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[Private Tour] 8D7N Complete Kyrgyzstan Adventure Son-Kul, Karakol & Altyn Arashan

🧭 Trip Overview

Explore Kyrgyzstan in depth on this 8-day private tour from Bishkek through Son-Kul Lake, Kochkor, Issyk-Kul, Bokonbaevo, Karakol and Altyn Arashan.

Designed for travellers who want more time in Kyrgyzstan’s mountains, this itinerary combines traditional nomadic culture, yurt accommodation, dramatic canyons, alpine valleys and an adventurous Soviet UAZ 4×4 journey into Altyn Arashan.

The additional day in Karakol allows you to explore Karakol Gorge and experience more of Kyrgyzstan’s spectacular Tian Shan mountain landscapes.

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✨ Trip Highlights

• Son-Kul Lake & traditional yurt camp
• Burana Tower
• Kochkor felt handicraft experience
• Skazka Canyon
• Bokonbaevo
• Barskoon Gorge
• Jeti-Oguz Gorge
• Karakol cultural experience
• Altyn Arashan Soviet UAZ 4×4 adventure
• Karakol Gorge
• Issyk-Kul Lake
• Cholpon-Ata & Kyrchyn Valley

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Bishkek to Son-Kul Lake
Day 2: Son-Kul to Kochkor
Day 3: Kochkor to Bokonbaevo
Day 4: Bokonbaevo to Karakol
Day 5: Altyn Arashan 4×4 Adventure
Day 6: Karakol Gorge
Day 7: Karakol to Cholpon-Ata
Day 8: Issyk-Kul to Bishkek

✅ What’s Included

INCLUSIONS

• 7 nights accommodation
• Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Traditional yurt camp accommodation
• Private transportation throughout the trip
• English-speaking local driver / guide
• Soviet UAZ 4×4 transfer to Altyn Arashan
• Felt handicraft workshop
• All entrance fees according to the itinerary
• Drinking water during the trip
• Photography service during the tour


NOT INCLUDED

• International & domestic flights
• Travel insurance
• Visa, if required
• Personal expenses & shopping
• Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
• Horse riding / optional activities unless specified
• Tips for guide & driver

Trip Details

Duration:

8 Days / 7 Nights

Departure :

Bishkek / Seasonal availability

Group Size:

Minimun 2 person (private tour)

Inclusions:

Accommodation, all meals, private transport, guide, entrance fees, photography & drone service

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Choose Your Package

Same adventure. Choose the stay that suits you.

Same adventure. Choose the stay that suits you.

Standard Accommodation

  • Comfortable local guesthouses

  • Private bathroom arranged throughout the trip whenever available

  • Clean, comfortable & authentic local stays

  • Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner included

  • Song-Kul Lake (~3,000m): Traditional yurt stay with shared washroom & no shower facilities

  • Altyn Arashan (~3,000m): Mountain guesthouse with shared washroom & no shower facilities

  • Photos shown are for reference only

Upgraded Accommodation

  • Better room quality, comfort & facilities

  • Premium guesthouses or selected hotels. Private bathroom arranged throughout the trip whenever available

  • Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner included

  • Song-Kul Lake (~3,000m): Upgraded yurt stay with shared washroom & no shower facilities

  • Altyn Arashan (~3,000m): Upgraded mountain guesthouse with private toilet/bathroom, but no shower facilities

  • Best available accommodation selected in remote areas

  • Photos shown are for reference only

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