Blue jewels of Kyrgyzstan

Rivers and lakes of Kyrgyzstan

In one week, you will discover the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan, the heart of Tien Shan, including Chong Kemin National Park, Issyk Kul Lake, the 2nd largest mountain lake in the world, and the mythical Song Kul Lake, great summer meeting of Kyrgyz nomads.

The best way to see the heart of Kyrgyzstan

7 DaysDiscovery toursKyrgyzstan

  • 2 people: $1,020

  • 3 people: $790

  • 4 people: $660

  • 5 people: $610

  • 6 people: $560

  • 7 people: $530

  • 8 people: $499

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    Program

      
                                Manas International Airport - Chong Kemin
    Meeting at Bishkek's airport, visit of the capital and Burana tower, then drive to Chong Kemin National park
    Manas International Airport - Chong Kemin
    Arrival by air in Bishkek. Meeting with your guide at Manas airport. Transfer to Bishkek. City tour in Bishkek, then transfer to Chong Kemin valley through the Burana tower. Night in homestay.
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    150 km
    02:00
    1000 m
      
                                Chong Kemin - Tamchy
    Drive to Tamchy with walk in the red canyon of Kyzyl Terek
    Chong Kemin - Tamchy

    In the morning transfer to Issyk Kul lake, on the way visit of Kyzyl Terek red canyon (1470 m. alt.), a red canyon similar to the Creek canyon, but smaller. Picnic in the canyon. We continue our road to the lake Issyk Kul (1606 m. alt.), second biggest mountain lake of the world. Arrival in Tamchy village, visit of eagle-man. Then meeting with our local family. Dinner and night in homestay. Musical evening.

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    125 km
    02:00
    03:00
    200 m
    200 m
      
                                Tamchy - Kochkor
    After a swim in Issyk Kul lake, drive to Kochkor
    Tamchy - Kochkor

    Free morning on Tamchy beach, then drive to Kochkor along Issyk Kul lake and Orto Tokoy dam lake. Arrival in Kochkor, visit of the village and a craft center. Night at the inhabitant.

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    110 km
    01:30
    200 m
      
                                Kochkor - Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)
    Drive to Song Kul's lake (Tash Doeboe) through the Kalmak Ashuu pass with a walk
    Kochkor - Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)

    In the morning we continue our journey that will climb to the pass of Kalmak Ashu (3470m. Alt.). From the pass we walk to a peak or to the lake, and then we drive around the lake to join a jailoo (alpine) along the south shore of the lake. Traditional meal and overnight in yurts. (3090m. Alt.)

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    131 km
    03:00
    02:00
    1454 m
    432 m
      
                                Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) - Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)
    Discovery's day at Lake Song Kul
    Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) - Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)

    The whole day is at our disposal to enjoy the silence and to discover the daily life of nomadic yurt. (options: demonstration nomadic games; hunt petroglyphs, walk or riding to the lake; discovery of nomadic lifestyle; Kyrgyz cooking classes.) Dinner and overnight in yurt.

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    5 km
    02:00
    02:00
    100 m
    100 m
      
                                Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) - Bishkek
    Drive to Bishkek through Karakitchi pass and Kekemeren valley
    Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) - Bishkek

    In the morning, drive to Kyzyl Oy village where we will have lunch, through the Karakitchi pass 3350 m. Then we drive to the high valley of Suusamyr, visit of the Kojumkul village, name of a Kyrgyz hero of the last century. After, the road cross by a tunnel the mountains of the Kyrgyz Alatoo, and down to Bishkek. Dinner in local restaurant. Night in guesthouse.

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    400 km
    08:00
    1970 m
    4190 m
      
                                Bishkek - Manas International Airport
    Transfer from Bishkek to Manas International Airport
    Bishkek - Manas International Airport

    Depending on your flight time, your guide will join you to the airport and help you check in for your flight.  If your flight is later in the day your guide will show you more places in Bishkek before your flight. We hope you enjoyed your trip to Kyrgyzstan and we hope you come back again to explore other counties in Central Asia with us. 

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    40 km
    00:40
    0 m
    100 m

    Sincerely, all the services were perfect: guide, hotel, accompaniment following the loss of luggage (by plane), rapid recovery, listening, explanations, sightseeing tours, full and copious meals, logistics, welcome at local people's homes, discovery of the country's customs and nature, .... Then the mountains, frankly a perfect service despite the language difficulties, expedition tent meals shower at altitude safety drink acclimatisation comfort ...... Yes, afterwards at 6000 or 7000 it's cold, but we suspected it ...... In short, we'll certainly be back next year to .... higher with the same guide and the SAME service ....

    Francois

    We had the opportunity to travel to Kyrgyzstan thanks to Nomad's Land. The immersion was complete, the choice of addresses and places to visit perfect, with a guide and tour designer (Fabien) very caring! Do not hesitate to visit this beautiful country with Nomad's Land!

    Julijan5944

    On your way

    Chong Kemin National Park

    This park encompasses the entire Chong Kemin Valley. There are many trails still virgin or almost.

    Song Kul lake

    Nestled within the rugged beauty of the Kyrgyz landscape, Song Kul Lake, also known as Song Kul, emerges as the quintessential pastureland of nomad

    Orto-Tokoy water reservoir

    The Orto-Tokoy reservoir is the first reservoir built in Kyrgyzstan. Construction began in 1941 and ended in 1960.

    Kochkor

    Kochkor is a town of shepherds located in Naryn oblast 200 km from Bishkek. It is located at 1800m. alt. The city has 17,000 residents.

    Kurgan Terek canyon (Konorchek canyon)

    Explore the captivating Kyrgyz Creek Canyon, starting from the iconic "Red Bridge" train bridge.

    Issyk Kul lake

    The Issyk-Kul lake has a length of 182 km, a maximum width of 60 km and covers an area of ​​6,236 km².

    Burana Tower

    Burana Tower is seven km. far from the city of Tokmok. It is an 11th century minaret, and one of the first buildings of such type in Central Asia.

    Info

    What is included

    • All transportation in a private vehicle

    • All airport transfers

    • Accommodation as described in the program

    • Meals (3 per day)

    • Bottled water & tea

    • English-speaking guide

    • All the activities listed in the program

    • Entry fees at national parks and/or border zones listed in the program

    • Entry fees at museums and historical sites listed in the program

    • Domestic flights mentioned in the program

    • A contribution to our sustainable development projects

    • Organisation of the trip & local taxes

    What is not included

    • International flights

    • International banking fees (PayPal, ...)

    • Travel & repatriation insurance

    • Visas / LOI (if applicable)

    • Alcoholic and soft drinks

    • Personal expenses

    • Additional costs due to unexpected personal events (health, loss of luggage, ...)

    • Tips for guide & driver (always optional, always appreciated)

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    Ecotourism projects

    Through various ecotourism projects and initiatives, Nomad's Land aims to increase awareness of ecotourism and responsible travel, for a sustainable development of the tourism sector.

    Towards Nomadic Land: A Documentary by Lucas Garceau Bédard

    In 2018, Nomad's Land had the pleasure of supporting a group of young Canadian an extraordinary adventure captured in the film "Towards Nomadic Land." This cinematic journey takes us deep into the heart of Kyrgyzstan, where five young adventurers in their twenties embark on a tumultuous expedition of backcountry skiing and cultural exploration.

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    Samuel Maret

    29 November 2023 Eco Projects

    Trainings for tourist facilities of Zheti Oguz district 2023

    On November 25-26, 2023 trainings were held in Kyzyl Suu for our owners of homestays and yurt camp from whole district Jeti Oguz

    The main objective was to increase the potential of the district's tourist facilities in order to ensure the criteria of sustainable tourism and promotion of the region. 

    Ayana Zholdoshbek