Kyrgyzstan

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Bordering Uzbekistan, China and Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan is a remote and mysterious land of remarkable beauty which, until a decade ago, was strictly off limits to foreigners. Renowned more for its astounding mountain scenery than for its historical attractions, nature lovers will find towering mountains reaching over 7000 metres, spectacular glaciers, deserts, alpine meadows, forests and over 2000 lakes.

The Tian Shan mountain range borders neighbouring China and has some of the tallest peaks in the world. You can stay in Bishkek city for fantastic mountain views and visit the grand Kyrgyz Republic Opera House and Art Museum. Alternatively, we know of charming family-run guesthouses in Tepke Village, just outside of Karakol, so you can make the most of skiing and trekking in the Tian Shan.

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Visitors are often overwhelmed by the hospitality of the local Kyrgyz people and charmed by their traditional way of life and dress. We can help you discover spectacular valleys, buzzing bazaars and Tash-Rabat caravanserai, a remarkable monument on the Great Silk Road.

Suggested Itineraries

Our tailor-made holidays offer you complete freedom of choice. We can help you to create your ideal itinerary that reflects your personal interests, taste in accommodation and mode of travel. Our team have vast experience in planning complicated, in depth itineraries not just to one country but a combination of several.

Below are a selection of our favourite suggested itineraries in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, that can be tailor-made for you.

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Bishkek

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan lies at the foot of snow-capped mountains and is the starting point for our Kyrgyzstan tours. Staying in good quality accommodation, you can head off on a rewarding guided sightseeing tour to visit the main sights of the city, open-air art galleries and Osh Bazaar.

Cholpon Ata

Cholpon Ata is the main town on the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake. In the summer months visitors can stay at one of the large resorts, relax on the beach, swim in the crystalline water or go white water rafting on the Chu River.

Bokonbaev

Bokonbaev village is an administrative centre of Ton region that covers most of the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake. You can stay in a traditional yurt by the lake, see an eagle hunting show and swim in the world’s second largest alpine lake.

Son Kul Lake

Soak in the huge vistas and open spaces on the shores of this magnificent mountain lake, lying at an altitude of 3016m above sea level. Stay overnight in a yurt, see how the Kyrgz nomads live and ride horses around Son Kul Lake.

Jety-Oguz Canyon

Jety-Oguz Canyon is a unique geographical formation of red sandstone cliffs, surrounded by the Teskei Ala-Too mountains. Here you can sleep in a yurt, go horseback riding or enjoy walks through the canyon with the famous view of the Seven Bulls, soaking up the scenery of the picturesque hills and valleys.

Karakol

Karakol town was founded by Russian pioneers in 1869. It’s a small town with the oldest Orthodox Church in Kyrgyzstan, a Chinese-style Muslim mosque and a colourful bazaar and livestock market. The Hillside Karakol Boutique Hotel is a great place to stay in Karakol.

Tash Rabat

Located in a remote valley in the far south of Kyrgyzstan in the Naryn Region, Tash Rabat is famous for its Silk Road caravanserais which were an extensive network of traveler’s inns along old caravan roads. Based in a yurt, you can enjoy leisurely walks or ride horses through the mountain valleys.

Chon Kemin Valley

Chon Kemin valley National Park is a beautiful part of Kyrgyzstan, with lush green valleys where forested mountains tower over meandering rivers and rare wildlife roams. The area is great for horse riding, trekking and fishing, and you can stay in Ahu Guesthouse, one of the best guesthouses in Kyrgyzstan.

Sary Chelek Biosphere

Sary Chelek Biosphere Reserve is a beautiful, protected nature reserve. Situated up among the steep rocky slopes of the surrounding mountains, approximately 1870 metres above sea level, Sary Chelek is the largest of the seven lakes within the nature reserve and is home to hundreds of species of animals and plants.