Land of Eternal Mountains
10-day journey combines hiking, horseback riding, cultural experiences and scenic drives across the Tien Shan, from Issyk-Kul to Son-Kul and the red mountain landscapes around Kyzyl-Oy.
📅 10 Days
🚗 Road Trip
🥾 Hiking
🏇🏼 Horseback Riding
Explore the landscapes and culture of Kyrgyzstan
Travel from Bishkek into the Chon-Kemin valley, explore the red sandstone formations of Konorchek Canyon, and hike through the forests and meadows of Jeti-Oguz. Continue to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, experience traditional craftsmanship in Kochkor, and spend a night in a yurt near Son-Kul Lake.
The journey also includes horseback riding in Chon Kizil Suu Valley, a Dungan family lunch, a visit to a traditional whip craftsman and time to experience nomadic life in the highlands.

Road trip tour
from €1,190
/ person · group 6 people
Duration
10 days
Activities
Road trip, hiking and horseback riding
Season
June to mid-September
Airport Transfer
Book the tour
Day by day
Detailed Program
1 Day. Bishkek – Chon Kemin
BISHKEK → BURANA TOWER → CHON-KEMIN
Meet your guide at Manas Airport and transfer to a guesthouse for breakfast and some rest. Begin the journey toward Chon-Kemin National Park, stopping at the 11th-century Burana Tower. Enjoy a traditional lunch in Tokmok before continuing to Karool-Dobo village. Take an evening walk around the village, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at a local guesthouse.
Approximately 150 km · Burana Tower · Local guesthouse

2 Day. Transfer to Karakol
CHON-KEMIN → KONORCHEK CANYON → CHOLPON-ATA → KARAKOL
Set off early toward the eastern end of Issyk-Kul Lake. Stop for a two-hour round-trip hike through Konorchek Canyon’s red sandstone formations. Continue to Balykchy for lunch, then visit the Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs, Rukh Ordo cultural complex and Oruktu hot springs before arriving in Karakol for dinner and an overnight stay.
Approximately 300 km · 2-hour canyon hike · Cultural sites · Guesthouse

3 Day. Hiking in Jeti Oguz Valley
KARAKOL → IRDIK VALLEY → JETI-OGUZ → KARAKOL
Explore Irdik Valley on foot, walking through green pastures and forests beneath the Teskey Ala-Too range. Continue toward Jeti-Oguz, famous for its dramatic red rock formations. Stop for a picnic along the trail before meeting your driver near the Jeti-Oguz sanatorium and returning to Karakol.
4–5 hours hiking · Mountain meadows · Red rock formations · Guesthouse

4 Day. Horseback riding in Chon Kizil Suu
KARAKOL → CHON KIZIL SUU VALLEY → BOKONBAEVA
ransfer to Chon Kizil Suu Valley, where your horseback riding adventure begins. Ride through alpine meadows, forests and mountain trails, then visit the valley’s natural hot springs. Continue by vehicle to Bokonbaeva for dinner and an overnight stay with a local family.
4–5 hours horseback riding · Hot springs · Approximately 90 km by vehicle after riding

5 Day. Trekking with Lake Panorama
BOKONBAEVA → ISSYK-KUL SHORE → BOKONBAEVA
Transfer to the local hippodrome and begin a hike through dry hills overlooking Issyk-Kul Lake and the surrounding mountains. Continue toward the lakeshore, where you will stop for a picnic before walking along the water. Return to your guesthouse in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Hiking · Lake panorama · Picnic by the shore

6 Day. Transfer to Son Kul Lake
BOKONBAEVA → KOCHKOR → KALMAK ASHUU PASS → SON-KUL
Visit a traditional yurt craftsman and an artisan center in Kochkor to learn about Kyrgyz nomadic culture. Enjoy lunch with a Dungan family before continuing through Kalmak Ashuu Pass at 3,446 m. Arrive at Son-Kul Lake and settle into a traditional yurt camp at approximately 3,016 m.
Approximately 260 km · Kalmak Ashuu Pass 3,446 m · Yurt camp at 3,016 m

7 Day. Free day in the lake Son Kul
SON-KUL LAKE → SURROUNDING HIGHLANDS → SON-KUL LAKE
Enjoy a relaxed day in the highlands around Son-Kul Lake. Explore the surrounding landscape, take a walk near the lake or spend time observing the nomadic lifestyle and grazing animals. Dinner and overnight stay are at the same yurt camp.
Son-Kul Lake · Nomadic culture · Free time · Yurt camp

8 Day. Transfer to Kizil Oy
SON-KUL → KARA-KECHE PASS → CHAEK → KIZYL-OY
Leave Son-Kul and cross Kara-Keche Pass at 3,325 m before descending toward Chaek village, where you can pick up supplies for lunch. Continue along the Kokomeren River and stop for a picnic beside the water. Arrive in Kyzyl-Oy in the late afternoon and enjoy dinner with a local family.
Approximately 150 km · Kara-Keche Pass 3,325 m · Kokomeren River · Family guesthouse

9 Day. Return to Bishkek
KIZYL-OY → BISHKEK
After breakfast, drive back to Bishkek. Have lunch at a local restaurant and spend the afternoon exploring the capital, including Osh Bazaar, city parks and central squares. Finish the day with a traditional Kyrgyz dinner and an overnight stay at a guesthouse.
280 km · Approximately 4 hours driving · Osh Bazaar · Bishkek guesthouse

10 Day. Transfer to Manas Airport
BISHKEK → MANAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Transfer to Manas International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your journey through Kyrgyzstan to an end.
Airport transfer · End of services

2027 prices
Price depends on group size
€1,190/person
6 travellers
€1,300/person
5 travellers
€1,450/person
4 travellers
€1,720/person
3 travellers
€2,250/person
2 travellers
What’s included
Bishkek airport transfers
Local transport throughout the tour
English- or French-speaking guide/translator
Meals according to the program
Accommodation in local family homes and a guesthouse in Bishkek
Horses for luggage
Camping equipment
Not included
Travel insurance
International air tickets
Single-room supplement
Alcohol and mineral water
Final dinner and optional disco, bar, karaoke or spa expenses
Other services not mentioned in the program
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This is a road trip through mountain regions, combined with hiking and horseback riding. Expect a two-hour canyon hike, a 4–5-hour hike in Jeti-Oguz Valley and 4–5 hours of horseback riding in Chon Kizil Suu. The route also crosses high mountain passes, including Kalmak Ashuu at 3,446 m and Kara-Keche at 3,325 m. You should be comfortable with outdoor activities and uneven terrain.
Your guide carries a basic first-aid kit. If you are sensitive to altitude, consult your doctor before travelling. Bring any personal medication you may need throughout the trip.
Accommodation includes guesthouses, local family homes and a traditional yurt camp near Son-Kul Lake. Facilities vary by region, and shared bathrooms may be used in rural and mountain accommodation. Hotels or guesthouses are used in larger towns and cities.
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.
Temperatures vary by location and altitude. Check the weather forecast for the route before departure. Pack layered clothing, a warm layer, a warm hat, extra socks and underwear, comfortable sneakers or trekking shoes, a headlamp, sunglasses and sunscreen.
KAGAN provides camping equipment, picnic dishes and kitchen equipment. Bring a reusable filter bottle or plan to purchase water and snacks along the route. A small backpack of approximately 20–30 litres is recommended for personal items needed during the day. Horses are available for luggage, so avoid heavy and bulky items.
A €300 deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining amount can be paid in cash upon arrival in Bishkek. Bank transfer and credit card payment are also possible, with bank fees not included. 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 MertensTrustindex 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 !Posted on Google![]()
Karine MalouinTrustindex 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.Posted on Google![]()
Alicia VerlindenTrustindex 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 ☺️Posted on Google![]()
Valentin GoncalvesTrustindex 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.Posted on Google![]()
Nicolas BrunautTrustindex 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.Posted on Google![]()
Nathan FellousTrustindex 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 !Posted on Google![]()
Grace FosterTrustindex 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.Posted on Google![]()
Anne MadiesTrustindex 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!Posted on Google![]()
Julien AltacimaTrustindex 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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