High Mountain Lakes and Ancient Silk Road 5 days

Visits to Son-Kul, Kel-Suu and Tash Rabat including hiking, horseback riding and overnight in yurts

Day 1: Bishkek - Son-Kul

Distance — 300 km
Travel time — 5 hours

Son Kul, Naryn Province: 3016 m

Description: Son Kul is a high-altitude lake surrounded by pastures (Jailoo), the heart of nomadic culture.
  • After breakfast, departure to the high-altitude lake Son Kul
  • Arrival at the yurt camp
  • Lunch at the yurt camp
  • Introduction to the nomadic way of life
  • Horseback riding in the surrounding area
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the yurt camp

Day 2: Son Kul - Tash Rabat

Distance — 200 km
Travel time — 5 hours

Tash Rabat, Naryn Province: 3,100 m

Tash-Rabat is an 11th-century stone caravanserai and an important point on the Great Silk Road.
  • Transfer to Tash-Rabat
  • Lunch (picnic)
  • Stories of the Silk Road
  • Overnight stay in yurts

Day 3: Tash-Rabat - Kel-Suu

Distance — 200 km
Travel time — 6 hours

Kel-Suu: 3,514 m (Border with China)

Kel-Suu is a beautiful, remote high-altitude lake in rocky gorges.
  • Departure from Tash Rabat
  • Stop at Lake Chatyr-Kul, 3,530 m.
  • Transfer to Lake Kel Suu.
  • After lunch, horseback riding/hiking to Lake Kel Suu.
  • Tour of the surrounding area and return to the yurt camp.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the yurt camp.

Day 4: Kel-Suu - Naryn

Distance — 145 km
Travel time — 4 hours
  • After lunch, travel to Naryn
  • Stops for photo opportunities and to admire the natural beauty
  • Arrival and accommodation in a guest house

Day 5: Naryn – Bishkek

Distance — 325 km
Travel time — 4-5 hours

After Breakffast, return to Bishkek


What to expect:

  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Distance: 1170 kilometers
  • Route:From Bishkek to Son-Kul, Kel-Suu and back
  • Altitudes up to 3,500 m
  • A border permit is required
  • Season: June to September

Price Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation from Bishkek
  • Overnight in yurts and guesthouses
  • Meals