My Kyrgyz Road Trip is a self-drive tour created by a family-run agency in Kyrgyzstan. For years, my friend Aydow and her brothers have been accompanying travelers.
Naturally, they have created a turnkey road trip, designed for those who want to drive themselves, while providing a clear and reassuring framework.
The itinerary is realistic, tested, adapted to local conditions, and Kyrgyz distances. Nothing is left to chance.
Big plus: Aydow speaks French and knows the terrain inside out.
Before you set off, she helps you understand the trip, the roads, the altitude, and the pace to adopt. During the road trip, you benefit from local assistance, which is useful when discovering a country as authentic and little-known as Kyrgyzstan.
The 4x4s are comfortable and suited to the size of the group:
For 2 and 3 people, your group will travel in a Lexus RX350
For 4 or more people, it's a Toyota Sequoia.
Accommodation and some meals are booked in advance with local families, guesthouses, or yurt camps.
Activities are included, which saves you from having to search, negotiate, or waste time on site.
This is the ideal option if you want a flexible, accessible, and well-organized road trip to discover Kyrgyzstan at your own pace, without any prior experience of the country.
What is the itinerary for my road trip?
↠ DAYS 1 & 2: Arrival in Bishkek → Kyzyl-Oi
Welcome at the airport and check-in in Bishkek. Briefing with the tour manager about the vehicle, itinerary, and road conditions, followed by a welcome dinner. The next day, first mountain roads with the crossing of the Too-Ashuu Pass, crossing the Suusamyr Valley and tracks along the Kokomeren River. Overnight stay with locals in the village of Kyzyl-Oi.
DAY 3: Kyzyl-Oi → Song-Kul
Gradual climb to the high plateaus via mountain roads above 3,000 m. Possible stops along the way and refueling in villages. Arrival at Song-Kul Lake, a vast high-altitude pasture at the heart of the nomadic way of life. Night in a yurt camp.
↠ DAY 4: Song-Kul – nomadic immersion
Full day without driving at the lake. Walking tour, observation of pastoral life, and horseback riding included. Free time to enjoy the peace and quiet and wide open spaces. Second night in a yurt.
↠ DAYS 5 & 6: Song-Kul → Tash Rabat
Drive through the Naryn region, alternating between valleys and mountains, to the historic site of Tash Rabat, a former caravanserai on the Silk Road. Settle into a yurt camp. The following day is free to explore the surroundings, hike, or relax in this isolated setting, with the option of horseback riding or visiting a panoramic viewpoint.
↠ DAY 7: Tash Rabat → Kochkor
Gradual return to the inhabited valleys of the Naryn region. Scenic route, craft break in Kochkor, and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
↠ DAY 8: Kochkor → Cholpon-Ata
Long drive through the open landscapes of the interior to the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Possibility of hot springs along the way. Overnight in Cholpon-Ata, on the lake shore.
DAY 9: Northern Issyk-Kul → Karakol
Drive along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul. Discover Karakol, an iconic city in eastern Kyrgyzstan, with its Russian heritage and Central Asian influences. Overnight stay.
DAY 10: Karakol → Bokonbaevo
Exploration of the southern shore of the lake with stops in the Jeti-Ögüz valleys and Skazka Canyon, with their spectacular rock formations. Eagle hunting demonstration and overnight stay in a yurt camp.
↠ DAY 11: Bokonbaevo → Chong-Kemin Valley
Last major crossing of the country, between the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul and the green valleys of the north. Overnight stay in the Chong-Kemin Valley, a preserved natural setting.
DAY 12: Chong-Kemin → Bishkek
Return to the capital via mountain roads. Last free time, return of the vehicle, and overnight stay in Bishkek.
DAY 13: Departure
Transfer to Manas International Airport and end of the road trip.
You have assistance available throughout your trip:
As soon as you arrive in Bishkek, the trip kicks off with a welcome dinner. This is a key moment to get to know each other, ask questions, and understand how the road trip will unfold.
During this initial exchange, you will know where you are going and how to organize yourself, with no uncertainty or unpleasant surprises.
During the trip, regular checkpoints will allow you to plan ahead for the following days and adapt the advice to your pace and desires. You will drive in complete autonomy, with clear landmarks and reliable advice.
The local team remains available remotely throughout the road trip. If you have any questions, concerns, or unexpected issues, you can contact them. Discreet support, so you can enjoy Kyrgyzstan with peace of mind, without feeling like you're being guided.
Your program includes several activities:
Day 1: You will have dinner with the person in charge of your trip, who will assist you throughout your stay. This meeting will allow you to get to know each other and personalize your interactions during your stay.
Day 4: You will go on a two-hour horseback ride in Song Kul, which is very accessible.
Day 10: You will meet the eagle hunter for a demonstration.
What is included in the Road Trip?
Included:
Vehicle
- Round-trip taxi transfer from Manas Airport
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4×4 insured against all risks
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2 conductors included
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Lexus RX350 (2–3 people)
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Toyota Sequoia (4 people and more)
Accommodation
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12 nights with breakfast
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Hotels, guesthouses, and yurt camps
Reception & assistance
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Welcome in Bishkek upon arrival
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Welcome dinner + briefing
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Road book with complete itinerary
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Local assistance available throughout the road trip
Activities included
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Horseback riding in Song-Kul
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Eagle hunting demonstration
Meals included
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Welcome dinner in Bishkek
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Dinners: Kyzyl-Oi, Song-Kul, Tash Rabat, Bokonbaevo, Kochkor
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Lunches at Song-Kul (yurt camp)
Not included
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International flights
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Travel insurance
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Fuel
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Lunches (except at Song-Kul)
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Dinners not included: Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, last evening in Bishkek
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Drinks and personal expenses
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Single room supplement
What is the price?
The price per person is:
2 people: $1,390
3 people: $1,250
4 people: $1,250
5 people: $1,150
6 people: $1,050
Contact Aydow to book my road trip: