Silk Road Tour Kyrgyzstan – Osh to Bishkek

Your English-speaking guide meets you at the Dostuk border crossing and transfers you to Osh — one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, over 3,000 years old. Start your journey with a visit to Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where ancient cave paintings and panoramic city views await. Then wander through the vibrant Osh Bazaar — one of the largest and most colourful markets in the region. Dinner at a local café.

Overnight: Guesthouse in Osh (twin rooms)  |  Meals: dinner

Driving: ~185 km / ~4 hrs

After breakfast, explore central Osh — the Soviet-era Central Square and the iconic "Big Lenin" statue. After lunch, drive north towards Arslanbob, stopping at the 11th-century Uzgen/Özgön Minaret and Royal Mausoleums — a remarkable piece of Silk Road architecture. Arrive in Arslanbob village, nestled inside the world's largest natural walnut forest.

Overnight: Homestay B&B in Arslanbob  |  Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Hike: up to 18 km  |  Altitude: ~1,800–2,400 m  |  Difficulty: Moderate

Spend a full day hiking through the ancient Arslanbob walnut forest — a UNESCO-recognised natural wonder with trees over 1,000 years old. The trail leads to breathtaking waterfalls cascading through the forest. In autumn the forest turns gold and red, making it one of the most beautiful hikes in Kyrgyzstan. Horse rental is available on site for those who prefer to ride part of the way.

Overnight: Homestay B&B in Arslanbob  |  Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Driving: ~310 km / ~6 hrs  |  Yurt altitude: ~1,500 m

Drive north along scenic mountain roads towards Toktogul Reservoir — a vast turquoise lake surrounded by dramatic cliffs and rolling hills. Stop for photos and, if available, enjoy freshly fried local fish at a roadside café. Arrive at a traditional yurt camp as the sun sets over the mountains.

Overnight: Yurt camp near Toktogul  |  Meals: breakfast, dinner

• Horse riding: 15 km round trip (~3–3.5 hrs one way)  |  Altitude: 2,800 m  |  Difficulty: ModerateA truly unforgettable day. Ride on horseback up to the stunning Kara-Suu alpine lake at 2,800 m — a hidden gem rarely visited by tourists. The ride passes through open pastures, wildflower meadows, and rocky mountain terrain with panoramic views in every direction. This is the Kyrgyzstan you came to see.Overnight: Yurt camp near Toktogul  |  Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Driving: ~200 km / ~4–5 hrs  |  Altitude: ~2,000–2,400 m

Drive through the spectacular Chychkan Gorge — a narrow canyon carved by the Chychkan River along the famous Osh–Bishkek highway. The road winds through towering rock walls and fast-flowing rivers before opening into the wide, peaceful Suusamyr Valley — a high-altitude plateau used as summer pasture by nomadic herders. Optional light hiking or horse riding available.

Overnight: Yurt stay in Suusamyr Valley  |  Meals: breakfast, dinner

• Driving + off-road: ~3 hrs  |  Max altitude: 3,384 m  |  Difficulty: ModerateCross the dramatic Karakeche mountain pass at 3,384 m and descend to Song-Kul Lake — one of the most magical places in Central Asia. At 3,016 metres above sea level, this vast alpine lake is surrounded by endless green pastures where herders graze horses, sheep, and yaks. Enjoy a 1-hour horse ride along the lakeshore as the sun drops low over the mountains. Dinner and overnight in a yurt with a real nomadic family.Overnight: Yurt camp at Song-Kul Lake  |  Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

• After breakfast we will return to Bishkek. The duratio

  Driving: ~350 km / ~5–6 hrs

  After breakfast with views over the lake, descend to Kochkor — a lively market town in the Tian-Shan foothills. Continue through the dramatic Boom Gorge, a stunning canyon where the Chuy River cuts between steep red cliffs. Arrive in Bishkek, the modern capital of Kyrgyzstan.

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  n is 5-5,5 hours. 

• Transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation: not included

Meals: breakfast.

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