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About This Tour
A 10-day trekking and horseback adventure through the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan — multi-day treks to the alpine lakes Kol-Kogur and Kol-Tor, felt-carpet workshops, a Song-Kul horse ride, and the Burana Tower. Voyzo runs this route as a fully private tour — your own vehicle, driver, and trekking guide 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 — Welcome to Bishkek
Airport pickup and a city tour of Osh Bazaar, Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, and the Gallery of Sculptures.
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Day 2 — Toward Tory-Aigyr
A drive to the Chon-Kemin valley, then around four hours of trekking to the Tory-Aigyr gorge for an overnight camp.
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Day 3 — Lake Kol-Kogur
A five-to-six-hour trek over the Tory-Aigyr pass at 2,400m toward the mountain lake Kol-Kogur, camping overnight.
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Day 4 — Over the Kol-Kogur Pass
A six-hour trek over the Kol-Kogur pass at 3,250m through alpine meadows, with a picnic lunch en route.
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Day 5 — Descent Through Alpine Meadows
A further trek over the Kol-Kogur pass with an 850m descent, camping overnight at around 2,400m.
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Day 6 — The Last Day of Trekking
A three-hour trek down to the Kol-Tor Valley, then a transfer by car to Kochkor along the Issyk-Kul lakeshore, with free swimming time.
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Day 7 — Kyzyl-Kiya to Kilemche Jailoo
Visit a women's cooperative for felt-carpet workshops, then a horse ride across the Kyzyl-Kiya jailoo and Chaar-Archa Pass to a yurt camp overnight.
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Day 8 — Song-Kol Mountains
A morning climb to the Jalgyz-Karagai pass over the Song-Kol mountains, descending to the lake for lunch, meeting local shepherds and tasting kumyz, with another yurt camp overnight.
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Day 9 — Return to Bishkek
The return journey over the Kalmak Ashuu pass, stopping at the ancient Burana Tower, with an optional folklore program at dinner.
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Day 10 — Farewell to Kyrgyzstan
Free time in Bishkek before your airport transfer.
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Departure
Free time in Bishkek before an 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 — Voyzo books your own vehicle, driver, and trekking guide throughout, rather than the shared group transfers this route is normally sold with.
Multi-day trekking runs from day 2 through day 6, crossing the Tory-Aigyr and Kol-Kogur passes to reach the alpine lakes, with a horse for carrying luggage.
Yes — days 7 and 8 overnight in yurt camps near the Kilemche jailoo and the Song-Kol mountains.
Yes — the multi-day trek crosses two mountain passes above 3,000m, so a reasonable level of trekking fitness is recommended.
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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