Tour Nature & Nomad Life

How to get there

The Nature & Nomad Life tour covers northern and central Kyrgyzstan and Lake Issyk-Kul. Start and finish are in Bishkek. The starting point can be reached by flight, train, or car.

Key route highlights: Ala-Archa National Park (day trip from Bishkek), Kochkor, high-mountain Son-Kul Lake, the southern shore of Issyk-Kul (Bokonbayevo area), and Skazka Canyon.

The itinerary is designed for a relaxed pace with no heavy transfers, focusing on nature, simplicity, and an authentic atmosphere. Transfers are mostly on paved roads, with possible mountain serpentine roads on the way to Son-Kul. In an individual tour, transport is provided for the entire route.

Nature & Nomad Life

A tour for those who want to see the real Kyrgyzstan: mountain valleys, yurts, a calm pace, and nomadic culture with minimal city visits. The route is designed without rush and heavy transfers, focusing on nature, simplicity, and authentic atmosphere.

  • Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
  • Region: Northern and central Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul
  • Season: May – September
  • Difficulty: Medium (suitable for families, couples, nature lovers)
  • Format: Individual tour
  • Start / Finish: Bishkek
Airplane

Tour Program by Days

Day 1. Bishkek → Ala-Archa → Bishkek

  • Route: Bishkek – Ala-Archa – Bishkek
  • Distance: ~80 km
  • Travel time: 2–3 hours

Visit to Ala-Archa National Park. Walk through the gorge, panoramic views, light trekking. Return to Bishkek, accommodation.

Overnight: Bishkek

❗ Breakfast on the first day is not included.

Day 2. Bishkek → Kochkor → Son-Kul

  • Route: Bishkek – Kochkor – Son-Kul
  • Distance: ~300 km
  • Travel time: 6–7 hours

Transfer to the highland region. Stop in Kochkor village. Ascend to Son-Kul Lake — a symbol of Kyrgyz nomadic life. Accommodation in yurt camp.

Overnight: Son-Kul (yurt)

Day 3. Son-Kul

  • Route: Radial trips
  • Distance: ~20–40 km
  • Travel time: 2–3 hours

Full day at Son-Kul. Walks in the surroundings, observing nomadic life. Free time, rest, sunset at the lake.

Overnight: Son-Kul (yurt)

Day 4. Son-Kul → Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul

  • Route: Son-Kul – Kochkor – Bokonbayevo
  • Distance: ~320 km
  • Travel time: 6–7 hours

Descend from the highlands. Transfer to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul. Accommodation in a guesthouse, relaxation by the lake.

Overnight: Southern shore of Issyk-Kul

Day 5. Southern Shore → Fairy Tale Canyon → Bokonbayevo

  • Route: Bokonbayevo – Fairy Tale Canyon – Bokonbayevo
  • Distance: ~70–90 km
  • Travel time: 2–3 hours

Walk through Fairy Tale Canyon. Eagle, Taigan show, and archery. Free time at Issyk-Kul lakeside.

Overnight: Southern shore of Issyk-Kul

Day 6. Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul → Bishkek

  • Route: Bokonbayevo – Bishkek
  • Distance: ~315 km
  • Travel time: 5–6 hours

Return to Bishkek with stops along the way. End of tour.

❗ Dinner on the last day is not included.

Distance and Travel Time

  • Day 1: ~80 km | 2–3 hours
  • Day 2: ~300 km | 6–7 hours
  • Day 3: ~20–40 km | 2–3 hours
  • Day 4: ~320 km | 6–7 hours
  • Day 5: ~70–90 km | 2–3 hours
  • Day 6: ~315 km | 5–6 hours

Total Distance: ~1,085 km

Distances and travel times are approximate and may be adjusted without losing key locations.

Train

Included

  • Individual transport along the route
  • Guide-driver services
  • Accommodation (guesthouses / yurts)
  • Meals according to the program
  • Entrance to Ala-Archa National Park
  • Eagle, Taigan show, and archery
  • Entrance to Fairy Tale Canyon
Bus

Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Insurance (optional)

Tour Price (FROM)

  • 1 person — from 1,350 USD
  • 2 people — from 845 USD / person
  • 3 people — from 675 USD / person
  • 4 people — from 595 USD / person

Price is dynamic — depends on the number of participants.

Price, USD

1 person 2 people (per person) 3 people (per person) 4 people (per person)
FROM 1,350 845 675 595

Important

  • Tour is individual, not group-based
  • Price is dynamic — depends on the number of participants
  • Distance and travel time are approximate and may be adjusted without losing key locations

Please note that route adjustments may occur without losing key locations. Distance and travel time are approximate.