Highlights

  • Get shots of Lenin Peak and astonishing Pamir Mounts
  • Visit ancient building in Uzgen dating back to IX-XII centuries
  • Visit 3,000 years old Osh city
  • Find a place where King Solomon prayed
  • Explore Central Asia style bazaars

Itinerary on the map

 
Duration 7 nights / 8 days
Season From April to October
Trip overview Bishkek – Toktogul – Jalal-Abad – Uzgen – Osh – Sary-Tash – Chon-Alai Valley – 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 History 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 – Jalal-Abad
This morning you will start you trip to Jalal-Abad (290 km). The road follows the huge Naryn river.On the way you will have numerous stops for pictures. When you arrive in Jalal-Abad you will visit local bazaar. Enjoy your dinner in a restaurant and stay overnight in homestay.

Day 4

Jalal-Abad – Uzgen – Osh
Today in the morning you will set off to Osh (103 km). On the way you will visit ancient town of Uzgen where you can see a tower and mausoleums dating back to IX-XII centuries. Besides you will visit Uzgen Bazaar which is very interesting place. Then, you will arrive to Osh. Osh is the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan – reputedly 3,000 years old. Archaeologists have found artifacts dating back to about the fifth century B.C. 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. After that you will have small city tour, see the main sights of the city as squares and monuments. Enjoy your dinner in a restaurant and stay overnight in a hotel

Day 5

Osh-Sary-Tash
Today you will travel to Sary-Tash village which is the last village on your trip to Chon-Alai Valley. You drive on a highland highway with two passes Chigirchik (2406m) and Taldyk (3615m). Indeed, the road is built in a scenic landscape. You will have many photo stops and one stop for a picnic. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight in a homestay.

Day 6

Sary-Tash – Chon-Alai valley – Osh
Today you will ride horse up to Chon-Alai Valley. There you will enjoy excellent views of Pamir Mountains and, especially, Lenin Peak which is 7,134 meters high. It is a good place for a picnic. In the evening you will set off to Osh where you will get your dinner and stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 7

Osh – Bishkek
Today in the morning 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 8

Bishkek – Airport Manas
After breakfast transfer to the airport

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