Epic Trip from Osh to Song Kol and Issyk Kul

Day 1 · TO ARSLANBOB VILLAGE

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   Arslanbob Walnut Forest

   4 hours

   Driving distance: 185km

   Transfer to Arslanbob village famous for its largest wall-nut forest in Central Asia. Accommodation in a cozy guesthouse. After lunch, we walk around the village to see the local culture. People claim that their ancestors go back to Alexander Great who once visited this village and brought some wall-nuts to his land later became Greece Nuts. Hike up the waterfall and further the panorama hill to see the scenic view of the village. Home-cooked dinner.

Guest House

Day 2 · TO KAZARMAN VILLAGE OVER KALDAMA PASS

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   Kazarman

   5 hours

   Driving distance: 240 km

   Transfer to Kazarman village. Nice drive on an unpaved road over Kaldama Pass standing at 3000 meters. Bushes along the road in mountain slopes delight your senses. Amazing mountain ranges open up on top of the pass. Descend the pass. Arrival in Kazarman village and accommodation in CBT guesthouse. After lunch, walk around the village and enjoy the view of this remote village located on the riverbank of the country’s largest river Naryn.

Guest House

Day 3 · TO SONG KOL LAKE OVER MOLDO ASHUU PASS

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   Stop 1

   6 hours

   Driving distance: 220 km

   Transfer to Songkol Lake. Enjoy driving along the overflowing river Naryn, the largest river in Kyrgyzstan. Pass by yurts of shepherds while driving over passes. After a few hours, we drive up Moldo Ashuu Pass standing at 3220 meters through a gorgeous road with evergreen trees decorating the mountains. A magnificent view of alpine lake Song Kol opens up on the pass with craggy mountains surrounding the lake. Enjoy driving on the southern shore of the lake with scattered yurts of nomads all the way to your yurt. Overnight and dinner in a yurt.

Yurt Camp

Day 4 · SONG KOL LAKE TO ISSYK KUL LAKE

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   Bokonbayevo

   5 hours

   Driving distance: 225 km

   Breakfast. Take a 2-3 hour walk or opt for horse riding around this alpine lake to get the best view of the area and see shepherds busy with morning activities. Lunch in a yurt. After lunch, we drive to Kochkor city over Kalmak Ashuu Pass. You can spot some grazing yaks around the pass. A short stop in Kohckor to visit souvenir shops to see locally handmade rugs and carpets. Then we drive to our camp on the southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. Arrival at Bel Tam yurt camp and be accommodated. Walk up to the shore of the lake and enjoy swimming in this clear lake. Dinner in a yurt camp.

Yurt Camp

Day 5 · TO JETI OGUZ GORGE THROUGH FAIRY TALE CANYON AND BARSKON WATERFALL

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   Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)

   4 hours

   Driving distance: 150 km

   After breakfast, we continue driving to Kok Jaiyk summer camp at Jeti Oguz Valley. On the way, we take a side trip to visit Fairy Tale Canyon – fantastic rocks with different shapes of amazing colors. Take photos by walking around. Then we drive to one of the best waterfalls in Kyrgyzstan called Barskon, there are three waterfalls that you can admire. Take an easy hike around these waterfalls with lush evergreen trees. We can continue your trip Jeti Oguz Valley, 1-hour. Arrival at Kok Jaiyk summer camp and accommodation in a yurt camp.

Yurt Camp

Day 6 · RADIAL DAY HIKE TOWARDS THE OGUZ BASHY PEAK – KARAKOL CITY

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   Karakol

   6 hours

   Trekking distance: 15km, Ascent: 340 meters

   Today we will take an easy hike to see the astonishingly beautiful panoramic view of Oguz Bashy peak which is located in the heart of Tian-Shian Mountain Range. We leave the yurt camp early in the morning right after we eat breakfast. From the trailhead, we follow the roadbed along the tumbling Jety Oguz river. Stunning white mountain peaks slowly begin to appear as we gain elevation. Reach the viewpoint enjoy the beautiful scenery, and pose for stunning photos. Have a lunch. After lunch, we hike back to the camp. Meet the awaited driver, get in the car, and transfer to Karakol City, in 1 hr. Have dinner in a fancy local restaurant and overnight in a hotel.

Hotel

Day 7 · TO BISHKEK CITY

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   Bishkek-City

   7 min

   Driving distance: 405 km

   Drive to Bishkek city. On the way, visit the open-air petroglyphs in Cholpon Ata and the architectural complex of Burana Tower which dates back to the 10th to 11th century, an important site on the Great Silk Road. Arrival in Bishkek. Get dropped off at your hotel. End of the tour.