Around Kyrgyzstan: Jyrgalan, Son-Kol, Tash-Rabat & Kel-Suu — 14 Days
About this tour
A complete loop around Kyrgyzstan for travellers who want to see it all: green valleys, rivers and mountains, cooking by the river with a great view, nomadic life and nights in yurts, a night with a Kyrgyz family, Kyrgyz food — and Issyk-Kul, one of the largest mountain lakes in the world.
Highlights
- Horse riding in the Jyrgalan valley
- Altyn-Arashan hot springs
- Yurt nights at Jeti-Oguz, Son-Kol, Tash-Rabat and Kel-Suu
- A night with a Kyrgyz family and Kyrgyz food
- Chon-Kemin national park
Group departures
Join a group on one of these dates, or propose your own. A departure is guaranteed once 2 travellers have joined, and the price per person drops as the group grows.
Join a group: choose your date
Publish your dates and other travellers can join you. They go live as soon as you confirm your email.
- Guaranteed from 2 travellers
- Price drops as people join
- Set your own group limit
Itinerary
01
Day
Arrival in Bishkek
Overnight: hotel in Bishkek.
02
Day
Bishkek – Karakol
Overnight: hotel in Karakol.
03
Day
Karakol – Jyrgalan valley
Overnight: lodge in Jyrgalan.
04
Day
Jyrgalan – horse riding
A day of horse riding in the Jyrgalan valley.
Overnight: lodge in Jyrgalan.
05
Day
Jyrgalan – Altyn-Arashan
Overnight: lodge in Altyn-Arashan.
06
Day
Altyn-Arashan – Jeti-Oguz valley
Overnight: yurt camp, Jeti-Oguz.
07
Day
Jeti-Oguz – Son-Kol lake
Overnight: yurt camp, Son-Kol.
08
Day
Son-Kol – Tash-Rabat caravanserai
Overnight: yurt camp, Tash-Rabat.
09
Day
Tash-Rabat – Kel-Suu lake
Overnight: yurt camp, Kel-Suu.
10
Day
Kel-Suu – Naryn
Overnight: hotel in Naryn.
11
Day
Naryn – Chon-Kemin national park
Overnight: lodge in Chon-Kemin.
12
Day
Chon-Kemin – Bishkek
Overnight: hotel in Bishkek.
13
Day
Bishkek – Chon-Kurchak valley
A day trip to the Chon-Kurchak valley.
Overnight: hotel in Bishkek.
14
Day
Departure
Transfer to the airport.
What's included
Included
Price per person in a twin/double room (single and triple prices on request)
Not included
International flights
Visa fees (if you need a visa)
Travel insurance
Single room supplement: $390 (13 nights × $30), if you prefer a room of your own
Lunch on travel days
Drinks and snacks
Tips for your guide, driver and horsemen
Personal expenses
Who is this tour for?
- Travellers with two weeks who want to see the whole country
- Nature lovers who enjoy yurt nights and simple lodges
Difficulty & safety
Son-Kol, Tash-Rabat and Kel-Suu are above 3,000 m. Weather changes quickly — sunny one minute, rain the next. Toilets in remote places are basic; your guide will tell you where better ones are.
What to bring
Warm clothes
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Good mood
Warm layers — mountain nights are cold even in summer
Rain jacket
Comfortable hiking shoes
Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Personal medicine
Pricing by group size
FAQ
Are there single or triple rooms?
Yes — the price depends on the room type. Ask us for single and triple prices.
