About this expedition
Kyrgyzstan ranks among our top three most adventure-packed expeditions. We set off from Bishkek and spend two weeks exploring a country where the sky feels closer than anywhere else on earth. Lake Issyk-Kul, the Skazka Canyon, the Tosor Pass at nearly 4,000 metres, the 15th-century Tash Rabat caravanserai, and Lake Song-Köl - a nomad yurt camp where the Milky Way shines so bright you could read by its light.
Highlights
- Tosor Pass (3,893 m a.s.l.) - one of the most spectacular stretches of the entire route
- Lake Issyk-Kul - the second largest alpine lake in the world
- Skazka Canyon - breathtaking red rock formations straight out of a fairy tale
- Tash Rabat Caravanserai, 15th century - a station on the ancient Silk Road
- Song-Köl - nomad yurts on the shores of a high mountain lake
What's included
- Return flights Warsaw - Bishkek
- 15 nights' accommodation - yurts, guesthouses, and wild camps
- 4x4 vehicles fully equipped for off-road travel
- Local guides on key sections of the route
- Mountain rescue insurance with helicopter assistance
Day by day itinerary
Bishkek
Arrival in the capital of Kyrgyzstan and vehicle pick-up.
Issyk-Kul
Drive along the lakeshore. First encounter with the Tien Shan mountains.
Karakol National Park
Alpine trails, waterfalls, and the first nomad yurts.
Skazka Canyon
The red canyon - rock formations straight out of One Thousand and One Nights.
Tosor Pass
The toughest and most beautiful stretch of the expedition - 3,893 m a.s.l.
Little Naryn Valley
A scenic valley with a riverside wild camp.
Tash Rabat
A 15th-century caravanserai unchanged for 600 years.
Chinese Border - Kol-Suu
Border zone and the stunning Kol-Suu lake.
Song-Köl
Lake Song-Köl - yurt camp under an extraordinary Milky Way sky.
A Day with the Nomads
Horse riding, kumiss, and traditional Kyrgyz food.
Naryn
The Naryn Valley - the rugged heart of Kyrgyzstan.
Osh
Kyrgyzstan's second city - the Jayma Bazaar and the Silk Road heritage.
The Road of 100 Switchbacks
A drive across mountain passes with breathtaking panoramic views.
Bishkek
Last day in the country - shopping, farewell dinner.
Return Flight
Transfer to the airport and flight back to Warszawa.
FAQ
Polish citizens can stay in Kyrgyzstan visa-free for up to 60 days.
The maximum altitude is approximately 3,900 m above sea level. Acclimatisation is gradual throughout the route.