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Without a long and eloquent description we want to inform you that we have just created a perfect 4 day private tour for your magical all year round vacation in Kyrgyzstan. To be more precise, this tour had already existed in our arsenal of custom trips for a long time. And it was getting requested so frequently that we thought it would be unfair or even silly not to upload it onto our website and Viator/TripAdvisor. Now, as the justice has been celebrated, you can grab this tour and rock out your vacation with us! During this tour you'll be trying: ship cruising on the second largest alpine lake in the world, horseback riding up some mountains, hiking in jaw-dropping canyons, the delicious Kyrgyz cuisine, participating in the traditional hunting with eagles and archery, relaxing in hot spring pools and much much more!
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
You'll be picked up from a hotel or any other point within Bishkek
Itinerary
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1Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyon
In the morning, we’re heading towards the legendary Issyk Kul lake (230km). Visiting the 11th century Burana Tower on the way (UNESCO World Heritage Site). We’re gonna spend about 30 minutes here.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Chon-Kemin National Park
Next visit is to the picturesque Chon Kemin valley where we’ll have a fascinating horseback ride up the mountains to a breathtaking panoramic viewpoint (2 hours both ways). Lunch time in a beautiful panoramic restaurant.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Moving on and visiting the otherworldly Kok Moinok canyon for a great light walk (1 hour both ways).
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Cholpon Ata
Resuming the road and arrival in Cholpon Ata (central town of the Issyk Kul’s northern coast). Check-in to a hotel. Free time for rest and dinner in a restaurant.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Ruh Ordo Cultural Center
In the morning, we're visiting an open air spiritual center Rukh Ordo (world cultures and Kyrgyz heritage).
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Cholpon Ata
Next, we’re gonna have a magnificent ship ride on the second largest alpine lake in the world - Issyk Kul (1 hour). After roaming 4km away, the ship will stop at the depth of 120m. 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Afterwards, we’re starting to move along the north coast towards Karakol town. On the way, we’re visiting the two amazing gorges - Grigoriev and Semyonov - for exploring their wonderful landscapes: scenic hike to a hidden green lake (2,5 hours both ways; may be unavailable in winter). Lunch.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
8Karakol
Resuming the road and arrival in Karakol (central town between the north and south coasts). Check-in to a hotel (78; Green Yard; or similar): a bit of rest time. Next, we’re driving shortly to the nearby village Ak Suu to have a blissful relax time at hot springs (pools with natural hot water near the forest). Return to Karakol and dinner in a restaurant.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Karakol
Today we’re exploring the beauties around Karakol and transitioning onto the south coast of Issyk Kul lake to continue discovering its wonders. In the morning, we’re heading to the best and biggest Ski Resort of Kyrgyzstan (note: may be unavailable in some months). The chair lift will take us to the height of 3040m above sea level. Here we’re gonna be contemplating some incredible views of the whole lake, glaciers and snowy mountains on the background.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)
Return to Karakol and a short city excursion: Dungan Mosque 1910; Orthodox Church 1895; local handmade souvenir shop (if you're interested). Next, we’re driving shortly to visit the picturesque Jeti Oguz gorge (“Seven Bulls” rocks). Resuming the road and lunch in a restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
11Canyon Skazka
Visiting the famous Skazka canyon (Fairy Tale) for an easy but stunning hike.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
12Bokonbayevo
Next, we’re heading to the final point of today - Bel Tam yurt camp, that’s located on the wild beach of Issyk Kul lake, with mountains all around. Free time outside (walking, swimming, bonfire). Dinner and overnight in yurts.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
13Bokonbayevo
In the morning, after spending some more time at the yurt camp, we’re resuming the road. Visiting the nearby Ak Sai village to witness a breathtaking Eagle hunting process and archery (everyone will participate in this activity). Next, we’re driving deeper into the charming Canyon of Forgotten Rivers to observe some great views: light walk to its panoramic viewpoint (1,5 hours both ways). Picnic on the wild beach: eating, swimming, sunbathing.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
14Bishkek
Now it’s time to be returning back to Bishkek (230km). Upon arrival in the city you’ll be dropped off at your hotel (not included) Thank you so much for sharing this magnificent journey with us! We hope to see you again! End of the tour.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Bishkek - Burana Tower - Chon Kemin - Kok Moinok - Cholpon Ata
Cholpon Ata - Grigoriev gorge - Semyonov gorge - Karakol
Karakol - Ski base - Jeti Oguz - Skazka canyon - Bel Tam yurt camp
Bel Tam - Ak Sai canyons - Bishkek
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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