Dates:

July 3 – 13, 2026

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Participants:

up to 8 participants

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Difficulty:

Average

(camping in tents and yurta houses, light trekking and stay over the 3000 m above see level)

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Price:

€2 300

Kyrgyzstan — the land of towering Tien Shan mountain ranges, pristine alpine lakes, boundless jailoo (highland meadows), and warm Central Asian hospitality.

On this expedition, we’ll ascend to heights above 3,000 meters, sleep in authentic yurts—the traditional homes of Kyrgyz nomads—and capture the breathtaking beauty of snow-capped peaks and vibrant mountain landscapes. We’ll explore surreal canyons along the shores of Issyk-Kul and meet a berkutchi, a traditional eagle hunter.

Please note: this is an expedition, not a classic tour. The cost is lower than usual and depends on the number of participants.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Bishkek Airport.
Accommodation in a double room at the hotel (included). Single rooms available on request.
Check-in, introduction to the team, and overview of the journey ahead.

Two yurts on the shore of Song-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan with sandy hills and snow-capped peaks in the background
Two yurts by a lake in Kyrgyzstan with snow-capped mountains glowing at sunset
Mountain range silhouetted against a golden sunset sky above a calm salt lake in Kyrgyzstan

Day 2

Scenic drive through Boom Gorge and over the Kalmak-Ashuu Pass (3,433 m) to Lake Song-Kul (3,016 m).
Overnight stay in traditional yurts under the stars.

Medieval Tash Rabat caravanserai in a Kyrgyz mountain valley with yurts nearby under stormy skies
Mountain valley in Kyrgyzstan with yurts along a stream and a dirt road under partly cloudy skies
Winding dirt roads descending into a misty mountain valley in Kyrgyzstan, flanked by conifer forests.

Day 3

Early morning photo session at the lake.
Drive to the Aksay Canyons.
Stay at a yurt camp near the shores of Issyk-Kul.

Winding dirt mountain road switchbacking across open slopes in Kyrgyzstan with a forested valley below
Medieval stone caravanserai Tash Rabat nestled among green hills in Kyrgyzstan under a cloudy sky
Kel-Suu lake in Kyrgyzstan with turquoise water reflecting jagged rocky peaks under a clear blue sky

Day 4

Photo shoot in Aksai canyons.
Drive to Kadji-Sai village for a sunset session with a golden eagle hunter.
Overnight in a yurt or guesthouse.

Three white Toyota SUVs driving along a dusty dirt road through a wide Kyrgyz valley with rugged mountains behind
White Toyota SUV parked beside a yurt on a vast mountain valley in Kyrgyzstan at sunset
Traditional Kyrgyz yurts on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul under a clear blue sky

Day 5

Visit the remote Ara-Bel Plateau, followed by a drive into Jeti-Oguz Valley for sunset photography of the majestic Oguz-Bashi Peak (Yeltsin Peak).
Overnight in a mountain yurt camp.

Two yurts and a thatched shelter on the sandy shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, under a bright blue sky
Eroded red-brown badlands in Kyrgyzstan with snow-capped Tian Shan mountains in the background
Lone hiker on a narrow ridge among eroded badlands in Kyrgyzstan with snow-capped mountains on the horizon

Day 6

Drive toward Karakol, stopping at iconic landmarks such as Broken Heart Rock, Seven Bulls, and Maiden Braids Waterfall.
Evening city walk in Karakol.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 7

Free morning, then drive to photograph the famous “Banzai Tree” during sunset.
Return to Karakol for the night.

Aerial view of eroded badlands in Kyrgyzstan with branching dry riverbeds and pale green ridges
Aerial view of eroded red rock ridges along the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, under overcast light
Kazakh eagle hunter in traditional embroidered coat and fur hat holding a golden eagle on a gloved fist, red cliffs of Kyrgyzstan behind

Day 8

Off-road drive to the dramatic Sary-Jaz Valley and mountain Adyr-Tor.
Overnight in tents amidst untouched nature.

Day 9

Return drive through the scenic Basharin Pass and Karkyra Gorge.
Overnight at hotel in Karakol.

Kazakh eagle hunter holding a golden eagle with spread wings on his gloved arm, amid dry steppe shrubs against snow-dusted mountains in Kyrgyzstan
Eroded red clay badlands with sharp ridges in Kyrgyzstan under warm side light.
Wide Kyrgyzstan mountain valley with grazing herds, green meadows, and a glacier under a stormy sky

Day 10

Drive back to Bishkek with the option for a short hike in the Konorchek Canyons.
Overnight at hotel.

Gnarled solitary juniper tree in a mountain meadow in Kyrgyzstan at sunset
Snow-capped peak in Kyrgyzstan rising above autumn-coloured forests and a dirt track winding through the valley
Wide alpine valley in Kyrgyzstan with a winding river, snow-capped peaks and blue sky

Day 11

Breakfast, short city walk, and transfer to the airport.

Rolling green hills in Kyrgyzstan with snow-capped mountain ridges under a stormy sky
Snow-capped Tian Shan peaks reflected in a still alpine lake amid autumn grasslands, Kyrgyzstan
Winding mountain road through a high-altitude pass in Kyrgyzstan, flanked by rocky peaks with patches of snow under an overcast sky

The sequence of the tour program activities might be changed due to the weather conditions or other factors.

Recommended equipment and gear

Gear

  • Smartphone with a camera

or

  • Entry level camera with your favorite lenses

  • Tripod and remote shutter release device

  • Spare batteries

and

  • Drone

Wearing and equipment

  • Sleeping bag

  • Headlight or torch for the night shooting

  • Windproof jacket

  • Windproof trousers

  • Down jacket

  • Fleece jacket

  • Base layer

  • Hat and gloves

  • Warm socks

  • Waterproof boots

  • Spare pair of boots

  • Indoor shoes (sneakers or slippers)

The Offer

Included

  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel and back, including all following transport costs to all shooting points in the tour

  • Accommodation in hotels, camps and yurta houses

  • Travel insurance

  • Meal

  • Assistance and help during shooting on site

Not included

  • Flight

  • Personal expenses

  • Visas (whether needed)

For reservations

Call us at: +359 895 055 907 or send us your request and we will contact you in the nearest time:

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