Explore Kyrgyzstan from Bishkek to Osh 2026

Day 1

Bishkek – Bokonbaevo village.

In the morning, transfer to the Jaychi yurt camp to watch a traditional eagle hunting show. Enjoy lunch with a local family before heading to Ak-Sai Canyon, where you’ll have time to explore its unique landscapes. Afterwards, continue to the lakeshore yurt camp. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy free time to relax or swim in the lake. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.

Transfer time: 4-5 hours

Optional experience: on the way to Bokonbaevo village, we can visit the Burana Tower – a 10th–11th century minaret and an important Silk Road site, surrounded by an open-air museum with ancient stone carvings (balbals) and ruins of the old city of Balasagyn.

Day 2

Bokonbaevo – Kochkor

After breakfast, enjoy some time to relax by the lake.

You leave the Issyk-Kul Lake behind and drive to Kochkor. On the way, visit Kyzyl-Tuu village, famous for its traditional yurt makers. Here you will watch a yurt installation show, followed by lunch. After that, continue driving to Kochkor. Upon arrival, visit a local felt production workshop. Later, check in to the guesthouse, where dinner and overnight will be provided.

Transfer time: 3 hours

Day 3

Kochkor – Kyzart pass – Chaar-Archa pass – Kilemche

Transfer from Kochkor to Kyzart Pass. Upon arrival, meet your guide team and begin the journey. Climbing within sight of the road, we cross Kyzyl-Kiya Jailoo, a vast, gently rolling plateau of open grassland.

We then continue over Chaar-Archa Pass (3,061 m) into the Chaar-Archa Valley, where we stop for lunch by the fast-flowing river, with views of the sacred Baba-Ata Mountain (4,400 m). After lunch, we cross the river and follow the trail across green hills toward Kilemche Jailoo.

Kilemche, meaning “like a carpet,” lives up to its name with endless meadows stretching across the mountains, patterned like a traditional shyrdak felt carpet.

Dinner and overnight in a traditional yurt.

Transfer time to Kyzart pass: 1 hour from Kochkor

Trek time: 5-6 hours

Distance: 13 km

Elevation Gain: 880 m

Day 4

Kilemche – Jalgyz-Karagai pass – Song-Kul lake

After breakfast in Kilemche, we begin a steady ascent to Jalgyz Karagai Pass (3,400 m), crossing the Song-Kol Mountains and entering the lake’s basin. The climb offers beautiful views over Kilemche Jailoo, and the rocky pass itself is both scenic and rewarding. From the top, Song-Kol Lake appears far below, gradually growing larger as we descend, while the surrounding mountains rise dramatically around it.

After lunch at Jaman Echki, we continue by vehicle along the eastern shore of Song-Kol lakel. Upon arrival, we are welcomed by a local Kyrgyz shepherd family.

Dinner and overnight in a traditional shepherds’ yurt.

Trek time: 4-5 hours.

Distance: 13 km

Elevation Gain: 880 m.

Day 5

Song-Kul lake – Kazarman village

After breakfast, we depart for Kazarman, traveling through the impressive Moldo-Ashuu Pass (3243m). The road winds between high mountains and wide-open valleys, offering breathtaking views along the way. After crossing the pass, we continue toward Kazarman village. Upon arrival, check in to your homestay, enjoy a warm home-cooked dinner, and relax for the evening.

Transfer time: 6 hours’ drive

Day 6

Kazarman – Arslanbob

After leaving Kazarman, we drive over the scenic Kaldama Pass (3062m). Continue toward Arslanbob, famous for its vast walnut forests. On the way, stop in Kara-Alma village for lunch, then continue your journey to Arslanbob. Upon arrival, you can walk around the village, visit the waterfalls, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Later, hike up to Panorama Hill for beautiful views of the area. In the evening, have dinner at the guesthouse and rest overnight.

Transfer time: 6 hours

Day 7

Arslanbob – Osh

After breakfast, we drive to Osh City. On the way, we stop to visit the Uzgen Minaret and Mausoleum, an important monument from the Karakhanid era. After the visit, we continue to Osh and check in to your hotel. Your tour comes to an end here.

Transfer time: 5 hours