Highlands & Heritage

Highlands & Heritage

Day 1 – From Arrival to the Steppe

Warm welcome at the airport. After breakfast in Bishkek, we set off into the mountains. By midday, we reach the remote alpine lake Song-Kol. Lunch and dinner are served in a cozy yurt camp. As night falls, enjoy the silence of the steppe under a sky full of stars.

Day 2 – To Kel-Suu: Canyons, Passes & Silence

After a lakeside breakfast, we begin our drive to the mysterious Kel-Suu. Along the way, we pass the 32 Parrots Pass, visit waterfalls, and stop for lunch in Naryn. After crossing the border checkpoint, we reach Kel-Suu in time for dinner and a quiet evening in the highlands. We return to Song-Kol for the night.

Day 3 – Horses, Lakes & Steam

After breakfast, we explore the majestic Kel-Suu area on horseback. A private boat ride along the emerald waters is followed by a signature lakeside lunch. The day ends with dinner and a traditional Kyrgyz sauna — pure mountain relaxation.

Day 4 – Tash-Rabat & the Roof of the Tien Shan

We head toward the ancient stone caravanserai of Tash-Rabat, stopping in At-Bashy for supplies and lunch. A walk through this medieval Silk Road monument is followed by a visit to the high-altitude lake Chatyr-Kol. Tonight, we dine and sleep in a yurt in the peaceful wilderness.

Day 5 – Farewell through the Highlands

After breakfast, we begin the journey back to Bishkek. A final lunch in Naryn closes this unforgettable adventure through Kyrgyzstan’s wild soul.