Itinerary - Kyrgyzstan 360°: Expedition in the Heart of Central Asia

Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!

This city is one of the most fascinating in Central Asia, so if we feel a little lost it's normal - the good food and the warmth of the people will make us feel at home! Let's start our adventure with a quick tour of the center and the local markets to then be ready to taste delicious national Kyrgyz dishes! Let's start with a nice bešbarmak.

We wake up early and set off on an exciting adventure in fairy-tale landscapes so far from our imagination. The first stop, however, is to discover a bit of local history, admiring the Burana Tower , which reveals the remains of Balasagyn , the ancient capital of the Karakhanids . Our journey continues: we make ourselves comfortable aboard our minivan and enjoy the landscape that passes outside the window. Can we not stop for a scenic stop? Obviously not: we arrive at the Konorchek Canyon where we can stretch our legs walking among fascinating and ancient rock formations unique in the world. Towards evening we arrive at our first yurt camp on the southern shore of the legendary Issyk Kul Lake , located at 1,600 meters above sea level. This night we will spend a while with our cases upwards to admire the starry sky, before having our first sleep in the yurt.

The day begins with the fairytale Skazka Canyon , where surreal red, ocher and yellow sedimentary rocks seem to come from another planet! We spend some time among these rock formations, exploring the canyon and taking the time to take all the necessary photos. But let's not fool around: we have an eagle waiting for us! This morning we will be lucky enough to experience firsthand the thousand-year-old tradition of hunting with the eagle of the Kyrgyz people . During the show we will acquire some techniques and legends about the art of falconry: a dream!

In the afternoon we head towards the enchanting Jeti Oguz Valley where we will temporarily abandon our vans and immerse ourselves in a simple trek up to the panoramic point that will allow us to admire the magnificent Cima Oguz Bashy, which rises to an impressive height of 5,000 metres. In the evening we reach the tented camp: again this night we will sleep in the yurt!

Today we stop in the picturesque town of Kochkor and, accompanied by a traditional lunch, our senses recall ancient flavors and cultures. Our route takes us through the incredible Kalmak Ashuu Pass, at an altitude of 3,447 meters. Every curve reveals fairy-tale panoramas, then the exotic vastness of Song Kul Lake will appear before us, nestled between imposing mountains that seem to touch the sky at more than 3,000 meters. We will spend the night in a charming yurt camp, where we will have the opportunity to organize a cooking class to learn the art of local sweet bread, just like a true nomad of Kyrgyz legends.

Our expedition continues through the Moldo-Ashuu Pass , following the course of the majestic Naryn River and the source of the Syr-Daria River. After a delicious lunch in the city of Naryn, we venture into the fascinating snow-capped mountains of Tien Shan. Finally, we arrive at the 12th-century Tash Rabat Caravanserai , a place shrouded in mystery and history. We will dedicate the entire afternoon to exploring this historic stopping point of the Silk Road , a place where the past and present blend into a timeless tale. Here we will stay under the stars and our yurts will have already become home for us . Before going to bed we will drink hot tea, prepared according to centuries-old Kyrgyz traditions.

Our adventure moves towards the Ak Sai Valley , towards China , where vast alpine pastures are lost on the horizon. We will have the chance to see the mysterious wild sheep with spiral horns accompanied by the picturesque nomadic shepherds. We glimpse and touch the majestic Kakshaal Too range , where every glimpse of the valley is a wonder of nature. We will spend hours getting lost in these landscapes, and then arrive in one of the most fascinating yurt camps of the entire trip , where the mystery of nomadic life will envelop us under a starry sky , warmed by sheep's wool and a dinner around the fire .

Today we will need a rich and substantial breakfast to venture on a trek of about 3 hours towards the enchanting Köl Suu Lake, hidden between dizzying mountains and with a turquoise color that we will remember for a lifetime. In case you don't like walking there is also the possibility of venturing on a horse ride, like a true nomad! What if we told you that we will eat on the lake shore and that if we are lucky, we might even spot some yak cubs? After enjoying the most incredible view of our trip, we return to the yurt camp for our last night into the wild!

Today is a slightly melancholy day because we have to return to Bishkek: we will think back to the extraordinary journey we experienced and landscapes, people and stories will shine in our eyes like we would never have even dreamed of. In the background the last mountains, a last lunch and then memories accompany us in these last kilometers (quite a few, you have been warned) that separate us from the capital. But tonight is also the last evening so an unforgettable night awaits us with a traditional Kyrgyz dinner and who knows if we will be able to finish on a high note with the vibrant nightlife of Bishkek?

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