Tian Shan landscapes
Go into Ala-Archa National Park and walk beside the mirror-like Son Kul alpine lake, in a largely unspoiled mountain landscape.
Kyrgyzstan Tian Shan private small group tour · 9 days 8 nights
9 Days • Kyrgyzstan Private Tour
Bishkek · Ala-Archa · Issyk-Kul · Karakol · Tash Rabat · Son Kul · Bishkek
9 days and 8 nightsDeparting from & Returning to Bishkek
Starting from HK$28,780 per personMinimum group size is 4 people.
Private departureRequest arrangements on your preferred dates
Chinese / English-speaking guideIncludes 2 nights in a yurt
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- Price terms
- Prices are confirmed based on departure date, number of travelers, and room type.
Prices for private tours are subject to change based on departure date, number of travelers, room type, and availability. The final price will be confirmed by Travel Mama.
KYRGYZSTAN NOMAD PRIVATE TOUR
From Bishkek into the Tian Shan, Issyk-Kul and yurt starry skies
This 9-day, 8-night journey goes deep into Kyrgyzstan, the land of the Tian Shan. It follows a local independent private-tour specification with a full-terrain 4x4 setup, starting from Bishkek, crossing Son Kul at about 3,000 m, visiting a historic Silk Road stone caravanserai, and staying in starlit yurts. The vehicle is private throughout, with no shared transfers.
Itinerary snapshot
Travel Mama 9-day 8-night Kyrgyzstan private small group tour: minimum 4 travellers, from HK$28,780 per person; private departures can be requested on your preferred dates. Package code: M0-WWT22187. The route covers Ala-Archa, Burana Tower, Issyk-Kul, Jeti-Oguz, an eagle-hunting experience, Kochkor, Naryn, Tash Rabat, Son Kul, 33 Parrots Pass and felt-carpet making, with transfers from Manas Airport. Includes 4 hotel/guesthouse nights (breakfast included), 2 nights in Son Kul + Tash Rabat yurts (4 people per yurt), professional Chinese/English-speaking guide, admission tickets, daily bottled water and basic travel liability insurance.
The arrangements in this series cannot be modified. Package code: M0-WWT22187
More flexible private departuresNot a fixed departure calendar; leave your preferred dates and the team will check availability and quote.
A group of at least 4 people is required.Private air-conditioned / 4x4 vehicle; suitable for families or small groups of friends.
Confirmed within 3 Working DaysNon-refundable and unchangeable once confirmed.
Bishkek→Ala-Archa→Issyk-Kul→Karakol→Tash Rabat→Son Kul→Bishkek
Yurt overnight in the wild
Stay in traditional felt yurts at Son Kul and Tash Rabat, and watch the Central Asian night sky.
Silk Road and eagle-hunting culture
Visit the 11th-century Burana Tower and the 14th-century stone caravanserai Tash Rabat, and watch a traditional high-altitude eagle-hunting demonstration.
Tour Included
- Independent private tour for 4 or more travellers
- Private vehicle as described in the itinerary (including airport return transfers)
- 4 nights in selected hotels / character guesthouses (daily breakfast included)
- 2 nights of traditional nomadic yurt experience at Son Kul and Tash Rabat (4 people per yurt)
- Professional guide accompaniment and in-depth commentary as described in the itinerary
- First-entry admission tickets to listed attractions and museums
- Bottled drinking water provided daily
- Basic travel liability insurance
Exclusions
- International return airfare
- Daily lunches and dinners not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal porterage and escort fees at airports, train stations, and hotels
- Travel documents and entry visa fees
- Gratuities for driver and guide, plus personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, alcoholic drinks, etc.)
- Personal travel insurance (comprehensive personal insurance is strongly recommended)
DAY BY DAY
9 days 8 nights sample itinerary
Day 1
Hometown · Bishkek
Arrive at Manas International Airport. After immigration and baggage collection, a Travel MaMa private-vehicle representative meets you and transfers you into Bishkek for a city orientation, then hotel check-in and rest.
Stay: Plaza Hotel Bishkek or similar · Meals: —
Day 2
Ala-Archa Gorge — Burana Tower — Chon Kemin
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, travel by private vehicle to Ala-Archa National Park at the foot of the Tian Shan; in the Soviet era entry was by special permit only. Enjoy the alpine gorge, then visit the 11th-century Silk Road landmark Burana Tower and the open-air balbal stone-warrior museum. Continue to Chon Kemin Gorge for a boutique guesthouse stay.
Stay: Ashu Boutique, Chon Kemin, or similar · Meals: breakfast
Day 3
Issyk-Kul — Semenovskoye — Karakol
Travel to Issyk-Kul Lake, the jewel of the Tian Shan at 1,608 m and the world's second-largest alpine lake, which does not freeze. Drive the scenic Semenovskoye and Grigorievskoye gorges through primary forest. In the evening arrive in Karakol to visit the Chinese-style Dungan Mosque, built without metal nails, and the century-old wooden Orthodox church.
Accommodation: Karagat Hotel or similar in Karakol · Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Jeti-Oguz Gorge — traditional eagle hunting — Kochkor
Visit Jeti-Oguz Gorge and the weathered red rocks known across Central Asia as Seven Bulls and Broken Heart. In the afternoon meet a local nomadic eagle hunter in Bokonbayevo and watch the traditional hunt. In the evening drive the south shore of Issyk-Kul to Kochkor.
Stay: Mira Guest House, Kochkor, or similar · Meals: breakfast
Day 5
Kichi Naryn Gorge · Naryn
After hotel breakfast, take the high mountain 4x4 road to Naryn. The route passes the dramatic Kichi Naryn Gorge and crosses Jalpak Bel Pass above 3,000 m, showing the varied and rugged Tian Shan landscape of Kyrgyzstan.
Stay: Khan Tengri Hotel, Naryn, or similar · Meals: breakfast
Day 6
Tash Rabat stone caravanserai
Travel deeper into the Tian Shan to Tash Rabat, the 14th-century stone caravanserai on the Silk Road at 3,200 m, still remarkably intact. Overnight in a nearby nomadic yurt camp under a remote night sky.
Stay: Tash Rabat Yurts Camp (4 people per yurt) · Meals: breakfast
Day 7
Son Kul alpine lake
Continue to Son Kul Lake (3,013 m), Kyrgyzstan's second-largest lake and its highest alpine lake, ringed by mountains. Wildflowers and horses surround the shore. Overnight in a traditional wooden-framed, thick-felt yurt.
Stay: Nomads Yurt Camp, Son Kul (4 people per yurt) · Meals: breakfast
Day 8
33 Parrots Pass — felt-carpet workshop — return to Bishkek
Descend via the steep 33 Parrots Pass. In Kochkor, spend time with a local nomadic family to see and try traditional felt-carpet making, a national intangible cultural heritage, and visit a small craft museum. In the afternoon return by private vehicle to Bishkek.
Stay: Plaza Hotel Bishkek or similar · Meals: breakfast
Day 9
Bishkek · Hometown
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. According to your international flight time, a private vehicle transfers you to Manas International Airport for the flight home, ending the 9-day Kyrgyzstan Tian Shan journey.
Meals: Breakfast · Drop-off: Manas International Airport
Reference Hotel
The tour includes 4 nights in selected hotels / character guesthouses (breakfast included) and 2 nights in traditional yurts at Son Kul and Tash Rabat (4 people per yurt). Actual stays may be replaced with similar properties subject to availability.
BISHKEK
Plaza Hotel or similar
Overnight in Bishkek on Day 1 and Day 8
CHON KEMIN
Ashu Boutique guesthouse or similar
Overnight on Day 2
KARAKOL
Karagat Hotel or similar
Day 3 Overnight
KOCHKOR
Mira Guest House or similar
Day 4 Overnight
NARYN
Khan Tengri Hotel or similar
Day 5 Overnight
TASH RABAT
Yurts Camp (4 people per yurt)
Overnight on Day 6
SON KUL
Nomads Yurt Camp (4 people per yurt)
Overnight on Day 7
Kyrgyzstan small group tour FAQ
Can I choose my own departure date?
Yes. This is a private small group tour, not a fixed departure. You can enquire on your preferred dates and Travel Mama will check availability and quote.
What are the yurt facilities like at Lake Song-Kul? Will it be uncomfortable?
The yurt is central to experiencing Central Asian nomadic culture. We use a locally selected yurt camp (4 people sharing one yurt) lined with warm felt. Facilities at this high-altitude site are simple, which is part of the remote, star-filled stay.
Are lunches and dinners included in the tour price?
This private independent series does not include lunch or dinner by default. The accompanying guide recommends local restaurants along the way so you can order freely.
Can the itinerary be changed?
The itinerary for this series is fixed and cannot be modified.
What is the minimum number of travellers?
This tour requires a minimum of 4 travellers.
Precautions before booking
- Private departure: leave your preferred dates to enquire; this is not a fixed departure calendar.
- Once confirmed, bookings are strictly non-refundable and unchangeable. Confirmation will be sent within 3 working days.
- Passports and entry visas must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.
- Tour fares do not include airport taxes, airline fuel surcharges, security charges, or agency administrative fees; prices are subject to confirmation upon booking.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a copy of their birth certificate.
- Package code: M0-WWT22187 Kyrgyzstan small group tour
PLAN YOUR KYRGYZSTAN JOURNEY
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