From North to South— 2027

Manas Airport – Bishkek – Chychkan Gorge (285 km, approx. 5 hours + time for stops). Meet at Manas Airport and transfer to Bishkek (30 km). Rest after the flight and breakfast. At 12:00, we depart towards the Suusamyr Valley. The road passes through the Tyua-Shuu Tunnel (3,120 m, approx. 3 km), surrounded by mountain landscapes, alpine meadows, nomadic yurts and herds of horses.

Then we cross the Ala-Bel Pass (3,184 m) and descend into the picturesque Chychkan Gorge. Accommodation at a hotel by a mountain river.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Chychkan Gorge – Osh (370 km; approx. 7 hours + time for stops). We continue our journey south through Kyrgyzstan. This is a scenic drive along the Toktogul Reservoir and the Naryn River, the largest river in the country. Gradually, the mountain landscapes give way to warm southern valleys, with rice and cotton fields appearing along the route. By evening, we arrive in Osh, an ancient city in southern Kyrgyzstan that is more than 3,000 years old.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Osh city. Today we explore Osh, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia and an important stop on the Great Silk Road. We climb sacred Sulaiman-Too Mountain, rising above the city and offering panoramic views of Osh and the surrounding valleys. We then visit the famous oriental bazaar, walking among the rows of stalls filled with the aromas of spices, dried fruits and fresh produce, and observing everyday life in southern Kyrgyzstan. Free time to relax, stroll around the city and discover local cuisine.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Osh – Arslanbob (200 km; 4.5 hours + time for stops). On the way to Arslanbob, we visit ancient Uzgen, a historic city of the Fergana Valley. We explore the museum complex and the famous minaret, then visit the rice fields. Local farming families will introduce us to the cultivation and processing of rice and invite us to their home to taste traditional dishes of southern Kyrgyz cuisine.

We continue towards the unique relict walnut forests of Arslanbob. According to legend, Alexander the Great took walnuts from this area to Europe. Accommodation in a cozy guesthouse surrounded by mountains and walnut forests.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Arslanbob – Kazarman (210 km; approx. 4 hours + time for stops). An impressive journey along the new alternative road connecting the south and north. We leave the green walnut forests of Arslanbob and gradually climb into the mountains, discovering new panoramic views along the way.

The road passes through spacious mountain valleys and small Kyrgyz villages, where life continues at its traditional pace. Green slopes, rocky gorges and vast mountain landscapes unfold outside the windows. After lunch, we arrive in Kazarman, a small high-altitude settlement surrounded by mountains. Accommodation in a guesthouse.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Kazarman – Saimayluu-Tash - Kazarman (80 km; approx. 16 hours + time for stops). Early departure from Kazarman to Saimayluu-Tash, one of the largest galleries of ancient petroglyphs in Central Asia. We travel about 35–40 km by vehicle along a mountain road, followed by a hike of approximately 7–8 km to a high-altitude valley where thousands of rock carvings created in different historical periods have been preserved. After exploring the petroglyphs, we return along the same route, covering approximately 14–16 km on foot in total.

Return to Kazarman in the evening. Accommodation in a guesthouse.

Meals: breakfast, packed lunch, dinner

Kazarman – Song-Kul (160 km; approx. 4 hours + time for stops). Journey to the high-altitude Song-Kul Lake, located at an elevation of 3,116 m. The road crosses the Moldo-Ashuu Pass (approx. 3,200 m) and then leads into spacious mountain valleys with vast pastures and panoramic views of the Tien Shan.

Song-Kul is a world of silence, mountain pastures, herds of horses and white yurts.

Before dinner, you can enjoy a short horseback ride, breathe in the fresh mountain air and admire the beautiful scenery as the landscape changes in the soft evening light.

Accommodation in a yurt camp on the shore of the lake.

Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Song-Kul – Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul (300 km; approx. 6 hours + time for stops). After breakfast in the yurt, we depart for Issyk-Kul. The scenic road crosses mountain passes and valleys before reaching the southern shore of the lake. En route, we visit a workshop in the village of Kochkor, where local craftswomen introduce us to the traditional art of felt-making and show how colorful felt carpets are created by hand, from processing the wool to the finished product. The road then follows the lakeshore, offering panoramic views of the turquoise waters of Issyk-Kul and the surrounding mountains. Accommodation in a yurt camp and time to relax and swim in the lake.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul (approx. 2 hours of driving). After breakfast, we drive to the picturesque Barskoon Gorge (approx. 40 minutes). We follow a mountain road to its famous waterfalls, surrounded by coniferous forests and high cliffs (approx. 30-minute hike uphill). There are several cascades, the most famous of which, “Bars’ Tears,” flows in thin streams down a sheer rock face. A walk among the mountains, fresh air and the sound of water is a wonderful break from the road. Return to the lake and free time to relax and swim.

In the evening, we visit Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyons (approx. 30 minutes), a remarkable landscape where wind and water have sculpted bizarre forms from red and golden rock. The canyon is especially beautiful at sunset, when the soft evening light brings out rich colors and transforms the walk into a journey through a fairytale landscape.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul – Bishkek (300 km; 5 hours + time for stops). We travel to Bishkek. On the way, we discover the ancient art of eagle hunting, meet berkutchi — traditional Kyrgyz eagle hunters — and learn about the traditions of Kyrgyz hunters.

We then visit a yurt-making workshop, where craftsmen demonstrate how this traditional nomadic dwelling is made by hand, from the wooden frame to the details of its interior decoration. Continue to Bishkek through the scenic Boom Gorge.

Evening city walk before dinner.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Bishkek – Airport. Transfer to the airport for departure. Meals: breakfast box