Kyrgyzstan
Alpine lakes, yurt camps and horse trails — the nomad heart of Central Asia, with fixed-date group departures all summer.
15tours
4.9★avg rating
Why Kyrgyzstan
Lakes, yurts and horses
Issyk-Kul, Karakol and the high pastures of Son-Kul — Kyrgyzstan is Central Asia’s nomad heart, best from June to September, with fixed-date group departures every week of summer.
Visa — Visa-free or e-visa for most nationalities — we confirm your case at booking
Best time — See the month chart below
Getting around — Private car with driver on all our tours
Currency — Cards in cities, cash in villages and bazaars
Where you’ll go
Bishkek
Relaxed, leafy capital and the starting point for the mountains.
Known for: Osh bazaar, Ala-Archa
Cholpon-Ata
Resort town on the north shore of Issyk-Kul with Bronze Age petroglyphs.
Known for: Issyk-Kul beaches
Karakol
Issyk-Kul’s eastern town — Dungan mosque, wooden cathedral and the gateway to the Tian Shan hikes.
Known for: Dungan mosque, Altyn Arashan
Son-Kul
High pasture lake at 3,000 m with family yurt camps and horse herds.
Known for: yurt stays
Kochkor
Felt-making town and the road to Son-Kul.
Known for: shyrdak felt
Naryn
Mountain town on the road to Tash Rabat and the Chinese border.
Known for: Tash Rabat
Tours
Our Kyrgyzstan tours
Weekly departures
Kyrgyzstan in 9 Days: Issyk-Kul & Son-Kul Group Tour
Bishkek → Cholpon-Ata → Karakol → Tamga → Kochkor → Son-Kul → Chon-Kemin
9 days
from $1,490
Two countries
Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan in 11 Days: Bishkek to Almaty
Bishkek → Cholpon-Ata → Karakol → Tamga → Kochkor → Son-Kul → Chon-Kemin → Almaty
11 days
from $1,790
Trekking
Kyrgyzstan Trekking: Tian Shan Trails & Yurt Camps in 14 Days
Bishkek → Chon-Kemin → Cholpon-Ata → Karakol → Bokonbaevo → Kochkor → Son-Kul
14 days
from $2,330
When to go
Season by season — terracotta is prime time.
Jan2°C
Feb4°C
Mar10°C
Apr17°C
May22°C
Jun27°C
Jul30°C
Aug29°C
Sep24°C
Oct17°C
Nov9°C
Dec4°C
IdealGoodHot or cold — lower prices
Kyrgyzstan travel FAQ
Most nationalities travel visa-free or with a simple e-visa. We check your passport at booking and guide you through any application.
Yes. You are met by our team at every airport and station, and an online coordinator stays in touch throughout the trip.
Travel guide
Read before you go to Kyrgyzstan
Practical
What to pack for Central Asia (and the etiquette our guests wish they had known)
The short packing list that covers mosques, mountains and 40-degree afternoons, plus the small customs — tea, bread, shoes, photographs — that… Read the guide →
Planning
Five Stans in one trip: how to combine Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Deserts, high mountains, Silk Road cities and a burning crater — the five republics are very different trips. How long you need,… Read the guide →
Planning
How much does a trip to Central Asia cost? Real numbers from our bookings
Flights, hotels, trains, guides, food, visas, tips — what a week or two in the Stans actually costs at three comfort levels,… Read the guide →