5 day | Small Group Tour: Across Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan

Experience with Kyrgyz Vibes Kyrgyzstan

Tour at glance

Best Time to Go

August, September, October, November

Cost of Tour per Person

Duration of the Tour

5 days

Difficulty Level

Easy

Type of Tour

Group

Location

Central Asia

5 day | Small Group Tour: Across Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan

Discover the natural wonders of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in just 5 days: scenic canyons, crystal-clear lakes, and breathtaking mountain gorges.  This journey is perfect for those seeking to experience the spirit of Central Asia and enjoy a true adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Almaty city - Charyn canyon – Kolsay lake - Saty village, (5-5.5 hours of driving)

07:15 - Venue: the parking zone of the museum of instruments in Panfilov Park: 

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Please do not be late! The payment won’t be refunded in case of cancellation of the trip.

07:30 - Start of our tour 

11:00 -  in the morning set off for Charyn canyons. Hiking for 1-hour to see the panoramic view of Charyn. 

13:00-13:30 - Lunch time (included)

16:00 -  The tranquil Kolsay Lake, surrounded by dense pine forests and alpine meadows. 

19:30 - Home-cooked Kazakh dinner (included)

Overnight: Kazakh traditional homestay twin or triple rooms with shared bathroom in Saty village.  Meals: lunch and dinner

 

Day 2: Kaindy Lake – Kegen Border – Karakol (5-5.5 hours of driving)

07:00 Breakfast 

08:00  We visit Kaindy Lake by Soviet Ural car. The area is famous for its submerged forest, where tree trunks rise from the water, creating a mystical ambiance. 

12:00-12:30  Home-cooked Kazakh lunch (included)

13 :00  Depart from the guesthouse 

17:00  We cross the Kegen border and continue our journey to Karakol. 

19:00 Home-cooked dinner will be at ethnic group Muslim Chinese (Dungan) family’s home and get to know more about their history, culture and traditions. 

Overnight: Kyrgyz traditional homestay with shared bathroom. 

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Day 3: Jeti-Oguz Gorge – Barskoon Gorge – Yuri Gagarin Monument –Skazka Canyon – South Shore of Issyk-Kul (5-5.5 hours of driving)

07:00 Breakfast 

08:00 City tour in Karakol: Muslim Chinese mosque and Orthodox Trinity Church 

10:30-11:00 Exploration of  Jeti-Ögüz Gorge, famous for its striking red rock formations, including the “Seven Bulls” and the “Broken Heart.” Hiking to see the panoramic view of Jeti-Ögüz.

13:00-13:30  Home-cooked lunch at a local Kyrgyz family (included)

14:00-14:30 Continue to Barskoon Gorge, known for its picturesque waterfalls “Bowl of water” and “Sparkles of Champaign” and the Yuri Gagarin Monument, commemorating the cosmonaut’s visit to this region. Hiking for 30 min - 1-hour. Next Ala-Kyiyz master-class, a felt carpet making by hand. We’ll continue to Kyzyl-Suu Village, a charming settlement where you’ll meet master craftsmen who specialize in building the traditional Kyrgyz dwelling, the “Boz Üi” (Kyrgyz yurt).

16:00 visit Skazka Canyon, where the unique rock formations resemble fairy-tale creatures and castles. Hiking for 30 minutes-1 hour 

“Bürküt Show”, a demonstration of traditional eagle hunting. Watch in awe as skilled hunters showcase the Kyrgyz art of training and working with golden eagles, a practice deeply rooted in Kyrgyz nomadic culture.

19:00-19:30  Home-cooked dinner at a Kyrgyz eagleman’s home and get to know more about Kyrgyz traditional eagle hunting and dog hunting. 

Overnight in a traditional yurt camp with shared bathroom. 10-25 minutes from wild beach. 

Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner.  

 

Day 4: (Cultural activities) Kyzyl Tuu village - Bishkek -guesthouse (5-5,5 hours of driving)

07:00 Breakfast 

08:00 Depart to eagle hunting show, archery and a photo-session with a golden eagle

12:30-13:30  Yurt installation master-class together with a master 

13:30-14:00  Home-cooked Kyrgyz lunch at master’s home. (Included) Relax and enjoy the yard of a house of the hosts. 

16:00 Transfer to Bishkek 

20:00-20:30 Transfer to guesthouse in Bishkek 

 

Day 5. City tour in a bus - Alamedin valley - Korday border - Almaty - The museum of instruments in Panfilov Park (5-5.5 hours of driving)

08:00 Breakfast 

09:00 Depart to Issyk-Ata gorge 

10:00 hiking to waterfall in Yssyk-Ata gorge 

13:00-13:30 Lunch time (not included)

14:00 Back to Bishkek 

 Enjoy a city tour visiting Bishkek’s main attractions, including Ala-Too Square. Transfer to the airport in Almaty. No overnight stay provided. Meals are not included.

Highlights of the Tour

5 Day | Best of adventure & nature Kygyzstan and Kazakhstan

                                    Kyrgyzstan:

  • Visiting two provinces out of 7: Issyk-Kul and Chui 
  • Visiting the biggest lake in Kyrgyzstan: Issyk-Kul 
  • Hiking in Jeti Oguz gorge, Barskoon gorge – waterfall Bowl of Manas and Sparkels of Champaign as well as  Skazka canyon
  • Horse riding in Jeti-Oguz
  • Natural Hot spring in Kadji-Say
  • Having home-made Kyrgyz and Muslim Chinese cuisine 
  • Visitng city centre: Ala-Too main square 

 

                                     Kazahkstan:

  • Visiting Kolsay and Kaindy lakes by Ural Soviet car 
  • Visiting Charyn canyon 
  • Having home-made Kazakh cuisine 
August 1, 2025

Guaranteed Fixed departure – Group size 10 people

5 day | Small Group Tour: Across Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
$ 664
Available

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September 1, 2025

Guaranteed Fixed departure – Group size 10 people

5 day | Small Group Tour: Across Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
$
Available

By confirming your booking, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. We will send you confirmation to your email. 

October 1, 2025

Guaranteed Fixed departure – Group size 10 people

5 day | Small Group Tour: Across Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
$
Available

By confirming your booking, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. We will send you confirmation to your email. 

November 1, 2025

Guaranteed Fixed departure – Group size 10 people

5 day | Small Group Tour: Across Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
$
Available

By confirming your booking, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. We will send you confirmation to your email. 

Inclusions

Transfer: SUV 40×40
● English speaking guide
● Accommodations:
3- guesthouse with private bathroom
1- a yurt camp bathroom is outside: Issyk-Kul lake
● Meals: full-board
● Meeting with an Eagleman
● All entrance fees
● UAZ car and taxi to get to Kaindy lake
● Bottles of Water (5 or10L bottles of water)

Hotel last day
● Activities not mentioned in INLCLUSIONS
● Air-tickets and visa

Since it is quite cold in the evenings since it is high altitude, please take warm clothes with you. 

  • Warm clothes and jacket, a warm hat, warm pants. 
  • Waterproof hiking boots, trekking poles, extra clothing and socks
  • Power banks during the trekking
  • Flashlight (torch) to use to get to the toilet in a yurt camp
  • A plastic bottle for multi usage (We are for responsible tourism and trying to follow some rules to make our tours sustainable) 
  • Antiseptic sprays, antiseptic wipes, a sanitizer
  • Health insurance and other documentation should be on your handbag in cases if you’ll lose your luggage. 
  • Put any prescription drugs in carry-on luggage. Ensuring to store your medicine (temperature, humidity) and to check the expiration date. 
  • with long sleeves to avoid sunburns), a rain-coat -Sun-screen cream (30 or higher) 
  • Insect repellent (skin + clothes)
  • Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhoea, sore muscles after horse riding, take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions). 

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