All-in-One Tours - Apple Hostel

Looking for a seamless adventure in Kyrgyzstan that combines breathtaking landscapes, cultural experiences, and thrilling outdoor activities? Apple Hostel offers all-in-one tours that provide an unforgettable journey through some of the most iconic destinations in the country. Choose from three carefully curated itineraries that balance horseback riding, trekking, 4×4 adventures, and cultural immersion.

Budget All-in-One Tours

1. Songkol Horse Trek + Alakul Trekking on Foot

Duration: 7 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Apple Hostel. In the afternoon, enjoy a two-hour walking city tour of Bishkek. Lunch will be on your own, followed by dinner and a folklore concert. Overnight stay at Apple Hostel.
Day 2: Depart from Bishkek to Kyzart to begin a three-day horse-riding adventure to Songkol Lake. Upon arrival, have lunch before starting the first day of the trek to Kilemche Valley, which will take approximately three to four hours on horseback. Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 3: Continue horse riding for the second day, reaching Songkol Lake at an altitude of 3,100 meters. The ride will take about three to four hours. Meals and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 4: On the third day of horse trekking, ride back to Kyzart village, which will take approximately four to five hours. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before transferring to Karakol. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 5: Begin a three-day hiking tour to Alakol Lake. Transfer from Karakol to Aksu to start the trek. Hike to Altyn Arashan Valley, covering 15 km in about four to five hours uphill. Lunch will be provided as a lunchbox. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 6: Continue hiking on the second day to reach Alakol Lake at an altitude of 3,532 meters. The trek will cover 26 km and take approximately eight hours. Lunch will be provided as a lunchbox. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse. Enjoy the natural hot springs.
Day 7: Complete the third day of hiking, returning to Aksu village after a 15 km trek, finishing by noon. Lunch will be on your own before transferring back to Bishkek. Dinner will also be on your own. Overnight stay at Apple Hostel.

Included: Airport transfers, private accommodations in cities, shared accommodations during treks, meals as per the itinerary, horse guide, trekking guide, and entrance tickets.

Not Included: Bottled water, insurance, and meals marked as «on your own.»

Price:

2 people: $740/person
3 people: $620/person
4 people: $570/person
5 people: $520/person

2. Songkol Lake Horse Trek + Kelsuu Lake 4×4 Adventure + Alakol Trekking

Duration: 10 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Apple Hostel in Bishkek. Enjoy a two-hour walking city tour before having lunch on your own. In the evening, have dinner and experience a traditional folklore concert. Overnight stay at Apple Hostel.
Day 2: After breakfast, depart for Kyzart. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before beginning a three-day horse trek to Kilemche. Overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 3: Continue the horse trek to Songkol Lake, situated at an altitude of 3,100 meters. Meals and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 4: Spend the morning riding around Songkol Lake before having lunch. Transfer to Naryn and then to Tash Rabat, where you will participate in a felt-making masterclass. Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt camp. Try a local sauna experience.
Day 5: Transfer to Kel Suu Lake. Enjoy meals and an overnight stay in a yurt camp or guesthouse.
Day 6: Travel from Kel Suu to Naryn, where you will have lunch on your own. Continue the journey from Naryn to Bokonbaevo. In the evening, enjoy dinner, an eagle hunting show, and an overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 7: Visit Fairytale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, and Jeti Oguz Valley before arriving in Karakol. Lunch will be on your own. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 8: Transfer from Karakol to Aksu to begin a three-day hike to Alakul Lake. Hike to Altyn Arashan Valley (15 km, taking approximately four to five hours uphill).
Day 9: Hike to Alakul Lake at an altitude of 3,532 meters and return to Altyn Arashan. This trek covers 26 km and takes about 10 to 12 hours. Enjoy the hot springs.
Day 10: On the final day of the hike, trek back to Aksu village (15 km), finishing by noon. Meals will be on your own. Transfer back to Bishkek and overnight stay at Apple Hostel.

Included: Transfers, shared and private accommodations as per itinerary, horse and trekking guides, cultural experiences (e.g., folklore concert, eagle-hunting show), border permits, and meals during guided activities.

Not Included: Bottled water, insurance, and meals marked as «on your own.»

Price:

2 people: $1300/person
3 people: $1050/person
4 people: $950/person
5 people: $850/person

3. Songkol Horse Trek + Kelsuu Lake 4×4 + Alakul Trekking (More Relaxed)

Duration: 13 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Begin your journey with a guided two-hour city tour exploring Bishkek. After the tour, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Apple Hostel, where you will stay overnight in a double room. Lunch will be on your own. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a traditional folklore concert.
Day 2: Depart after breakfast for Kyzart. Upon arrival, have lunch before starting a four-day horse trek to Kilemche.
Day 3: Continue the horse trek on the second day, riding to Songkol Lake at an altitude of 3,100 meters. Meals and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 4: Spend the third day horse riding around Songkol Lake. Meals and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 5: On the fourth and final day of the trek, ride back to Kyzart village. After lunch, transfer to Kochkor for a felt-making masterclass. Continue the journey to Tash Rabat, where you will have dinner and stay overnight in a yurt camp.
Day 6: Begin a three-day 4×4 adventure to Kel Suu Lake. Meals and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 7: Spend the day at Kel Suu. Hike to the lake at an altitude of 3,514 meters on your own, which takes about four to five hours round trip. Meals and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 8: Travel from Kel Suu to Naryn. Lunch and dinner will be on your own. Overnight stay in a guesthouse in Naryn.
Day 9: Transfer from Naryn to Bokonbaevo, stopping along the way for an eagle hunting show. Lunch will be on your own. Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
Day 10: Visit Fairytale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, and Jeti Oguz Valley before arriving in Karakol. Lunch will be on your own along the way. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 11: Transfer from Karakol to Aksu to begin a three-day hike to Alakul Lake. Hike to Altyn Arashan Valley (15 km, approximately four to five hours uphill).
Day 12: Continue hiking to Alakul Lake at an altitude of 3,532 meters. The trek covers 26 km and takes about eight hours. Meals and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 13: On the final day of the hike, trek back to Aksu village (15 km), finishing by noon. Lunch and dinner will be on your own. Transfer back to Bishkek and overnight stay at Apple Hostel.

Included: Transfers, private and shared accommodations, horse and trekking guides, cultural experiences, border permits, and meals during activities.

Not Included: Bottled water, insurance, and meals marked as «on your own.»

Price:

2 people: $1270/person
3 people: $1030/person
4 people: $950/person
5 people: $870/person

4. Songkol Lake Trek + Kol Ukok Trek + Kelsuu Lake 4×4 + Alakol Lake Trek

Duration: 15 days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Upon arrival in Bishkek, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Apple Hostel, where you will stay overnight in a double room. You will explore Bishkek with a guide on a two-hour city tour. Lunch will be on your own. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner and a traditional folklore concert.
Day 2: After breakfast, you will depart for Kyzart. Upon arrival, you will have lunch before starting a four-day horse trek to Kilemche.
Day 3: On the second day of horse riding, you will continue to Songkol Lake, located at an altitude of 3,100 meters. Meals and overnight accommodation will be provided in a yurt camp.
Day 4: You will spend the third day of horse riding exploring Songkol Lake. Meals and overnight accommodation will be in the yurt camp.
Day 5: On the fourth and final day of the horse trek, you will ride back to Kyzart village. After lunch, you will transfer to Kochkor, where you will participate in a felt-making master class. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at a guesthouse.
Day 6: You will transfer to Kupko to begin a two-day hike to Kol Ukok Lake. Meals and overnight accommodation will be provided in a yurt camp.
Day 7: You will hike back to Kupko and then transfer to Kochkor by car, finishing the hike by noon. Lunch will be on your own. Later, you will transfer to Tash Rabat, where you will have dinner and stay overnight in a yurt camp.
Day 8: You will begin a three-day 4×4 trip to Kelsuu Lake. Meals and overnight accommodation will be provided in a yurt camp.
Day 9: You will spend the day at Kelsuu Lake. You can hike to the lake, located at an altitude of 3,514 meters, on your own, which will take about four to five hours round trip. Meals and overnight accommodation will be in the yurt camp.
Day 10: You will transfer from Kelsuu to Naryn. Lunch and dinner will be on your own. Overnight accommodation will be in a guesthouse in Naryn.
Day 11: You will transfer from Naryn to Bokonbaevo, stopping along the way to watch an eagle hunting show. Lunch will be on your own. In the evening, you will have dinner and stay overnight in a yurt camp.
Day 12: You will visit several natural attractions, including Fairytale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, and Jeti Oguz Valley, before reaching Karakol. Lunch will be on your own along the way. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be in a guesthouse.
Day 13: You will transfer from Karakol to Aksu to begin a three-day hike to Alakul Lake. On the first day, you will hike to Altyn Arashan Valley, covering a distance of 15 kilometers in four to five hours.
Day 14: On the second day of hiking, you will trek to Alakul Lake, which sits at an altitude of 3,532 meters. The hike will cover 26 kilometers and take about eight hours.
Day 15: On the final day of the hike, you will return to Aksu village, covering 15 kilometers and finishing by noon. Lunch and dinner will be on your own. Later, you will transfer back to Bishkek, where you will stay overnight at Apple Hostel.

Included: Transfers by local drivers between sites, meals and accommodation (shared during tours and private in towns) as per itinerary, city tour with the guide, horse guide (limited English) for the horse riding tour, horse rental, helmet rental, trekking guide for the Alakul hike (English-speaking), folklore concert, felt-making master class, eagle hunting show, border permits, and entrance tickets where applicable.

Not Included: Bottled water, meals where it says «on your own,» and insurance.

Group Pricing (per person):

2 people: $1430/person
3 people: $1160/person
4 people: $1080/person
5 people: $980/person

Premium All-in-One Tours

1. Issyk-Kul Lake Tour

Duration: 5 days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to Apple Hostel. Bishkek city tour, lunch at a cafe. Dinner and folklore concert. Overnight stay.
Day 2: Depart from Bishkek to Burana Tower (UNESCO World Heritage Site), experience the nomadic game of Kok Boru. Lunch at a homestay. Transfer to a guesthouse in Chon Kemin National Park. Horseback riding for 2 hours. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Depart from Chon Kemin to the Petroglyphs Museum in Cholpon Ata, then drive further to Karakol. Lunch on the way. Visit Dungan Mosque and Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. Join a local family for an Ashlyam Fu (spicy cold noodles, a signature dish) master class, followed by dinner. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 4: Transfer to Jeti Oguz (40-minute hike), visit Fairytale Canyon (1-2 hour hike). Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight at a yurt camp in Bokonbaevo. Eagle hunting show.
Day 5: Depart from Bokonbaevo to Kyzyl Tuu, birthplace of Kyrgyz nomadic dwellings, for a yurt-building master class. Lunch on the way. Visit Konorchek Canyon (1-2 hour hike). Transfer back to Bishkek. Dinner on your own. Overnight at Freedom Hotel.

Group Pricing (per person):

2 people: $1300/person
3 people: $980/person
4 people: $820/person
5 people: $720/person

Included: English-speaking tour guide, driver with 4×4, all meals (except for dinner on Day 5), accommodation (private), folklore concert, Kok Boru, eagle hunting show, yurt-making demonstration, UAZ transfer to Altyn Arashan and back, horseback riding with a horse guide, cooking master class, entrance tickets where applicable, and bottled water.

Not included: Insurance.

2. Issyk-Kul Lake + Altyn Arashan Valley (Premium)

Duration: 6 days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to Apple Hostel. Bishkek city tour, lunch at a café. Enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay at the accommodation.
Day 2: Depart from Bishkek to Burana Tower (UNESCO World Heritage Site), experience the nomadic game of Kok Boru. Lunch at a homestay. Transfer to a guesthouse in Chon Kemin National Park. Enjoy a 2-hour horse riding experience, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 3: Depart from Chon Kemin to the Petroglyphs Museum in Cholpon Ata, then continue driving to Karakol. Lunch on the way. Visit the Dungan Mosque and the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. Join a local family for an Ashlyam Fu (spicy cold noodles, a signature dish) master class, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 4: Transfer by Soviet UAZ to Altyn Arashan for lunch and hot springs. Transfer back to Karakol (optional hike back, 12 km, 4-5 hours). Enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 5: Transfer to Jeti Oguz (40 min hike), visit Fairytale Canyon (1-2 hour hike), and have lunch on the way. Enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay at the yurt camp in Bokonbaevo. Watch an eagle hunting show.
Day 6: Depart from Bokonbaevo to Kyzyl Tuu, the birthplace of Kyrgyz nomadic dwellings, for a yurt building master class. Lunch on the way. Visit Konorchek Canyon (1-2 hour hike), then transfer back to Bishkek. Enjoy dinner on your own followed by an overnight stay at Freedom Hotel.

Group Pricing (per person):

2 people: $1460 /person
3 people: $1100/person
4 people: $920/person
5 people: $800/person

Included: English-speaking tour guide, driver with 4×4 vehicle, all meals (except for dinner on Day 6), private accommodation, folklore concert, Kok Boru game, eagle hunting show, yurt-making demonstration, UAZ transfer to Altyn Arashan and back, horse riding with a horse guide, cooking master class, entrance tickets where applicable, and bottled water.

Not included: Insurance.

3. Trip Around Issyk Kul Lake + Altyn Arashan Valley + Songkol Lake

Duration: 8 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to Apple Hostel. Bishkek city tour, lunch at a café. Enjoy dinner followed by a folklore concert. Overnight stay at the accommodation.
Day 2: Depart from Bishkek to Burana Tower (UNESCO World Heritage Site), experience the nomadic game of Kok Boru. Lunch at a homestay. Transfer to a guesthouse in Chon Kemin National Park. Enjoy a 2-hour horse riding experience, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 3: Depart from Chon Kemin to the Petroglyphs Museum in Cholpon Ata, then continue driving to Karakol. Lunch on the way. Visit the Dungan Mosque and the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. Join a local family for an Ashlyam Fu (spicy cold noodles, a signature dish) master class, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 4: Transfer by Soviet UAZ to Altyn Arashan for meals and an overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 5: Transfer back to Karakol, then to Jeti Oguz (40 min hike), visit Fairytale Canyon (1-2 hour hike), and have lunch on the way. Enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay in the yurt camp in Bokonbaevo. Watch an eagle hunting show.
Day 6: Depart from Bokonbaevo to Kyzyl Tuu, the birthplace of Kyrgyz nomadic dwellings, for a yurt building master class. Lunch on the way. Transfer to Tash Rabat. Enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 7: Visit the Tash Rabat historical complex, then drive to Songkol Lake. Lunch on the way. Enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay at the yurt camp.
Day 8: After lunch, transfer back from Songkol Lake to Bishkek. Overnight stay at Freedom Hotel. Dinner on your own.

Included: English-speaking guide, driver with 4×4 vehicle, private accommodations, cultural experiences (Kok Boru, folklore concert, yurt-making workshop, eagle-hunting show), horse riding, UAZ transfer to Altyn Arashan, entrance fees, meals (except for dinner on Day 8), and bottled water.

Not Included: Insurance.

Price:

2 people: $1820/person
3 people: $1380/person
4 people: $1150/person
5 people: $1050/person

4. Songkol Lake Horse Trek + Kelsuu Lake 4×4 + Alakul Lake Trek

Duration: 10 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to Apple Hostel. Bishkek city tour. Lunch at a café, followed by dinner and a traditional folklore concert. Overnight stay at the accommodation.
Day 2: Depart after breakfast to Kyzart. Lunch upon arrival. Begin a 3-day horse trek to Kilemche. Overnight stay in the yurt camp.
Day 3: Horse riding day 2 to Songkol Lake at 3,100 m. Meals and overnight stay in the yurt camp.
Day 4: Horse riding day 3 in Songkol Lake. Lunch. Transfer to Tash Rabat for a felt-making master class. Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse. Try the local sauna.
Day 5: Transfer to Kelsuu Lake. Meals and overnight stay in the yurt camp or guesthouse.
Day 6: Transfer from Kelsuu to Naryn for lunch at a restaurant, then transfer from Naryn to Bokonbaevo. Dinner and overnight stay in the yurt camp. Watch the eagle hunting show.
Day 7: Visit Fairytale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, Jeti Oguz Valley, and Karakol. Lunch at a homestay. Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 8: Transfer from Karakol to Aksu to start a 3-day hike to Alakul Lake. Hike to Altyn Arashan Valley (15 km, 4-5 hours uphill). Overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 9: Horse riding on day 2 to Alakul Lake and back to Altyn Arashan at 3,532 m (26 km, about 6 hours of horse riding). Enjoy hot springs. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 10: Hiking day 3 back to Aksu village (15 km). Finish by noon. Lunch at a restaurant. Transfer back to Bishkek. Overnight stay at Freedom Hotel. Dinner on your own.

Included: Transfers, private/shared accommodations, horse and trekking guides, border permits, cultural experiences (felt-making, folklore concert, eagle-hunting show), meals during activities, and entrance fees.
Not Included: Insurance and meals marked as “on your own.”

Price:

2 people: $2250/person
3 people: $1730/person
4 people: $1480/person
5 people: $1300/person

5. Songkol Horse Trek + Kelsuu Lake 4×4 + Alakul Trekking (More Relaxed)

Duration: 13 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to Apple Hostel. Overnight stay. Bishkek city tour. Lunch at a café, followed by dinner and a traditional folklore concert.
Day 2: Depart after breakfast to Kyzart. Lunch upon arrival. Begin a 4-day horse trek to Kilemche.
Day 3: Horse riding day 2 to Songkol Lake at 3,100 m. Meals and overnight stay in the yurt camp.
Day 4: Horse riding day 3 in Songkol Lake. Meals and overnight stay in the yurt camp.
Day 5: Horse riding day 4 back to Kyzart village. Lunch. Transfer to Tash Rabat for a felt-making master class. Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse. Try the local sauna.
Day 6: Begin a 3-day 4×4 trip to Kelsuu Lake. Meals and overnight stay in the yurt camp or guesthouse.
Day 7: Stay at Kelsuu Lake. Meals and overnight stay in the yurt camp or guesthouse. Hike to Kelsuu Lake at 3,514 m (about 4-5 hours there and back).
Day 8: Transfer from Kelsuu to Naryn. Lunch at a restaurant. Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Naryn.
Day 9: Transfer from Naryn to Bokonbaevo with an eagle hunting show on the way. Lunch at a café. Dinner and overnight stay in the yurt camp.
Day 10: Visit Fairytale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, Jeti Oguz Valley, and Karakol. Lunch at a homestay. Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 11: Transfer from Karakol to Aksu to start a 3-day hike to Alakul Lake. Hike to Altyn Arashan Valley (15 km, 4-5 hours uphill).
Day 12: Horse riding on day 2 to Alakul Lake and back to Altyn Arashan at 3,532 m (26 km, about 6 hours of horse riding). Enjoy hot springs.
Day 13: Hiking day 3 back to Aksu village (15 km). Finish by noon. Lunch at a restaurant. Transfer back to Bishkek. Overnight stay at Freedom Hotel. Dinner on your own.

Included: Transfers, private and shared accommodations, horse and trekking guides, cultural experiences, border permits, and meals during activities.
Not Included: Bottled water, insurance, and meals marked as «on your own.»

Price:

2 people: $2700/person
3 people: $2080/person
4 people: $1780/person
5 people: $1580/person

6. Kazakhstan + Kyrgyzstan + Kazakhstan

Duration: 6 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Almaty city tour (Zenkov Cathedral, Panfilov Park, and Green Market), transfer to Bishkek; city tour (Ala-Too Square and Osh Bazaar). Lunch on your own. Dinner and a traditional folklore concert at Apple Hostel.
Day 2: Transfer from Bishkek to Chon Kemin National Park. Meals and overnight stay in the guesthouse. Horse riding for 2-3 hours.
Day 3: Transfer from Chon Kemin to an eagle hunting show, then visit Skazka Canyon and Jeti Oguz Gorge. Continue to Karakol. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight stay in the guesthouse.
Day 4: Transfer by UAZ to Altyn Arashan. Lunch and enjoy the hot springs. Dinner and overnight stay in Karakol guesthouse.
Day 5: Transfer from Karakol to Kegen Border, then to Kolsai Lake. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight stay at Saty Hotel.
Day 6: Visit Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon, then transfer to Almaty. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight stay on your own.

Included:

2–4 people: English-speaking driver with 4×4, meals, accommodations (double occupancy), entrance tickets, UAZ transfer to Kaindy Lake and Altyn Arashan, horse riding, folklore and eagle hunting shows.
5–12 people: Driver with 18-seat Sprinter, English-speaking tour guide, meals, accommodations, entrance tickets, and same cultural experiences.

Prices:

2 people: $1070 per person
3 people: $800 per person
4 people: $700 per person
5 people: $850 per person
6 people: $750 per person
7 people: $720 per person
8 people: $650 per person

7. Kazakhstan + Kyrgyzstan + Kazakhstan

Duration: 6 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Almaty — Charyn Canyon — Kolsai Lake — Saty Village. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 2: Visit Kaindy Lake — Kegen Border — Karakol. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 3: UAZ transfer to Altyn Arashan. Lunch, hot springs. Dinner and overnight in Karakol guesthouse.
Day 4: Jeti Oguz — Skazka Canyon — Lunch — Eagle hunting show. Dinner and overnight at Bokonbaevo guesthouse/yurt camp.
Day 5: Transfer to Bishkek via Burana Tower and Issyk-Ata Gorge. Lunch on the way. Dinner and folklore concert at Apple Hostel.
Day 6: Bishkek city tour (Ala-Too Square, Osh Bazaar) — Almaty city tour (Zenkov Cathedral, Panfilov Park, Green Market). Meals and overnight on your own.

Group Rates:

2 people: $1050 per person
3 people: $800 per person
4 people: $700 per person
5 people: $820 per person
6 people: $750 per person
7 people: $700 per person
8 people: $650 per person

Included:

2–4 people: English-speaking driver with 4×4, meals, accommodations (double occupancy except yurt camps), entrance tickets, UAZ transfer to Kaindy Lake and Altyn Arashan, folklore concert, eagle hunting show.
5–12 people: Driver with 18-seat Sprinter, English-speaking tour guide, meals, accommodations, and cultural experiences.

8. Kazakhstan + Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Almaty – Charyn Canyon, transfer to Saty. You will travel from Almaty to Charyn Canyon and then transfer to Saty. Lunch will be provided on the way. Afterward, enjoy dinner and spend the night in a hotel.
Day 2: Visit Kolsai Lake & Kaindy Lake by UAZ Buhanka. You will visit Kolsai Lake and Kaindy Lake, traveling by UAZ Buhanka. Meals are included, and you will overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Transfer to Karakol. You will transfer to Karakol with a lunchbox provided. Dinner will be on your own, and you will overnight in the hotel.
Day 4: Transfer by UAZ Buhanka to Altyn Arashan. You will be transferred by UAZ Buhanka to Altyn Arashan, where you can enjoy the hot springs. Meals are included, and you will overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 5: Transfer back to Karakol – Jeti Oguz. You will return to Karakol, with a stop at Jeti Oguz. Lunch will be provided, followed by an eagle hunting show. Dinner and overnight will be at the Bokonbaevo yurt camp.
Day 6: Bokonbaevo to Song Kul. You will transfer from Bokonbaevo to Song Kul, with lunch provided on the way. Dinner and overnight will be in a yurt camp at Song Kul.
Day 7: Transfer to Bishkek. You will transfer to Bishkek and visit Burana Tower, followed by a traditional horse game with the dead goat. Lunch will be in a homestay, followed by dinner and a traditional folklore concert. Overnight will be at Freedom hotel.

Included:
The tour package includes an English-speaking 4×4 driver for up to 4 people or a non-English speaking driver with an 18-seat Sprinter for groups of 5 or more, along with an English-speaking tour guide to enhance your experience. All meals and accommodation are provided, including double/twin rooms (except for yurt camps). Transportation will be arranged by UAZ Buhanka to visit Kaindy Lake and Altyn Arashan. Guests will also enjoy a unique horse game featuring the traditional «dead goat» contest, as well as a traditional folklore concert. Entrance tickets are included where applicable, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Not Included:
Please note that dinner on Day 3 is not included in the package. Guests are free to explore local dining options during that evening.

Price:

2 people: $1450
3 people: $1080
4 people: $950
5 people: $950
6 people: $880
7 people: $820
8 people: $760

Preset All-in-One Tours

1. Bishkek, Chon Kemin, Karakol, Songkol Lake, and Tash Rabat Tour

Duration: 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Apple Hostel in Bishkek. City tour of Bishkek, including a visit to local landmarks. Lunch at a cafe. Dinner and traditional folklore concert. Overnight at Apple Hostel.
Day 2: Depart from Bishkek to Burana Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience the nomadic game of Kok Boru. Lunch at a homestay. Transfer to a guesthouse in Chon Kemin National Park. Enjoy a 2-hour horse ride. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 3: Depart from Chon Kemin to the Petroglyphs Museum in Cholpon Ata. Continue the drive to Karakol. Lunch along the way. Visit Dungan Mosque and the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. Join a local family for an Ashlyam Fu (spicy cold noodles) master class followed by dinner. Overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 4: Transfer by Soviet UAZ to Altyn Arashan. Meals and overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 5: Transfer back to Karakol, then hike to Jeti Oguz (40 minutes). Visit Fairytale Canyon (1-2 hour hike). Lunch along the way. Dinner and overnight in a yurt camp in Bokonbaevo. Experience the Eagle Hunting Show.
Day 6: Depart from Bokonbaevo to Kyzyl Tuu, the birthplace of Kyrgyz nomadic dwellings, for a yurt-building master class. Lunch along the way. Transfer to Tash Rabat. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 7: Visit the Tash Rabat historical complex, then drive to Songkol Lake. Lunch along the way. Dinner and overnight in a yurt camp.
Day 8: After lunch, transfer back from Songkol Lake to Bishkek. Overnight at Freedom Hotel. Dinner on your own.

Included: Tour guide, driver with 4×4 vehicle, all meals (except for dinner on Day 8), private accommodation, folklore concert, Kok Boru, Eagle Hunting show, yurt-making demonstration, UAZ transfer to Altyn Arashan and back, horse riding with a horse guide, cooking master class, entrance tickets where applicable, and bottled water.

Not Included: Insurance.

Price:

$1150 per person (min 4 people in one group)

2. Bishkek, Burana Tower, Chon Kemin, Karakol, Altyn Arashan, Jeti Oguz, Tash Rabat & Songkol Lake Adventure

Duration: 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to Apple hostel. Bishkek city tour, lunch in a cafe. Dinner and folklore concert. Overnight.
Day 2: Depart from Bishkek to Burana Tower (UNESCO World Heritage Site), experience the nomadic game of Kok Boru. Lunch in a homestay. Transfer to a guesthouse in Chon Kemin National Park. Horse riding for 2 hours. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Depart from Chon Kemin to the petroglyphs museum in Cholpon Ata, then drive to Karakol. Lunch on the way. Visit Dungan Mosque and the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. Join a local family for an Ashlyam Fu (spicy cold noodles, signature dish) master class followed by dinner. Overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 4: Transfer by Soviet UAZ to Altyn Arashan, meals, and overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 5: Transfer back to Karakol to Jeti Oguz (40-minute hike), visit Fairytale Canyon (1-2 hour hike). Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp in Bokonbaevo. Eagle hunting show.
Day 6: Depart from Bokonbaevo to Kyzyl Tuu, birthplace of Kyrgyz nomadic dwellings, for a yurt-building master class. Lunch on the way. Transfer to Tash Rabat. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 7: Visit Tash Rabat historical complex, and drive to Songkol Lake. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.
Day 8: After lunch, transfer back from Songkol Lake to Bishkek. Overnight in Freedom Hotel. Dinner on your own.

Included: The tour includes a tour guide, a driver with a 4×4 vehicle, all meals (except for dinner on Day 8), private accommodation, a folklore concert, the Kok Boru game, an eagle hunting show, a yurt-making demonstration, UAZ transfer to Altyn Arashan and back, horse riding with a horse guide, a cooking master class, entrance tickets where applicable, and bottled water.

Not Included: Insurance is not included in the tour package.

Price:

$1200 per person (min 4 people in one group)

3. Bishkek, Chon Kemin, Karakol, and Songkol Lake Adventure TourBishkek, Chon Kemin, Karakol, and Songkol Lake Adventure Tour

Duration: 6 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to Apple Hostel. Bishkek city tour, lunch at a cafe. Dinner and folklore concert. Overnight.
Day 2: Depart from Bishkek to Burana Tower (UNESCO World Heritage Site), experience the nomadic game of Kok Boru. Lunch at a homestay. Transfer to a guesthouse in Chon Kemin National Park. Horse riding for 2 hours. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Depart from Chon Kemin to the petroglyphs museum in Cholpon Ata, then continue the drive to Karakol. Lunch on the way. Visit Dungan Mosque and the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. Join a local family for an Ashlyam fu (spicy cold noodles, a signature dish) master class followed by dinner. Overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 4: Transfer by Soviet UAZ to Altyn Arashan for lunch and hot springs. Transfer back to Karakol (possible 12 km hike, 4-5 hours). Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 5: Transfer to Jeti Oguz (40-minute hike), visit Fairytale Canyon (1-2 hour hike). Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp in Bokonbaevo. Eagle hunting show.
Day 6: Depart from Bokonbaevo to Kyzyl Tuu, the birthplace of Kyrgyz nomadic dwellings for a yurt-building master class. Lunch on the way. Visit Konorchek Canyon (1-2 hour hike). Transfer back to Bishkek. Dinner on your own. Overnight at Freedom Hotel.

Included: Tour guide, driver with 4×4, all meals (except for dinner on day 6), accommodation (private rooms), folklore concert, Kok Boru, eagle hunting show, yurt-making show, UAZ transfer to Altyn Arashan and back, horse riding with a horse guide, cooking master class, entrance tickets where applicable, bottled water.

Not included: Insurance.

Price:

$900 per person (min 4 people in one group)

4. Bishkek, Chon Kemin, Karakol, Altyn Arashan, and Songkol Lake Adventure

Duration: 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to Apple Hostel. Bishkek city tour, lunch at a café. Dinner and folklore concert. Overnight.
Day 2: Depart from Bishkek to Burana Tower (UNESCO World Heritage Site), experience the nomadic game of Kok Boru. Lunch at a homestay. Transfer to the guest house in Chon Kemin National Park. Horse riding for 2 hours. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Depart from Chon Kemin to the Petroglyphs Museum in Cholpon Ata, then drive to Karakol. Lunch on the way. Visit Dungan Mosque and the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. Join a local family for an Ashlyam Fu (spicy cold noodles, a signature dish) master class, followed by dinner. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 4: Transfer by Soviet UAZ to Altyn Arashan, meals and overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 5: Transfer back to Karakol, then to Jeti Oguz (40-minute hike), visit Fairytale Canyon (1-2 hour hike). Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp in Bokonbaevo. Eagle hunting show.
Day 6: Depart from Bokonbaevo to Kyzyl Tuu, the birthplace of Kyrgyz nomadic dwellings, for a yurt-building master class. Lunch on the way. Transfer to Tash Rabat. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 7: Visit the Tash Rabat historical complex, then drive to Songkol Lake. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp.
Day 8: After lunch, transfer back from Songkol Lake to Bishkek. Overnight at Freedom Hotel. Dinner on your own.

Included: Tour guide, driver with 4×4, all meals (except for dinner on Day 8), private accommodation, folklore concert, Kok Boru, eagle hunting show, yurt-making show, UAZ transfer to Altyn Arashan and back, horse riding with a horse guide, cooking master class, entrance tickets where applicable, bottled water.

Not included: Insurance

Price:

$1200 per person (min 4 people in one group)

5. Bishkek to Songkol and Alakul Lake Adventure

Duration: 10 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek, airport pick-up and transfer to Apple Hostel. Bishkek city tour. Lunch at a café. Dinner and traditional folklore concert. Overnight in Bishkek.
Day 2: After breakfast, depart for Kyzart. Lunch upon arrival. Begin a 3-day horse trek to Kilemche. Overnight in a yurt camp.
Day 3: Horse riding day 2 to Songkol Lake at 3100m. Meals and overnight in a yurt camp.
Day 4: Horse riding day 3 at Songkol Lake. Lunch. Transfer to Tash Rabat for a felt-making master class. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse. Experience local sauna.
Day 5: Transfer to Kelsuu Lake. Meals and overnight in a yurt camp or guesthouse.
Day 6: Travel from Kelsuu to Naryn, lunch at a restaurant. Transfer from Naryn to Bokonbaevo. Dinner and overnight in a yurt camp. Eagle hunting show.
Day 7: Visit Fairytale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, Jeti Oguz Valley, and Karakol. Lunch at a homestay. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 8: Transfer from Karakol to Aksu to begin a 3-day hike to Alakul Lake. Hike to Altyn Arashan Valley (15 km, 4-5 hours uphill). Overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 9: Horse riding day 2 to Alakul Lake and back to Altyn Arashan (26 km, approx. 6 hours). Enjoy hot springs. Overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 10: Hiking day 3 back to Aksu Village (15 km). Finish by noon. Lunch at a restaurant. Transfer back to Bishkek. Overnight at Freedom Hotel. Dinner on your own.

Included: Tour guide, driver with 4×4, all meals (except for dinner on day 10), accommodation (twin/double), felt-making workshop, folklore concert, eagle hunting show, horse riding to Songkol Lake and Alakul Lake, sauna (1 hour), border permits, entrance tickets where applicable, bottled water.

Not included: Insurance.

Price:

$1500 per person (min 4 people in one group)

6. Bishkek to Alakul Lake and Songkol

Duration: 13 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to Apple Hostel, overnight. Bishkek city tour. Lunch at a cafe. Dinner and traditional folklore concert.
Day 2: Depart after breakfast to Kyzart. Lunch upon arrival. Start a 4-day horse trek to Kilemche.
Day 3: Horse riding, day 2, to Songkol Lake at 3100 m. Meals and overnight in the yurt camp.
Day 4: Horse riding, day 3, in Songkol Lake. Meals and overnight in the yurt camp.
Day 5: Horse riding, day 4, back to Kyzart village. Lunch. Transfer to Tash Rabat for a felt-making master class. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse. Try the local sauna.
Day 6: Start a 3-day 4×4 trip to Kelsuu Lake. Meals and overnight in the yurt camp or guesthouse.
Day 7: Kelsuu Lake. Meals and overnight in the yurt camp or guesthouse. Hike to Kelsuu Lake at 3514 m (about 4-5 hours round trip).
Day 8: Kelsuu to Naryn. Lunch in a restaurant. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse in Naryn.
Day 9: Transfer from Naryn to Bokonbaevo with an eagle hunting show on the way. Lunch at a cafe. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.
Day 10: Visit Fairytale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, Jeti Oguz Valley, and Karakol. Lunch in a homestay. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 11: Transfer from Karakol to Aksu to start a 3-day hike to Alakul Lake. Hike to Altyn Arashan Valley (15 km, 4-5 hours uphill).
Day 12: Horse riding, day 2, to Alakul Lake and back to Altyn Arashan at 3532 m (26 km, about 6 hours of horse riding). Enjoy hot springs.
Day 13: Hiking, day 3, back to Aksu village (15 km). Finish by noon. Lunch in a restaurant. Transfer back to Bishkek. Overnight at Freedom Hotel. Dinner on your own.

Included: Tour guide, driver with 4×4, all meals (except for dinner on day 13), accommodation (twin/double), felt-making workshop, folklore concert, eagle hunting show, horse riding to Songkol Lake and Alakul Lake, border permits, entrance tickets where applicable, bottled water.

Not Included: Insurance

Price:

$1800 per person (min 4 people in one group)