Explore Kyrgyzstan

Trek

A land of mountains, Kyrgyzstan is one of the world's most beautiful countries for trekking! With over 90% of its territory covered by mountains, including three peaks above 7,000 meters,

Hiking

Kyrgyzstan is a country of such vast natural wealth that hiking possibilities are virtually unlimited. Only on foot will you discover the most compelling destinations the country has to offer.

Kel Suu Lake

At 3,514 m elevation in the Kok-Kiya valley, Kel Suu Lake stretches over 10 km in a border zone. Regulated access, mineral landscapes and bivouacking.

Chychkan Gorges

Along the Bishkek-Osh highway, Chychkan Gorges unfold spruce forests, a waterfall, protected wildlife, and local honey and tea production.

Big Almaty Lake

A glacial reservoir at 2,511 metres altitude, 15 km from Almaty, framed by the peaks of the Tian Shan within Ile-Alatau National Park.

Toktogul

Toktogul

Between an immense lake, a Soviet dam, and red mountains, Toktogul is the authentic waypoint that punctuates the long journey between Bishkek and Osh.

Song-Kol Lake

Son Koul Lake

At 3,000 m altitude in the Tian Shan, Son Koul Lake is the summer gathering place for Kyrgyz nomadic herders. Yurts, horses, starlit skies.

Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve

Sary-Chelek Lake

At 1,873 meters elevation, Sary-Chelek Lake is a little-known UNESCO biosphere reserve, a paradise for hikers and lovers of pristine wilderness.

Naryn

Naryn

At 2,000 m in the Tian Shan, Naryn is the last major stopover before the wild south of Kyrgyzstan and the perfect base for exploring nomadic lakes.

Karakol

Karakol

Nestled against the Tian Shan, Karakol blends a Chinese mosque, a wooden Russian cathedral, and direct access to Kyrgyzstan's most stunning treks.

Issyk-Kul Lake

Lake Issyk Kul

Nestled at 1,608 meters altitude in the heart of the Tien Shan, Lake Issyk Kul blends sandy beaches, high-altitude trekking, and nights in yurts beneath star-filled skies.

Grigorievka

Grigorievka

Three alpine lakes, peaks over 4,600 m and nomadic families in yurts: Grigorievka distills the essence of Kyrgyzstan into a single valley.

Tian Shan Mountains

Ala-Too Mountain Range

354 km of snow-capped ridges stretching between Lake Issyk-Kul and the far northeast of Kyrgyzstan: the Ala-Too range, a premier playground in the Tian Shan for trekking and mountaineering.

Terskey Alatau Range

Ala-Kul Lake

Nestled at 3,560 m in the Terskey Alatau range, Ala-Kul Lake is one of Kyrgyzstan's most stunning high-altitude treks. Itinerary, seasons, advice.