3-Day Private Tour Around Issyk Kul Lake, all year round

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Bishkek - Burana Tower - Kok Moinok canyon - Cholpon Ata
4 stops
1
Bishkek
In the morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel and we’ll head straight towards the Issyk Kul region (230km).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyon
On the way, stop at the famous 11th century Burana Tower. This UNESCO World Heritage site will be of interest to history fiends. We’ll spend about 30 minutes here: climb onto the top of the tower, visit the archaeology museum and walk around to have a look at "balbals" (ancient stones with depictions).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Resuming our way to Issyk Kul. On the way, we're visiting the picturesque Kok Moinok canyon for a light but awesome hike (1 hour both ways). Lunch in a restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Cholpon Ata
Upon arrival in Cholpon Ata (central town of the lake’s north coast), we're heading to the local dock to have a beautiful ship ride out on the lake. After roaming 4km away the ship will stop at the depth of 120 meters. In the hot season (May-September) you may dive into the water and enjoy a surreal swim (life jackets provided). In other seasons you will have no less a beautiful time on the ship enjoying the lake’s splendor and mountains all around. Check-in to a hotel. Dinner in a restaurant and personal free time.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Cholpon Ata - Grigoriev Gorge - Semyonov gorge - Karakol - Jeti Oguz valley
3 stops
5
Grigoryevka
In the morning, we’re starting to move towards the south coast of the lake. On the way, we’re visiting the 2 stunning Grigoriev and Semyonov gorges to explore their wonderful landscapes: hike to a hidden alpine lake Suttuu Bulak (2,5 hours both ways). Lunch in a village cafe.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Karakol
Arrival in Karakol town that is located on the line between the north and south coasts. Short city excursion: Dungan mosque (1910), Russian Orthodox church (1895).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)
Resuming our way along the south coast towards the famous Jeti Oguz valley (Seven Bulls). Driving deeper into the valley of flowers we’ll arrive at “Jailoo” (green summer pasture) where yurt camps are located. Now it’s time for a magnificent horseback voyage through the forests and up the mountains to the lovely "Maiden Braids" waterfall. Check-in to a yurt camp and free time for walking on meadows. Dinner. Bonfire time outside and stargazing. Overnight in yurts (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Jeti Oguz - Skazka canyon - Ak Sai village - Bishkek
4 stops
8
Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)
Today is the last day of our lovely journey and it offers you several more exciting activities to experience! In the morning, after breakfast, we’ll spend some more time for enjoying the Jeti Oguz red rocks (panoramic viewpoint).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Canyon Skazka
Resuming our way along the south coast and visiting the fascinating Skazka (Fairy Tale) canyon for a charming hike (1 hour).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Bokonbayevo
Moving on and visiting Ak Sai village where we are going to witness a spectacular Eagle Hunting process (an eagle hunting for its prey [artificial]). The Berkutchi (eagle’s owner) will tell you more precisely about this traditional way of hunting and after that you’ll participate in the archery part yourself. Next, we're doing a delicious picnic on the wild beach of Issyk Kul lake: eating, swimming and sunbathing. Short hike up to the Canyon of Forgotten Rivers (1 hour both ways).
3 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Bishkek
Now it's time to be heading back to Bishkek (230km). Upon arrival in the capital city you'll be dropped off at your hotel (not included). This is the end of our intense but awesome tour, thank you very much!
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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