Self-drive routes

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We are glad to see you travelling in Kyrgyzstan and offer self - drive routes. It is the great opportunity to explore the pristine nature of all the Central Asian countries. You will have the opportunity to get acquainted with nomadic lifestyle and have memorable holidays. Get inspiration of the most beautiful roads and mountains. It is worth travelling in Kyrgyzstan and to see all treasures of the country.

Since roads here are rather dirty and gravel as 70 %, it is recommend getting 4WD off-road tours in Kyrgyzstan and enjoy destinations of your wish. Our company will help you to get complete pleasure of adventures tours in Kyrgyzstan.

Travellers will have the chance to explore the country with 4WD tours in Kyrgyzstan country from the north to south.

Travelling in Kyrgyzstan will give the opportunity to visit ever green forests as Ala Archa National Park. This amazing gorge is situated on a spur of the Tien Shan mountain range and takes only 45 km from the capital. The place is convenient for hiking trips and picnics. You will see most outstanding panoramic views in the tour in Kyrgyzstan! We have no doubt you will enjoy the beauty of unique nature.

Moving on is the destination of travelling to Chon Kemin gorge. Coming there will inspire by nomadic way of life, horse riding as well as walking along stunning gorges. Panoramic views of the gorge are the most beautiful! Don't miss the chance to see them in the tour in Kyrgyzstan! 

Another trip will go on visiting the pearl Issyk Kul lake. This lake is famous in Kyrgyzstan and attracts travellers form around the world. It is the world's second largest alpine lake surrounded by celestial mountains. The lake is famous by its healing properties as well and never freezes. Being there you will have the opportunity to walk around the lake and spend your holidays on warm sandy beaches. Nearly you will see attractions as Grigoryevskoe and Semenovskoe gorges, Jeti Oguz gorge, Barskoon waterfalls and Fairy Tale (Skazka) Canyon!

On route you will find Karakol city which is situated at the far eastern edge of Issyk Kul lake. The city is famous for its narrow avenues full of trees and wooden cottages. There is famous Dungan mosque which was built without metal ligaments. Also you will see the Russian Orthodox Church and Memorial Museum of N. M. Przhevalsky. Visiting Karakol city on weekends you can see the livelihood of the Kyrgyz people.

One of the best ideas to learn more about Kyrgyz culture and traditions is to visit Kochkor village in tours in Kyrgyzstan. You will get acquainted with nomadic lifestyle, taste Kyrgyz national dishes and of course get master class of felt carpet making accompanied by traditional Kyrgyz music.

On the way you will find Tash Rabat full of mysterious and Son Kul lake which is famous for its sacred properties. Tash Rabat caravanserai is the key for traders who used to cross Great Silk Road. There are a lot of pits - zindans where culprits sentenced to death there. Talking about Son Kul it is an alpine lake located in northern Naryn Province and lies at the altitude of 3016 m (9895 feet) above sea level. Being there you will see the lake surrounded by pastures and meadows. There are wild animals like foxes, hares as well as wolves are living there. In addition you will see nomadic dwellings - yurts. The place is rather chilly because of the high altitude with temperatures averaging 11 ˚ C (52˚ F) and below at night.

Travellers like to visit a remote Kazarman village located in Osh city which is considered to be the most ancient cities of Central Asia. The city lies close to the border with Uzbekistan at the head of the Fergana valley. Many travellers used to cross the Silk Road which is nearby Dostuk border crossing.

Travelling through Jalal-Abad city you will find mausoleums and Uzgen minaret. There is the famous Arslanbob walnut forest which will not leave anyone indifferent in tours in Kyrgyzstan. The forest includes fruit trees as apple, pear, cherry plum, cherry and others. You will find them tasty and organic.

In the course of a tour in Kyrgyztsan you will see the largest Toktogul water reservoir. It is located on the Naryn River and occupies 284 square kilometers. You will find one of the most beautiful valleys of the northern Tien Shan as Suusamyr valley. It is located between the Talas Alatau and the Kyrgyz Range. Kyrgyz nature is truly amazing! We have no doubt you will be impressed in tours in Kyrgyzstan.

Available routes in Kyrgyzstan
Day 1: Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek
Day 2: Bishkek - Chon Kemin
Day 3: Chon Kemin - Issyk Kul lake northern shore
Day 4: Issyk Kul northern shore - Grigorievskoye - Karakol
Day 5: Karakol - Jeti Oguz (can sleep here) - Issyk Kul southern shore - Kochkor
Day 6: Kochkor - Kichi Naryn - Naryn (or drive directly to Tash Rabat via Dolon pass)
Day 7: Naryn - Tash Rabat
Day 8: Tash Rabat - Son Kul
Day 9: Son Kul - Kyzyl Oi
Day 10:  Kyzyl Oi - Bishkek

Additional routes
Day 09: Son Kul - Kazarman
Day 10: Kazarman - Osh
Day 11: Osh - Arslanbob 
Day 12: Arslanbob  - Toktogul
Day 13: Toktogul - Bishkek
Day 14: Flight

 

We are happy to make your journey extraordinary by providing the additional data:

Kyrgyz Yurt
Kyrgyz Traditions and Customs
Kyrgyz Musical instruments
Kyrgyz Handicraft
Kyrgy Traditional clothes