Classic tourist circuit through Kyrgyzstan

If you arrive in Bishkek early in the morning or in the morning, it is ideal not to stay here and go on your next trip. You will enjoy the city itself before departure. It is ideal to set off on a marshmallow to Kočkor, which is a starting point for two beautiful trips. Upon arrival, check in, replenish supplies and arrange a trip to Lake Sonkol

Lake Sonkol and its surroundings is a great example of Kyrgyz life. Definitely do not stay in a yurt town, but set out to explore the surrounding mountains and lake shores. It is also possible to take a bath in the lake if you can tolerate a little colder water.

The hike to the beautiful lakes Köl Ükök and Köl Tör is the second trip you can take from Kočkor. In nice weather you can enjoy a really beautiful mountain landscape. Expect this trip to be more challenging than to Lake Sonkol.

At the beginning of the second week of the journey, it is necessary to get from Kočkor to Karakol. If there are more of you in the group, it is ideal to arrange a private taxi and go to Karakol on the southern side of Lake Issyk-kul (about 250km). You can visit fairytale rock formations – Skazka. If you are traveling alone or in two, it is a cheaper option to take a shared taxi to Balykcha and from there by train to Karakol. In the afternoon you can still explore the city with several attractions.

The town of Karakol is located just a short distance from the Tera Alatoo Mountains, which is one of the most visited mountain areas in Kyrgyzstan. The length of the trek here depends on your time and physical possibilities, how many valleys you will cross here. Classic itineraries oscillate between 3–7 days. As part of our two-week trip, we will choose the shortest three-day option.

It is not wrong to relax after previous hikes and short frictions. In addition, the ideal resort of Cholpon Ata on Lake Issyk Kul. The beaches are both by the sea and the water is very clean. In addition, a beautiful backdrop of mountains. There is heavy traffic between Karakol – Cholpon Atou and Bishkek, so you don't have to worry about not getting to Bishkek Airport in time. If you are pressed for time, it is enough to be here one day, if not, then it is ideal to stay here longer and visit even the famous petrglyphs or go to the mountains north of the lake.

Just before departure, walk through Bishkek with its socialist monuments and the bustling Ošský Bazaar.

If you have three weeks of time, then extend the previous itinerary with another trek to the national Al Archa package just a short distance from Bishkek.