Active Tour: Yoga, Swimming & Trekking Issyk-Kul Lake and the Wild Nature of the Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan | Arrival – Departure: Bishkek

08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Departure to Issyk-Kul by comfortable vehicles
Total distance: 215 km / approx. 4.5 hours

09:30 – Visit to the Burana Historical and Architectural Complex (UNESCO heritage site), guided tour
10:30 – Departure via the scenic Boom Gorge

13:30 – Arrival at the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul
14:00 – Lunch at the hotel
15:00 – Check-in at a first-line lakeside hotel

16:00 – Yoga session in the fitness hall, swimming in the lake
19:30 – Dinner
Evening free time

07:30 – Breakfast
08:00 – Excursion to Kyrchyn Valley (70 km), venue of the World Nomad Games
Enjoy stunning landscapes, lakes, and easy walks

12:00–13:00 – Authentic lunch in yurts featuring national dishes
Vegetarian options available
Folklore performance included

13:30–14:00 – Eagle hunting show showcasing traditional falconry

15:30 – Return to the hotel
16:00 – Yoga and swimming
19:00 – Dinner

20:30 – Lecture & presentation:
“Lake Issyk-Kul — Myths, Geology, and Ancient Civilizations”
Topics include submerged cities, the mysterious city of Chigu, climate, hot springs, and the origins of the Tien Shan
Presented by a local expert in the hotel conference hall

08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Transfer to the Kurmanjan Datka Nomadic Civilization Center (25 km)

A full immersion into nomadic culture on the museum grounds:

• Traditional welcome with national costumes, kaymak, and boorsok
• Prayer and ritual sacrifice (with explanation, photo/video allowed)
• Guided museum tour
• Boorsok cooking master class & tasting
• National drinks and folklore performance
• Yurt installation demonstration
• Amulet-making workshop
• Traditional lunch in a yurt with ceremonial serving
• Souvenir gifts (felt handicrafts and more)

12:30–13:30 – Lunch
14:00 – Return to hotel

15:00 – Yoga & swimming
19:30 – Dinner

20:00–21:00 – Evening lecture:
• Nomadic civilization of Central Asia
• Submerged ancient settlements of Issyk-Kul
Held in the hotel conference hall

08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Transfer to the pier

09:00–10:00 – Boat cruise on Lake Issyk-Kul with dessert buffet on deck
Alternative: Visit to hot springs
Alternative: Excursion to Rukh Ordo Cultural Center

10:30 – Drive to Ala-Balyk Trout Farm (95 km)
12:30–13:30 – Culinary master class followed by lunch featuring fresh local trout
Meet & talk with a local entrepreneur

16:00 – Yoga & swimming
19:30 – Dinner at an ethnic teahouse

08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Departure to Bishkek (270 km)

13:30–14:30 – Lunch at Hawaii Restaurant
Hotel check-in in Bishkek, free time

16:00–18:00 – Meeting with a special guest
19:00 – Farewell dinner at Supara Ethno Complex, folklore show, souvenir presentation

09:00 – Breakfast
09:30 – City sightseeing tour
12:30 – Lunch at Navat Ethno Restaurant
14:00 – Transfer to the airport
19:35 – Departure from Bishkek

For participants wishing to continue with an active mountain adventure, we offer a guided trekking program to Lake Son-Kul via the Moldo-Too Range.

• Trekking with horse support (luggage transported on horses)
• Fully equipped tent camps, kitchen, cook, and toilets

Route length: 29 km
Daily hiking distance: 7–12 km
Altitude range: 2,500–3,607 m

Distance: approx. 210 km / 4 hours

08:00 – Breakfast

08:30 – Departure by comfortable Mercedes bus from the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul to Karatal-Japryk Nature Reserve, located in the very heart of Kyrgyzstan (approx. 235 km total).

12:00 – After about 115 km on the road, we stop for lunch at a private home in Kochkor village, hosted by Fatima, the founder of a women’s cooperative producing traditional felt handicrafts.
Guests may visit the small museum-shop and purchase handmade felt or ceramic souvenirs.

13:00 – Traditional lunch in a yurt featuring national Kyrgyz dishes

14:00 – After lunch, Fatima shares her inspiring story of building a successful local business and how Kyrgyz felt products became popular among European travelers.

15:30 – Departure to Karatal-Japryk Nature Reserve (125 km).
On the way, we stop at Kok-Jarty Waterfall for a light walk and photography.

Around 18:30 – Arrival at the tent camp.
Accommodation in double tents. Time to rest and acclimatize.

20:00 – Dinner

Camp 1 is located on one of the terraces of the Archaly-Tor River (2,560 m), surrounded by spectacular landscapes. The area features ancient burial mounds and highly photogenic scenery.

Distance: 11 km

Breakfast at camp.
The route follows the river upstream to Kyzyl-Beles Pass (3,214 m), then descends into the Karatal Valley.
River crossing of the Karatal River on foot, continuing to the confluence of the Baba-Kum-Bel and Karatal rivers.

Arrival at Camp 2 (2,960 m) on the riverbank.

Distance: 5–6 km

Breakfast at camp.
The trail ascends toward the Terme Valley, with another river crossing of the Karatal River.
We continue climbing through the Terme Gorge, passing a short canyon and alpine meadows, arriving at the Itelgi-Uyya area.

Camp 3 (3,144 m) is set at the confluence of the Terme and Itelgi-Uyya rivers.
Optional radial hikes to panoramic viewpoints are possible in the surrounding area.

Distance: 14 km

Breakfast at camp.
Ascent to Kichi-Kum-Bel Pass (3,607 m), followed by a descent along the Kichi-Kum-Bel stream (approx. 7 km).

At the end of the trek, our Mercedes Sprinter awaits.
Short rest with tea and coffee, then transfer to a yurt camp on the shore of Lake Son-Kul.

The yurts are comfortable and equipped with heating, toilets, and showers. Mobile phone coverage is available.

Overnight in yurts at Lake Son-Kul (3,016 m).

Distance: 225 km / approx. 4 hours

08:00 – Breakfast

08:30 – After breakfast, optional horseback riding or walking excursions around Lake Son-Kul.

10:00 – Departure to Kochkor (115 km / approx. 2.5 hours)

Around 13:00 – Arrival in Kochkor. Lunch at Fatima’s home.

14:00 – After lunch, departure to Bishkek (215 km / approx. 4 hours)

Around 18:00 – Arrival in Bishkek. Hotel accommodation.

19:00 – Farewell banquet at Supara Ethno Complex, including a folklore show and souvenir presentation.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport.