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Colours of Kyrgyzstan

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Discover Kyrgyzstan’s little-known delights, including its cinematic scenery, deep cultural heritage and Soviet-shaped capital. After touring manicured Bishkek, savour the wild contrast of the Chon-Kemin Valley, with its lofty mountains and alpine meadows, and the natural beauty and ancient petroglyphs around Lake Issyk-Kul. Then admire the red undulations of Djety-Oguz Gorge, the wooden architecture of Karakol, and the ancient minaret of Burana Tower. Throughout, gain insight into Kyrgyz traditions, from carpet-making to eagle hunting.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Issyk-Kul
Walk beneath the striking red sandstone cliffs of Djety-Oguz.
Discover the prehistoric petroglyphs at Cholpon-Ata
Stay overnight in a yurt on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul
Learn about the ancient art of hunting with eagles

Further highlights

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 1 — Fly to Bishkek

Fly overnight with Turkish Airlines from London (regional connections available) to Bishkek, via Istanbul.

Day 2 — Bishkek

Transfer to Hotel Ambassador for a rest and breakfast. Explore the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where plazas and well-kept parks lead to triumphant monuments. Visit Ala-Too Square, with its statue of national hero, Manas, flanked by distinctly Soviet architecture. Continue to the Old Square, followed by Victory Square, which memorialises World War II. Finish the morning at Bishkek’s Museum of Art. Later, visit Osh Bazaar, a market filled with Kyrgyz produce.

Meals: breakfast

Day 2.1 — Transfer: Biskek to Chon-Kemin Valley

Day 3 — Bishkek - Chon Kemin

After breakfast, drive to Chon Kemin via Boom gorge. On the way visit Burana Tower, the last remains of the the ancient city, Balasagun. Check into a mountainous lodge, enjoy a walk, and then dinner.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 3.1 — Transfer: Chon-Kemin Valley to Karakol

Day 4 — Cholpan Ata - Karakol

Journey to Lake Issyk-Kul’s northern shore, to take in the ancient petroglyphs adorning boulders near the resort town of Cholpon-Ata. These carvings date from as far back as 800 BC, and depict deer, snow leopards and hunters. Later stop by the Ethnographical Museum. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Issyk-Kul, one of the world’s highest navigable lakes.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 5 — Tepke - Karakol

Take a morning drive to the village of Tepke to visit a stud farm and its Kyrgyz horses. The farm also raises cows and sheep in this rustic corner of the Issyk-Kul region. After lunch, return to Karakol for a visit to Dungan Mosque, with its colourful and Chinese-influenced architecture; and the 19th-century wooden Holy Trinity church.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5.1 — Transfer: Karakol to Tamga

Day 6 — Djety-Oguz Gorge - Tamga

Begin with a journey by road along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, pausing en route at several beauty spots. Continue to the Djety-Oguz Gorge to admire its striking red rock formations, followed by Barskoon Gorge, walking to one of its famous waterfalls. Finally, transfer to your yurt camp near the quiet town of Tamga, for a folklore performance, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 6.1 — Transfer: Tamga to Kochkor

Day 7 — Kochkor

En route to Kochkor, stop at Fairytale Canyon for a thirty-minute walk amid its unusual red rock formations. Meet a local eagle hunter to learn about the ancient tradition of hunting with raptors, and to watch a demonstration using a pelt as bait. Then travel on to Kochkor, pausing in Kyzyl-Tuu, to meet a family that specializes in traditional yurt production.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 7.1 — Transfer: Kochkor to Biskek

Day 8 — Bishkek

After breakfast, visit a local artisan’s workshop. In Kochkor workshop masters produce huge carpets, using their own unique machinery, fashioned partially from old tractor parts. Later, transfer on to Bishkek.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 9 — Chunkurchak - Bishkek

Visit the stunning Chunkurchak Gorge for a full morning among its breathtaking natural scenery; return to Bishkek in the afternoon.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 10 — Fly home

Transfer to the airport for your Turkish Airlines flight back to the UK, or begin your tour extension.

Meals: breakfast

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Hotel Ambassador

Hotel Ambassador Bishkek is a fantastic 4* hotel close to the main square and train station of Bishkek. Each room, modern and comfortable in design, has air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, as well as city views. The in-house restaurant offers European cuisine, or Kyrgyz restaurants are minutes away.

Kemin Guest House

Located just outside Chon-Kemin, the Kemin Guesthouse offer fresh modern accommodation mixed with traditional Kyrgyz touches. All rooms come with balcony or terrace overlooking a lush green valley and the mountains beyond. The property is particularly known for its homecooked food and extensive breakfast.

Green Yard

The Green Yard Guest House in Karakol is a small, friendly, family-run property. The rooms are simply furnished and all offer en suite facilities. The guest house comprises of two houses, each one has a communal dining area where breakfast is served while other meals can be ordered in advance. The property is located off an unmade road, so vehicle access is limited to cars only. Larger buses must stop at the main street and it will be necessary to walk a short distance to the property.

Nomad Lodge Yurt Camp

Located on the south shore of Issyk-Kul lake, Nomad Lodge Yurt Camp offers simple yet comfortable accommodation in traditional Kyrgyz yurts. Yurts are spacious and designed to be warm in winter and cool in summer. Separate from the yurts there are is a toilet block and shower facilities. The restaurant offers traditional local cuisine in a wonderful setting.

Nomad Lodge Kochkor

Situated in the village of Kochkor, Nomad Lodge Kochkor offers a welcoming stay with a strong focus on traditional Kyrgyz hospitality. Comfortable, simply furnished rooms are complemented by home-cooked local cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere.

What’s included

Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
9 breakfasts, 7 dinners & 1 lunch
Experienced local tour manager
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
International flights
Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

28 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
18 May 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,595~~ £2,520 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 May 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,595~~ £2,520 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 June 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,595~~ £2,520 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 June 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,595~~ £2,520 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 July 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,845~~ £2,770 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 July 2027	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,390~~ £3,290 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 July 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,845~~ £2,770 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 July 2027	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,390~~ £3,290 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
17 August 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,895~~ £2,820 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
17 August 2027	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,440~~ £3,340 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
17 August 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,895~~ £2,820 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
17 August 2027	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,440~~ £3,340 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 May 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,945~~ £2,870 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 May 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,540~~ £3,440 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 May 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,945~~ £2,870 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 May 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,540~~ £3,440 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 June 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,945~~ £2,870 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 June 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,540~~ £3,440 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 June 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,945~~ £2,870 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 June 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,540~~ £3,440 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 July 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,145~~ £3,070 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 July 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,740~~ £3,640 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 July 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,145~~ £3,070 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 July 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,740~~ £3,640 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 August 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 August 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,840~~ £3,740 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 August 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 August 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,840~~ £3,740 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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