The Best of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Tour is an 8-day journey that combines historical landmarks, breathtaking natural beauty, and the rich cultural heritage of both nations. You will explore modern cities, discover sites from different eras, admire the vast Issyk-Kul Lake, and venture through stunning mountain gorges and canyons.
Your adventure begins in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, before heading to the resort town of Cholpon-Ata. Next, you'll visit Karakol, a town where diverse cultures and religions coexist. From there, a series of breathtaking landscapes await - Jeti-Oguz, Karkyra, and Charyn Canyon - each offering its own unforgettable impressions. The tour concludes in Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan, a city known for its unique blend of history and modernity.
If you love majestic mountain landscapes or are curious about nomadic culture, the Best of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Tour is the perfect choice for an unforgettable journey. Check out the detailed itinerary, browse photos, and find additional information to start planning your next adventure!
Tour itinerary:
Arrival at Bishkek airport. Meet your local guide and driver at the main gates of the airport. Transfer to hotel. Check in at 14:00.
Start your guided sightseeing tour of Bishkek, which includes visit to: Manas Monument, the main national hero of the Kyrgyz people, Ala Too Square, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and finish at the Victory Square devoted to the WWII.
Lunch at a local café.
After lunch you can take a wander around Osh bazaar (closed on Monday).
Dinner at a local cafe.
Overnight.
Meals: breakfast
Start your guided sightseeing tour of Bishkek, which includes visit to: Manas Monument, the main national hero of the Kyrgyz people, Ala Too Square, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and finish at the Victory Square devoted to the WWII.
Lunch at a local café.
After lunch you can take a wander around Osh bazaar (closed on Monday).
Dinner at a local cafe.
Overnight.
Meals: breakfast
After breakfast we will take a beautiful drive on to Cholpon-Ata town. En route you will visit Architectural- Archeological Complex “Burana Tower” (UNESCO).
Burana Tower (ancient minaret) is located in 12 km far from Tokmok town. The territory where the tower is located was called Balasagun town. This town had the strategic meaning for Silk Road. Here you will see a small museum with exhibits found at excavations, providing more details about this ancient settlement, and become familiar with collection of Balbals, turkic grave marks. After excursion continue drive to Cholpon-Ata town. Upon arrival to the town, you visit Cholpon-Ata Open Air museum, to observe the ancient petroglyphs.
Petroglyphs are dated back Sak-Usun period from 9-8 century up to 3-5 century AD. The territory where Petroglyphs are found lying below the Kungey Alatoo Mountains with a beautiful view of the lake. Accommodation in a local resort, which is in 15 minutes’ drive.
Overnight.
Distance: 300 km / 5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: city
Meals: breakfast
Burana Tower (ancient minaret) is located in 12 km far from Tokmok town. The territory where the tower is located was called Balasagun town. This town had the strategic meaning for Silk Road. Here you will see a small museum with exhibits found at excavations, providing more details about this ancient settlement, and become familiar with collection of Balbals, turkic grave marks. After excursion continue drive to Cholpon-Ata town. Upon arrival to the town, you visit Cholpon-Ata Open Air museum, to observe the ancient petroglyphs.
Petroglyphs are dated back Sak-Usun period from 9-8 century up to 3-5 century AD. The territory where Petroglyphs are found lying below the Kungey Alatoo Mountains with a beautiful view of the lake. Accommodation in a local resort, which is in 15 minutes’ drive.
Overnight.
Distance: 300 km / 5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: city
Meals: breakfast
After a restful morning you will have boat cruise at Issyk-Kul lake. You will be inspired by captivating view of the lake surrounded by mountains. Great opportunity to take thousands of memorable pictures. Later you have a check out and start drive in direction to Karakol town. Upon arrival accommodation at a local hotel. In the afternoon you will visit Dungan mosque a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning mosque up to now. Also, you will visit Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood without a single nail used. Dinner at a local dungan family, you will have a chance to try traditional dungan cuisine and also you can watch a housewife cooking traditional food. She teaches how to make noodles for lagman. At the end you try the lagman altogether. Overnight.
Distance: 150 km / 2 hours 30 min
Duration of sightseeing tour: city
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Distance: 150 km / 2 hours 30 min
Duration of sightseeing tour: city
Meals: breakfast, dinner
After breakfast check out and start drive to Jeti Oguz gorge. Jeti Oguz from Kyrgyz language is translated as Seven Bulls. At the beginning of the gorge you will face a famous Broken Heart Rock.
Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks. In Soviets, there was a sanatorium built in the gorge. Here will be organized eagle hunting demonstration.
After walk you start dive to Karkara gorge.
On the way you visit Tepke village to have a lunch at the Tepke horse farm.
On the Upon arrival accommodation in yurts.
Dinner and overnight.
Distance: 180 km / 3 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks. In Soviets, there was a sanatorium built in the gorge. Here will be organized eagle hunting demonstration.
After walk you start dive to Karkara gorge.
On the way you visit Tepke village to have a lunch at the Tepke horse farm.
On the Upon arrival accommodation in yurts.
Dinner and overnight.
Distance: 180 km / 3 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
In the morning, after breakfast you start drive to Almaty via Charyn Canyon. On the way you pass Kazakh – Kyrgyz border (Kegen outpost, open from 09:00 till 18:00) your guide will help you with all formalities. Further, you drive to Charyn Canyon.
The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. It is approximately 150 km long, and, in places up to 300 meters deep.
One area of particular interest is an area of 2 km called the Valley of Castles.
Lunch picnic in the nature.
Later, you continue drive to the city of Almaty. Upon arrival accommodation at a local hotel.
Overnight.
Distance: 320 km / 6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch
The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. It is approximately 150 km long, and, in places up to 300 meters deep.
One area of particular interest is an area of 2 km called the Valley of Castles.
Lunch picnic in the nature.
Later, you continue drive to the city of Almaty. Upon arrival accommodation at a local hotel.
Overnight.
Distance: 320 km / 6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch
After a restful morning you start sightseeing tour.
Your excursion starts from the Panfilov’s Park with Zenkov’s Orthodox Cathedral.
Continue sightseeing tour at Zelonniy Bazar (Green Bazaar), Independence Monument on Republic Square. Also visit of Medeo gorge and Shymbulak resort on cable car.
In the eveining visit of Kok Tube hill on cable car.
Overnight.
Distance: 40 km / 30 min
Meals: breakfast
Your excursion starts from the Panfilov’s Park with Zenkov’s Orthodox Cathedral.
Continue sightseeing tour at Zelonniy Bazar (Green Bazaar), Independence Monument on Republic Square. Also visit of Medeo gorge and Shymbulak resort on cable car.
In the eveining visit of Kok Tube hill on cable car.
Overnight.
Distance: 40 km / 30 min
Meals: breakfast
After breakfast, you start drive to Huns ethno complex, where you will have opportunity to learn more about Kazakh culture.
Here, after being greeted with the traditional custom of Shashu, we tour the ethnographic complex of the Huns and meet the Kazakh traditional performances such as «Beşike Salu», «Tusay Kesu» and the Kazakh Tent. We are watching the show of preparing Kazakh National Bread. After having lunch at the Huns complex transfer back to Almaty city.
Afternoon drive back to Almaty.
Free time for rest or shopping. Overnight.
Distance: 60 km / 2 hours one way
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Here, after being greeted with the traditional custom of Shashu, we tour the ethnographic complex of the Huns and meet the Kazakh traditional performances such as «Beşike Salu», «Tusay Kesu» and the Kazakh Tent. We are watching the show of preparing Kazakh National Bread. After having lunch at the Huns complex transfer back to Almaty city.
Afternoon drive back to Almaty.
Free time for rest or shopping. Overnight.
Distance: 60 km / 2 hours one way
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Price includes:
- Accommodation on twin base in hotels – 7 nights;
- Mineral water (1l/day/pax);
- Meals – as per program;
- Tour escort guide (English speaking);
- Transport from arrival till departure;
- Entrance and ecological fees during all the tour;
- Lagman show at Dungan family;
- Boat cruise at Issyk Kul lake;
- Excursion at horse farm in Tepke village;
- Show program at Huns complex;
- Eagle hunting show in Djety Oguz;
- Cable car to Kok Tube and Chymbulak.
Price doesn't include:
- Single supplement;
- Airfares;
- All personal expenses; Photo/video fees at museums;
- Tips for driver.
Prices, per person
Prices are for 2025 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
Accommodation
Economy:
My Hotel / Bridges / Orient 3*
Comfort:
Ambassador / City Stay / Sofia Hotel 4*
Lux:
Orion / Sheraton / Novotel 5*
My Hotel / Bridges / Orient 3*
Comfort:
Ambassador / City Stay / Sofia Hotel 4*
Lux:
Orion / Sheraton / Novotel 5*
Economy:
Matsunoki / Hillside / Tagaytay
Comfort:
78 hotel / Oimo / Karagat
Lux:
78 hotel / Oimo / Karagat
Matsunoki / Hillside / Tagaytay
Comfort:
78 hotel / Oimo / Karagat
Lux:
78 hotel / Oimo / Karagat
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