4 Day Adventure to Song Kul and Kel Suu Lakes

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Journey to the Heavenly Pastures
3 stops
1
Bishkek
In the morning you’ll be picked up from a hotel to start your exciting tour. We’ll head towards Burana Tower to the small town of Tokmok (80km from Bishkek). Your guide will show you the mausoleums and other buildings discovered by archaeologists during excavations, you will have a chance to climb to the top of the ancient tower, where there is a beautiful view of the Chui valley and the Tien-Shan mountains open. Visit the small museum, which presents various archaeological artifacts, as well as an open-air museum, which contains ancient gravestones, rock drawings, and other interesting historical objects found on the territory of our country.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Boom Gorge
The Boom gorge is the connecting link between Chui valley and Song Kol lake. In the gorge flows one of the largest rivers of Tien-Shan – Chu. The river broke this large and picturesque gorge among the mountains. It will be your stop for the snacks and tea at one of the restaurants. National puff cakes with soar cream and tea boiled in russian samovar with unique taste. Orto Tokoy reservoir is another picturesque place we will stop where you can enjoy the panoramic view to the first build reservoir surrounded by great dry mountains of Naryn region. This place is the only where you can witness camels in Kyrgyzstan because of the weather conditions.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Song Kol Lake
After 2-3 hours driving we will start ascending to Song-Kol lake. The surrounding view changes color and texture all the time: from stony dunes to green hills. Here you can meet peacefully grazing mountain yaks - majestic animals that amaze with their power. Also in the vast meadows of the pass the mountain edelweiss grows. These beautiful flowers have become a real symbol of the mountains; lyrical works are dedicated to them. From the highest point, you can see the surrounding mountain peaks and the valley, from where the ascent began. There is an opportunity to estimate the scale of the done path and is breathtaking. Further, the road leads to descent, and hiking down is greatly accelerated. Very little remains until the meeting with the Song-Kul Lake. The journey through the Kalmak-Ashuu Pass is an exciting adventure. Around 5 PM, we’ll reach your yurt camp at Song-Kol lake. Check in, rest after the drive, enjoy free time, then light a fire at night to enjoy the lake and stars
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
In the Heart of the Naryn Region
1 stop
4
In the Heart of the Naryn Region After bidding farewell to the high-altitude Son-Kol, head towards Naryn, the country's highest city, where you'll stop for lunch. Continue deep into the At-Bashy district to the mysterious Kok-Kiya Valley. By evening, arrive at a cozy guesthouse located just a few kilometers from the Chinese border. Here, in peace and solitude, rest and recharge before exploring Kyrgyzstan's most unusual lake.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
The Lost World of Kel-Suu
1 stop
5
The Lost World of Kel-Suu Begin the morning with breakfast, then head to Kel-Suu Lake, hidden in a deep rock crevice at an altitude of 3,514 meters. Reach it on foot or horseback, enjoying the wild landscapes of the border zone. The highlight will be a motorboat ride on the lake itself: the sheer cliff walls plunge deep into the water, creating the impression of a sci-fi film set. After a busy day and hundreds of photos, return to the guesthouse for a well-deserved dinner.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Canyon corridors and return to Bishkek
1 stop
6
At-Bashi
On the final day of the expedition, explore the Kulzha-Bashi canyons—a hidden gem of the region, where wind and water have carved out bizarre architectural forms from clay and sandstone. After enjoying the "Martian" views, head towards Naryn for lunch. The journey home will take you through familiar mountain ranges, and a farewell dinner in the Boom Gorge will be the perfect time to share photos and impressions. Late in the evening, return to Bishkek, taking with you a piece of the magic of the Tien Shan. See less
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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