Kyrgyzstan Photo Expedition
The unique nature of the Tien Shan mountains
Kyrgyzstan Photo Expedition
The unique nature of the Tien Shan mountains
Start: June 4, 2027, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
End: June 11, 2027, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Group size: 4 - 10 persons
End: June 11, 2027, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Group size: 4 - 10 persons
Join me on a photo expedition to Kyrgyzstan — a land of pristine beauty, where nature seems frozen in majestic tranquility. The towering peaks of the Tien Shan, crystal-clear lakes nestled among the mountains, and endless alpine meadows spreading across the hillsides await you. And above it all, an incredibly deep sky, offering a new palette of hues every hour, changing its face as the day progresses.
Kyrgyzstan is a country unlike any other place on earth. Here, you can still feel a genuine connection with nature and sense the breath of time. Life here flows at a pace familiar to our ancestors: people still graze horses and raise livestock, carefully preserving a way of life that was established hundreds of years ago.
Kyrgyzstan is a very safe country, and visitors are always welcome here.
Kyrgyzstan is a country unlike any other place on earth. Here, you can still feel a genuine connection with nature and sense the breath of time. Life here flows at a pace familiar to our ancestors: people still graze horses and raise livestock, carefully preserving a way of life that was established hundreds of years ago.
Kyrgyzstan is a very safe country, and visitors are always welcome here.
A journey through the most picturesque corners awaits you: you'll see high-mountain lakes, like precious stones set in the granite of the mountain peaks. We'll reach a stunning canyon whose cliffs shimmer with every shade of red — its beauty and photogenicity worthy of comparison with the world's most famous canyons.
Our routes will wind through hills covered with amazingly soft, silky grass—so delicate you can't help but want to touch it. These hills will lead us to the "Fairytale" Canyon — a place where every angle is a masterpiece, and the views are breathtaking.
A special part of the program is a photo shoot with a local hunter and his golden eagle: the ancient traditions of falconry are still alive in Kyrgyzstan today. And then there are the endless flower fields, where horses graze peacefully against the backdrop of snow-capped mountain peaks: these shots will be among the most memorable in your collection.
This tour is more than just a journey; it's an immersion into a world of mountain landscapes and pristine nature, an opportunity to master the intricacies of fine art photography and learn to see beauty in the smallest details. The comfort and safety of our participants is our absolute priority: we'll ensure you can fully focus on creativity and enjoying the moment.
Take a drone with you on a photo tour — it will help you capture landscapes from a unique perspective.
The Tien Shan is especially beautiful in early summer. From above, you can clearly see the mountain relief, the color transitions from green to reddish, and the characteristic gradients of the area.
The alpine meadows below are covered in a multitude of flowers — from the air, this pattern looks spectacular, revealing the scale and variety of hues. Drone footage will add interest and variety to your photographs.
The Tien Shan is especially beautiful in early summer. From above, you can clearly see the mountain relief, the color transitions from green to reddish, and the characteristic gradients of the area.
The alpine meadows below are covered in a multitude of flowers — from the air, this pattern looks spectacular, revealing the scale and variety of hues. Drone footage will add interest and variety to your photographs.
ITINERARY
Day 1 (June 4)
We'll meet in Bishkek at the Orion Hotel Bishkek at 11:00 AM and drive to the town of Kochkor, where we'll check into our hotel (at 1,767 meters above sea level). At sunset, we'll head out to photograph the beautiful folded mountains. This spot is especially ideal for drone photography; the mountains look magnificent from the air.
The drive takes about 3 hours.
We'll meet in Bishkek at the Orion Hotel Bishkek at 11:00 AM and drive to the town of Kochkor, where we'll check into our hotel (at 1,767 meters above sea level). At sunset, we'll head out to photograph the beautiful folded mountains. This spot is especially ideal for drone photography; the mountains look magnificent from the air.
The drive takes about 3 hours.
Day 2 (June 5)
After a morning shoot and an early breakfast, we'll set off along a beautiful road to Lake Son-Kul (3,016 m above sea level). The road will pass through picturesque terrain in the foothills of the Tien Shan. We'll capture the magnificent landscapes of the "33 Parrots" pass, rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in Kyrgyzstan. Nearby is a picturesque waterfall of the same name. Along the way, we'll have a picnic with a stunning view.
The evening shoot will take place in the picturesque hills around Naryn. These stunning folds of the Tien Shan foothills, with their gentle transitions to alpine meadows, are unique and very photogenic.
We'll spend the night in comfort at a beautiful hotel in Naryn (2,000 m above sea level).
The drive takes about 5 hours.
After a morning shoot and an early breakfast, we'll set off along a beautiful road to Lake Son-Kul (3,016 m above sea level). The road will pass through picturesque terrain in the foothills of the Tien Shan. We'll capture the magnificent landscapes of the "33 Parrots" pass, rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in Kyrgyzstan. Nearby is a picturesque waterfall of the same name. Along the way, we'll have a picnic with a stunning view.
The evening shoot will take place in the picturesque hills around Naryn. These stunning folds of the Tien Shan foothills, with their gentle transitions to alpine meadows, are unique and very photogenic.
We'll spend the night in comfort at a beautiful hotel in Naryn (2,000 m above sea level).
The drive takes about 5 hours.
Day 3 (June 6)
At sunrise we will photograph the folded mountains near Naryn, and in the afternoon we will go to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai. This ancient fortress was once a Buddhist monastery, and later became a caravanserai on the Silk Road from China to Europe. The fortress is located near the pass and is surrounded by beautiful mountains.
And in the evening we again photograph the magical mountains near Naryn. The mountains near Naryn are incredibly beautiful, and the number of photo locations here is endless.
The journey takes about 4 hours.
At sunrise we will photograph the folded mountains near Naryn, and in the afternoon we will go to the Tash Rabat Caravanserai. This ancient fortress was once a Buddhist monastery, and later became a caravanserai on the Silk Road from China to Europe. The fortress is located near the pass and is surrounded by beautiful mountains.
And in the evening we again photograph the magical mountains near Naryn. The mountains near Naryn are incredibly beautiful, and the number of photo locations here is endless.
The journey takes about 4 hours.
Day 4 (June 7)
On this day, after a sunrise shoot, we say goodbye to Naryn and head towards Lake Issyk-Kul (elevation 1,608 m above sea level). We'll drive along a beautiful road, where we'll photograph the folded mountains. At sunset, we'll head to the stunning Skazka Canyon, with its yellow-red cliffs.
We'll spend the night in a cozy hotel right on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.
The drive takes about 4 hours.
On this day, after a sunrise shoot, we say goodbye to Naryn and head towards Lake Issyk-Kul (elevation 1,608 m above sea level). We'll drive along a beautiful road, where we'll photograph the folded mountains. At sunset, we'll head to the stunning Skazka Canyon, with its yellow-red cliffs.
We'll spend the night in a cozy hotel right on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.
The drive takes about 4 hours.
Day 5 (June 8)
That day, at dawn, we'll take another photo of the remarkable Skazka Canyon and, after breakfast, head to the beautiful Barskoon mountain waterfalls, where the landscape is reminiscent of Switzerland. Here, we'll take a short hike to the Manasa Waterfall.
At sunset, we'll have a photo shoot with Berkutchi, traditional Kyrgyz hunters who will pose for us on horseback with their birds.
We'll spend the night at a hotel in the city of Karakol.
The drive takes about 3 hours.
That day, at dawn, we'll take another photo of the remarkable Skazka Canyon and, after breakfast, head to the beautiful Barskoon mountain waterfalls, where the landscape is reminiscent of Switzerland. Here, we'll take a short hike to the Manasa Waterfall.
At sunset, we'll have a photo shoot with Berkutchi, traditional Kyrgyz hunters who will pose for us on horseback with their birds.
We'll spend the night at a hotel in the city of Karakol.
The drive takes about 3 hours.
Day 6 (June 9)
In the morning, we'll shoot in the picturesque Jetty-Oguz Gorge and then head to the northern part of Lake Issyk-Kul.
The evening shoot will take place in the beautiful Konorchek Canyon, sometimes compared to the Grand Canyon in the United States.
We'll spend the night at a wonderful ethno hotel in the middle of a beautiful valley.
The drive takes about 5 hours.
In the morning, we'll shoot in the picturesque Jetty-Oguz Gorge and then head to the northern part of Lake Issyk-Kul.
The evening shoot will take place in the beautiful Konorchek Canyon, sometimes compared to the Grand Canyon in the United States.
We'll spend the night at a wonderful ethno hotel in the middle of a beautiful valley.
The drive takes about 5 hours.
Day 7 (June 10)
For sunrise photography, we'll head to another very photogenic canyon, Kok-Mainok. After breakfast, we'll drive to Chunkurchak Gorge. The road will pass through the picturesque Arashan Gorge, where we'll photograph beautiful mountain landscapes. Optionally, you can take a short walk through the beautiful forest to a viewpoint overlooking the alpine meadows.
We'll spend the night in comfortable yurts with all the amenities and incredible views from the windows. (Elevation 2,400 m above sea level.)
The drive takes over 4 hours.
For sunrise photography, we'll head to another very photogenic canyon, Kok-Mainok. After breakfast, we'll drive to Chunkurchak Gorge. The road will pass through the picturesque Arashan Gorge, where we'll photograph beautiful mountain landscapes. Optionally, you can take a short walk through the beautiful forest to a viewpoint overlooking the alpine meadows.
We'll spend the night in comfortable yurts with all the amenities and incredible views from the windows. (Elevation 2,400 m above sea level.)
The drive takes over 4 hours.
Day 8 (June 11)
In the morning, we'll take more photos in the gorge and after breakfast, head to Bishkek, where we plan to arrive no later than 2:00 PM. From there, we can fly home or stay and explore the city.
The drive takes about 2 hours.
In the morning, we'll take more photos in the gorge and after breakfast, head to Bishkek, where we plan to arrive no later than 2:00 PM. From there, we can fly home or stay and explore the city.
The drive takes about 2 hours.
THE COST OF THE TOUR INCLUDES
* breakfasts
* accommodation in double suites
* transfers and excursions
* guide services, photography consultations
* breakfasts
* accommodation in double suites
* transfers and excursions
* guide services, photography consultations
THE COST OF THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
* International air fares
* insurance
* alcoholic drinks
* meals except for breakfast
* tips for drivers
* International air fares
* insurance
* alcoholic drinks
* meals except for breakfast
* tips for drivers
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