EcoTrek-Magic World of Kyrgyzstan
Description
Day 1: Meet at Manas airport. Bus to the guest house ~40min (25km). Bishkek City tour. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 900m).
Day 2: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Jeti-Oguz valley along the south shore of Lake Issyk-Kul ~5-6 hours (400km). Overnight in the yurt camp (Elevation: 2300m).
Day 3: Free day. You can ride a horse (additional cost) or walk through the valley to the waterfall ~2-3 hours (~5km). Overnight in the yurt camp (Elevation: 2300m).
Day 4: Leaving the yurt camp you will travel to Karakol ~1-2 hours (40km). Karakol City tour. Traditional dinner with Uygur family. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 1670m).
Day 5: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Altyn-Arashan hot springs (2500m) ~2-3 hours (40km). This day you will spend in Altyn-Arashan and will travel by military truck to Karakol at the end of the day. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 1670m).
Day 6: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Cholpon-Ata ~3-4 hours (130km). On the way you will visit an open-air museum of petroglyphs and swim in beautiful Lake Issyk-Kul. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 1600m).
Day 7: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Bishkek ~5-6 hours (324km). On the way you will visit Burana Tower. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 900m).
Day 8: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Manas airport ~40 min (25km).
Transportation to and from planned attractions
Accommodation in guest houses, yurts & tents
Accommodation & food for the personnel
3 fresh meals per day throughout the tour
Guide + English translator
Bottled water in cities/purified spring water during trek
Attraction ticket fees
Karakol National Park fees
Single room in the guest houses
Transportation to attractions not included in tour
Alcoholic drinks
Bottled water during trek
Entrance fee to hot springs (4 Euro)
Flights to and from country
Visa cost for countries not offered free visa
Included.
Not included.
Price
Tour prices are flexible and depend on several factors — including the number of travelers (the more people, the lower the price per person), whether you need transfers, accommodation, and other optional services.
We’re happy to customize your tour based on your needs and preferences — just let us know what works best for you!
Additional information
Climate
Kyrgyzstan has a continental climate. The sun shines over 200 days a year. The temperature during the summer months can range from 20ºC to 40ºC between 900-2000m elevation; between 3000-4000 m the temperature ranges from 0ºC to 20ºC. In Kyrgyzstan the weather can change 3-4 times a day. Be aware sometimes you may experience rainy, snowy and sunny weather in the same day.
You need to bring:
Winter jacket, sleeping bag rated for -26ºC to 0ºC, rain gear, 2-3 pairs of wool socks, waterproof trekking boots, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen with high UV-protection, lip balm with UV-protection.
Insurance
It is strongly recommended that all clients have proper insurance to cover any illnesses, helicopter evacuation and transportation to their country of origin. In the event of an emergency EcoTrek will do everything in its power to assist clients. Please contact your Embassy to find the best travelers insurance policy for your stay in Kyrgyzstan.
Terms & Conditions
EcoTrek needs to be paid in full before the trek starts. If the client cancels the trek before the agreed upon start date, EcoTrek will keep a 15 % cancelation fee. Clients who return early from a trek are not eligible for a refund for the personnel/food unless injury, illness or natural events forces the trek to end early.
EcoTrek will prepare a receipt for the payment. Please note that bank transfers will cost an additional 7 % for the transaction fee. We request that a 15% deposit is paid 15 days before the start of the trek.
Note:
EcoTrek provides a basic first aid kit. It is recommended to bring your own altitude sickness tablets, digestive tablets, and any other additional medication needed during your trek.
Transportation provided during the tour
EcoTrek provides seamless transportation solutions for your adventure, blending comfort and reliability throughout your journey. Whether navigating city streets or conquering rugged Kyrgyzstan mountain roads, our experienced drivers ensure expert guidance. With backgrounds in tourism and service, they bring over a decade of specialized driving experience, making your airport transfers and trekking expeditions smooth and enjoyable.
