Kyrgyzstan Adventure 7D/6N
7 Days Starting and ending in Bishkek
Visiting: Bishkek, Tosor, Naryn, Tash-Rabat, Song-Kul
Tour Overview
Explore Kyrgyzstan on this exciting 7-day tour. Uncover Kyrgyzstan's history in Bishkek. Immerse yourself in nature as you explore mountains, lakes, and gorges. Discover all that Kyrgyzstan has to offer on these exciting and varied excursions.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Location: Bishkek
Arrival in Bishkek, Airport Pick-up, Free Time
Arrive in Bishkek and meet the driver in the airport and transfer to the city center. Check in to your accommodation after 2pm. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore on your own, or, supplement for the city tour with the English speaking guide.
Day 2: Bishkek - Tosor, Kyrgyzstan
Location: Tosor
Tosor Transfer, Salt Lake Visit (B/D)
After breakfast, transfer to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake to Tosor village. Issyk-Kul (“hot lake” in Kyrgyz) is the worlds second largest salt lake (after Caspian). The lake never freezes (hence the name), even though it's surrounded by mountains. On the way, visit a place on the Great Silk Road, the Burana Tower dating from the XI century. Besides the tower there is a museum and a collection of balbals (that are the grave stones). Optionally, visit the yurt workshop that produced the wooden parts of the Yurts. On the way you will visit the canyon Skazka was named due to its bizarre rocky landscape, which for many years has been transformed by wind into fabulous sculptures and formations. Some formations in Skazka have been named for their similarity to well-known objects.Tonight's accommodation and dinner will be in the Yurt camp
Day 3: Tosor - Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
Location: Naryn
Naryn Transfer, Homestay (B)
Transfer to Naryn through Tosor pass on Terskey Ala-Too mountain range at the altitude of 3,893 m. Standing high on the pass you can feel the sense of serenity. On the way to the pass stands the village Tosor and the site of Ancient People. Spend tonight with a host family.
Day 4: Naryn - Tash Rabat, Kyrgyzstan
Location: Tash-Rabat
Tash Rabat Transfer, Caravan Sarai (B/D)
Transfer to Tash Rabat. Upon arrival enjoy an excursion to Caravan Sarai and in the afternoon have a walk in the gorge. Dinner and overnight in the yurt.
Day 5: Tash Rabat - Son Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Location: Song-Kul
Son Kul Transfer (B/D)
After breakfast transfer to Son-Kul lake. Son-Kul is a mountain lake in the Central Tian Shan range, virtually in the center of Kyrgyzstan. At 29km long and 18km wide and a maximum depth of 13.2m - it is Kyrgyzstan's second largest lake. It is situated on a treeless, high mountain plateau, and is surrounded by lush mountain meadows (jailoo). As such, it is used by the shepherds of the Kochkor, Naryn and At Bashi regions for summer pastures for their flocks. Yurts, round felt tents over a wooden frame, are the typical nomadic dwelling found throughout Central Asia, you will see several scattered throughout the plain. Optional horse riding is available. Dinner and overnight in the Yurt camp.
Day 6: Son Kul - Kyzyl Ol - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Location: Bishkek
Kokomeren River Valley Visit (B/D)
In the morning, transfer over Kara-Keche (3380 m) to the valley of Kokomeren River. Afterwards, transfer to Bishkek over Too-Ashuu Pass (3580 m) and arrive in Bishkek.
Day 7: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Location: Bishkek
Airport Transfer (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport
What's Included
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Accommodation
6N in Yurt camp, homestay and guesthouses
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Transport
Airport transfers and transport as per itinerary
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Meals
6B/4D
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Activities
Visits and excursions
Caravan Sarai excursion
Lake visits
River valley visit -
Guides
Guide during some activities
What's Not Included
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Early check in in Day 1
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English speaking guide
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A visit to yurt production in Kyzyl-Tuu
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Alcohol and soft drinks
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Horses for riding
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Visa for Kyrgyzstan
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Single room accommodation
Check out our Q&As
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Free Date Changes
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.