Kyrgyzstan

A mountainous Central Asian country cradled by the Tian Shan, where alpine lakes, nomadic yurts and Silk Road towns come together. It is a paradise for hiking and horse trekking.

Kyrgyzstan lies in eastern Central Asia, and most of its territory is covered by the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay mountains. Its signature destinations include the alpine lakes of Issyk-Kul and Song-Kol, the snowy canyons around Karakol, and the walnut forests of Arslanbob. In the south, the ancient city of Osh is home to the World Heritage–listed Sulaiman-Too sacred mountain. Visitors can stay in yurts at summer pastures, ride horses and hike to experience nomadic culture. June–September is the best time to travel, and you can ski in winter. The main gateways are Manas International Airport in Bishkek and Osh Airport.

Destinations

• Bishkek
• Issyk-Kul Lakeshore
• Osh
• Karakol
• Song-Kul Lake
• Arslanbob
• Sary-Mogol & Lenin Peak
• Karakul Lake (Pamir)

Itineraries

• Kyrgyzstan North-South Traverse – Travel from Issyk-Kul and Song-Kul over mountain passes to Arslanbob, Osh, and Lenin Peak, covering seven major regions.
• Song-Kul Yurts & Ala-Kul Trek – Experience highland yurts, south shore canyons, and a three-day trek over the Ala-Kul Pass, covering the highlights of…
• Almaty to Bishkek Tian Shan Border Crossing – Explore Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lakes, cross the border via the Karkara checkpoint, and continue to Issyk-Kul and Song…
• Classic Issyk-Kul Lake Loop – Loop Issyk-Kul Lake from the north shore to the south shore, taking in petroglyphs, wooden mosques, canyons, and eagle…
• Osh, Lenin Peak & Arslanbob Walnut Forest Southern – Using Osh as a hub, head up to the Alay Valley to view Lenin Peak, then descend to the mountain village of Arslanbob.
• Eastern Pamir & Karakul Lake Round-Trip from Osh – A round-trip journey from Osh to the Eastern Pamirs, featuring Peak Lenin, Karakul Lake, and the Ak-Baital Pass, avoidi…