse rental
Golden eagle hunter demonstration
Yurt-making demonstration with a local craftsman

Not included
Travel insurance
Single-room supplement
International air tickets
Alcohol and mineral water
Final dinner and optional disco, bar, karaoke or spa expenses
Other services not mentioned in the program

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa to enter Kyrgyzstan?

Citizens of the EU, Canada, Japan, Singapore and some other countries can enter visa-free for up to 60 days. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your entry date. If your nationality is not visa-exempt, check the official Kyrgyzstan e-visa website before traveling.

How physically demanding is the tour?

The tour combines scenic drives with cultural visits, easy hikes and horseback riding. The rides are suitable for beginners. Hikes are easy, with a maximum elevation gain of about 300 m, and walking stays below about 2,000 m. There is no age limit.

What should I know about safety and medication?

A support vehicle stays close during activities wherever the road allows, in case of serious injury, and your guide carries a basic first-aid kit. If you are sensitive to altitude, consult your doctor before travelling, and bring any personal medication you need.

Where will we stay during the tour?

You stay in local guesthouses, family homestays and a traditional Kyrgyz yurt camp with shared bathrooms, and in a hotel in Bishkek on the last night.

What food is provided, and can dietary needs be accommodated?

The tour serves traditional Kyrgyz meals featuring meat, rice, noodles and vegetables. Meals are Halal. Breakfast is served at guesthouses or yurt camps; lunch may be at a café or as a picnic; dinner is served at a café, guesthouse or yurt camp. Vegetarian meals are available. If you have strict dietary requirements, bring suitable food for remote sections. Gluten-free options are more readily available in larger cities. Drinking water is not included.

What should I bring?

Temperatures vary with location and altitude, and spring can be cold, so check the forecast before you leave. Bring layered clothing with a base layer, a warm layer and a waterproof jacket, plus gloves, a warm hat, extra socks and underwear, comfortable hiking shoes, a headlamp, a portable or solar charger and sunglasses.

What equipment is provided, and how much luggage can I bring?

KAGAN provides the picnic equipment. Bring a filter water bottle, a small daypack of 10–20 litres and trekking poles if you normally use them.

What are the booking and payment conditions?

A €300 deposit is required to confirm the booking. The balance is paid in cash on arrival in Bishkek. Bank transfer is also possible (bank fees not included), and card payment carries an 8% fee on the total amount. The deposit is non-refundable but can be used for a future trip.

Golden Book / Reviews

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 21 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
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   Jérémy Mertens 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Si vous cherchez une agence de voyage pour des tours organisés au Kirghizistan n'hésitez pas et choisissez KAGAN ! L'organisation est parfaite, les lieux visités incroyables et le contact avec la population Kyrgyz est rendue très facile par le guide qui accompagne le groupe, un gros point positif pour Aimara la meilleure guide francophone 😁. Certainement l'un des meilleurs rapports qualité/prix au Kirghizistan !
  
 
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   Karine Malouin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous recherchions une agence pouvant nous fournir un guide francophone, mais aussi une expérience immersive selon nos goûts, nos besoins et en très petit groupe. Ils ont répondu à toutes nos attentes, et même au delà, avec ouverture et flexibilité. Nous avons créé quelque chose de magique avec notre guide et notre chauffeur et avons vécu l'un des plus beau voyage de notre vie.
  
 
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   Alicia Verlinden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous sommes partis au Kirghizistan ce mois de juin 2026 avec Kagan et leur guide Nurtilek (Rick pour les intimes). Tout était vraiment parfait! Le voyage était bien organisé, les logements de bonne qualité, le programme correspondait à nos attentes et les activités étaient supers. Étant donné notre manque de connaissance en russe, c’était pratique d’avoir un guide avec nous!
L’équipe de Kagan était à l’écoute et nous avons vraiment eu un voyage super, je recommande ☺️
  
 
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   Valentin Goncalves 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous venons de réaliser un voyage de 12 jours au Kirghizstan entre amis.
Tout a été parfait du début à la fin.
L’agence est organisée, et à l’écoute. Aimira est très réactive.
Notre guide Azamat, par sa gentillesse, sa disponibilité, son professionnalisme et sa connaissance du pays, a largement contribué à rendre notre expérience inoubliable. Notre chauffeur Akil a également été irréprochable tout au long du voyage.

Nous recommandons cette agence les yeux fermés à tous ceux qui souhaitent ce magnifique pays!
Merci encore.
  
 
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   Nicolas Brunaut 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous avons fait 15 jours de voyage au Kirghizistan via Kagan en auto-tour, l'un des premiers qu'ils proposaient.

Nous avons apprécié le fait d'être en autonomie pour découvrir le pays, tout en n'ayant pas à se préoccuper du planning et des activités et des commodités ennuyantes (aller-retour à l'aéroport).

Nous avons été accueilli dans cette agence à taille humaine, qui nous a présenté notre tour, puis avons eu les clefs de notre 4X4, et c'était parti pour 15 jours en autonomie, avec des check réguliers a distance avec nos guides (anglophone puis francophone).

Pour une des premières proposées par l'agence, rien à redire, tout s'est bien passé, chaque stop avait son intérêt, chaque lieu valait la peine d'être vue afin de bien profiter du Kirghizistan.

Nous avons pu également adapter le séjour initial proposé puisque nous restions quelques jours en plus.

Lors de notre séjour, un voyant moteur s'est allumé sur la voiture, l'agence Kagan a su réagir et nous trouver un mécanicien à notre étape, qui a réparé la panne (injecteur mort), sans le moindre frais pour nous, et sans la moindre contrainte car le mécanicien s'est déplacé jusqu'à notre logement.

Il ne manque qu'un petit livret à recevoir au départ pour être encore plus autonome, et tout serait parfait !

Pour info, ils sont en partenariat pour ce trajet avec My Kirghiz Friends, qui aura le même commentaire.
  
 
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   Nathan Fellous 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous avons effectué un roadtrip de 12 jours organisé par KAGAN.
Tous les membres de l'agence était courtois, professionnels et disponibles.
Ce tour était inoubliable !
Je recommande fortement de voyagzr avec KAGAN !
  
 
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   Grace Foster 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Azamat guided a small group of us women through the backcountry on horseback with a team of two other Kyrgyz guides. We were able to have all of our needs met throughout the trip between weather preparedness, a flexible schedule and accommodations. We will miss our time with them in the mountains deeply.
  
 
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   Anne Madies 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous avons passé 3 semaines au Kirghizstan cet été. Nous voulions voir la diversité du pays et faire des treks. Kagan a parfaitement répondu à nos attentes. Nous avons fait un voyage extraordinaire, très varié et avons pu avoir un aperçu de la vie quotidienne du pays. Les treks étaient splendides et Kagan a su très bien gérer les imprévus du voyage. Notre guide francophone Sergey a aussi contribué à sa réussite en sachant adapter le programme à nos souhaits.  En résumé, Je vous recommande cette petite agence locale!
  
 
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   Julien Altacima 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous avons fait un voyage de 11 jours en juin 2025 avec un groupe de 10 personnes. L'équipe locale était très professionnelle et attentive à nos souhaits (guide francophone et chauffeur/mécanicien). Les 4x4 que nous avons loués étaient en parfaits états et adaptés au parcours. Nous remercions Aydana et Azamat pour leur organisation sans faille et leur disponibilité avant, pendant et après le voyage. Un grand merci à KAGAN.

Our customers regularly share their experiences, whether on our Google page or our Facebook page. The feedback is varied – some highlight our hospitality in the guesthouse, our availability or the quality of our services when traveling in Kyrgyzstan, others help us to improve. And it’s precisely thanks to this feedback that KAGAN evolves every day.

Thank you to all those who put their trust in us!

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