8-day Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan group tour offers the most prominent sights of two neighbouring Central Asia countries. You will see awe inspiring nature in Charyn Canyon, Jeti Oguz, Son Kul and many other places. You will feel the contrast in Almaty and Bishkek. Get lifetime memories and beautiful selfies and meet travelers from all over the world with Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan group tour.
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Participants should be in good health, comfortable walking 4-6 hours daily at a moderate pace, managing stairs and short ascents. Rest assured, we'll ensure plenty of breaks to enjoy the journey together.
Tour itinerary:
Arrive in Astana. Transfer to the hotel and check-in at 14:00. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast. At 09:00, meet your guide and other group members in the hotel lobby to begin a sightseeing tour of Kazakhstan’s capital. Visit the Astana Grand Mosque, the largest in Central Asia, and admire its serene beauty. Stop at the futuristic Khan Shatyr shopping and entertainment center before heading to the grand Astana Opera House for a guided tour. Stroll along Nurzhol Boulevard to learn about the city’s Millennium Axis, then enjoy panoramic views from the iconic Bayterek Tower. Savor authentic Kazakh cuisine during the welcome lunch, then explore Independence Square with its impressive monuments and landmarks. Сonclude the day at the modern EXPO 2017 site and the Mega Silk Way Mall before returning to the hotel.
Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: lunch
Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: lunch
Early in the morning, pick up your take-away breakfast from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Almaty. Upon arrival, begin a sightseeing tour of Kazakhstan’s largest city.
Highlights of the day include Panfilov Park, the historic Zenkov Cathedral, and the Museum of National Musical Instruments. Continue to Kok Tobe, a park located at an altitude of 1,100 meters on a green hill that is very popular with both locals and tourists. Enjoy a comfortable cable car ride and admire a magnificent panoramic view of the city.
Conclude your tour with free time on the vibrant Arbat Street (Zhybek Zholy Street), Almaty's main pedestrian street. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Highlights of the day include Panfilov Park, the historic Zenkov Cathedral, and the Museum of National Musical Instruments. Continue to Kok Tobe, a park located at an altitude of 1,100 meters on a green hill that is very popular with both locals and tourists. Enjoy a comfortable cable car ride and admire a magnificent panoramic view of the city.
Conclude your tour with free time on the vibrant Arbat Street (Zhybek Zholy Street), Almaty's main pedestrian street. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast. At 08:00 meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby. Leave Almaty and drive to Charyn Canyon (220 km, 3-4 h). This 154m-long canyon is in eastern Kazakhstan, part of the Charyn National Park. In addition to unforgettable views of the enormous canyon with its multi-coloured tower formations, the National Park offers the opportunity to see an old ash-tree grove, the Castle Valley. The canyon’s beauty makes you forget the long drive from Almaty, and you will remember this highlight of Kazakh nature for a long time. After arriving at the canyon, take some time for a picnic and a rest. After that, walk along the canyon and enjoy the views. Then transfer to the Kazakh-Kyrgyz border post at Kegen (116 km). Meet your Kyrgyz driver and guide and transfer to Karakol via the Karkara Valley (110 km). Enjoy dinner with an Uigur family, including a Kyrgyz folkloric show, national music and songs. Overnight at the hotel in Karakol.
Meals: picnic lunch, dinner
Meals: picnic lunch, dinner
After breakfast, visit the Wooden Orthodox Church and the intriguing Dungan Mosque (which was built in Chinese style). Then transfer to the Jety-Oguz Gorge. Take a short hike in the gorge and then drive along the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. On the way, stop in Bokonbaevo to see an eagle hunting show. Continue driving to Kochkor. This drive guarantees you one of the best views of Lake Issyk-Kul. Have dinner at Kyrgyz family. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Meals: lunch, dinner
Drive to Son-Kul (120km), a remote mountain lake that is one of the highest in Kyrgyzstan (3,016m above sea level) via Kalmak Ashu pass (3,400 m above sea level). The lake is situated on a treeless, high-mountain plateau to which shepherds bring their livestock in summer and establish yurt camps where they’ll live. In this magnificent place you can expect to see hundreds of herds of livestock and numerous yurts, as well as edelweiss flowers and camels. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll learn about the traditional life of Kyrgyz nomads, watching local women make the Kyrgyz national drink, kymyz (mare’s milk). You’ll surely be invited to try kymyz, as well as traditional bread, dairy products, and home-made jam. You’ll also have the chance to ride a horse (optional, at extra cost). Dinner and overnight at a yurt camp.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Meals: lunch, dinner
Breakfast. At 09:00 transfer to Bishkek (400 km). On the way, join a workshop in Kochkor to see how traditional Kyrgyz felt carpets are made. After lunch continue driving to Bishkek, via Burana Tower. This tower was part of the ancient city of Balasagun (11th to 13th centuries). Arrive in Bishkek. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Meals: lunch, dinner
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel by 1200. At 09:00 begin a sightseeing tour of Bishkek. Visit Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, the Philharmonic Hall, the Statue of Manas, Victory Square and new mosque named after Mahmud Kashgari. After lunch transfer to Bishkek Airport for the flight home. End of Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan Group Tour.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3 hours
Price includes:
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Meals – as stated in the program;
- Transportation throughout the whole trip;
- Economy-class tickets for flight: Astana – Almaty;
- English-speaking guide to escort the group (except for Day 8 – transfer to the airport);
- Entrance fees to sights, museums. Camera/video fees are not included and paid separately;
- Felt carpet show in Kochkor;
- Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo;
- Kyrgyz folklore show in Karakol.
Price doesn't include:
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Horse riding in Son-Kul;
- Consular fees paid upon collection of the entrance visa to Kyrgyzstan;
- Visa support (if necessary);
- Full board meals;
- International airfares before and after the tour;
- Personal insurance and items not mentioned above.
Dates & Prices, per person
2026
2027
Single supplement: US$ 270
100% guaranteed departures – even if there is only 1 traveler.
Group size: 1-16 persons (ages 12+)
Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency fluctuations and other unforeseeable events.
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Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan Group Tour Reviews
Author: Maria G | Rating: 5Visited: August 2025
We had a great time! Wonderful people and comfortable accommodation! Feeling that everything was under control!
Author: Salvador B | Rating: 5Visited: August 2025
We had a great time. Tour guides in Almaty and Kyrgyzstan were the best ones. Vehicles were very good and comfortable. Very good accommodations and one time even better than we expected. An unforgettable and positive experience sleeping one night in yurt. Thanks for such a great trip!
Author: Franciscus | Rating: 5
I would like to thank you very much for your excellent organization of the tour in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan last month.
Everything was well organized, the guides and drivers were excellent, the company was great, the sightseeing was extraordinary, both in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, as well as the food was delicious (especially for lamb dishes).
Everything was well organized, the guides and drivers were excellent, the company was great, the sightseeing was extraordinary, both in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, as well as the food was delicious (especially for lamb dishes).
