Charyn & the Heavenly Mountains

What you'll see

• Issyk-Kul — the second-largest alpine lake on Earth
• Charyn Canyon and the Fairy Tale rocks
• Son-Kul — a high-altitude pasture at 3,016 m
• Overnight in a real nomad yurt
• Horseback riding and traditional games

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1. Bishkek

   Arrival, city tour, Osh Bazaar.

2. 2
   Day 2. Charyn Canyon

   Valley of Castles, trekking, overnight in a yurt.

3. 3
   Day 3. Issyk-Kul

   Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs, evening by the lake.

4. 4
   Day 4. Son-Kul

   Climb to 3,016 m, nomads and herds of horses.

5. 5
   Day 5. Nomad life

   Horseback ride, mare-milking, traditional games.

6. 6
   Day 6. Fairy Tale Rocks

   Otherworldly landscapes, sunset by the lake.

7. 7
   Day 7. Karakol

   Dungan mosque, orthodox church, dinner with a local family.

8. 8
   Day 8. Departure

   Return to Bishkek, transfer.