Summer is the main travel season in Kyrgyzstan. From June to September the high pastures turn green, herding families move up to the jailoo with their yurts, the passes open and Issyk-Kul is warm enough for swimming. Days are sunny and long; in Bishkek and the valleys it can be hot, while nights in the mountains stay fresh.
This is the time for yurt stays at Son-Kul, horse riding, treks to mountain lakes near Karakol and cultural encounters in the villages. May and early October are quieter shoulder months with pleasant weather for day trips, canyons and city sightseeing, although some high-altitude routes may still be closed by snow.
July and August are the busiest months, so we recommend sending your request early, especially if you need specific dates or accommodation in yurt camps.
Ala-Archa National Park and the Karakol valleys (Ala-Kul, Altyn-Arashan)
A compact but demanding mountain trip: acclimatisation in Ala-Archa, then the classic trek over the Ala-Kul pass to the Altyn-Arashan hot springs.
Kochkor district and Son-Kul lake, Naryn region
Ride from the village of Kyzart over a high pass to Son-Kul lake, sleep in yurts with herding families and return to Bishkek on day three.
Gobi Desert, southern Mongolia
Eight days by 4x4 through the South Gobi: the White Stupa cliffs, the ice gorge of Yolyn Am, the singing dunes of Khongoryn Els and the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag.
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