- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 158063
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Bishkek, the relaxed Kyrgyz capital
- Day 2 Discover the city on foot and by bus; visit to Osh Bazaar
- Day 3 Trek to a waterfall in the beautiful Ala Archa Gorge
- Day 4 Drive to the Chon Kemin Valley via the Burana Tower; walk in the Valley
- Day 5 Journey around the shores of Issyk Kul to Karakol; walking tour
- Day 6 Hike in the Altyn-Arashan Gorge with the chance to take a dip in thermal springs
- Day 7 Walk in Djety-Oguz Gorge and meet the eagle hunters. Overnight in a yurt by the lake
- Day 8 Drive to Kochkor, visit a shirdak (rug) workshop before returning to Bishkek
- Day 9 Trip ends in Bishkek.
What's Included
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Additional Services
Operated by Explore!
Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to responsible travel ensure unforgettable travel experiences in extraordinary destinations. Whether it's wildlife, culture, walking and trekking, a polar voyage, cycling or a family adventure, our trips will give you once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every day. Recently B Corp Certified, Explore has sustainability in its DNA and is committed to having a positive impact on the places it visits.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- ACaroline· September 14th, 2023The landscape and people. Amazing walks Eagle hunters HomestayTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARichard· August 27th, 2023Walking up the valleys south of Karakol, the homestay and the hot springTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJan· August 27th, 2023the first day of hiking. the homestay and the walk at the homestay.Trip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APaula· July 23rd, 2023Lots. The eagle hunter and his feathered friends were fantastic. The bumpy ride up to the hot springs. Swimming in the lakes and the countryside all great. The best night was the restaurant with the live music at Karakol. Really good musicians.Trip date: July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- PPhilRisdale· September 17th, 2022Far too many long travelling days on very poor roads with not enough breaks. Even on the 'stay put' day in Karakol, the itinerary includes another 4 hours on an army vehicle (there and back) with a very short walk included. All walks included, except... Show moreTrip date: September 2022
- ADavid· December 23rd, 2019Because Gatwick to Istanbul flight was late we missed connection. Turkish Airlines responded well with 4 hotel and new flight next day.Explore! commented on this reviewSorry to hear you had issues with your flights :(Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
- EEmily· October 2nd, 2019Excellent introduction to Kyrgyzstan, we saw a variety of different landscapes and were immersed in the local culture - a fantastic way of seeing this unspoilt country.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your great feedback :)Trip date: September 2019
Dates & Availability
Pay-by-instalments
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- Saturday15 Jun, 2024Sunday23 Jun, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,430
- Saturday13 Jul, 2024Sunday21 Jul, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,480
- -10%Get Instant ConfirmationSaturday17 Aug, 2024Sunday25 Aug, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,640$1,480Only Pay 10% Deposit
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- Get Instant ConfirmationSaturday14 Jun, 2025Sunday22 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,5300% Interest InstalmentsOnly Pay 10% Deposit
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- Get Instant ConfirmationSaturday30 Aug, 2025Sunday7 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,5300% Interest InstalmentsOnly Pay 10% Deposit
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