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About This Tour
A 10-day introduction to Kyrgyzstan — Bishkek's city sights, Issyk-Kul Lake's northern shore, the mountain excursions and hot springs above Karakol, Jety-Oguz Valley, Skazka Canyon, and a night in a nomad yurt camp on Son-Kul Lake. Voyzo runs this route as a fully private tour — your own vehicle and driver throughout, rather than the group transfers the source itinerary is normally booked with.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Manas International Airport, Bishkek.
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Day 1 — Airport to Bishkek
Airport transfer and hotel check-in, followed by a city tour of Ala-Too Square, the State Historical Museum, Oak Park, and Osh Bazaar.
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Day 2 — Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata
A visit to the 9th-century Burana Tower, then on to the Cholpon-Ata religious complex on Issyk-Kul Lake's northern shore.
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Day 3 — Cholpon-Ata to Karakol
Explore the Grigoriev and Semenov Gorges, with a lakeside picnic lunch along the way.
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Day 4 — Karakol
A mountain excursion into Altyn Arashan, with natural hot springs and an optional dinner with a local family.
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Day 5 — Karakol to Tamga
Visit Jety-Oguz Valley's seven red-cliff rock formations and Barskoon Gorge, plus nomadic yurt camps, finishing with an evening Russian bath.
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Day 6 — Tamga to Kochkor
Explore Skazka Canyon's wind-carved rock formations, meet an eagle hunter, and try felt-crafting and traditional music in Kochkor.
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Day 7 — Kochkor to Son-Kul Lake
A journey over the Kalmak Ashuu mountain pass to a nomadic yurt camp on the shores of Son-Kul Lake for an overnight stay.
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Day 8 — Son-Kul Lake to Kyzyl-Oy
Explore the mountain village of Kyzyl-Oy at 1,800m elevation in the Kekemeren Valley, encircled by mountain peaks.
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Day 9 — Kyzyl-Oy to Bishkek
The return journey via the Suusamyr Valley and Too-Ashuu mountain pass, with lunch and market shopping in Bishkek.
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Day 10 — Departure
Transfer to Manas International Airport for your departure flight.
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Departure
The trip ends with a return drive to Bishkek via the Suusamyr Valley and Too-Ashuu mountain pass, with time for lunch and market shopping before your departure transfer to Manas International Airport.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Voyzo runs this route with your own vehicle and driver throughout, rather than the shared group transfers the source itinerary normally uses.
Yes — day 7 overnights in a nomadic yurt camp on the shores of Son-Kul Lake, one of the highlights of the trip.
Yes — days 2 and 3 follow the northern shore of Issyk-Kul, one of the largest alpine lakes in the world.
The route includes a driver throughout; a dedicated English-speaking guide can be added as an upgrade — ask your Voyzo agent.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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