Green, mountainous and lake-strewn, Kyrgyzstan is sandwiched between deserts and scorched plains. It’s remarkably untouched in feel, certainly when compared with showier, next-door Uzbekistan. Our specialists have traversed its landscapes by road and on foot, and they’ll draw on this knowledge to plan your visit.
They can suggest experiences for your vacation to Kyrgyzstan that will give you a vivid sense of the Kyrgyz people’s hospitality and traditional nomadic lifestyle. You could stay in a family-run yurt camp in an alpine meadow or on the banks of azure-bright Lake Song Kol: our specialists have tried and tested various options. Then, if you’re looking to incorporate hiking into your trip to Kyrgyzstan, they’ll advise on the best trails — you could trek past glaciers, or through wildflower-dotted valleys. And, they’ll help you take in quintessential Kyrgyz sights, from the petroglyphs around Lake Issyk Kul to the stone caravanserai of Tash Rabat.
Suggested itineraries for Kyrgyzstan
These itineraries give you a starting point for what your trip to Kyrgyzstan could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Silk Route journey: Western China, Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan
This is an adventurous but thoroughly rewarding journey that begins with the deserts of western China before crossing the legendary high passes of the Tian Shan mountains into Central Asia. Following the trading routes of the ancient Silk Route on through Kyrgyzstan and neighbouring Uzbekistan this trip will take you through some stunning desert, mountain and pasture scenery, incredible architecture and fascinating cultures. Three weeks travelling in this remote part of the world will give you a great feel for this little understood region as well as an in-depth experience of the travails of those ancient traders.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan in pictures
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![Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan]( "Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan")
Learn about the nomadic culture -
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Go trekking through Ala Archa Canyon -
![Popedy peak, Inylchek]( "Popedy peak, Inylchek")
Admire the mountainous landscapes -
![Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan]( "Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan")
Visit deep alpine lakes -
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Enjoy a helicopter flight over the Inylchek Glacier -
![Torugart, near Naryn, Kyrgyzstan]( "Torugart, near Naryn, Kyrgyzstan")
Take in the scenery of the Torugart Pass -
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Experience a homestay in Arslanbob -
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Go alpine walking in the Jeti Oghuz Valley
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Our expert guides to traveling in Kyrgyzstan
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Kyrgyzstan. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Kyrgyzstan at its best.
My travels along the Silk Route
Travel specialist Nick documented his journey along the ancient Silk Route, taking in the cultures and landscapes of China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, from the Gobi Desert to the beautiful mosaic buildings of Samarkand’s Registan Square.
Trekking in Kyrgyzstan
The Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan is a walker's paradise. If you're planning a walking vacation let us advise you on the best places to experience its alpine scenery and glaciated valleys.
A journey along the Silk Route
The Silk Route helped to shape many countries into what they are today. You can travel part of the route to explore little-visited regions of China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Audley specialists Nick and Adam share the highlights of their trip.
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