Private Tour
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
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144 hours
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If you want to visit the most picturesque locations in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, the six-day tour "Golden Ring of Central Asia" will give you such an opportunity. Six days on an active tour will be filled with the most vivid impressions of incredible landscapes, natural wonders and the beauty of the mountains. Individual tour of the Almaty region and the southern coast of Issyk Kul. Embark on an emotional journey filled with new experiences from the life of nomads.
Kyrgyzstan is a country of high mountains and unique natural sites. From ancient times to the present day, nomads have moved from gorge to gorge over high, unspoilt mountain passes to the alpine pastures where they spend the summer enjoying the pure, clean air. Now you have the chance to explore the mountains, green gorges, and turquoise alpine lakes with them. Walk the same roads used by shepherds since ancient times. You will meet locals along the way and learn more about Kyrgyz culture and history.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We can accommodate vegetarian, dietary
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Accommodation (double occupancy)
English speaking guide and driver
Optional attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Almaty-Charyn-Kolsai-Saty
Accommodations
Overnight in local guest house with private bathrooms
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Charyn Canyon National Park
● Start From Almaty 8:00 ● Drive to Charyn canyon 10:30 AM: Having soaked in the panoramic splendor and learned about the Charyn Canyon’s storied past, we commence our descent into the Valley of Castles. We’ll navigate through the 3 km expanse of the canyon, pausing for a restful tea break by the Charyn River and capturing the moment with photographs. ● Lunch in Saty ● Drive to Kaindy lake 2:00 PM: Following a period of relaxation, we embark on a 12 km off-road trip to Lake Kaindy. We’ll spend 2 hours wandering around the lake, visiting three prime spots that offer even more stunning views of the lake. ● Dinner in Saty ● Overnight in Saty village
Saty-Kaindy lake-Kegen-Karkara-karakul
Accommodations
Overnight in hotel. Karakol
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lake Kaindy
● Breakfast 7:00 AM: Start your day with an early breakfast at the guest house. Get ready to pack your bags as we prepare to depart for Kyrgyzstan after Kolsai lake. ● Drive to Kolsai Lake, a natural wonder of Kazakhstan ● Lunch ● Drive to Karkara border and Karakol 11:30 AM: We'll arrive at the Karakara border, positioned at an elevation of 2000m above sea level. Remember to bring your windbreaker as the area can get chilly. Typically, the border crossing process takes about an hour. (coffee break) 3:00 PM: We'll enjoy lunch at a restaurant serving traditional Kyrgyz cuisine 3:00 PM: Karakol city tour ● Dinner ● Overnight in Karakol
Karakol-Zhety oguz-Arabel-Fairy tale canyon-Kadzhisai
Accommodations
Overnight in Yourt camp or guest house
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Canyon Fairy Tale
● Breakfast 8:00 AM: En route to our next hotel, we'll make a stop at the Zhety-Oguz gorge to witness the majestic red rocks, known for their impressive size and beauty. You'll have around an hour to explore the area on foot. 9:30 AM: We’ll head to the Barskoon gorge, where we’ll embark on a hike to explore three waterfalls. The trail is moderately challenging and suitable for most travelers. 12:00 PM: Lunchtime! We’ll enjoy our packed meals by the riverside, having brought them from the hotel. Afterward, we’ll ascend to an elevation of 4000 meters into the glacial valley of Arabel. In this icy realm, we’ll visit Arabel Lake and witness several glaciers. Even on scorching days, the air temperature here doesn’t exceed 10 degrees Celsius. ● Lunch in Barskoon gorge ● Drive to Fairy tale canyon ● Dinner ● Overnight in Kadzhisai
Kadzhisay-Ak Say-Konorchek-Chon kemin
Accommodations
Overnight in Chon Kemin
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Chon-Kemin National Park
7:00 AM: Breakfast awaits us at the Yurt camp, followed by a refreshing swim in the lake. 8:00 AM: Our journey leads us to Ak Say canyon 10:00 AM: Stop at the Ak Sai canyon 2:00 PM: Lunchtime beckons at a local restaurant, and afterward, we’ll explore Osh market—one of Bishkek’s largest markets. Here, you can find souvenirs, fresh fruits, and delightful traditional treats. 6:00 PM: We’ll pause at a Central Asian cuisine restaurant for dinner. 7:00 PM: Finally, it’s time to check in at the hotel and enjoy some well-deserved free time.
Burana tower-Ala Archa-Bishkek
Accommodations
Overnight in Bishkek
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Ala-Archa Gorge
● Breakfast 8:00 AM: Our journey leads us toward Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The drive takes approximately 4 hours from our last stop. Along the way, we’ll explore the Burana tower—an ancient testament to civilization dating back to the 11th century and on the way Burana tower. 11:30 AM: We’ll drive to Ala Archa gorge. The Ala Archa National Park is located about 25 miles south of Bishkek. The name “Ala Archa” refers to the variegated juniper trees that adorn the canyon in every direction. These junipers are traditionally used by Kyrgyz people to protect homes and ward off evil spirits. 2:00 PM: Lunchtime beckons at a local restaurant, and afterward, we’ll explore Osh market—one of Bishkek’s largest markets. Here, you can find souvenirs, fresh fruits, and delightful traditional treats. 6:00 PM: We’ll pause at a Central Asian cuisine restaurant for dinner. 7:00 PM: Finally, it’s time to check in at the hotel and enjoy some well-deserved free time.
Bishkek-Petroglyphs-ALmaty
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Almaty
7:00 AM: Breakfast 8:00 AM: Check out and drive to Osh Bazaar & Second-Hand Street: Immerse yourself in the vibrant life of Bishkek by strolling through the Osh Bazaar. Experience the local culture and perhaps find unique souvenirs. 10:30 AM: We’ll begin our return journey to Kazakhstan. The trip, including border crossing, will take approximately 5 hours. Along the way, we’ll stop at the archaeological site known as the “Tamgaly Petroglyphs,” where over 4,000 ancient drawings are carved into stones. 03:00 PM: We’ll take a leisurely walk through the gorge, exploring the petroglyphs. Our guide will provide insights into their history, and we’ll enjoy some hot tea. After the walk, we’ll have lunch and head back to Almaty. 08:00 PM: The guide will drop you off at your chosen location in the city. Our Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan tour concludes.
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Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
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Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
6 days private tour in Kazakhstan & Kygyzstan
Excursion29147138082,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing 6-day private tour covering both Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The entire trip was very well-organized, allowing us to experience the highlights of both countries within a short time. Our guide, Ray, was knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible, always ensuring that we were comfortable throughout the journey. He also introduced us to many delicious local dishes, which we truly enjoyed. The driver was professional and cautious, making the long drives smooth and pleasant — a great addition that truly enhanced our overall experience.
Private tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan - 7 days
george barry92,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a private tour for 7 days starting in Almaty and finishing in Bishkek. Our tour guide Ray was great, he made the trip very fun and took lots of great photos from his drone! He also knows all the local spots for fantastic food! So if you’re a foodie like us, he’s also great. Overall a great trip, which we’d highly recommend, beautiful countries and memories for life!
Excellent private tour of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
X2157PEscottb,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Remul, led us on a 6 day private tour of mostly Kyrgyzstan and a little Kazakhstan near Charyn canyon. The thing that impressed us most was his knowledge of everything local and also the changes the region is undergoing, largely due to China's belt and road initiative and other development going on in the area. His English was excellent, and, of course, his Russian and Kazakh, used when communicating locally. We were able to change the itinerary last minute because of weather, and it was pretty seamless. He picked us up at the airport, and we were on our way. We saw many beautiful natural sights- we opted not to do the city tours- including a bone jarring ride up to Altyn-Ararshan valley. (The worst road in the world). The lodgings were all quite acceptable, usually local-no large chain hotels- and the food was uniformly good. Would highly recommend Silk Travel, especially since I didn't find that many operators doing the tour we wanted.
Amazing 6-Day Trip
rosr97,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most wonderful experience in this 6 day tour. Ray, our guide, was superb and very accommodating. The places we visited were enchanting, the food we had was excellent and the comfort of the private car was truly a plus point. Thank you to Dana of Silktravel who was very responsive and helpful at the initial stage of planning our travel. We definitely recommend Silktravel for those thinking of visiting this part of the world.
Exploring Nature and Culture with the Ultimate Guide
yt199,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Bakhtiyar as our guide, driver, and drone videographer. His driving skills were outstanding, confidently navigating tough, bumpy, and even water-covered roads to reach stunning lakes and canyons. He made the trip truly special by arranging unique experiences like horse riding, tasting local bread, and even stopping for fresh horse milk by the roadside. A major highlight was the eagle hunting show he organized just for us — a rare and unforgettable experience. Bakhtiyar was incredibly patient and kind, especially helping my elderly parents during hikes. He also took his time capturing beautiful photos and drone videos at the canyons and lakes, giving us memories we'll cherish forever. As our translator, he made everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Awesome experience!
muhammadsyauqia,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both countries are really beautiful - cheaper options than Swiss (mountain range, lakes) and the US (canyon). Our guide, Mikhail made the whole experience better - we really enjoyed our time there. Food is also good, but brace yourself for the ‘massage’ on the road 😅
super fantastic countries love your mountains, lakes and fantastic landscapes.
Inspire51914113137,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The journey and the views were amazing and fantastic. We were both enjoy every minutes we were in kazakhstan and kyrgzstan.
A thrilling 6 day tour
49faridahj,
Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was easy to book the tour with Silk Travel via email. Dana responded to questions promptly. We did the 6 day Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tour, followed by the 1 day City tour. We had the time of our lives with plenty of Adrenaline moments Our guide Bakhtiyar picked us up from Almaty airport. He's one of the best guides I've ever come across. We felt as if we were his guests as he made sure we saw all the beautiful sites, climbed and hiked as far as possible, ate every possible local cuisine. He bought us the sweetest fruits in season, local breads and snacks, made us taste wierd herbal drinks. We had thrilling off road rides in the 4WD as we climbed slopes, crossed streams and heart stopping horse rides up and down steep slopes to get to the various sites which were stunning: beautiful green and blue lakes, waterfalls and majestic canyons and rock formations. Bakhtiyar also took great drone photos and videos which captured the beauty of the various sites. A word of caution, he also has an acid tongue and a wicked sense of humour. 😅
Wowed in every destinations. Made plenty of unforgettable memories. We were well taken care of. 1,500km traveled safely.
nirhkang,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 6-day Central Asia tour with Silk Travel turned out to be far beyond expectation. It covered the most beautiful and stunning places in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan which we had not seen in any other places before. The tour included staying overnight in local villages and Yurt which we found was really one-of-a-kind and unique experience. Our tour guide, Vladimir, was so much more than just a guide. He taught us trekking, culture, history (and language!) and it made our tour even more exciting and interesting. He tailored and adjusted the tour schedule according to our preference, health condition, weather, etc. and everything just worked out so perfectly. We absolutely loved every single part of it. Thank you Silk Travel and Vladimir for making our trip unforgettable. We will cherish our memories in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and definitely share this with all our friends.
Safe and comfortable, great experience
laitammy,
Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time in all activities in winter., walking and hiking in the parks. Our guide Bakhktiyar, is an expert driver, easy to communicate with in English, goes out of his way to bring us to explore quiet forests and amazing knowledge of flora and fauna in both Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. We had choice of meals, but mainly let him pick the restaurants and food, which was always delicious. Highly recommend the guide and Silk Travels.
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