All Bishkek Tours & Excursions in 2026

Communication with the tour company was fantastic from the outset, clear with the location and time of meeting. There's a coffee shop at the train station if you want to grab one in the morning! As a solo traveller, I booked this as I wanted a unique experience. I was greeted by Ali, he had a spacious car that accommodated all of us, there was plenty of leg room which was a worry given the length of time spent in a car. Spotless throughout! The tour, it's 2 days with lots of stop offs, you can see many things in such a short time. It may seem expensive but you go at a pace that suits yourself, if you want to stop and see something it can happen. Despite many hours spent in the car going from point A to point B, we would stop off at local spots and see canyons, rivers and beauty spots. The extra add on for horse riding is recommended, I've never ridden a horse but the guide was a local farmer with ten horses, he was helpful and you feel safe and cared for. We spent an hour or so trotting along the lake, local fields and the backdrop is incredible. The eagle show was fantastic, managed to sit on a horse and hold an eagle, not every day you get to do that! The yurt stay was great, the food was in abundance, plentiful of options for breakfast and dinner. There's a small souvenir shop on site but I'd save your money for Osh bazaar as it's cheaper. The yurt location is right on Issyk-Kul lake, there's other travellers staying there so be warned. There's a bar on site, showers with towels too. The yurts have power and a light, there's heaters too. You never feel cold as the beds are thick and comfy, there's also spare blankets available. Be warned that there may be power cuts, so bring a torch (or use your phone). Overall, this is my highlight of visiting this lovely country. Ali our host was fantastic and if he's your host, you're in for a treat!