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Kazakhstan · Kyrgyzstan · 10 days

Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan: lakes and pastures, 10 days

AlmatyCharyn CanyonKolsai LakesKarakolIssyk-KulSong-KulBishkek

Duration
10 days
Price
From €1,245 per person
Route
7 stops · 2 countries
Style
Mountains & lakes, Nomad experiences
Difficulty
Moderate
Best time
Jun–Sep
Departures
On dates you choose

From Almaty to Charyn and the Kolsai Lakes, across a seasonal mountain border to Karakol, Issyk-Kul and Song-Kul, ending in Bishkek.

Highlights

  • Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai Lakes
  • A mountain border crossing
  • Karakol and Issyk-Kul
  • Song-Kul yurt camp

Route map

KYRGYZSTAN 1Almaty2Charyn Canyon3Kolsai Lakes4Karakol5Issyk-Kul6Song-Kul7Bishkek

By road

  1. AlmatyDay 1
  2. Charyn CanyonDay 2 By road → Kolsai Lakes
  3. Kolsai LakesDays 2–3 By road → Karakol
  4. KarakolDays 4–5
  5. Issyk-KulDay 6
  6. Song-KulDays 7–8 By road → Bishkek
  7. BishkekDays 9–10

Positions are exact; lines show the order of the route, not the road.

Day by day

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9
  10. 10
  1. Day 1Arrive in Almaty Almaty

    Arrival and the city.

  2. Day 2Charyn Canyon to Saty Saty

    Valley of Castles, then Saty.

  3. Day 3Kolsai Lakes Saty

    Hike or ride to the second lake.

  4. Day 4Across the border to Karakol Karakol

    Via the seasonal Kegen–Karkara crossing to Karakol.

  5. Day 5Karakol Karakol

    Altyn-Arashan valley walk.

  6. Day 6South shore of Issyk-Kul Yurt camp

    Jeti-Oguz, Skazka and an eagle hunter.

  7. Day 7To Song-Kul Yurt

    Via Kochkor to Song-Kul.

  8. Day 8Song-Kul Yurt

    Horse riding and the pastures.

  9. Day 9To Bishkek Bishkek

    Drive to Bishkek.

  10. Day 10Depart

    Transfer to Manas airport.

Hotels, transport & meals

Accommodation

Hotels are chosen to match your budget, from boutique guesthouses to the best available.

Transport

Private vehicle with driver, plus trains or flights where they save time.

Meals

Details are confirmed in your proposal.

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Change the pace, upgrade hotels, add a night in a yurt camp or a day in the mountains. Tell us what to change and we’ll send a revised route and price.

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How does booking work?

Tell us your dates, group size and interests through the trip builder, the request form on any tour, or WhatsApp. We reply with a proposed itinerary and price. Once you are happy with it, we confirm hotels, guides and transport.

Can I change an itinerary?

Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. It can be shortened, extended, upgraded or combined with another country.

Is there any obligation when I ask for a proposal?

No. Proposals are free and you pay nothing until you decide to confirm your trip.

What is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation terms are included with every proposal, before you pay anything.

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