Highlights

  • Visit -Arslanbob - the largest and only walnut forest on our planet
  • Visit Sary Chelek Biosphere Reserve with its amazing lakes
  • Hike and ride horses in astonishing landscapes
  • See The Red Book fauna and flora
  • Watch unique rural life

Itinerary on the map

 
Duration 8 nights / 9 days
Season From April to October
Trip overview Bishkek – Toktogul – Arkit – Sary-Chelek lake – Arkit –Arslanbob – Jalal-Abad – Uzgen – Osh – Bishkek

Day 1

Bishkek
Today is your first day in Kyrgyzstan and it starts in its capital city Bishkek. When you arrive you will be met by our team in the airport. We will take you to your hotel and you will have time to get settled in. After a lunch, you’ll have city tour in the central part of Bishkek. You will see Philharmonic House, Opera House, Old Square, Ala-Too Square, Victory Square, Circus Building, and City Hall. You’ll have a chance to learn about Kyrgyz history at the Museum of National Histoty and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Finally, you’ll see what a Bazaar looks like when you’ll go to Osh Bazaar. Enjoy your dinner in the best restaurants of Bishkek Supara or Arzu Style. Stay overnight in the hotel

Day 2

Bishkek – Toktogul
Set off to Toktogul (280 km) in the morning. The road goes through Kara-Balta gorge, Töö-Ashuu Pass (3586 m above sea) and Ala-Bel Pass (3184 m above sea). On the way you will watch beautiful countryside, spectaculars view of mountains and valleys. You will be provided with picture stops anywhere you find it suitable. During this trip you will see Kyrgyz nomads for the first time. You will have lunch in a beautiful Chichkan gorge. Enjoy views of Chichkan gorge and huge Toktogul Dam. At the end of the trip you will arrive in Toktogul town. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight in a homestay

Day 3

Toktogul – Arkit village
In the morning set off to the Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve (Arkit village (221 km)). The road follows the Naryn river and Toktogul reservoir. You’ll have numerous photo stops. You’ll have your dinner and stay overnight in a homestay

Day 4

Arkit – Sary-Chelek lake (16 km) - Arkit
On Day 4, you will, finally, visit Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve. Sary-Chelek has a chain of 7 amazing lakes. Sary-Chelek has a rich biodiversity. The natural beauty of Sary-Chelek is worth the efforts required to trek the area. The whole day is spent wandering around 5 of the 7 lakes. There is free time for a little hiking, followed by a picnic lunch. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight in a homestay

Day 5

Arkit – Arslanbob
Today you will set off to Arslanbob village which is located in the largest walnut forest in the world (around 210 km). You will have a picnic on the way. After you arrive you can walk in the village. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight in a homestay

Day 6

Arslanbob
Today you will enjoy Arslanbob Valley all day long. You will go to Arslanbob Waterfall on a horseback and it will take 4 hours. After you reach Arslanbob Waterfall you will have a picnic. According to legends and even some historians these places were enjoyed by Alexander the Great . You can walk in the walnut forest. At the end you will return to Arslanbob village where you will have dinner and stay overnight

Day 7

Arslanbob – Jalal-Abad – Uzgen – Osh (182 km)
This morning you will start your trip to Osh. On the way, you will have your lunch in a restaurant in Jalal-Abad town. Afterwards, continue to Osh. You will make one more stop in an ancient town of Uzgen. Here you can see remains of ancient Uzgen which include a tower and a mausoleum from IX-XII centuries. Uzgen town has a nice traditional bazaar; you can find it very interesting. Then, you will arrive to Osh where the first site you visit is Mount of Solomon. It is the main pilgrimage site in Fergana Valley. According to beliefs Prophet Solomon stopped to pray here. Enjoy your dinner in a restaurant and stay overnight in a hotel

Day 8

Osh – Bishkek
Today you will fly from Osh to Bishkek. The flight takes less than an hour. You have free time in Bishkek to do some shopping and things you’ve may missed on the first day. Enjoy your dinner together with folklore show. Stay overnight in the hotel

Day 9

Bishkek – Airport Manas.
This is your final day in Kyrgyzstan. After an amazing week of adventures you journey has come to an end. Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and then you will be transferred to the Manas International Airport where you will catch your flight home or fly to your another exciting destination.

Suggested hotels

Bishkek: Hyatt Regency Bishkek
Hyatt Regency Bishkek is for sure the best hotel in Kyrgyzstan. As the hotel is situated right in the center of Bishkek the Opera House, Museum of Fine arts, Victory Square, State Circus and other sights of Bishkek are nearby. This five-star hotel offers you its 178 rooms and suites with the newest conveniences. The hotel provides its service 24/7. The Hyatt Regency Bishkek has really a big choice of food from European to Fusion cuisines. The hotel has a bar and Opera Lounge where you can relax during your stay. The hotel’s health club offers you an outdoor swimming pool and nicely equipped gym. Besides, there is a spa with treatment rooms.
Bishkek: Asia Mountains
Always clean and neat, Asia Mountains have everything you would enjoy during your stay in Bishkek. Asia Mountains offers you its big, bright, and comfortable rooms equipped with all modern conveniences from a satellite TV to Wi-Fi. Each room has a private bathroom. Asia Mountains is not a big hotel; it makes the hotel very quiet. You can enjoy spending evenings in the beautiful garden of the hotel. Enjoy European and Kyrgyz cuisines from the chefs of Asia Mountains.
Osh: Sunrise hotel
Sunrise Hotel has an advantage over other hotels in Osh as it is located in the city center which gives an easy access to the city’s main sights such as Mount of Solomon or Great Silk Road Bazaar. Rooms in the Sunrise Hotel have all modern conveniences such as satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and a nice restaurant which serves the best of local food, though it offers European food too. If you want to get to know Kyrgyz culture more you can choose an option of staying in a yurt which is set just in the hotel’s garden.
Osh: Barak Ata Guesthouse
Barak Ata Guesthouse Barak Ata Guesthouse is definitely a good choice for a homestay. Here you have everything a traveler need. Rooms are big and bright; they have all modern amenities. In every room there is a private bathroom and satellite TV. There is a computer center where you can use Internet and make international calls. The guesthouse has a nice sauna- really a good option after a day of exciting activities