Kyrgyzstan tours from Almaty: Song-Kol, Issyk-Kul and nomad yurt stays

Journeys that cross into Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan sits right next to Almaty, so one trip can easily cover both countries. Our Kyrgyzstan tours start from Almaty and mix mountain scenery, lakeside stops and nomad traditions with long, comfortable drives.

The two flagship journeys below are the 6 day Epic tour and the 8 day Photo tour. Both follow the Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan routes described on their Central Asia pages.

6 days

6 Days Epic Tour

from $1020

8 days

8 Days Photo Tour

from $1350

Kyrgyzstan places on our routes

Ala-Too SquareThe ceremonial heart of Bishkek, where national holidays and city life meet.

Osh BazaarBishkek’s biggest traditional market: spices, dried fruit, nuts and fresh bread.

Victory MonumentMemorial square in Bishkek with an eternal flame and a tall arched monument.

Ala-Archa National ParkAlpine gorge with rivers, meadows and glacier views, about 40 minutes from Bishkek.

Burana TowerAn 11th-century Silk Road minaret and the last remnant of the city of Balasagun.

Balbal statuesAncient stone figures beside Burana Tower, a rare open-air collection of steppe memorials.

Boom GorgeDramatic gorge on the road from Bishkek toward Issyk-Kul and Song-Kol.

Chon-Kemin valleyGreen valley with guesthouses, rafting, horse riding and easy walks.

All places in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan tour ideas from Almaty

Song-Kol lake and yurt stay

Overnight in a nomad yurt camp at 3,000 m, horse riding and a sky full of stars: the classic Kyrgyzstan tour for lake and mountain lovers.

Issyk-Kul and Karakol

The second largest alpine lake in the world, hot springs, Karakol gorge and Dungan mosque, reached in one day from the border.

Kazakhstan + Kyrgyzstan in one trip

Combine Charyn Canyon and Kolsai lakes with Kyrgyz mountains: our 6 and 8 day routes start and end in Almaty.

Kyrgyzstan highlights

Burana TowerBoom GorgeSon-KulJeti-OguzIssyk-KulFairy Tale CanyonKarakolAltyn-ArashanAla-ArchaTash RabatChon-KeminAk-Sai CanyonKochkorKyzart PassBarskoon GorgeArabel Plateau

Kyrgyzstan tours from Almaty: Song-Kol, Issyk-Kul and nomad yurt stays: how we help you choose

Silk Travel is an Almaty travel agency that plans Kyrgyzstan tours and Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan tour. On this page you can compare routes by length, price and highlights, then send one request and get a personal offer with dates, transport and guide.

We work with private groups of any size: couples, families, friends and corporate travellers. Every programme can be shortened, extended or combined with other tours in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia.

Why choose a private tour in Kazakhstan

A private tour means your own vehicle, your own guide and your own pace. You avoid fixed group departures, long waiting at stops and rushed photo breaks, and you can build the day around what you want to see.