About this tour
North to South: Discoveries, Surprises & Hidden Gems — Bishkek to Osh Tour, Kyrgyzstan
Travel the Bishkek–Osh road like never before on this exclusive Unknown Kyrgyzstan tour. Whether you go north to south or south to north, this journey reveals little-known corners, hidden from regular tourists. Along the route, witness stunning landscapes: high-altitude alpine meadows, secluded mountain gorges and canyons, and abandoned Soviet-era towns with characteristic architecture from the 1930–1950s. Explore monumental Stalinist Empire-style and Soviet classicist buildings, including cultural palaces, residential complexes, and government structures, reflecting the grandeur of a bygone era.
Discover geological phenomena, historical landmarks, and unique natural heritage. Meet local people and immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of the Tien Shan, where every corner has its own stories and secrets.
Program
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Free time to exchange currency, buy SIM cards
- Dinner at an ethnic teahouse
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Journey south across mountain passes over 3,000 m
- Visit hidden Saz-Köl Lake and Chychkan Gorge
- Explore Toktogul Reservoir with emerald shores
- Overnight in a cozy hotel by the lake, dinner with fresh trout
- Morning at Toktogul with panoramic lake views
- Travel along the turquoise Naryn River
- Explore Aflatun Valley, with conglomerate ridges and limestone cliffs
- Seasonal wildflower meadows in spring; golden slopes in autumn
- Arrival in Kerben, hotel check-in
- Visit exclusive, off-the-map sites hidden in colorful mountains and deep valleys
- Explore a disappearing waterfall (voklyuz) and sacred ancient spots
- Walk among the Kyzyl-Djar dinosaur savannah
- Lunch in Tash-Kumyr, visit Shing-Sai Gorge
- Continue to mysterious Mailuu-Suu
- Scenic drive and discovery of hidden valleys
- Optional short hikes and cultural encounters
- Overnight in Jalal-Abad
- Morning at Jalal-Abad resort with panoramic city views
- Walk through pistachio orchards and try mineral waters
- Explore Uzgen historical and architectural complex (IX–X centuries)
- Arrival in Osh, hotel check-in
- Evening ascent of Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain, dinner at a cozy ethnic teahouse
- Transfer to Osh airport
- Flights available to Bishkek or international destinations
Price
1/2 DBL price
Price Upon Request
Included / Excluded
- Transportation according to the program
- Professional guide
- Full board (3 meals per day)
- Accommodation in hotels and guesthouses
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- International airfare
- Single room supplement
- Optional / additional excursions
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
