Explore the stunning landscapes of Kyrgyzstan on foot, from alpine lakes to nomadic yurt stays, with this adventurous walking tour.
  • Hike the wilds of Kyrgyzstan: towering mountains, alpine lakes and age-old cultures
  • Experience the life of Kyrgyz nomads with a yurt stay by Son-Kul Lake
  • Walk to alpine waters in the Jergalan Valley and explore the southern shores of Issyk Kul
  • Enjoy true peace in the spruce forests of Ala-Archa National Park
  • Visit Burana Tower, one of the most famous minarets in Central Asia
  • Experience Kyrgyz village life in Chon Kemin

We spend three nights in a four-star hotel in Bishkek, one night in a guesthouse in Chon Kemin, one night in a family-run hotel in Karakol, one night in a yurt camp at Djety-Oguz, one night in a homestay in Kochkor and two nights in a yurt camp at Son-Kol.



Rooms at Chon-Kemin and Kochkor have shared bathrooms.



The yurt camp at Son-Kol is based on four people sharing each yurt (single supplement does not apply at the yurt camp).  The yurts are decorated in traditional style with many rugs. Shared toilets, sinks and shower are outside. There is electricity provided by generators. Drinking water is taken from a well. Temperatures can get below freezing at night at Son-Kol. During cold nights, the yurts are heated by wood or dung stoves. We recommend bringing a sleeping bag for additional warmth in the yurts.



Hotel Garden, Bishkek:







Kemin guesthouse, Chon-Kemin:











Matsunoki Hotel, Karakol:











Kochkor homestays:











Son-Kul yurt camp: