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About This Tour
A 10-day off-road circuit through Kyrgyzstan's heartland — Kyzyl-Oy, Son-Kul Lake, the Tash Rabat caravanserai, Eki-Naryn, Issyk-Kul's south shore, Skazka Canyon, Jety-Oguz Valley, and the Burana Tower. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and 4x4 vehicle instead of a rental car.
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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 — Welcome to Bishkek
Pickup at Manas Airport and a drive to the capital to check in, followed by a first look at Ala-Too Square and a walk through Oak Park, finishing at Osh Bazaar.
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Day 2 — Bishkek to Kyzyl-Oy
Cross the Too-Ashu mountain pass through the Suusamyr Valley, then head off the highway along the Kokemeren River to Kyzyl-Oy, a mountain village at about 1,800m.
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Day 3 — Kyzyl-Oy to Son-Kul
Wind along a mountain road past the Karakeche coal mine to Son-Kul Lake at 3,016m, staying overnight at a yurt camp among nomad grazing grounds.
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Day 4 — Son-Kul to Tash Rabat
Cross the Moldo-Ashu Pass at 3,400m to the Tash Rabat caravanserai, a 10th-century monastery that later became a Silk Road stopover for travelers and caravans.
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Day 5 — Tash Rabat to Kochkor via Eki-Naryn
Drive to the Eki-Naryn valley, watching the confluence of the Big and Small Naryn rivers, then on to Kochkor village to relax at a guesthouse.
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Day 6 — Kochkor to Tamga via Issyk-Kul's South Shore
Drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan's largest lake, then visit Skazka Canyon — 'fairytale' rock formations shaped like skyscrapers and animals.
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Day 7 — Tamga to Karakol via Jety-Oguz
Stop at Barskoon Gorge's waterfalls — Tears of the Leopard and Champagne Jet — and the Jety-Oguz 'Seven Bulls' rock formations, finishing with a dinner of ashlan-fu in Karakol.
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Day 8 — Karakol to Tar-Suu
Walk the Grigoriev and Semenov Gorges on Issyk-Kul's northern shore, then continue to the village of Tar-Suu in the Chon-Kemin Valley.
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Day 9 — Tar-Suu to Bishkek via Burana
Visit the remains of the ancient Balasagun town at Burana, with its three mausoleums and old castle remains, before the drive back to Bishkek.
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Day 10 — Home-Bound
A final transfer to Manas Airport for your return flight.
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Departure
The trip ends after a final breakfast and airport transfer to Manas International Airport for your departure flight.
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 — your own driver and 4x4 vehicle throughout, never combined with another group's itinerary.
Yes — the source route has travelers picking up a rental 4x4 in Bishkek and driving themselves off-road. Voyzo runs it with your own private driver and vehicle instead, so you can take in the mountain passes without driving them.
Yes — day 4 visits the Tash Rabat caravanserai, a 10th-century monastery-turned-Silk Road stopover high in the mountains.
Yes — day 3 overnights at a yurt camp on Son-Kul Lake.
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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