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Discover the Best of Kyrgyzstan in 7 Days with Your Family

  1. Day 1: Bishkek
    Manas International Airport to City Center 30 Minutes (19 km)

    Explore the center of the capital. Visit Ala-Too Square, State Museum of Fine Arts. Take a walk in the Oak park.

  2. Day 2: Issyk-Kul Lake
    Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake 3 hours (260 km)

    Drive to northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Chill at the beach and grab lunch at Bozo Teppanyaki. If you like history, visit the open-air petroglyph museum.

  3. Day 3: Karakol
    Issyk-Kul Lake to Karakol 2.5 hours (140 km)

    Trek the easy Jety-Oguz gorge, or the challenging Altyn-Arashan hot springs. Try some local food at Attila Restaurant.

  4. Day 4: Cholpon-Ata
    Karakol to Cholpon-Ata 2 hours (90 km)

    Relax at beachy Issyk-Kul Resort. Take a yurt-building class at Ruh Ordo Cultural Center.

  5. Day 5: Kochkor
    Cholpon-Ata to Kochkor 3 hours (165 km)

    Enjoy Alpine trekking in Konorchek Canyons. Allow your kids to pet and ride the horses in Son-Kul Lake pasture.

  6. Day 6: Osh
    Kochkor to Osh Bazaar 45 minutes (30 km)

    Visit Sulaiman-Too World Heritage Site. Seek out Souvenir alley to purchase handmade traditional gifts.

  7. Day 7: Bishkek
    Osh Bazaar to Bishkek 25 minutes (7.5 km)

    Explore the Osh Bazaar flavourful spices with the in-laws before catching the flight home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • State Museum of Fine Arts (1-2 hours, free)
  • Open-air petroglyph museum (2-3 hours, 300 som)
  • Altyn-Arashan hot springs trek (8-9 hours, 1250 som)
  • Ruh Ordo Cultural Center (2-3 hours, 1000 som)
  • Sulaiman-Too World Heritage Site tour (2-3 hours, 600 som)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 3150 som (approximately £27)

Useful Tips

You can extend your trip with a few more days to explore Kyrgyzstan's rural life. Opt for a homestay with locals. This can also give you the opportunity to try out some traditional cuisines together with them. If you have less time, you can skip Kochkor and Osh. Keep in mind that Sundays are not suitable for visiting museums and other state-run institutions.

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