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Things to do in Kyrgyzstan

From Silk Road cities lined with turquoise domes to spice-scented bazaars alive with tradition, our specialists have explored Uzbekistan for themselves to find experiences that reveal its authentic character.

You could take a private walking tour through Khiva’s mudbrick walls or explore Samarkand with a local guide who can introduce you to the Registan and Shah-i-Zinda’s striking mosaics. While in Tashkent, a guided city tour reveals both Soviet-era landmarks and modern cultural spaces. To reach into traditional rural culture, a visit to Urgut will offer you a glimpse into village markets, artisan crafts, and daily life far from the main visitor trail.
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Ideas for experiencing Kyrgyzstan

Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Kyrgyzstan, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.

  • Bishkek city tour
    Market spices, Bishkek

    Bishkek city tour

    Bishkek

    Bishkek city tour

    Delve into Bishkek on a half-day private tour where your local guide will bring alive Kyrgyzstan’s history and culture as you take in Ala-Too Square, Soviet relics, Kyrgyz heritage, and the lively Osh Bazaar, all framed by the dramatic Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains.

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  • Hike Ala Archa State Nature Park
    Ala Archa, Bishkek

    Hike Ala Archa State Nature Park

    Bishkek

    Hike Ala Archa State Nature Park

    Towering over the park are the highest peaks of the Kyrgyz Alatau Range, including Korona Peak (4,860 m) and Semenov Tian Shansky (4,895 m), both higher than anything Europe has to offer.

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  • Guided trip to Altyn Arashan
    Altyn-Arashan, Kyrgyzstan

    Guided trip to Altyn Arashan

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    Guided trip to Altyn Arashan

    High in Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan, Altyn Arashan rewards a visit with fragrant pine valleys, steaming hot springs, and sweeping meadows framed by jagged peaks. Whether hiking or venturing by 4x4, you’ll find a pristine alpine retreat where time slows and nature reigns.

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  • A guided trip to Jeti-Ögüz and Juuku Gorge
    Red mountains of Jeti-Ögüz

    A guided trip to Jeti-Ögüz and Juuku Gorge

    Karakol

    A guided trip to Jeti-Ögüz and Juuku Gorge

    Discover Kyrgyzstan’s wild beauty on this full-day guided trip. Explore Jeti-Oguz’s red cliffs and alpine meadows, experience nomadic traditions, and then continue into Juuku Gorge, where Silk Road trails pass by spruce forests, glacial rivers, and the snow-capped Tien Shan peaks.

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