Kyrgyzstan: Women’s Group Trip
About this trip
Eight active days in Central Asia: Son-Kul lake and a night in a yurt camp, horse riding, rafting, hot springs, an eagle-hunting show and the shores of Issyk-Kul. A women-only trip with an English-speaking guide.
Trip Details
- Day 1 · Arrival in Bishkek
Arrive at Manas Airport and transfer to the hotel to rest. After noon, a short city tour of the main sights (bazaars, the opera house and the museums), then dinner at a local restaurant. Stay: Grand Hotel or similar (meals not included).
- Day 2 · Bishkek – Konorchok Canyon – Son-Kul Lake
Breakfast, then drive towards Son-Kul through the Chuy valley and Boom Gorge. Rafting and a walk to Konorchok canyon, lunch at a guesthouse with a carpet-making demonstration, then arrive at Son-Kul to learn about the life of the nomads. Overnight in a yurt camp. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
- Day 3 · Son-Kul Lake – Ak-Sai Canyon
Breakfast, then a 3-hour horse ride at Son-Kul lake. Lunch at the yurt camp, then drive to the village of Bokonbaevo and visit the Ak-Say valley, with a chance to swim. Overnight in a family guesthouse. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
- Day 4 · Skazka Canyon – Kokjayk – Karakol
After breakfast, an eagle-hunting show and a visit to Skazka canyon with its red rock formations. Then Kokjayk valley and pasture, with a walk to the hidden waterfall. Box lunch, then drive to Karakol. Overnight in a family guesthouse. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
- Day 5 · Karakol – Altyn Arashan – Karakol
Breakfast, then a 4x4 jeep ride to Altyn Arashan valley. A walk in nature and a visit to the hot springs. Picnic lunch, then back to Karakol. Overnight at the Karagat hotel or similar. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
- Day 6 · Karakol – Cholpon-Ata
Breakfast, then drive (about 3 hours) to the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. On the way, visit Semenovskoye valley and drive through Grigorievskoye valley, two scenic valleys. Overnight at the Karagat hotel or similar. Meals: breakfast.
- Day 7 · Cholpon-Ata – Burana – Bishkek
Breakfast, then relax on the shore of Issyk-Kul with a one-hour boat ride. In the afternoon drive (about 3 hours) to Bishkek with a stop at the Burana Tower, a 10th–11th century historic complex on the Silk Road. Arrive in Bishkek in the evening. Overnight at the Garden Hotel or similar. Meals: breakfast.
- Day 8 · Bishkek – Airport
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure formalities and transfer to the airport.
What’s included
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Sprinter minibus for the whole trip
- Accommodation in a 3-star hotel, a yurt camp and guesthouses
- Meals as in the programme: daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
- English-speaking guide throughout the trip
- Entrance fees to the sights in the programme
- Carpet-making demonstration
- Rafting at Boom Gorge
- 3-hour horse ride at Son-Kul lake with a horse guide
- Eagle-hunting show
- One-hour boat ride on Issyk-Kul lake
- First aid
- Tips (gratuities)
What’s not included
- International flight tickets
- Meals in the cities and any meal not listed in the programme
- Visa fees, travel and health insurance, and personal expenses
- Any service not mentioned in the programme
Notes
- Women only. Participants must be 18–65 years old. Level: easy, but an active road trip that needs good general fitness.
- The price is per person sharing a double room (OMR 555). Single room: OMR 745 per person.
- International flights: arrive on 22 May and depart on 29 May after 9 am. Arrival and departure airport: Manas International Airport, Bishkek. Suggested airlines: flydubai and Air Arabia.
- Please check the visa and flight requirements yourself; they are not our responsibility. GCC citizens do not need a visa. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Luggage: one large bag plus a backpack per participant.
- Expected weather: mild in the cities (20–25°C by day, 10–15°C at night), cold in the mountains (10–20°C by day, 0–5°C at night). Wear light, comfortable layers.
- Bring cash in US dollars (unstamped, new issue) and exchange it to Kyrgyz som. A local SIM card can be bought at the airport.
- Please take out travel insurance.
- Daily schedule runs from about 5 am to 7 pm. Please keep to the times and the programme.
- The route and schedule may change because of weather or rain; the trip captain may change the programme for the safety and comfort of the group. Hotels and camps are as named in the programme or similar.
- After booking and payment, we create a WhatsApp group for the trip details.
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